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U-Mary Football adds two recruits from Dickinson Feb 9 2010 5:25PM
Bismarck, ND – Two Dickinson Trinity High School all-state performers signed National Letters of Intent to continue their education and play football at the University of Mary, announced Marauders head coach Myron Schulz.
Trinity High School teammate
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| UND dropping 'AgCam' name for space camera Feb 9 2010 4:55PM
The University of North Dakota says it's
dropping the "AgCam" name from its space camera.
A North Dakota company called Dakota Micro has trademarked the
"AgCam" name for its own camera system, which is used on farms.
Dakota Micro marketing
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 9 2010 4:27PM
A Minot State University alumnus and his wife
are giving the school $1 million to start an academy aimed at
promoting entrepreneurship and developing business leaders.
The gift is from 1973 alum Clint Severson and his wife, Conni
Ahart. Severson
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| Garrison man sentenced in teen's death Feb 9 2010 10:23AM
A Garrison man has been sentenced to 6 1/2
years in prison in the death of a teenager on the Fort Berthold
Indian Reservation last winter.
Acting U.S. Attorney Lynn Jordheim says 22-year-old Jesse
McKenna will be on supervised release for three
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| Former Minot AFB man sentenced for child porn Feb 9 2010 5:36AM
A former airman at the Minot Air Force
Base has been sentenced in federal court on a child pornography
charge.
U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland says 26-year-old Brian Thoman
must serve more than four years in prison. Thoman had pleaded
guilty
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| Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 9 2010 2:13AM
Police don't suspect foul play in the
death of a 47-year-old woman found along a street in Rapid City.
The woman is identified as Mary Fast Horse. Her death remains under
investigation.
DENVER (AP) South Dakota is getting $2 million to d
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 9 2010 2:13AM
A check of the names of people who are owed
refunds for excessive traffic fines in Fargo has turned up 118
people who owe child support totaling $1.3 million.
Department of Human Services child support director Mike
Schwindt says the agency will
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Fargo Airport Threat - Reaction Feb 8 2010 10:53PM
The 2 men who's luggage was taken and searched by the bomb squad at Hector International over the weekend say it was a frustrating experience, that took way too long.
Bismarck natives, Jesse Knutson and Chris Klein, are freelance photographers and video
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Training Emergency Responders Feb 8 2010 7:22PM
Many times, when first responders head to a call, they're not sure quite what's ahead of them. But thanks to one course this week, some members of the team will be better prepared for a wide span of crisis scenarios.
The Ward County Crisis Intervention T
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GOP House Race Has Five Candidates Feb 8 2010 7:22PM
The race for the Republican endorsement for the US House has grown to five.
J.D. Donaghe don-ah-gee of Kenmare and DuWayne Hendrickson of Minot are the latest entrants.
They join Public Service Commissioner Kevin Cramer, former State Representative Rick
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| North Dakota Class B basketball polls Feb 8 2010 7:15PM
This week's North Dakota Class B
basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press
Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed
by first-place votes In parentheses, records, total points and
previous ranking.
Boy
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 8 2010 4:27PM
As much as 8 inches of snow could
accumulate in southeastern North Dakota by tomorrow, with strong
winds blowing it around. Wind chill advisories were posted for much
of the Dakotas, with the combination of wind and low temperatures
making it feel as
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| Former ND airport official gets prison for theft Feb 8 2010 3:17PM
A former chairman of the Tioga airport
authority in northwestern North Dakota has been sentenced to three
years in prison for stealing more than $300,000.
Eugene Knutson stole federal grants that were intended to pay
for airport improvements and
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 8 2010 11:05AM
Snow and cold is socking parts of the
Dakotas.
The National Weather service said as much as 8 inches of snow
could accumulate in northeastern South Dakota and southeastern
North Dakota by Tuesday, with strong winds blowing it around.
Icy r
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| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 8 2010 10:58AM
Snow and cold is socking parts of the
Dakotas.
The National Weather service said as much as 8 inches of snow
could accumulate in northeastern South Dakota and southeastern
North Dakota by Tuesday, with strong winds blowing it around.
Icy r
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| Parts of Dakotas deal with snow, cold Feb 8 2010 9:34AM
Snow and cold is socking parts of the
Dakotas.
The National Weather service said as much as 8 inches of snow
could accumulate in northeastern South Dakota and southeastern
North Dakota by Tuesday, with strong winds blowing it around.
Icy r
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| Parts of Dakotas deal with snow, cold Feb 8 2010 9:34AM
Snow and cold is socking parts of the
Dakotas.
The National Weather service said as much as 8 inches of snow
could accumulate in northeastern South Dakota and southeastern
North Dakota by Tuesday, with strong winds blowing it around.
Icy r
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| Fargo flight delayed by 'bomb' investigation Feb 8 2010 8:24AM
A flight at the Fargo airport was delayed for
about three hours over the weekend when federal security officers
at Hector International Airport apparently mistook photographic
equipment for a possible bomb.
Bismarck videographer Chris Klein said
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| FEMA teams in ND to survey storm damage Feb 8 2010 7:28AM
Officials with the Federal Emergency
Management Agency will be in North Dakota this week evaluating
damage from the ice storm that hit the state late last month.
Gov. John Hoeven earlier declared a statewide winter storm
disaster and asked FEMA
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| Uncertainty over Connecticut blast victims...No more paper bags in... Feb 8 2010 6:46AM
A Connecticut fire official has backed
off a statement that all personnel were accounted for after a
massive explosion that killed at least five people at an
under-construction power plant. Middletown Deputy Fire Marshal Al
Santostefano says that's n
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| Tribe plans meetings for offreservation members Feb 8 2010 6:18AM
The Three Affiliated Tribes Business
Council plans informational meetings in three North Dakota cities
and the Minneapolis area for tribal members who live off the Fort
Berthold Reservation.
The meetings are planned for March 9 at the Mystic Lak
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| ND spring turkey application deadline looms Feb 8 2010 5:36AM
Spring turkey hunters in North Dakota have
only a few more days to get their applications in.
The state Game and Fish Department says applications must be
postmarked before midnight Wednesday. Only North Dakota residents
are eligible to apply.
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| Failed job seekers add to homeless problem in ND Feb 8 2010 5:15AM
North Dakota has the lowest unemployment
in the nation and a booming oil industry. But with its good fortune
has come an unexpected problem: homelessness, as desperate job
seekers flow into the state looking for work.
Officials say shelters are
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| Crosby man pushing medical marijuana measure Feb 8 2010 5:15AM
A Crosby man is proposing an initiative to
make it legal to use marijuana for medical reasons in North Dakota.
Del Snavely says the proposal isn't likely to make it to a vote
this year, but he's hoping to put it on the ballot in 2012. He says
it
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| Failed job seekers add to homeless problem in ND Feb 8 2010 5:15AM
North Dakota has the lowest unemployment
in the nation and a booming oil industry. But with its good fortune
has come an unexpected problem: homelessness, as desperate job
seekers flow into the state looking for work.
Officials say shelters are
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| 2 ND GOP House candidates joining fray Feb 8 2010 5:15AM
A pair of North Dakota Republican House
candidates are joining the race for the party's endorsement.
J.D. Donaghe (DON'-ah-gee) runs a Kenmare oilfield service
business. He says he's drafted a detailed campaign platform that
can draw bipartisan
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 8 2010 2:13AM
About 50 members of the North Dakota
National Guard have been trained to deal with flooding in
anticipation of such an event this spring. In 2009, the Guard spent
nearly 100 days on active duty helping state and local authorities
fight flooding.
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Skype with a Soldier Feb 7 2010 11:41PM
It's his first deployment overseas... and one soldier is continuing his military education while on duty.
Meet Sgt Jared Klempel...as we Skype with a Soldier.
In his first deployment overseas... Sgt. Jared Klempel is busy at work... keeping track of s
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Who were you cheering for? Feb 7 2010 11:41PM
For many people it's the commercials, the food, and the friendship that make Superbowl Sunday such a great holiday...
But we can't forget about the game.
Since the Vikings broke a lot of hearts in the Bismarck area... We wanted to see who you were chee
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State Roads and Accidents Feb 7 2010 11:41PM
Nasty driving conditions across the state... have law enforcement urging drivers to slow down.
Strong winds, snow and slippery roads didn't seem to stop a lot of football fans from driving to their game-watching destination...
But nasty weather across
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 7 2010 4:48PM
North Dakota has the lowest unemployment
in the nation and a booming oil industry. But with its good fortune
has come an unexpected problem: homelessness, as desperate job
seekers flow into the state looking for work.
Officials say shelters are
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| North Dakota Guard prepares for spring flooding Feb 7 2010 11:47AM
About 50 members of the North Dakota
National Guard have been trained to deal with flooding in
anticipation of such an event this spring.
The Guard held a three-day training exercise in Bismarck over
the weekend that included several flooding sc
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| Failed job seekers add to homeless problem in ND Feb 7 2010 9:06AM
North Dakota has the lowest unemployment
in the nation and a booming oil industry. But with its good fortune
has come an unexpected problem: homelessness, as desperate job
seekers flow into the state looking for work.
Officials say shelters are
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| ND hearings slated for unmanned aircraft Feb 7 2010 8:45AM
North Dakota's congressional delegation
says public hearings have been slated this week to discuss the
environmental impact of positioning unmanned aerial vehicles at the
Grand Forks Air Force Base.
Sens. Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad and Rep. Ea
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| ND Game and Fish completes waterfowl survey Feb 7 2010 6:04AM
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department
says harsh winter conditions beginning in mid-December pushed most
waterfowl out of the state.
The agency's annual midwinter waterfowl survey found only 25,400
Canada geese wintering on the Missouri Rive
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 7 2010 2:13AM
North Dakota officials have documented 140
deaths from crash-related injuries in the state in 2009.
Information released by the [[kxtopic:highway-patrol:t[Highway Patrol]:t]] and state Department of
Transportation indicates failure to use seatbelts
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Cost of Winter Feb 6 2010 11:07PM
More snow, means more snow-covered roads.
Crews have been out all day removing yesterday's snow fall from roadways.
They've also been salting roads to prepare for more snow on the way...
As, Reporter Kate Schell explains... its work that needs to be d
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Coyotes Feb 6 2010 10:52PM
In class A boy's basketball the Williston Coyotes were on the road taking on Bismarck High in the Capital City.
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St. Mary's Carnival Fun Feb 6 2010 7:08PM
It's one of the area's longest running traditions.
The St. Mary's Carnival celebrates their 59th year.
The event which started back in the early 50's has grown tremendously over the years.
Carnival Chairman, J.P. Moszer, says the first few carnivals h
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| ND tribe gets $900,000 federal grant for housing Feb 6 2010 6:26PM
The Three Affiliated Tribes is getting
some federal help with community-development efforts on the Fort
Berthold Reservation.
North Dakota's congressional delegation says the tribe is
getting a $900,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Housi
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| Bismarck's U of Mary picks Rome for Italy campus Feb 6 2010 5:37PM
The University of Mary in Bismarck says it
has chosen Rome as the site for its Italy campus.
The university announced late last year that it would offer
students a chance to study art and music, theology, history and
architecture in Italy, while
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 6 2010 4:13PM
A woman from the northeast North Dakota
town of Thompson who had a rifle shell explode in her face during a
hunting trip is suing the company that made the ammunition.
Forty-six-year-old Sheri Sponsler says a defect in the design or
production o
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| Minot, ND, police getting armored vehicle, robot Feb 6 2010 1:53PM
The Minot Police Department is getting an
armored vehicle and a robot for its SWAT and bomb teams.
The force is getting two State Homeland Security grants totaling
more than half a million dollars to buy the equipment and two
fast-response vehic
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| 140 crashrelated deaths reported in ND in 2009 Feb 6 2010 11:54AM
North Dakota officials have documented 140
deaths from crash-related injuries in the state in 2009.
Information released Friday by the Highway Patrol and state
Department of Transportation indicates failure to use seatbelts
likely contributed to
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 6 2010 6:32AM
State Rep. Rod Froelich says he won't run
for re-election this fall. The Democrat says he may run instead for
a state Senate seat as an independent. Froelich has been in the
House for 12 years, and says it's too partisan.
FARGO, N.D. (AP)
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| New Web site helps with hunter education Feb 6 2010 6:18AM
North Dakota wildlife officials say a new
Web site promotes the importance of hunter education and gun
safety.
Game and Fish Department hunter education coordinator Jon Hanson
says www.Hunterexam.com provides a free online hunter education
stud
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| Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 6 2010 2:13AM
The National Weather Service says a
weather system has moved into the Northern Plains that could bring
half a foot of snow to some areas. But ice and strong winds that
can lead to downed power lines aren't in the forecast.
PIERRE, S.D. (AP)
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 6 2010 2:13AM
North Dakota state Rep. Rod Froelich says
he won't run for re-election this fall.
The Democrat says he may run instead for a state Senate seat as
an independent. Froelich believes the House is too partisan and
said Friday that he's "not a very g
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BHS hockey defeats South Feb 5 2010 11:13PM
They've won the vast majority of their Region games,
but the Bismarck High boys hockey team has struggled outside of it.
How so? Well, they're were 1-and-4 in non-conference competition, and 1-and-2 against the East...
but tonight, the Demons could imp
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BHS-CHS wrestling Feb 5 2010 11:13PM
The regular season is ending in Class A Wrestling
and what better way for Century and Bismarck to end it,
than with a dual against each other?
The Crosstown Collision was at CHS,
where the Patriots were hoping to end the Demons 142 match win streak,
while
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Winter grazing Feb 5 2010 11:13PM
Saving money.
Healthier cattle.
Improved soil health.
One rancher is making winter feeding good for him and the ground.
Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin has the story.
(Gabe Brown / Bale Grazes) "We have yet to start a tractor to feed the cattle this year.
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Potter runs for US Senate Feb 5 2010 11:13PM
A North Dakota state senator wants Byron Dorgan's U.S. Senate seat.
Tracy Potter is a Democrat and has served in the state senate since 2006, representing the Bismarck district.
Potter's campaign is barely off the ground, he says he hasn't even receive
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| State Rep. Froelich says he won't seek reelection Feb 5 2010 7:36PM
[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] state Rep. Rod Froelich says
he won't run for re-election this fall.
The Democrat says he may run instead for a state Senate seat as
an independent. Froelich believes the House is too partisan and
said
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Wizards Preview Feb 5 2010 6:55PM
They've had losing streaks of four games and three games and their current one is two games...
but every time the Dakota Wizards have snapped their streaks....its been at home and that is where they are tonight.
The Wizards went 0-for-2 last week on t
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Around Town 2-5 Feb 5 2010 6:55PM
Are you wanting to do some shopping this weekend, but don't want to travel outside because of the weather?
In this week's edition of Around Town, reporter Kate Schell shows how one local
(open)
businesses is allowing people to shop from the comfort of th
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 5 2010 4:13PM
North Dakota Democrats haven't had a
candidate in the state's U.S. Senate race, and Bismarck state Sen.
[[kxtopic:tracy-potter:t[Tracy Potter]:t]] says he decided he should take a shot. Potter says
that he'll seek the party's endorsement to run for
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| Bismarck state senator running for US Senate Feb 5 2010 1:18PM
[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] Democrats haven't had a
candidate in the state's U.S. Senate race, and Bismarck state Sen.
[[kxtopic:tracy-potter:t[Tracy Potter]:t]] says he decided he should take a shot.
Potter said Friday that he'l
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| ND Guard's Kosovo duty uneventful, officials say Feb 5 2010 12:57PM
North Dakota officials say the state
National Guard's peacekeeping duty in Kosovo has been relatively
uneventful so far, and that's a good thing.
North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven and Guard commander David
Sprynczynatyk (SPRIN'-suh-NAH'-tik) are vis
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| Jamestown team wins LifeSmarts Feb 5 2010 11:33AM
A team from Jamestown took the title at
the North Dakota LifeSmarts competition in Bismarck this week and
will move on to national competition.
Jamestown brought two teams to the event, which tests students
about personal finance, health and saf
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 5 2010 11:12AM
Power outages in the Dakotas caused by a
late January ice storm followed by a blizzard are down to fewer
than 100 rural electric customers.
Crews in North Dakota are working to restore power to 24 homes.
In South Dakota, the Rural Electric Ass
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| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 5 2010 10:58AM
Members of a Yankton church destroyed by
what officials say was an intentionally set fire say an arrest in
the incident is bringing closure.
Authorities say a 15-year-old boy is charged with first-degree
arson and third-degree burglary in the fi
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| North Dakotans split lottery jackpot Feb 5 2010 8:52AM
Two North Dakotans are splitting the Wild
Card 2 lottery jackpot after holding winning tickets in Wednesday
night's drawing.
Each ticket is worth $192,442 before taxes. The state lottery
office says both tickets have been claimed.
Joe Jong
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| Guard holding spring flooding exercise Feb 5 2010 7:28AM
The North Dakota National Guard is
spending the next three days training for possible spring flooding.
The exercise is to begin Friday and run through the weekend at
the Guard headquarters in Bismarck.
Last year, the Guard spent nearly 100
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| Dakotas power outages now minimal Feb 5 2010 7:07AM
Power outages in the Dakotas caused by a
late January ice storm followed by a blizzard are down to fewer
than 100 rural electric customers.
Crews in North Dakota are working late this week to restore
power to 35 homes. In South Dakota, The Rural
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| Dakotas power outages now minimal Feb 5 2010 7:07AM
Power outages in the Dakotas caused by a
late January ice storm followed by a blizzard are down to fewer
than 100 rural electric customers.
Crews in North Dakota are working late this week to restore
power to 35 homes. In South Dakota, The Rural
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| Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 5 2010 6:46AM
A late-January ice storm that downed
thousands of power poles and lines and caused widespread outages in
the Dakotas impacted releases from some [[kxtopic:missouri-river:t[Missouri River]:t]] dams. The
[[kxtopic:army:t[Army]:t]] [[kxtopic:corps-of-eng
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| Ice storm in Dakotas affected dams Feb 5 2010 5:43AM
A late-January ice storm that downed
thousands of power poles and lines and caused widespread outages in
the Dakotas impacted releases from some [[kxtopic:missouri-river:t[Missouri River]:t]] dams.
The [[kxtopic:army:t[Army]:t]] [[kxtopic:corps-o
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| Ice storm in Dakotas affected dams Feb 5 2010 5:43AM
A late-January ice storm that downed
thousands of power poles and lines and caused widespread outages in
the Dakotas impacted releases from some [[kxtopic:missouri-river:t[Missouri River]:t]] dams.
The [[kxtopic:army:t[Army]:t]] [[kxtopic:corps-o
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| Ice storm in Dakotas affected dams Feb 5 2010 5:43AM
A late-January ice storm that downed
thousands of power poles and lines and caused widespread outages in
the Dakotas impacted releases from some [[kxtopic:missouri-river:t[Missouri River]:t]] dams.
The [[kxtopic:army:t[Army]:t]] [[kxtopic:corps-o
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 5 2010 2:13AM
A man from northern North Dakota has been
found guilty of three charges stemming from a violent sexual
assault last spring. Court records say Primus Demery of Dunseith
was drinking alcoholic beverages when he walked next door to where
the victim was
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Magicians Host Demons Feb 4 2010 10:59PM
On the mat tonight, the Minot High wrestling team was at home for the final time this season as they hosted perennial powerhouse Bismarck. Tonight's meet also was the final action for the team before next weekend's region meet.
CLASS "A" WRESTLING:
BISM
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Thursday Wrestling Feb 4 2010 10:59PM
The top wrestling team in the State is looking for a strong finish down the stretch,
and tonight,
the Bismarck High Demons hoped to help their cause with a road win at Minot High.
Could they win their 142nd straight dual?
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Thursday College Hoops Feb 4 2010 10:59PM
The last time the Capitol City's two junior college's clashed...Bismarck State got the better of United Tribes in both women's and men's hoops.
But, those games were at the BSC Armory and tonight,
the series shifted to the Thunderdome!
Could the hometeam
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Business Beat - February 4 Feb 4 2010 7:16PM
One of North Dakota's largest auto dealers is growing. The Ryan Auto Group announced yesterday that it will be taking over Corwin Churchill Motors of Bismarck. The move means the Ryan group will have dealerships in Minot, Williston, and now Bismarck.
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New US Attorney for ND Feb 4 2010 7:16PM
A Bismarck attorney will be named North Dakota's next US Attorney, accodring to the state's congressional delegation.
Tim Purdon should receive his nomination in one week.
Purdon is a 41-year-old native of Oakes who works with the Vogel Law Firm in Bism
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 4 2010 4:27PM
Tests have shown that the same strain of
salmonella that sickened more than 200 people in at least 42 states
including North Dakota has been found in black pepper, but it's not
clear if it's the only source of the outbreak.
Department of Health
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| Bismarck attorney nominated to be US Attorney for ND... Feb 4 2010 4:06PM
President Obama has nominated Bismarck
attorney Tim Purdon as [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]'s next U.S. attorney.
Purdon says he's humbled and honored by the choice. Now the pick
has to be reviewed by the Senate. Purdon won't take ov
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Purdon Nominated U.S. Attny Feb 4 2010 12:50PM
North Dakota's congressional delegation says that Bismarck lawyer Tim Purdon will be named the state's next U.S. attorney.
The delegation says that President Obama is expected to make the
announcement Thursday.
41-year-old Purdon is a native o
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| ND synfuels plant pays $7.1 million to feds Feb 4 2010 10:23AM
Dakota Gasification Co. has announced its
final payment to the federal government for the Great Plains
Synfuels Plant in central North Dakota.
Bismarck-based Basin Electric Power Cooperative bought the
Beulah synfuels plant from the federal Ener
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| Purdon to be named US attorney Feb 4 2010 8:52AM
North Dakota's congressional delegation says
that Bismarck lawyer Tim Purdon will be named the state's next U.S.
attorney.
The delegation says that President Obama is expected to make the
announcement Thursday.
The 41-year-old Purdon is
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