|
CEO: Utilities must join climatechange debate Nov 4 2009 4:27PM
The chief executive of a North
Dakota-based electric power cooperative says utilities must be
engaged in the climate-change debate and use their unified voice.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative CEO Ron Harper says utilities
can help develop a com
|
| CEO: Utilities must join climatechange debate Nov 4 2009 4:27PM
The chief executive of a North
Dakota-based electric power cooperative says utilities must be
engaged in the climate-change debate and use their unified voice.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative CEO Ron Harper says utilities
can help develop a com
|
| CEO: Utilities must join climatechange debate Nov 4 2009 4:27PM
The chief executive of a North
Dakota-based electric power cooperative says utilities must be
engaged in the climate-change debate and use their unified voice.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative CEO Ron Harper says utilities
can help develop a com
|
|
|
| CEO: Utilities must join climatechange debate Nov 4 2009 4:27PM
The chief executive of a North
Dakota-based electric power cooperative says utilities must be
engaged in the climate-change debate and use their unified voice.
Basin Electric Power Cooperative CEO Ron Harper says utilities
can help develop a com
|
| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 4 2009 4:13PM
Family members and teammates of three
Dickinson State University softball players threw roses and
softballs into the pond where the students were found dead inside
their Jeep. The group of about 30 people who gathered today also
tried to get some sen
|
| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 4 2009 4:13PM
Family members and teammates of three
North Dakota college softball players have thrown roses and
softballs into a pond where the students were found dead inside
their Jeep.
The bodies of 22-year-old Kyrstin Gemar, of San Diego;
20-year-old Aft
|
| ND reports more than 2,000 flu cases Nov 4 2009 12:36PM
State health officials are reporting 2,475
confirmed cases of the flu in North Dakota, up nearly 900 from last
week.
The state's influenza surveillance coordinator, Michelle Feist,
says most of the cases likely are swine flu, or the new H1N1
st
|
| ND commissioner says rail is opportunity Nov 4 2009 10:51AM
North Dakota Public Service Commissioner
Brian Kalk predicts renewed interest in railroads.
Kalk says investor Warren Buffett must see an opportunity if his
company is willing to put up $34 billion for the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
|
| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 4 2009 2:14AM
Police say three missing North Dakota
college softball players have been found dead in their Jeep, which
was pulled from a pond northwest of Dickinson. Police are still
investigating the cause of the deaths. No crime is suspected.
Police believe th
|
| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 4 2009 2:13AM
Police say three missing North Dakota
college softball players have been found dead in their Jeep, which
was pulled from a pond northwest of Dickinson.
Police Lt. Rod Banyai (BAN'-y-eye) said Tuesday night that
police are still investigating the
|
|
Boundaries for New Elementary School Nov 3 2009 7:23PM
The new elementary school in Bismarck finally has a name... But which students will go there?
School Board members are still shaping the boundaries for Sunrise Elementary...
Reporter Amber Schatz speaks to parents about the proposals.
She's just one m
|
|
Aquatics Center Nov 3 2009 7:22PM
Construction of the new aquatics center is sailing along... thanks to another big donation.
Bismarck Parks and Rec employees were taken aback by a huge showing of support by BSC employees.
They donated more than 83-thousand dollars toward fitness equip
|
|
H1N1 Clinic Nov 3 2009 7:22PM
Small children and pregnant women remain a top priority when it comes to getting the H1N1 vaccine.
The Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health opened its doors this afternoon for another H1N1 flu-shot clinic. They have roughly 400 doses of the H1N1 vaccine.
|
| ND 'income millionaires' up 18.5 percent Nov 3 2009 2:21PM
The state Tax Department says the number
of North Dakotans reporting income of more than $1 million went up
18.5 percent in the last year.
The agency says 473 North Dakota taxpayers reported adjusted
gross income of more than $1 million, compare
|
| ND exec: Health changes would boost costs Nov 3 2009 1:53PM
The president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of
North Dakota says health care reform measures in Congress would
accelerate increases in insurance costs.
Paul von Ebers told the Legislature's interim Industry, Business
and Labor Committee that the pro
|
| Father: Missing ND students liked to star gaze Nov 3 2009 12:08PM
The father of one of three missing
college students says they often went star gazing near a lake in
southwestern North Dakota and police don't suspect foul play in
their disappearances.
Kyrstin Gemar's father, Lenny Gemar, told ABC's "Good Morni
|
| Fargo Rep. Schneider resigns ND House seat Nov 3 2009 11:47AM
Fargo state Rep. [[kxtopic:jasper-schneider:t[Jasper Schneider]:t]] has
resigned from the [[kxtopic:north-dakota-house:t[North Dakota House]:t]].
The 30-year-old Democrat recently was appointed as North
Dakota's director for the federal [[kxtopic
|
| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 3 2009 11:05AM
The search has resumed for three missing
Dickinson State softball players.
Dickinson Police Officer Thomas Grosz says at least three
airplanes are being used. He says the Dickinson Rural Fire
Department is taking a boat out to check Patterson La
|
| ND authorities search for 3 Dickinson St. students Nov 2 2009 10:31PM
Authorities in southwestern North Dakota
say three Dickinson State softball players have been reported
missing after a friend received late night telephone calls that
indicated the women needed help.
Police identified the women as 22-year-old Ky
|
| Hoeven Names Cresap To Northwest Judicial District Nov 2 2009 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today named Todd L. Cresap of Minot to the Northwest Judicial District Court, chambered in Minot. Cresap’s position is one of two new judicial benches created by the North Dakota Legislature at the requ
|
|
Illustrator/Author Visits MSU Nov 2 2009 7:18PM
It may be rare to find someone who is both a master of the written word and an accomplished artist, but one author in town today says wearing both hats is a great way to work.
North Dakotan-born author Jonathan Twingley recently published his first nov
|
|
Yankee fan has amazing collection Nov 2 2009 7:03PM
Most houses have multiple rooms...
living rooms, laundry rooms, bathrooms....
but Gene Severson of Bismarck has a house with a unique room.
A Yankees Room.
The former Governors coach has turned his basement into what he and his wife call 'the Yankee
|
|
Holiday sales prediction Nov 2 2009 7:02PM
It's November...and that means the holiday shopping season is fast approaching.
But has the economy changed peoples gift giving plans...or have we escaped the tough times.
Brad Feldman looks for answers in area stores and in the numbers.
(Sou
|
| ND pharmacy law opponents kick off ballot quest Nov 2 2009 5:23PM
A campaign to repeal North Dakota's pharmacy
ownership law has kicked off its quest to gather petition
signatures.
The group called North Dakotans for Lower Prescription Drugs
hopes to gather 20,000 signatures by Dec. 30 and put the issue on
th
|
| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 2 2009 4:13PM
The chairman of North Dakota's higher
education board says it appears more likely that the University of
North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname and logo will be changed.
Richie Smith is responding to a letter from Standing Rock Sioux
tribal chairma
|
| Higher ed chairman: Tribal stand increases possibility of UND... Nov 2 2009 3:45PM
The chairman of [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]'s Board of
Higher [[kxtopic:education:t[education]:t]] says it appears more likely that the University of
North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname and logo will be changed.
Richie Smith is
|
| Gov names Todd Cresap new ND judge Nov 2 2009 3:03PM
Minot attorney Todd Cresap has been named
as North Dakota's newest district judge.
Gov. John Hoeven appointed Cresap (CRESS'-up) on Monday to a new
job in the Northwest Judicial District in Minot. He starts Jan. 1.
The district includes six
|
| Pomeroy: Pension fund rules need overhaul Nov 2 2009 11:33AM
Rep. Earl Pomeroy says the nation's
pension funds need more time to recover their value from last
year's market crash.
The North Dakota Democratic congressman says current federal law
requires pension funds to have larger cash balances than they
|
| Corps to study Sheyenne, James rivers Nov 2 2009 11:12AM
The [[kxtopic:army:t[Army]:t]] [[kxtopic:corps-of-engineers:t[Corps of Engineers]:t]] will be
looking at flood protection in the Sheyenne and James river
valleys.
Sen. [[kxtopic:byron-dorgan:t[Byron Dorgan]:t]], D-N.D., says the corps is hoping t
|
| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 2 2009 11:05AM
The two largest health systems in the Dakotas
have now merged.
The Fargo-based MeritCare board of trustees voted Monday morning
to approve the merger with Sanford Health of Sioux Falls, S.D. It
takes effect immediately.
Officials say Sanfo
|
| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 2 2009 11:05AM
The two largest health systems in the Dakotas
have now merged.
The Fargo-based MeritCare board of trustees voted Monday morning
to approve the merger with Sanford Health of Sioux Falls, S.D. It
takes effect immediately.
Officials say Sanfo
|
| Grand Forksarea drivers have shortest commute Nov 2 2009 7:42AM
A new U.S. Census Bureau report says
Grand Forks-area drivers have the shortest commutes in the country.
The bureau's American Community Survey conducted from 2006-2008
looked at communities as small as 20,000 people. It lists the Grand
Forks Me
|
| Grand Forksarea drivers have shortest commute Nov 2 2009 7:42AM
A new U.S. Census Bureau report says
Grand Forks-area drivers have the shortest commutes in the country.
The bureau's American Community Survey conducted from 2006-2008
looked at communities as small as 20,000 people. It lists the Grand
Forks Me
|
| Wizards, Skyforce ready for draft Nov 2 2009 7:14AM
The two NBA Development League teams in
the Dakotas have finalized their plans for Thursday's draft.
The Dakota Wizards will set up draft headquarters at Stadium
Sports Bar in Bismarck, and the Sioux Falls Skyforce at Pizza Ranch
in Sioux Falls.
|
| Wizards, Skyforce ready for draft Nov 2 2009 7:14AM
The two NBA Development League teams in
the Dakotas have finalized their plans for Thursday's draft.
The Dakota Wizards will set up draft headquarters at Stadium
Sports Bar in Bismarck, and the Sioux Falls Skyforce at Pizza Ranch
in Sioux Falls.
|
| North Dakota turns 120 Nov 2 2009 5:43AM
North Dakota is 120 years old.
North Dakota became a state on Nov. 2, 1889, when President
Benjamin Harrison signed the proclamation of admission.
It was the 39th state admitted to the union.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Pres
|
| Bismarck symphony gets new director Nov 2 2009 5:15AM
The Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra has
hired a new executive director.
Jeffrey Collier's resume includes work with opera star Marilyn
Horne and the prestigious Juilliard School of dance, drama and
music.
Collier holds a master's degree
|
| ND AG says law kept hospital merger review brief Nov 2 2009 5:15AM
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says
North Dakota law limited his review of a merger of two large health
care companies.
Stenehjem says he may ask the Legislature to expand his
authority.
The proposed merger of Sanford Health of Sioux Fal
|
| Update on the latest in religion news: Nov 2 2009 2:41AM
A Michigan minister who was stabbed
in the neck, arms and chest by a burglar has returned to the pulpit
after weeks of recovery.
The Rev. Kevin Ramsby told the congregation at Revival
Tabernacle in Highland Park on Sunday that he has forgiven hi
|
| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 2 2009 2:13AM
Gov. John Hoeven isn't giving Republican
state lawmakers any hints about whether he'll take on Democratic
Senator Byron Dorgan next year. Montpelier Representative Craig
Headland says thinks Hoeven will get in the race. But Fargo
Representative Jim K
|
|
Fall Back Nov 1 2009 11:14PM
If you haven't switched your clocks back by now, you're really far behind, or rather, still ahead.
Americans fall back today, turning their clocks back one hour.
While some say this can mess with their sleep cycle, others say they enjoy the process to u
|
|
Daylight Saving Time Nov 1 2009 11:08PM
If you haven't switched your clocks back by now... you're really far behind... or ahead.
Americans fall back today... turning their clocks back one hour.
At Walkers and Daughters in the Kirkwood mall... the clocks stay chiming all day long... but it ca
|
|
SUV Rollover Nov 1 2009 11:08PM
The Highway Patrol says an SUV rolled into a ditch and struck two trees before ending up
on its passenger side, killing one girl and injuring four others
south of Menoken.
The patrol said the four injured girls were taken to a Bismarck
hospital. T
|
| Bismarck girl, 14, dies in SUV rollover Nov 1 2009 7:01PM
The Highway Patrol has identified the girl
killed in a crash near Menoken as 14-year-old Lisa Burdolski of
Bismarck.
Burdolski was a passenger in a sport utility vehicle that rolled
into a ditch and struck two trees before ending up on its passe
|
| Republican legislators say Hoeven realistic about Senate rate... Nov 1 2009 6:47PM
Republican legislators have been talking
to Gov. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[John Hoeven]:t]] about his political plans. But they say he's
given no hints about whether he'll run against Democratic Senator
[[kxtopic:byron-dorgan:t[Byron Dorgan]:t]] next ye
|
| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 1 2009 4:13PM
The largest health systems in the Dakotas are
expected to complete their merger this week.
Fargo's MeritCare and Sioux Falls-based Sanford Health are
combining into a system with nearly $2 billion in assets and some
14,000 employees.
Sanfo
|
| SUV rollover in Burleigh County kills 1 Nov 1 2009 8:24AM
The Highway Patrol says a sport utility
vehicle rolled into a ditch and struck two trees before ending up
on its passenger side, killing one girl and injuring four others
south of Menoken.
The names of the girls have not been released.
The
|
| FLW Walleye Tour details released Nov 1 2009 6:46AM
The 2010 FLW Walleye Tour schedule will
take anglers to lakes and rivers in six states.
The East Division will have tournaments on the Detroit River in
Michigan, Illinois River in Illinois and Lake Winnebago in
Wisconsin.
The West Division
|
| FLW Walleye Tour details released Nov 1 2009 6:46AM
The 2010 FLW Walleye Tour schedule will
take anglers to lakes and rivers in six states.
The East Division will have tournaments on the Detroit River in
Michigan, Illinois River in Illinois and Lake Winnebago in
Wisconsin.
The West Division
|
| FLW Walleye Tour details released Nov 1 2009 6:46AM
The 2010 FLW Walleye Tour schedule will
take anglers to lakes and rivers in six states.
The East Division will have tournaments on the Detroit River in
Michigan, Illinois River in Illinois and Lake Winnebago in
Wisconsin.
The West Division
|
|
Last Halloween Oct 31 2009 11:06PM
They've been entertaining the Bismarck-Mandan area for years with their elaborate holiday decorations.
Reporter Kate Schell travels to the Cathedral District for the last Halloween bash at 400 North Washington Street...
(Jerry Woodcox/Owner)
|
| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 31 2009 4:13PM
The western North Dakota bishop of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America says he's talked with
pastors about a national church policy that allows gay and lesbian
clergy.
Bishop Mark Narum heads 192 congregations that make up the
Western No
|
| GOP candidate questions House health care bill Oct 31 2009 3:19PM
The only declared candidate for North
Dakota's Republican congressional nomination says a health care
bill offered by Democrats in the House is not in the best interest
of North Dakota taxpayers.
Paul Schaffner, a former University of Mary footb
|
| ND ELCA churchs struggling with clergy policy Oct 31 2009 2:07PM
The western North Dakota bishop of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America says he's talked with
pastors about a national church policy that allows gay and lesbian
clergy.
Bishop Mark Narum heads 192 congregations that make up the
Western No
|
| Minot considering railroad 'quiet zone' Oct 31 2009 1:46PM
Minot is the latest North Dakota city to take
a look at quieting train whistles.
The city's Public Works and Safety Committee is recommending the
City Council develop a proposal to assess the railroad crossings in
Minot to see what changes might
|
| ND ag commissioner says he'll seek election Oct 31 2009 10:16AM
North Dakota's agriculture commissioner
says his recent illness won't prevent him from running for election
next year.
Doug Goehring (GORE'-ing) has spent several days in the hospital
with a recurrence of Guillain-Barre (ghee-YAN' bah-RAY') synd
|
| Deer head samples sought from ND hunters Oct 31 2009 7:42AM
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department
once again will be collecting deer head samples for its chronic
wasting disease surveillance program.
Officials this year are collecting samples from western and
northeastern North Dakota. The samples al
|
|
Bobcats win Oct 30 2009 11:07PM
Week by week, the Bismarck Bobcats have moved up the standings of the Central,
and coming into tonight,
they were tied for second.
But if the Cats could overcome Albert Lea and Owatonna could knock off North Iowa...
second place would be theirs.
Could
|
|
BSC volleyball Oct 30 2009 11:07PM
They saved their season earlier in the afternoon....
and Bismarck State was hoping for something similiar in the evening,
as the women's volleyball team tangled with Williston State at the Region 13 Tournament in loser out action.
The winner would move
|
|
Bismarck High wins Oct 30 2009 11:07PM
A decade ago, the St. Louis Rams were called the Greatest Show on Turf...
but now-a-days,
that title might belong to another team in our neck of the woods.
The unbeaten defending 3A champs from Bismarck High have averaged over 46 points per game...
mos
|
| Friday's Scores Oct 30 2009 9:21PM
By The Associated Press
PREP FOOTBALL
Bismarck High 55, Fargo North 20
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
APNP 10-30-09 2112CDT
|
|
Around Town 10-30 Oct 30 2009 6:55PM
Its good to hear the stories of people coming back to the state to live, work or play.
In this weeks edition of Around Town, Brad Feldman shows you where a young person is coming home to start his career.
{open}
Mandan native Blake Feil will b
|
| New ND 'Blue Book' honors military Oct 30 2009 6:47PM
[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]'s new Blue Book pays tribute
to the state's military and illustrates the state's influence in
energy production and [[kxtopic:agriculture:t[Agriculture]:t]].
Secretary of State [[kxtopic:al-jaeger:t[Al J
|
| H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Nov. 3, 12 - 6:00 p.m. Oct 30 2009 12:00AM
In accordance with the CDC and ND Department of Health H1N1 vaccination recommendations, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, Bismarck Burleigh Public Health (BBPH) will vaccinate household contacts and/or caregivers of infants younger than 6 months of
|
| ND may add Mega Millions lottery Oct 30 2009 4:55PM
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne
Stenehjem says he expects to decide within a few weeks whether the
state should join the Mega Millions lottery game.
A North Dakota lottery advisory board supports the move, and
Minnesota expects to start sell
|
| Pomeroy says compromise improves House health bill Oct 30 2009 4:41PM
Rep. Earl Pomeroy says he likes the House
health care bill now that the so-called public option is no longer
tied to Medicare rates.
The compromise unveiled Thursday would create a government-run
option that would let the federal Health and Huma
|
| ND Gov expecting big Halloween turnout Oct 30 2009 4:13PM
Gov. John Hoeven says he's expecting a big
turnout of Halloween trick-or-treaters at the governor's residence
Saturday night.
Hoeven says he and first lady Mikey Hoeven will be at the
residence to hand out candy. The governor says he's expecting
|
| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 30 2009 4:13PM
The military says the commander at the
Minot Air Force Base has been relieved of his command.
The Air Force says it lost confidence in Col. Joel Westa's
ability to command the base.
The military says Westa was unable to "foster a culture of
|
| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Oct 30 2009 4:13PM
The military says it has lost confidence
in Col. Joel Westa's ability to run Minot Air Force Base, and he
has been relieved of his command. The Air Force says he was not
relieved for any alleged misconduct or wrongdoing. He had been base
commander fo
|
| APNewsBreak: ND Air Force base commander fired Oct 30 2009 4:06PM
The military says the commander at the
Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota has been relieved of his
command.
The Air Force told The Associated Press on Friday it lost
confidence in Col. Joel Westa's ability to command the base.
The milita
|
|
5th Bomb Wing Commander Fired Oct 30 2009 3:31PM
The military says the commander at the
Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota has been relieved of his
command.
The Air Force told The Associated Press on Friday it lost
confidence in Col. Joel Westa's ability to command the base.
The milita
|
| APNewsBreak: ND Air Force base commander fired Oct 30 2009 2:42PM
The military says the commander at the
[[kxtopic:minot-air-force-base:t[Minot Air Force Base]:t]] has been relieved of his command.
The Air Force says it lost confidence in Col. Joel Westa's
ability to command the base.
The military says We
|
| Woman sentenced for bilking ND Job Service agency Oct 30 2009 1:04PM
A former Job Service North Dakota employee
who authorities say bilked the agency out of thousands of dollars
has been given a four-year deferred sentence with no jail time.
Prosecutors say Alicia Mae Joritz of Bismarck pleaded guilty to
charges
|
| ND may add Mega Millions Oct 30 2009 12:15PM
[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] officials say a state lottery
advisory commission has recommended adding the Mega Millions game.
The recommendation is awaiting approval from Attorney General
[[kxtopic:wayne-stenehjem:t[Wayne Stenehjem]
|
| Hoeven: Happy Birthday, North Dakota! Oct 30 2009 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven wished North Dakota a happy birthday and encouraged citizens to commemorate the anniversary of the day in 1889 that North Dakota joined the Union as the 39th state. North Dakota will be 120 years old November 2.
|
| Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 30 2009 11:33AM
State pensions systems are reeling from big
losses in the stock market.
The Montana Board of Investments estimates that the projected
shortfall 30 years from now tops $2 billion.
A year ago that "unfunded liability" or projected shortfall
|
| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 30 2009 11:05AM
Pierre officials are working to bring a
firearms business to the area.
The executive director of the city's Economic Development Corp.,
Jim Protexter, says the company currently is in another state and
is interested in the Pierre area.
Pro
|
| MDU Resources Group profits down in 3Q Oct 30 2009 10:23AM
MDU Resources Group Inc. says its
third-quarter profit fell nearly 22 percent from the previous year
because of lower prices for natural gas and oil.
In the three months that ended Sept. 30, the Bismarck-based
energy, mining and construction com
|
| MDU Resources Group profits down in 3Q Oct 30 2009 10:23AM
MDU Resources Group Inc. says its
third-quarter profit fell nearly 22 percent from the previous year
because of lower prices for natural gas and oil.
In the three months that ended Sept. 30, the Bismarck-based
energy, mining and construction com
|
| Hearing delayed in Nokota dispute Oct 30 2009 10:16AM
A federal court hearing has been delayed
until Dec. 3 in a dispute over who owns the right to the Nokota
horse breed name.
U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland earlier granted an order
temporarily blocking the Minnesota-based Nokota Horse Associat
|
Add Bismarck, ND Headlines to your website
RSS
Bismarck Local News
KX Member Tools
Upload Your Photos 
Upload Your Videos 
Submit Calendar Events 
Get Mobile Text Alerts
View your Favorites / Lists
