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Nov 7 2009 3:44AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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Thorton - The One and Only Nov 6 2009 7:10PM
He has an uncommon name...and an uncommon game!
Type 'Esley Thorton' into a google search,
and most of what you'll find is content about the quarterback from Bismarck High...
and with the success he's had,
he's showing that he might truly be the 'one and
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Around Town 11-6 Nov 6 2009 7:10PM
It's a popular shopping place..
But Pinehurst Square is about to lose one of it's original tenants.
(OPEN)
In this Weeks Edition of Around Town, Brad Feldman has the high end details.
Vlana Vlee is having a three day store closing liquida
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| Berkshire Hathaway says 3Q profit triples to $3.2B Nov 6 2009 4:48PM
Warren Buffett's company says its
third-quarter profit tripled as the improving economy and stock
market boosted the value of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s derivative
contracts.
Berkshire said Friday it generated $3.2 billion, or $2,087 per
share,
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 6 2009 4:13PM
Gov. John Hoeven has directed all
government agencies in the state to fly the U.S. and North Dakota
flags at half-staff until Veterans Day in honor of the victims of
the Fort Hood, Texas, shootings.
Hoeven's order issued Friday was in accordance
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| Bail set at $1M for man accused in dentist slaying Nov 6 2009 9:55AM
Bail has been set at $1 million for a man
accused of killing a Fargo dentist in a murder-for-hire scheme.
Cass County deputies drove Michael Nakvinda from Oklahoma City
after his arrest there last weekend.
The 41-year-old Nakvinda (nak-VIN'
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| Fargoarea group narrows flood control options Nov 6 2009 7:07AM
A group looking at flood control options for
the Fargo area is narrowing its list.
The Metro Flood Study Work Group decided Thursday to eliminate
the option that would include a series permanent levees and home
buyouts, and focus instead on a Re
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| Fargoarea group narrows flood control options Nov 6 2009 7:07AM
A group looking at flood control options for
the Fargo area is narrowing its list.
The Metro Flood Study Work Group decided Thursday to eliminate
the option that would include a series permanent levees and home
buyouts, and focus instead on a Re
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 6 2009 6:53AM
A group looking at flood control options for
the Fargo area has decided not to include levees. The group is
narrowing its options so it can make a final decision by the end of
the year.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) The attorney for a 78-year-old Bi
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| Officers to be on duty at WFargo flu clinic Nov 6 2009 5:43AM
Law enforcement officers will be on duty
for traffic control and to support health care workers at West
Fargo High School for a swine flu vaccine clinic Saturday.
Assistant West Fargo Police Chief Mike Reitan said the clinic
can vaccinate 650 ch
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Nov 6 2009 3:44AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 6 2009 2:13AM
Dickinson State University retired the
numbers of three college softball players today, at a packed
memorial service for them.
The softball jerseys of 22-year-old Kyrstin Gemar (ge-MAR') of
San Diego, 21-year-old Ashley Neufeld of Brandon, Manit
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Dickinson State Football Nov 5 2009 11:07PM
The worst they can do is a tie for the conference championship.
Do you smell success?
Dickinson State sure does, Tia Streeter has more with the Blue Hawk football team.
" (TIA STREETER/ KX SPORTS) With a chance at a second straight outright conference
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Belcourt Men Arrested - Charged Nov 5 2009 7:22PM
Two men were arrested in Fargo Wednesday night after a man was reportedly duct-taped to a chair, kicked and beaten during a robbery in his apartment.
Fargo Police Seargent Glen Hanson says
the suspects stole the unidentified man's pickup, which was sto
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Century Preview Nov 5 2009 7:05PM
Century has seen them before...
and they didn't like what they saw.
Last time the Patriots played Fargo South in Football,
the Bruins beat them on Century's turf.
They'll play again...this time,
on South's turf.
The Bruins were in Bismarck during we
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| Man accused in dentist slaying brought to ND Nov 5 2009 7:01PM
The man accused of killing a Fargo dentist in
a murder-for-hire scheme has been brought to the city where he will
face charges.
Cass County deputies drove Michael Nakvinda from Oklahoma after
his arrest last weekend. Officials say the 41-year-ol
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 5 2009 11:12AM
Law enforcement officials in the region
are mourning the death of Maj. Mike Fonder, a longtime chief deputy
and spokesman for the [[kxtopic:grand-forks-county-nd:t[Grand Forks County]:t]] Sheriff's Department.
Fonder died Wednesday after a long b
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| Police: Man kicked and beaten during Fargo robbery Nov 5 2009 7:21AM
Fargo police say two men were arrested
Wednesday night after a man was reportedly duct-taped to a chair,
kicked and beaten during a robbery in his apartment.
Police Sgt. Glen Hanson says the suspects stole the unidentified
man's pickup, which wa
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Nov 5 2009 3:51AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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Beavers Gear Up For Bowl Nov 4 2009 7:25PM
The Minot State football team will play in it's first ever DAC bowl on Sunday as part of a full day of action in the Fargodome. The Beavers come in as the 2nd seed and will play Jamestown in the 3rd game of the day at 4 p.m. The Beavers need a win and the
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| Broken plug backs up sewer in Fargo Nov 4 2009 5:44PM
Some Fargo homeowners found a big mess in
their basements.
Officials say a sewer backup affected at least 18 homes in north
Fargo on Wednesday, after a large plug broke loose when a
contractor was testing a sewer line.
City fire and health
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| 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
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| 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
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| Man arrested for indecent exposure Nov 4 2009 11:33AM
Fargo police say a 66-year-old man was
arrested Tuesday and accused of exposing himself to students who
were on a bus for students with disabilities.
Authorities said Darreld Calvin Olander of Fargo faces a felony
charge because the alleged offe
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| 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
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| 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
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Trinity Titans Football Nov 3 2009 7:23PM
Dickinson Trinity has been a powerhouse in football over the years and returning to their winning ways was something the team has worked for all season.
Reporter Tia Streeter has more as the 9 and 0 Titans enter the State 2A semifinals.
"(TIA STREETER/
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| Former fatherinlaw charged in dentist slaying Nov 3 2009 5:44PM
Charges have been filed in North Dakota
against an Oklahoma man accused of hiring his handyman to kill his
former son-in-law.
Gene Kirkpatrick of Jones, Okla., is charged in Cass County with
conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit b
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| Okla. man fighting extradition to ND Nov 3 2009 4:34PM
An Oklahoma man accused of paying his
handyman to kill his former son-in-law says he'll fight extradition
to North Dakota to face murder conspiracy and burglary conspiracy
charges.
Gene Kirkpatrick, 63, of Jones told Oklahoma County District
Ju
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| Barnes officials say woman dead after ATV rollover Nov 3 2009 4:34PM
Authorities say a rural North Dakota
woman has died of injuries in an all-terrain vehicle rollover on
her farm about 15 miles northeast of Valley City.
The Barnes County sheriff's office says 51-year-old Tamara Emery
of Luverne died at a Fargo h
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| Cass County supports ND diversion Nov 3 2009 12:08PM
Cass County commissioners are supporting a
diversion project on the North Dakota side of the Red River for
flood protection.
The commissioners voted unanimously to support the idea Monday.
A member of the Cass County Joint Water Resource Di
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| Cass County supports ND diversion Nov 3 2009 12:08PM
Cass County commissioners are supporting a
diversion project on the North Dakota side of the Red River for
flood protection.
The commissioners voted unanimously to support the idea Monday.
A member of the Cass County Joint Water Resource Di
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| 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
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| Former N. Dakota St. SID appeals ruling Nov 3 2009 11:26AM
A former North Dakota State University sports
information director is appealing the dismissal of his age
discrimination lawsuit.
George Ellis is asking the state Supreme Court to reinstate a
Cass County judge's 2006 order that awarded him more t
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Nov 3 2009 3:44AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| Okla. men charged with murder in ND dentist death Nov 3 2009 12:07AM
Authorities say an Oklahoma man paid his
handyman to kill his former son-in-law in North Dakota.
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Jessica Brown
says 63-year-old Gene Kirkpatrick was arrested Monday night on
complaints of conspi
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| Former Blues official pleads guilty Nov 2 2009 5:23PM
A former Blue Cross Blue Shield of North
Dakota official has pleaded guilty to possessing more than 640,000
pictures and 200,000 videos of child pornography.
Robert Scheiring is charged in federal court with distribution
and possession of child
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| 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
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| Rain, snow continues to delay ND harvest Nov 2 2009 5:16PM
Rain and snow continue to delay the harvest
of late season crops.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says statewide, on average,
there were three days suitable for field work last week.
Soybeans, sugar beet and dry edible bean harvests made
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| 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
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| Okla. man charged with murder in ND dentist death Nov 2 2009 3:52PM
Cass County authorities have filed charges of
murder, robbery, burglary and theft against an Oklahoma man in the
death of a North Dakota dentist.
Michael Nakvinda (nak-VIN'-dah) appeared Monday in Oklahoma
County District Court to say he would n
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| Okla. man to return to ND to face murder charge Nov 2 2009 2:56PM
An Oklahoma man accused of killing a North
Dakota dentist has waived extradition.
Michael Nakvinda appeared in Oklahoma County District Court
Monday to say he would not oppose his return to North Dakota, where
he is charged with killing Fargo de
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| Okla. man to face charge in ND dentist's death Nov 2 2009 2:56PM
An Oklahoma man accused in the death
of a North Dakota dentist has waived extradition.
Michael Nakvinda (nak-VIN'-dah) appeared in Oklahoma County
District Court Monday to say he would not fight a return to North
Dakota.
The 41-year-old Na
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| Man charged in death of 2monthold Fargo child Nov 2 2009 2:35PM
Cass County authorities have charged a man
with manslaughter in the weekend death of a 2-month-old child,
saying he got drunk, passed out and lay on top of the child while
babysitting.
Arthur Berger also is charged with child abuse or neglect.
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| MeritCare chief executive officer retiring Nov 2 2009 12:08PM
The chief executive office of Fargo's
MeritCare Health System says he's retiring Tuesday.
Dr. Roger Gilbertson made the announcement to employees on the
same day the MeritCare trustees approved a merger with Sanford
Health of Sioux Falls, S.D.
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| MeritCare chief executive officer retiring Nov 2 2009 12:08PM
The chief executive office of Fargo's
MeritCare Health System says he's retiring Tuesday.
Dr. Roger Gilbertson made the announcement to employees on the
same day the MeritCare trustees approved a merger with Sanford
Health of Sioux Falls, S.D.
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Dakotas health system merger approved Nov 2 2009 10:44AM
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
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| Dakotas health system merger approved Nov 2 2009 10:44AM
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
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| Dakotas health system merger approved Nov 2 2009 10:44AM
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
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| Slain dentist's missing Porsche found Nov 2 2009 10:37AM
Fargo police say a missing Porsche
convertible belonging to a slain Fargo dentist has been found in
Oklahoma.
The car was tracked after witnesses saw it being pulled on a
trailer near the home of 49-year-old Philip Gattuso, hours before
his bod
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| (Following Advance for Use Tuesday, Nov. 10) Nov 2 2009 8:18AM
Today in History
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2009. There are 51
days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 10, 1775, the U.S. Marines were organized under
authority of the Continental Congress
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| Minor flooding expected in Fargo Nov 2 2009 8:03AM
The National Weather Service has issued a
flood warning for the Red River at Fargo after recent rains, but
only minor flooding is expected.
Forecasters say the river at Fargo will reach 24 feet by
Wednesday night. That is a foot below moderate f
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| 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
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| 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
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| Red River bridge closing for 6 weeks Nov 2 2009 6:11AM
One of three Red River bridges connecting the
downtowns of Fargo and Moorhead is being closed for six weeks for
improvements.
The shutdown of the Center Avenue-NP Avenue bridge was to begin
Monday.
City officials are telling motorists to p
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| Red River bridge closing for 6 weeks Nov 2 2009 6:11AM
One of three Red River bridges connecting the
downtowns of Fargo and Moorhead is being closed for six weeks for
improvements.
The shutdown of the Center Avenue-NP Avenue bridge was to begin
Monday.
City officials are telling motorists to p
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| 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
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Nov 2 2009 3:44AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| New Fargo high school on schedule Nov 2 2009 3:16AM
The new high school in Fargo and its staff
are starting to take shape.
Davies High School is scheduled to open in 2011. Principal Jeff
Schatz says the recent stretch of rainy weather has not caused any
significant construction delays, and crews
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| Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 2 2009 3:05AM
Fargo's MeritCare and Sioux Falls-based
Sanford Health are expected to tie the knot this week in a merger
of the two largest health systems in the Dakotas. They're combining
into a system with nearly $2 billion in assets and some 14,000
employees. It
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| 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
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| 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
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| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 2 2009 2:13AM
The merger of the largest health systems in
the Dakotas could be completed 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.
Sanford's
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| Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 2 2009 1:45AM
Tomorrow, Minneapolis voters will get their
first taste of instant runoff voting.
That's the new voting system they approved in a citywide ballot
in 2006. It asks voters to rank their top three choices in
multi-candidate fields, which supporters
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| 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
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| Latest South 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
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| 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
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| Fargo company growing, adds Silicon Valley executive... Nov 1 2009 2:57PM
A software company that started in the
basement of a Fargo home has increased its work force from 21 to 32
people and moved into a new building.
Pedgree Technologies also added Ian McPherson, a former analyst
who founded two Silicon Valley compa
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| Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 1 2009 2:56PM
This may be the week that MeritCare and
Sanford Health complete their merger. Sanford's chief executive
says the merged system will run two buses to shuttle staff and
physicians between medical campuses in Fargo and Sioux Falls.
PIERRE, S.D
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| Health care system merger nears finish line Nov 1 2009 1:11PM
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
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| Health care system merger nears finish line Nov 1 2009 1:11PM
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
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| Health care system merger nears finish line Nov 1 2009 1:11PM
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
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| (Following Advance for Use Tuesday, Nov. 10) Nov 1 2009 8:31AM
Today in History
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2009. There are 51
days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:
On Nov. 10, 1775, the U.S. Marines were organized under
authority of the Continental Congress
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| Another West Fargo schools idea surfaces Nov 1 2009 5:43AM
After West Fargo voters earlier this
year rejected a $65 million proposal to build or renovate several
school buildings, district officials are considering splitting
projects for another possible election in which voters would choose
what to support.
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Nov 1 2009 3:44AM
Stations:
Here is the Minnesota Pronunciation Guide.
For any additions or corrections:
Call Doug Glass at AP Minneapolis at 1-800-552-7250 or (612)
332-2727
Or fax to (612) 342-5299
Or e-mail to dglass(at)ap.org
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 1 2009 2:13AM
Police say a suspect is in custody in
Oklahoma in the slaying of a Fargo dentist. Formal charges are
expected tomorrow against the 41-year-old man. The body of dentist
Philip Gattuso was found last Monday night in his ransacked Fargo
condominium. Aut
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Murder Suspect in Jail Oct 31 2009 11:06PM
A suspect in a Fargo murder is now in custody.
Fargo police say a suspect is in custody in
Oklahoma regarding the slaying of a Fargo dentist.
Police said today 41-year-old Michael Nakvinda (nak-VIN'-dah), is being held in an
Oklahoma City jail.
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