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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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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 9 2010 6:53AM
The Associated Press' monthly analysis of
economic stress found that North Dakota and South Dakota remained
the two least-stressed states in December. But weakness in Western
energy-producing states helped raise the average U.S. county's
economic str
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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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Lions Host Troopers Feb 8 2010 10:53PM
The Minot Ryan Lady Lions girls basketball team was at home for the final time this season as they hosted Garrison in a non-district matchup. Tonight's game was the final one for the Lady Lions before Thursday's district 12 tournament and the team also we
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| Former assistant promoted to ND State Fair manager Feb 8 2010 9:35PM
A longtime North Dakota State Fair employee
has been hired as the fair's new general manager.
Renae Korslien (KORS'-leen) was former manager Bob Wagoner's
assistant when he was fired in December. Korslien was named the
fair's acting manager afte
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It's Not Unusual For Her to Sing Feb 8 2010 7:22PM
With the 2010 season beginning to wind down for the Minot State Womens Basketball team, each remaining matchup is a special one for senior players.
As Dan Erdmann reports, this past weekend's games were extra-special for one Lady Beaver.
(Dan Erdmann,
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Mack DAC Player Feb 8 2010 7:22PM
Minot State senior Mackenzie Mack has been named the DAC women's basketball player of the week. Mack scored 48 points, rabbed 13 rebounds and added four steals and an assist as the 13th ranked Beavers swept a pair of conference games. For the week, Mack w
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MSU Men's Basketball Feb 8 2010 7:22PM
With three games to play, the Minot State men's basketball team is very much in the hunt for a conference title. The Beavers are currently in a three way tie for 2nd just a half game back of conference leading Black Hills State.
The Beavers are comi
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Klein Battles Back From Scary Injury Feb 8 2010 7:22PM
If high school basketball has a 'Comeback Player of the Year' award...this Bishop Ryan basketball athlete would win it hands down...
In fact...this young lady might just win 'Comeback Person of the Year' in general.
This is Lexi Klein a sophomore fr
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Concert Series Includes Students Feb 8 2010 7:22PM
A visiting a capella group showed Minot students today that it's possible to share a love of music without hitting the big time just yet.
Chapter 6 a capella is a group of professional musicians set to do more than 90 shows this year.
Earlier this afte
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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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Fair Board Announces Korslien As New Manager Feb 8 2010 7:22PM
A longtime State Fair Employee has been named as the new Fair Manager.
Today the North Dakota's State Fair Board voted in their quarterly meeting to hire Renae Korslien as the permanent Fair Manager effective immediately.
Korslien has been the acting M
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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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| 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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Heart EOH Feb 7 2010 11:27PM
Statistics tell us that heart disease is by far the number one killer of women.
February is heart month and tonight, Carla Burbidge brings us one story of survival in this week's Eye on Health.
Nobody wants to have a heart attack, but when you are st
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Minot Wins RVing Award Feb 7 2010 11:27PM
It may not be the peak of tourist season in the Minot area, but thanks to a recent award, the Magic City could be seeing an increase in visits from a specific group of travelers.
The Canadian publication, RV West Magazine,
selected Minot as one of its t
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Minot Airport Meeting With Airlines Feb 7 2010 11:27PM
After a decrease in boarding numbers in the past year, Minot Airport officials are trying to attract another airline carrier to the Magic City.
Minot airport director Andrew Solsvig says he and the city's air service consultants will be talking with at l
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Fatal Accident Outside W. of Berthold Feb 7 2010 11:27PM
A Minot man was killed in a rollover accident outside of Berthold yesterday afternoon.
Highway Patrol officers say the 45-year-old man was traveling westbound on Highway 2 about 5 miles west of Berthold when the vehicle drifted over the fogline, swerved,
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Minot Man in Ad Feb 7 2010 11:27PM
And if you were watching the SuperBowl this evening, you may seen a familiar face.
Minot native Mike Rylander and friends star in a "Crash the SuperBowl" ad for Doritos, which made the FritoLay top 6 in the national contest.
Rylander currently lives in
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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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| Minot, ND, airport seeking westbound flights Feb 7 2010 2:35PM
Minot airport director Andrew Solsvig says he
and the city's air service consultants will be talking with at
least five airlines over the next several weeks about westbound
service from the city.
Meetings are planned with SkyWest Airlines, Alleg
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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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| 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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MSU Men Feb 6 2010 10:52PM
The Minot State Men's basketball team was at home for the 2nd straight night taking on the Dakota State Trojans. The last time the two faced off was on January 8th in Madison South Dakota and the Trojans defeated the Beavers by 1.
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MAFB Feb 6 2010 10:52PM
Officials at Minot Air Force Base are preparing for a visit from General Norton Schwartz, the Air Force chief of staff.
Schwartz' visit is scheduled for the first week of March. He's expected to visit the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing, which ar
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| Saturday's Scores Feb 6 2010 9:14PM
By The Associated Press
BOYS HOCKEY
Grafton-Park River 4, Minot 0
GIRLS HOCKEY
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
APNP 02-06-10 2103CST
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MSU Women Feb 6 2010 7:58PM
The 13th ranked Minot State women's basketball team was at home for the 2nd straight night taking on the Dakota State Lady T's. Last night the Lady Beavers defeated Mayville state 76 to 70 improving their overall record to 17 and 6 on the season.
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Diva Tech Feb 6 2010 7:58PM
In job fields that have always been dominated by male workers, more and more women are stepping up to show they're capable of those same tasks.
For the past ten years, one local event has been a big contributor to that growing trend.
"Diva Tech" is a o
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4-H and FFA Judging Contest Feb 6 2010 7:58PM
The North Dakota State Fair is one of the biggest gatherings for FFA and 4-H competitors, but today in Minot, those same organizations gathered on the fairgrounds for a smaller scale event.
The 26th Annual Minot Rotary 4-H and FFA Judging Contest brought
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Minot PD Getting New Equipment Feb 6 2010 7:58PM
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 vehicles, an
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Flu Shots Still Available Feb 6 2010 7:58PM
It's been a busy flu season for nurses and volunteers at Minot's First District Health Unit.
Since September, the staff has provided clinics for both seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccinations.
Today, First District held what should be one of their last public
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Amtrak Future Brighter in Rugby Feb 6 2010 7:58PM
Passenger trains have been a fixture in North Dakota transportation for more than one hundred years, but for one small town, that service may be under siege.
Rugby's mayor says that while the town has worked to keep its Amtrak station since first threaten
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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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| Air Force chief of staff to visit Minot, ND, base Feb 6 2010 2:35PM
Officials at Minot Air Force Base are
preparing for a visit from General Norton Schwartz, the Air Force
chief of staff.
Schwartz' visit is scheduled for the first week of March. He's
expected to visit the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing,
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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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| 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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| MAFB says impact totals $474 million Feb 5 2010 11:54AM
Minot Air Force Base says it pumped more than
$474 million into the local economy in fiscal 2009, an increase of
more than $91 million from the previous year.
The budget office of the base's 5th Bomb Wing Comptroller
Squadron released the report
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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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Class B Girls B-Ball Feb 4 2010 10:59PM
The Minot Ryan Lady Lions girls basketball team was at home tonight as they played host to Turtle Lake-Mercer. The Lady Lions are the 7th seed in next week's district tournament and will finish their regular season with 2 non-district games.
CLASS "B" G
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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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Majettes Host Coyotes Feb 4 2010 10:59PM
The Minot High Majettes girls hockey team was at home tonight as they hosted Williston in the final regular season game for the team. The Majettes began play tied for 2nd place in the state standings with 3 other teams and had won 3 of their last 4.
GIRL
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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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New Minot Police Captain Named Feb 4 2010 7:16PM
One long-term Minot Police officer will rise among the ranks this month following a major promotion.
21-year force veteran Jason Olson will take the reigns as Minot Police captain on February 16th, following the retirement of Captain Al Hanson earlier t
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MHS Hockey Feb 4 2010 7:16PM
The Minot High boys hockey team will step out of west region play this weekend when the team travels east for games against East region leading Red River and Grafton who is tied for 2nd. The Magicians sit in 4th place in the west region standings with 3 w
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MSU BASEBALL Feb 4 2010 7:16PM
It's hard to believe but the Minot State Baseball team has begun spring training inside the MSU dome. The Beavers have 30 players on the roster including 16 returners from last year with 5 of those being starters. Head coach Brock Weppler says the teams
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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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Go Red Day Feb 4 2010 7:16PM
When you get dressed tomorrow morning, you should remember to wear something red.
Friday has been nationally designated as Go Red Day.
Mayor Curt Zimbelman has declared tomorrow,
Feb. 5th, as Go Red Day in Minot as well.
Heart Disease is the number
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Base Impact Grows Feb 4 2010 7:16PM
The impact of Minot Air Force Base on the community of Minot has continued to grow since the base was founded in the mid-1950s.
Each year, Air Force personnel measure that impact in terms of economic spending and share their results with Minot leaders.
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| ND man could get life after sex assault conviction Feb 4 2010 5:23PM
A 44-year-old man from northern North Dakota
has been found guilty of three charges stemming from a violent
sexual assault last spring.
A U.S. District Court jury in Minot convicted Primus Demery of
Dunseith on charges of abusive sexual contact,
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| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 4 2010 4:27PM
Gov. Mike Rounds says he pushed for steps
that would help South Dakota develop ethanol plants and wind power
when he met this week with President Barack Obama and other federal
officials.
The governor says he was assured that rules taking into a
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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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| SD trooper suffers minor injuries in crash Feb 4 2010 12:08PM
Authorities say a South Dakota Highway
Patrol trooper suffered only minor injuries when his vehicle was
hit from behind while he investigated an earlier crash.
Trooper Steve Schade was parked on the shoulder of Interstate 29
shortly before 3:30
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| SD trooper suffers minor injuries in crash Feb 4 2010 12:08PM
Authorities say a South Dakota Highway
Patrol trooper suffered only minor injuries when his vehicle was
hit from behind while he investigated an earlier crash.
Trooper Steve Schade was parked on the shoulder of Interstate 29
shortly before 3:30
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MHS Gymnastics Feb 3 2010 7:23PM
The Minot High gymnastics team will play host to their final meet of the season on Friday when they host the Kim Lupo memorial meet. All the
teams from the west region will be on hand for the event which serves as a good warmup for the state meet which w
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U of Mary Signings Feb 3 2010 7:23PM
One of the schools that the Beavers will be recruiting against once again is the University of Mary. The Marauders signed 14 North Dakota players including Central McLean's Grant Singer. Head coach Myron Schulz says that he feels Singer can add a lot to t
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MSU Signing Day Feb 3 2010 7:23PM
It was national signing day for NCAA football players across the country and for the first time ever, Minot State is working with the NCAA talent pool. The Beavers are in a 3 year transition process moving to the NCAA division two level and as Andy Leraas
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Auditorium Plans Improvements Feb 3 2010 7:23PM
Change is on the way for one of the area's busiest facilities.
The Minot Municipal Auditorium has a long history in the Magic City, and those in charge of the site are hoping to ensure that history continues.
Dan Erdmann has more.
(Natural Sound: "Bas
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Weather Service Comments on Flood Outlook Feb 3 2010 7:23PM
Precipiation between now and April will play a key role in determining the extent of flooding along the Mouse River in North Dakota.
That's what National Weather Service
Hydrologist Allen Schlag said today, commenting on the service's initial flood fo
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Corwin Churchill Changes Hands Feb 3 2010 6:55PM
A Minot auto dealership is expanding in Bismarck...
Minot's Ryan Auto Group has purchased Bismarck's Corwin Churchill Motors.
The Bismarck location will carry Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep brands.
Ryan Motors has dealerships in Minot and Willis
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| North Dakota girls class A basketball poll Feb 3 2010 5:23PM
Class A
Record Pts Prv
1. Bismarck Century (8) 13-1 45 1
2. Grand Forks Red River 11-1 32 T2
1. Fargo South 10-2 31 T2
4. Fargo North 10-3 17
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Class B Basketball Feb 2 2010 11:06PM
On the class "B" boys basketball courts tonight, the 8th ranked Minot Ryan Lions were at home as they hosted Kenmare in a district 12 matchup.
CLASS "B" BOYS BASKETBALL:
(8) MINOT RYAN
KENMARE
(LIONS HOST GLENBURN-FRIDAY)
CLASS "B" BOYS BASKETBALL:
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Majettes Host Demons Feb 2 2010 11:06PM
On the girls court tonight the Minot High Majettes were looking to extend their win streak to four games as well as they hosted Bismarck. The Majettes began play in 2nd place in the west region standings and were looking for a rare season sweep over the D
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Magicians Host Demons Feb 2 2010 11:06PM
The Minot High boys basketball team was at home tonight as they hosted top rated Bismarck in west region play. The Demons came up 80-47 winners in the season opener but the Magicians have played well as of late including stringing together 3 straight west
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BHS boys sweep Minot Feb 2 2010 11:06PM
80-to-47!
That was the score the last time Bismarck High and Minot High had each other on the schedule.
The last thing the Magicians wanted was their rivalry with BHS to get THAT one sided,
so since December 10th,
they've waited for the rematch....and to
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MSU Women At Home Feb 2 2010 7:16PM
The 13th ranked Minot State women's basketball team will be at home for the last time this weekend when they host Mayville State and Dakota State in DAC play. The Lady Beavers are currently tied for 3rd place in the DAC standings following weekend split a
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New Lottery Option in ND Feb 2 2010 7:16PM
North Dakota lottery players have a new game to choose from.
The new "Mega Millions" lottery tickets went on sale Sunday in the state for the first time.
The Mega Millions lotto is similar to Powerball where five numbers are drawn along with a "Mega ba
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 2 2010 4:13PM
North Dakota Gov. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[John Hoeven]:t]] and Public
Service Commissioner [[kxtopic:kevin-cramer:t[Kevin Cramer]:t]] have to decide what to do with
their state campaign funds, since they don't intend to run for
re-election.
Stat
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| New Town man sentenced for child pornography Feb 2 2010 1:18PM
A New Town man accused of receiving 2,700
images of child pornography on his computer has been sentenced to
eight years and one month in federal prison.
Acting U.S. Attorney Lynn Jordheim says 26-year-old Charles
Garness will be on supervised re
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| Summary of campaign contributions for ND officeholders who are... Feb 2 2010 12:43PM
Here is a summary of the 2009 campaign
contributions to [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] state officeholders who are seeking
election this year.
Gov. [[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[John Hoeven]:t]] is not up for re-election; he is running for
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| ND State Fair country lineup announced Feb 2 2010 8:52AM
Country music acts have been announced for
the 2010 North Dakota State Fair.
Brooks and Dunn will open the fair on Friday, July 23. Brooks
and Dunn are the best-selling duo in country music history.
Other acts include Darius Rucker, Sugarla
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| Dunseith man sentenced for voluntary manslaughter Feb 2 2010 5:43AM
A Dunseith man has been sentenced to 30 years
in federal prison on voluntary manslaughter and child abuse
charges.
Acting U.S. Attorney Lynn Jordheim says 25-year-old James
Haggerty was accused of throwing his 3-month-old child against a
wall l
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Class B Girls Basketball Feb 1 2010 11:14PM
The Minot Ryan Lady Lions were at home as they hosted the Des Lacs-Burlington Lady Lakers in a district 12 matchup. Tonight's game was the final district matchup for both teams with the district tournament just over a week away.
CLASS "B" GIRLS BASKETBA
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Minot State's First Ten Years Feb 1 2010 7:50PM
Minot State University has been a stable fixture in Minot for nearly a century but it's origins are actually wrapped up in early 20th century controversy.
The story of "The First Ten Years" of Minot's Normal School, as it was called, is being highlighted
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Majettes Host Demons Feb 1 2010 7:50PM
It's a big week for the Minot High girls basketball team. The Majettes are coming off of their biggest offensive output of the season with an 87-73 win over Belcourt and have positioned themselves as the 2nd seed in the west region race. The Majettes will
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Talking About Velva's Future Feb 1 2010 7:50PM
Rural areas of North Dakota can grow by taking advantage of the state's national reputation for a strong economy and the larger towns they are near.
Maria Effertz-Hanson is hoping to show businesses that are discovering the favorable economy of North Dak
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Local Head Start Gets Million Dollar Grant Feb 1 2010 7:50PM
While some experts say pre-kindergarten programs are critical for older toddlers, the expense of pre-school programs makes it difficult for families to get a Head Start on education.
Catherine Ross explains why it takes millions of dollars to keep one fe
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Sending the Meth Message Feb 1 2010 7:50PM
From a recovering addict to emergency room workers, several people brought an important message to young high school students today - stay away from meth and other drugs.
Central Campus in Minot held a special forum for sophomores at the school.
Among t
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Nuclear Group Takes Over Bombers Feb 1 2010 7:50PM
It's back to the future for Minot Air Force Base.
As of today, both the missile wing and bomb wing at the base are under the control of one Air Force command - just as it was up until about 20 years ago.
Today's the day the new Global Strike Command off
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