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Cover crops Aug 26 2010 10:59PM
No farmer's soil is the same.
Every producer knows some pieces of ground are a little more productive than others.
Tonight meet one rancher who is changing his soil.
Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin takes you south of Huff where a grass pasture of 25 years is
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Spark Case - Two in Court Aug 24 2010 8:39PM
Two men who own a store in Mandan accused of selling a product after it was made illegal appear in court today.
William Nickel and Ryan Zueger have been charged with possession of an imitation controlled substance with intent to distribute
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Accident on Harmon Lake Aug 23 2010 7:08PM
A lifejacket helps save a Mandan man when his boat goes under at an area Lake...
Some scary moments on Harmon Lake
north of Mandan this morning...
9-1-1 calls came in just before noon of a capsized boat.
The Morton County Dive Team and
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Nickel facing more charges Aug 12 2010 7:01PM
The state's first "imitation" marijuana and meth case gets bigger...
William Nickel is charged with more crimes involving Spark and Stardust substances that are like marijuana and methamphetamine.
Nickel has recently been charged
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| Cleanup woes in Fort Rice prompt proposal Aug 9 2010 4:26AM
Morton County planners are recommending a
new enforcement ordinance following years of problems in Fort Rice.
Planning and Zoning Commission member Andy Zachmeier says the
proposal spells out the authority and responsibility of county
officials
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Ag Day Moved to Open Road Honda Jul 26 2010 7:02PM
Animal lovers rejoice.
The Morton County Ag Day will live on.
After the sale of the Mandan Community Center to the Mandan School District the Morton County Farm Bureau had to find a new place to host the long time tradition.
Nathan Boehm is the presid
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Motorcycle Crash Jul 22 2010 12:58PM
A Bismarck man is in serious condition after a motorcycle crash at this intersection...
Good Afternoon, I am Sarah Gustin, thanks for joining us.
Bismarck Police say a car - motorcycle crash
happened at the intersection of State and Boulevard
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| ND woman, 59, faces 5th DUI charge in 7 years Jul 20 2010 5:51PM
A 59-year-old woman from south-central
North Dakota is accused of being a serial drunken driver.
The latest charge against Lynda Ternes-Devine of St. Anthony is
a felony, because it is her fifth in seven years. She allegedly
struck a pedestrian
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jul 15 2010 2:13AM
A McLean County prosecutor has filed
paperwork to dismiss an assault charge against a North Dakota
lawmaker accused of punching his estranged wife.
David Weiler, a Republican in the state house, was charged March
12 with simple assault. He plead
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Alfalfa - 2nd Cutting Jul 14 2010 7:16PM
What was thought to be a bumper hay crop turns average.
For many farmers their 2nd cutting alfalfa is at a stand still.
Morton County Extension Agent Jackie Buckley says while there is plenty of sub soil moisture the 1st cutting used most of the top so
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| Court denies appeal of repeat ND drunken driver Jul 14 2010 10:23AM
The North Dakota Supreme Court has
rejected the appeal of a Mandan man with at least 15 drunken
driving convictions since 1991.
Craig Irwin was charged in June 2007 in Burleigh County with his
fourth DUI in seven years. He was arrested for DUI i
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jul 7 2010 4:13PM
Authorities are looking into the
disappearance of a North Dakota man whose brother recently bailed
out of jail.
The Grand Forks County Sheriff's Department says investigators
don't know if the two matters are related or if foul play is
involved
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| Victim of Morton County crash ID'd Jul 7 2010 7:07AM
The Highway Patrol has identified a man
who died after he lost control of his motorcycle in south central
North Dakota's Morton County.
Sixty-five-year-old Donald Carley of Lincoln was pronounced dead
at a Bismarck hospital following the crash a
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jul 7 2010 2:13AM
An 18-year-old from Bowman is dead following
a single vehicle crash near the town.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says he was driving a sport
utility vehicle on Highway 12 just east of Bowman early Tuesday
afternoon when he swerved to the right
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jun 26 2010 4:41PM
U.S. Rep. Earl Pomeroy says he'll brief
federal officials on the flooding in Devils Lake and urge them to
take action.
Pomeroy was in Devils Lake Saturday to get an update on the
rising waters. He says he'll share that information with top
offi
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| Notorious drunken driver goes to ND Supreme Court Jun 26 2010 6:46AM
A man with at least 15 drunken driving
convictions since 1991 wants the North Dakota Supreme Court to
overturn one of them.
Craig Irwin, of Mandan, was charged in June 2007 in Burleigh
County with his fourth DUI offense in seven years.
Two
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jun 23 2010 4:27PM
A study says North Dakota insurance
customers prefer a broad range of less-expensive benefits and
they don't choose coverage for hair transplants and Viagra.
The state Insurance Department held a number of recent forums to
ask small groups of p
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| Body found in Heart River south of Mandan Jun 23 2010 1:04PM
Morton County authorities say there is no
indication of foul play in the death of a man whose body was found
in the Heart River south of Mandan.
Police say 27-year-old Rydell Longie had been missing since
early April. His body was found late Sun
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| Body found in Heart River south of Mandan Jun 23 2010 12:42AM
Morton County authorities are investigating
the discovery of a body in the Heart River south of Mandan.
Morton County Sheriff's Capt. Lynn Woodall said the corpse was
found late Sunday afternoon. Woodall said an autopsy was being
performed to de
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Irwin appeals Jun 21 2010 10:59PM
He was known as the state's worst driver...
Craig Irwin is back in court this time asking the Supreme Court to reverse one of his DUI convictions...
In June 2007 Irwin was charged in Burleigh County with his fourth DUI offense in a seven
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Twister Tale Near New Salem May 25 2010 7:09PM
He holds on for dear life... and lives to tell the story.
Thousands of dollars of damage litter several fields north of New Salem...
But property owner, Brent Rud is all smiles.
Reporter Amber Schatz shows us why strong winds today can't knock him down
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Crop Deadline May 21 2010 11:07PM
The deadline is fast approaching.
Farmers have until June first to sign up for the Average Crop Revenue Election Program better known as ACRE.
The program provides revenue support to farmers as an alternative to the price support that they usually rece
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Water Festival Apr 27 2010 7:02PM
Enjoying a glass of cool, refreshing water is something we often take for granted.
But not today.
Nearly 140 5th graders from eight schools throughout Morton County are discovering why "every drop counts."
This Water Festival explains the impact our si
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Sex Offender Address Apr 6 2010 7:02PM
A high risk offender has moved to a new home in Bismarck...
Michael Kopp is living at 604 North 3rd Street number three.
Kopp was convicted in 1998 in Morton County.
Kopp had sexual contact with a young girl he was babysitting.
Sex
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Effort to Restore Power Apr 5 2010 7:04PM
Several communities are still in a blackout after Friday's snowstorm... But more and more power crews are teaming up to fix the hundreds of miles of downed lines.
Morton county commissioners met with Mor-Gran-Sou officials and emergency managers for an
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Ag Day Mar 18 2010 5:31PM
What better way to celebrate national agricultre week than with an entire day jam packed with farm fun?
Tonight Ag. Sarah Gustin takes us to Mandan where kids both young and old are getting a lesson in farm life.
That sound
And this face can only mean o
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Mar 17 2010 10:16AM
North Dakota's congressional delegation says
the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency plans
a visit to Fargo.
Sens. Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan and Rep. Earl Pomeroy say
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate is scheduled to get a
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| Ranchers urged to move animals from low areas Mar 17 2010 7:56AM
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug
Goehring is urging ranchers in flood-prone parts of the state to
move animals from low-lying areas to higher ground.
More than 90,000 cattle died last year because of severe spring
flooding and the prev
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Dakota Country Cheese Mar 10 2010 7:08PM
Can local dairy producers afford to keep Dakota Country Cheese in business?
The plant is for sale.
At last night's Morton County Commission Meeting a committee brought forth a cheese assistance request.
County Auditor Paul Trauger says the committee re
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Morton Sandbags Mar 6 2010 7:16PM
Morton County and the city of Mandan now have sandbags available.
The bags are not pre-filled.
You can stop by the City Shop or the Morton County Highway Department during normal business hours to fill your own bags.
If you need bags after hours or o
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Estate Planning Forums Feb 28 2010 11:06PM
Handing down prized possessions is a difficult task for any family - but North Dakota State University is hosting a farm and small business estate planning program to help you distribute assets and secure a financial future.
Morton County Extension Agen
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 25 2010 4:13PM
The North Dakota Supreme Court says the
Morton County Commission can allow a large cattle feedlot northwest
of Mandan.
The commission's decision had been challenged by a couple who
said the feedlot would be too close to a spot where they had
ea
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| ND Supreme Court upholds feedlot decision Feb 25 2010 1:39PM
The North Dakota Supreme Court says the
Morton County Commission can allow a large cattle feedlot northwest
of Mandan.
The commission's decision had been challenged by a couple who
said the feedlot would be too close to a spot where they had
ea
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Estate Planning Feb 24 2010 7:08PM
Handing down prized possessions has been known to rip a family apart.
North Dakota State University is hosting a farm and small business estate planning program to help you distribute your assets and secure your financial future.
Morton County Extensio
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Jail space Feb 9 2010 10:52PM
The North Dakota State Prison is adding more beds for it's inmates...
And local jails say they're running out of room as well.
Commissioners from Bismarck and Burleigh County get an update on the lack of jail space this afternoon.
Donnell P
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FEMA & flood outlook Feb 3 2010 11:13PM
Starting Monday... FEMA officials will begin assessing state-wide damage from the ice storm.
Governor Hoeven requested federal help last week...and FEMA officials will soon sit down with county leaders and rural electric cooperatives to see overall dama
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H1N1 Vaccines Jan 12 2010 7:01PM
The demand for the H1N1 vaccine across the state is beginning to slow down.
And because of that, the North Dakota Department of Health is no longer sending vaccines to public health units.
Those units are now reponsible for requesting their own supplies
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Dec 30 2009 2:13AM
Morton County commissioners apparently sided
with residents who opposed the idea of making the county auditor
position an appointed one. In a unanimous vote, the commission
agreed to keep the auditor's job an elected post.
Information from:
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Dec 29 2009 4:13PM
A Bismarck woman pleaded not guilty
Tuesday to manslaughter and reckless endangerment for a traffic
accident that killed another driver.
Authorities allege that 43-year-old Mary Greff fell asleep while
driving a cement truck on U.S. Highway 83 a
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| Morton County rejects hiring auditor Dec 29 2009 8:31AM
The auditor position in Morton County will
remain an elected office.
The county commission voted 5-0 against making it an appointed
office after hearing Monday from many residents opposed to that
idea.
Discussion about making it an appoint
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Stepping Up Patrol this Weekend Dec 17 2009 7:02PM
Think twice before you get behind the wheel this weekend.
That's the message from law enforecment across the nation.
It's 3-D monthwhich stands for drunk and drugged driving prevention month.
In the Bismarck-Mandan areait means extra officers on t
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Wong sentenced Dec 16 2009 8:48AM
A man found guilty of raping and strangling a woman in a Mandan hotel will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Alman Wong was sentenced in Morton County Court this morning.
Wong has been found guilty of Gross Sexual Imposition, a AA Felony,
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Meth Lab Bust Dec 11 2009 6:55PM
Two people are arrested after Mandan police bust an active meth lab this morning.
Shortly after 7amauthorities were called to 1008 1st Street northeast because of an unusually strong chemical oder.
Officers entered an apartment and discov
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Mandan Stabbing Nov 23 2009 9:00PM
A man is recovering after being stabbed by his girlfriend over the weekend.
The thirty year old victim was trying to leave a home at 703 6th Ave SE apartment number C5 in Mandan.
His girlfriend, twenty-five year old Paige LaFountaine came out
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 12 2009 2:13AM
Veterans groups in North Dakota are coping
with dwindling numbers.
Steve Hoikkala, an Army National Guard staff sergeant, is the
quartermaster for the Fargo Veterans of Foreign Wars post. He's
also coordinator for eastern North Dakota military f
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 11 2009 11:12AM
The number of confirmed flu cases in North
Dakota is nearing the 3,000 mark.
The state Health Department reports 2,965 cases of the flu this
week, with a majority of those the swine flu, or H1N1 strain.
Health officials say more than 2,100
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| ND confirmed flu cases near 3,000 Nov 11 2009 10:51AM
The number of confirmed flu cases in North
Dakota is nearing the 3,000 mark.
The state Health Department reports 2,965 cases of the flu this
week, with a majority of those the swine flu, or H1N1 strain.
Health officials say more than 2,100
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Nov 10 2009 7:07AM
A judge has issued a temporary
restraining order that bars the state Board of Higher Education
from retiring the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux
nickname until after a hearing next month. Judge Michael Sturdevant
of Bottineau ruled in a l
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 10 2009 2:14AM
A judge is barring the state Board of
Higher Education from doing away with the University of North
Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname until after a Dec. 9 hearing.
Monday's order from Judge Michael Sturdevant of Bottineau is in
response to a laws
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| ND Supreme Court hears disputed feedlot case Nov 9 2009 6:05PM
The attorney for a [[kxtopic:morton-county-nd:t[Morton County]:t]] man says
the County Commission is allowing a feedlot within a quarter-mile
of where he wants to build a house.
Donald Hagerott is asking the [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]
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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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Sinking Vehicles Nov 4 2009 7:24PM
One minute-that's about the time passangers have when a vehicle plunges into water before the entire thing submerges.
After the car enters the water, Morton County Dive and Rescue Team Leader Kyle Kirchmeier says the vehicle will start sinking engi
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Fischer Trial Nov 3 2009 11:07PM
A Hebron man has been found guilty of threatening and assaulting law enforcement...
Jurors convicted George Fischer of terrorizing and assault on a peace officer.
Morton County Sheriffs Deputies went to Fischer's home in March after Fischer th
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Fatality West of Mandan Nov 1 2009 11:08PM
And... The state Highway Patrol said 21-year-old Cody Wetzel was westbound on
Morton County Road 139, when his
chevy Impala left the road about 11:45 last night.
Wetzel overcorrected, and rolled into a
steep ravine, with his car flipping onto its roo
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| New Salem man, 21, dies in rollover accident Nov 1 2009 4:55PM
A 21-year-old New Salem man has died in a
rollover accident in south-central North Dakota.
The state Highway Patrol said Cody Wetzel was westbound on
Morton County Road 139, about 10 miles west of Mandan, when his
2000 Chevrolet Impala left the
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| Charge reduced in church disruption case Oct 13 2009 9:20AM
A Jamestown man accused of terrorizing a
Mandan church now faces a lesser charge.
Forty-three-year-old Jan Malina had been charged with felony
terrorizing following the Sept. 6 incident in which he allegedly
disrupted a service at St. Michael's
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Sobriety Check Oct 11 2009 11:48PM
Meanwhile... A rural sobriety checkpoint this weekend results in zero DUI's...
The North Dakota Highway Patrol and the Morton County Sheriff's Department checked drivers for alcohol on Highway 49 south of Glen Ullin.
40 vehicles went through the checkp
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Waste Tour Sep 29 2009 11:06PM
If you raise livestock you get all that comes with it.
It can be a dirty mess, but it doesn't have to be.
Manure management is an important and profitable aspect to raising livestock, but can be expensive.
This ag waste tour gives producers a chance t
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Sep 16 2009 11:12AM
Mandan city commissioners appointed one of
their own to lead a committee to try to come up with a plan to
handle noise complaints from residents of waterfront homes.
People living along the Missouri River say it's too noisy and
have asked the ci
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Sep 15 2009 4:13PM
A new computer system for paying North
Dakota's Medicaid bills is delayed again.
The project is being developed by Affiliated Computer Services
of Dallas. It was supposed to be finished by May.
ACS executive Mark Boxer told legislators Tues
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| ND Game and Fish cleared to buy wildlife land Sep 15 2009 1:53PM
North Dakota's Game and Fish Department
has been cleared to buy more land for wildlife management in Morton
and Grand Forks counties.
The Legislature's interim Budget Section committee approved the
land deals on Tuesday.
Game and Fish depu
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| Public Input Sought Long Range Transportation Aug 27 2009 12:00AM
Two public input meetings will be held, one August 31 in Bismarck, and one September 1 in Mandan, to seek comments on roadway, trail and transit bus system improvements to be included in the regional long range transportation plan for
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Aug 27 2009 2:14AM
Federal statistics show North Dakota and
Minnesota car dealers ranked high in their participation in the
"cash for clunkers" program.
The two states were in the top five in a per-capita tabulation
of money requested through the program, which en
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| Utility plans ND power line to serve wind farm Aug 26 2009 12:01PM
A utility is planning construction of a
22-mile power line to feed wind-generated electricity into North
Dakota's transmission system.
The state Public Service Commission has agreed to shorten the
time Minnesota Power must wait before filing a s
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Harmon Lake's Grand Opening Aug 20 2009 7:02PM
It's been a project many years in the making and today it's revealed to the public.
The hole for Harmon lake was actually finished more than a year ago.
Outdoor groups thought it would take a least a couple years to fill the lake. Thanks to a
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Morton County Fair Aug 7 2009 7:09PM
It wouldn't be summer without a trip to the county fair.
Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin takes you to New Salem where some 4-H'ers are getting down and dirty and ready to compete for 1st prize.
"Staying clean really isn't an option.
It's raining and you have
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| Teen sentenced for pawning stolen items Aug 4 2009 9:13AM
A second teenager has pleaded guilty to
pawning items in Morton County that had been stolen from flooded
homes in neighboring Burleigh County. He will not see additional
jail time.
Eighteen-year-old Kevin Fossen was sentenced on a felony theft
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jul 31 2009 2:21AM
A state judge says he will act quickly on a
challenge to a provision of a new abortion law that's set to go in
effect on Saturday.
An abortion rights group representing the Red River Women's
Clinic in Fargo is asking for a temporary injunction a
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| Stenehjem: School board violated open meetings law Jul 30 2009 4:06PM
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says
Mandan's school board violated North Dakota's open meetings law.
Stenehjem says the school board didn't post notice of its April
18 retreat on the front door of the building where the meeting was
held.
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CRP Crops Jul 23 2009 11:01PM
One group is discovering that converting CRP land back into cropland has both its positives and its negatives.
Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin takes you back to an experiment plot to check on the 2nd year's progress.
"Turning idle land back to productive soil
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Wong Court Appearance Jul 20 2009 7:01PM
A standard preliminary hearing turns hairy... As a Morton County defendent attacks his lawyer.
Almon Wong is charged with attempted murder and gross sexual imposition... after allegedly raping and strangling a woman who was working in a Mandan motel.
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River Patrol Jul 20 2009 7:01PM
When the weekend rolls around, thousands of people go to the river for some fun in the sun. For one group headed to the river, they know it's not going to be a relaxing night out....they are headed to work.
Reporter Kate Schell rode along with th
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| Flood looter sentenced for pawning jewelry Jul 14 2009 11:05AM
A teenager sentenced to serve 2 1/2 years in
prison for looting in evacuated south Bismarck during spring
flooding has admitted pawning stolen jewelry in neighboring Morton
County.
Eighteen-year-old Dustin Henrickson pleaded guilty to felony
th
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| Trial set for man shot by SWAT Jul 14 2009 6:18AM
An Oct. 13 trial has been set for man shot
in the shoulder by a SWAT team member during an 8 1/2 hour standoff
at his home in Hebron.
George Fischer has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault on a
peace officer and terrorizing.
Authoriti
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Henrickson - Burglary Jul 13 2009 7:09PM
An 18 year old who's already serving time for stealing from flood victims is sentenced for another charge relating to the crime...
Dustin Henrickson pleaded guilty to Theft of Property in Morton County.
Henrickson pawned jewelry he stole from
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Fischer Takes His Case to Court Jul 13 2009 7:09PM
A Hebron man involved in a standoff with authorities wants to take his case to trial...
George Fischer is charged with terrorizing and assaulting a police officer.
Fischer is accused of threatening a Hebron employee over his water bill.
He
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jul 9 2009 11:12AM
Cleanup is under way in Dickinson after a
storm that destroyed houses, flipped vehicles, uprooted 70-foot
trees and knocked out power in some parts of the city.
Some residents say the Wednesday night storm produced two
tornadoes. National Weathe
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| Storms belt western ND Jul 9 2009 11:05AM
Gov. John Hoeven has deployed 40 National
Guard soldiers to Dickinson, where cleanup is under way after a
storm that destroyed houses, flipped vehicles, uprooted 70-foot
trees and knocked out power in some parts of the city.
Hoeven also was trav
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Tree Pests Jul 8 2009 10:53PM
Keeping pests off your trees and out of your garden can be challenging.
Levi Binstock with the Morton County Soil Conservation District says he has had numerous calls about what to do with rabbits and deer causing tree and garden damage.
Binstock is r
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Clear Deer From Your Garden Jul 8 2009 7:03PM
Keeping pests off your trees and out of your garden can be challenging.
Levi Binstock with the Morton County Soil Conservation District says he has had numerous calls about what to do with rabbits and deer causing tree and garden damage.
Binstock is re
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