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Latest Montana news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 25 2009 4:05AM
NorthWestern Energy says it is not
responsible for the death of a 36-year-old woman who was killed in
a March 5 natural gas explosion in downtown Bozeman that destroyed
half a city block.
In response to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Tara Rei
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| Woman admits role in robbery of alleged pot dealer Nov 24 2009 11:06PM
A 23-year-old Missoula woman who
authorities say helped two friends rob a drug dealer of 5 pounds of
marijuana and $12,000 in cash has pleaded guilty.
Skye Bruns appeared in U.S. District Court on Tuesday and
acknowledged taking part in the Sept
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Happy Birthday North Dakota Nov 2 2009 7:18PM
120 years ago today, North Dakota became a state.
On November 2nd, 1889, President Benjamin Harrison signed North Dakota's statehood papers.
But the way our state officially entered the union as the 39th state is an interesting story.
State historians
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North Dakota's 120th birthday Nov 2 2009 7:02PM
North Dakota turns 120 years old today... But it's hard to put a number on the amount of historic moments that make our state special.
Reporter Amber Schatz takes us back...
From an incredible expedition...
( "My favorite part of North Dakota history i
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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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| South Dakota turns 120 Nov 2 2009 7:14AM
South Dakota is celebrating its 120th
birthday.
South Dakota became a state on Nov. 2, 1889, when President
Benjamin Harrison signed the proclamation of admission for both
North Dakota and South Dakota.
North Dakota was the 39th state admi
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McGovern's Trip to N.D. Sep 5 2009 7:16PM
Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Presidential nominee, George McGovern is coming to North Dakota.
He will be in Bismarck and Dickinson discussing his new book about Abraham Lincoln.
McGovern served as a WWII bomber pilot. He went into politi
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| Deputies seize 5 lbs. of pot after Missoula crash Sep 5 2009 12:36AM
A car crash in Missoula has led to four
felony arrests, as well as the seizure of $12,000 in cash and five
pounds of [[kxtopic:marijuana:t[marijuana]:t]].
Deputy Missoula County Attorney Andrew Paul says three men
33-year-old Michael File, 23-y
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Apollo 11 Jul 17 2009 11:08PM
The summer of 1969. In North Dakota, that meant the first Zip to Zap, the opening of United Tribes Technical College, and major flooding in Minot.
But much of the attention in America turned toward the sky.
That's because two of the thr
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| Tour seeks to get Norwegians to ND Jun 19 2009 5:43AM
A tour group heading to Norway has a
special mission.
State tourism officials say the group wants to learn about
connections between North Dakota and Norway, and encourage
Norwegians to visit the state.
The trip runs for the next 10 days t
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Meet Abe Lincoln May 20 2009 9:57AM
According to national surveys, he's regarded as the #1 president in US history.
Abraham Lincoln accomplished many great things in his lifetime, now one local travel agency wants you to see where some of those events took place.
This year marks the 200t
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Meet Abe Lincoln May 19 2009 7:36PM
According to national surveys, he's regarded as the #1 president in US history.
Abraham Lincoln accomplished many great things in his lifetime, now one local travel agency wants you to see where some of those events took place.
This year marks the 200t
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| NBA at Cleveland Mar 27 2009 6:54PM
Starting Lineup
Minnesota Cleveland
F Kevin Love F Anderson Varejao
F Ryan Gomes F LeBron James
C Jason Collins C Zydrunas Ilgauskas
G Kevin Ollie G Mo Wi
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| North Dakota Plans For Abraham Lincoln?s 200th Birthday With Free Public Programs, Events February 12 Jan 22 2009 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. –On February 12, North Dakotans will join the nation in commemorating the 200th birthday of its 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, with free public programs and events.
Programs and events marking the day will include a joint s
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Teddy Roosevelt Birthday Oct 27 2008 7:13PM
He's arguably one of the most recognized presidents in history... and one of the most colorful.
It's the 150th birthday for Theodore Roosevelt... and as our Amber Schatz explains...
Amid our own tight presidential election... People in North Dakota refl
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A Look Back at 1984 Campaign Sep 4 2008 7:11PM
Twenty-four years ago another woman stood in the same shoes Palin was in last night.
Brad Feldman looks back on the 1984 Campaign.
(Dan Rather/ CBS News)
"Forty-eight year old Geraldine Ferraro has become the first woman in American history to be
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| Historic document to be displayed in ND Feb 11 2008 9:27AM
As the country marks the bicentennial of
Abraham Lincoln's birth, North Dakota's Heritage Center is going to
be displaying a historic document from the 1860s.
It's two pages from the federal Homestead Act. President Abraham
Lincoln signed the ac
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Lincoln Exhibit Feb 8 2008 11:15PM
A new exhibit opens to honor and commemorate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
The nations 16th president was born February 12th, 1809.
A national campaign to honor his memory is underway.
Tom Gerhardt reports.
Why
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| Abraham Lincoln bicentennial exhibit opens in ND Feb 8 2008 12:23PM
North Dakota's Heritage Center has opened
an exhibit to mark the 200th anniversary of President Abraham
Lincoln's birth.
It's part of a national bicentennial observance to honor the
president.
Rick Collin is a spokesman for the State Histo
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| ND Heritage Center opens Lincoln exhibit Feb 8 2008 12:15PM
North Dakota's Heritage Center has opened
an exhibit to mark the 200th anniversary of President Abraham
Lincoln's birth.
It's part of a national observance. North Dakota Historical
Society spokesman Rick Collin says Lincoln has a number of
conn
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Schafer Part of Exclusive Group Jan 24 2008 11:08PM
If confirmed, Schafer will join select company in North Dakota history.
Rick Collin with the State Historical Society says Schafer would be only the third native North Dakotan appointed to a president's cabinet...
Rick:"The first was Tom Kleppe appoint
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Past ND Cabinet Members Jan 24 2008 7:21PM
If confirmed, Schafer will join select company in North Dakota history.
Rick Collin with the State Historical Society says Schafer would be only the third native North Dakotan appointed to a presidents cabinet.
Rick:"The first was Tom Kle
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President Lincoln's Impact on ND Oct 16 2007 11:48PM
He's the man with the tall hat and beard.
Abraham Lincoln is known for his Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation.
Brad Feldman shows you why the state and nation are preparing to celebrate the life of "Honest Abe."
It's a phrase you have
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The History of Honest Abe Oct 16 2007 11:14PM
He's the man with the tall hat and beard.
Abraham Lincoln is known for many things his Gettysburg Address and freeing the slaves to name a couple.
Brad Feldman shows you why the state and Nation are preparing to celebrate the life of "Hones
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| Home of Mandan vet saved Oct 15 2007 11:05AM
Members of a veterans group have rallied to
help one of their own.
The Mandan City Commission had planned to destroy Bob Thorberg's
home, saying it was falling apart and was a health hazard.
Rick Colling, a member of the North Dakota Patrio
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Mandan Home Gets a Facelift Aug 21 2007 7:17PM
It's no longer an eyesore but an asset to Mandan.
That's how Rick Colling with the Patriot Guard Riders describes the renovation project at Robert Thorberg's house.
Thorberg's home was in such bad condition the city commission voted to demolis
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Mandan Home Gets a Facelift Aug 21 2007 7:15PM
It's no longer an eyesore but an asset to Mandan.
That's how Rick Colling with the Patriot Guard Riders describes the renovation project at Robert Thorberg's house.
Thorberg's home was in such bad condition the city commission voted to demolis
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Patriot Riders come to Vet's Aid Jun 28 2007 11:57AM
A Mandan man is fighting to keep the city from tearing down the home he grew up in, and a veteran group is coming to his aid.
Bob Thorberg has lived in the 400-block of Sixth Avenue Northwest in Mandan for several decades.
But he says the city wants to
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| Legislator applies to be state's first licensed hemp farmer... Jan 15 2007 10:12AM
[[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] has its first application to
grow industrial hemp
Dave Monson (MUN'son) is the assistant Republican majority
leader in the North Dakota House, and the superintendent of the
[[kxtopic:edinburg-nd:t[Edinbur
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North Dakotans Remember President Ford Dec 27 2006 7:15PM
Former President Gerald Ford passes away at the age of 93.
He was the only President and Vice President in U-S history never to be elected to each position.
Ford became president after
Richard Nixon resigned but lost his own bid for the nation's hi
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| Governor orders flags flown at halfstaff in Ford's memory... Dec 27 2006 12:33PM
[[kxtopic:john-hoeven:t[Governor Hoeven]:t]] has ordered state and
federal flags in [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] flown at half-staff in memory of
former President Gerald Ford.
The 93-year-old Ford died last night at his home in [[kx
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| Groundbreaking set for first phase of Heritage Center expansion Aug 23 2005 12:00AM
The state's largest museum is expanding.
A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled September 7th for a $5.7 million expansion of the State Archives. It's the first phase of an even larger expansion of the state Heritage Center, on the C
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| Local space historian talks about NASA Feb 1 2003 12:00AM
Rick Collins used to work for NASA.
He says it will be some time before NASA will try to get another shuttle off the ground.
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