Towner County, ND News
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Winter Strikes Dec 2 2009 1:19PM
Slippery roadways make for a slow morning commute.
Good Afternoon I am Sarah Gustin, thanks for joining us.
The first blast of winter caught many motorists in the state off guard. Early this morning flakes and flurries began to blanket the ground here
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Dec 2 2009 11:05AM
Authorities are crediting a 3
1/2-year-old boy with raising the alarm when a Jamestown apartment
building caught fire.
Iziaya (eye-ZAY'-uh) Church woke his mother, Lisa, then went to
the apartment above them to alert his grandmother, Crystal Chu
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| Alberta clipper catches ND motorists off guard Dec 2 2009 7:42AM
The first blast of winter in North Dakota
caught many motorists in the north central and northeastern parts
of the state off guard.
Minot Police Lt. Steve Whitesell says officers responded to 66
vehicle accidents in a 20-hour period, including s
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Sep 20 2009 4:20PM
A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Montana
has died in a crash in western North Dakota.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol said the man was traveling
southbound on state Highway 68 near Alexander about 4:25 p.m.
Saturday when he collided with farm e
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| Government says Cando woman violated probation Sep 20 2009 8:13AM
A hearing is scheduled next month for
woman who was sentenced to three years probation for forging real
estate title documents.
Diane Slaubaugh (SLAY'-baw) of Cando pleaded guilty last year to
34 felony counts of wire fraud. Authorities say she
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Technology Connects Hospitals Aug 20 2009 7:33PM
If you found yourself in a rural hospital needing XRays in the past, your doctor might have had to wait days to get the results.
Now, a new internet-based system is connecting 16 hospitals and health care facilities in northwest North Dakota and delive
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| Tornado warning issued for northeastern ND county Jun 27 2009 3:03PM
The National Weather Service in Grand
Forks has issued a tornado warning for southeastern Towner County
in northeast North Dakota.
The warning is in effect until 3:15 p.m.
The weather service said it received a report at 2:46 p.m. of a
tor
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| Broadcasters Towner County numbers are being revised due to a ta... Nov 5 2008 11:00AM
Broadcasters
Towner County numbers are being revised due to a tabulation
error. New tables will be sent shortly.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
APNP 11-05-08 1049CST
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| ND man's murder conviction upheld Jul 21 2008 1:53PM
North Dakota's Supreme Court has upheld
the murder conviction of a Cando man who beat his girlfriend to
death and set her body afire.
Steve Torkelsen argued that police illegally obtained some of
the evidence used at his trial last May. He conte
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| Bismarck passenger killed in SUVpicksup crash Jul 1 2008 7:58PM
The Highway Patrol says a sport utility
vehicle collided with a pickup that had stopped at a stop sign in
Towner County, killing a passenger in the SUV.
The name of the 52-year-old victim was not immediately released.
The patrol says the SU
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| Bismarck passenger killed in SUVpickup crash Jul 1 2008 7:57PM
The Highway Patrol says a sport utility
vehicle collided with a pickup that had stopped at a stop sign in
Towner County, killing a passenger in the SUV.
The name of the 52-year-old victim, of Bismarck, was not
immediately released.
The pat
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Pierce County Commission Approves Hog Business Feb 5 2008 7:30PM
A proposed 5-thousand hog farrowing business near Wolford got the OK from the Pierce County Commission today.
The county's planning and zoning commission recommended the permit in January and today the full commission voted 4 to 1 to approve the needed p
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| Cando man appeals murder conviction Jan 5 2008 10:17AM
A Cando man convicted of murder last year
in the beating death of his girlfriend is appealing to the North
Dakota Supreme Court.
Steven Torkelsen says he should have been allowed to defend
himself at trial, and that evidence seized from the home
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| Pierce County officials hear comments on proposed pig business... Dec 28 2007 8:18AM
Pierce County officials are considering a
proposed hog farrowing business south of Wolford that would have up
to 7,500 hogs.
The county's Planning and Zoning commission heard residents'
views yesterday.
John Ford of Rugby says it would bri
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| Man found guilty in nursing home assault Aug 17 2007 5:12PM
Authorities say a Cando man has been found
guilty of sexually assaulting an 86-year-old nursing home resident,
court officials say.
James Torkelsen was convicted today following a bench trial
before Northeast District Judge Lee Christofferson.
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| Bench trial set in nursing home assault case Aug 15 2007 11:13AM
Towner County officials say a bench trial is set
for Friday in the case of a man accused of sexually assaulting an
86-year-old nursing home resident.
James Torkelsen of Cando had worked at the Towner County Living
Center at the time of the incid
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| Flash flood warnings out in northern North Dakota Jun 25 2007 7:21AM
Flash flood warnings are out for parts of
northern North Dakota, including the International Peace Garden and
Lake Metigoshe State Park.
The National Weather Service says heavy rain has moved through
the area. In northern Towner County, the weat
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| Flooding hurting farmers in Devils Lake region Jun 8 2007 11:54AM
Up to ten inches of rain in Benson,
Ramsey and Towner counties in recent weeks have broadsided what was
a promising start to the growing season.
Cando farmer Greg Westlind says everyone was optimistic because
most of the crop was put in early an
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| Man sentenced to life in prision for killing girlfriend... May 16 2007 1:33PM
A man has been sentenced to life in prison
without parole for killing his girlfriend and setting her body on
fire.
Fifty-five-year-old Steven Torkelsen was sentenced this morning
for the death of Rebecca Flaa.
Her body was found burning in
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| Jurors convict man of killing girlfriend May 8 2007 7:27PM
A Cando man has been convicted of killing his
girlfriend, whose body was found burning in a ditch three years
ago.
Jurors in Cando deliberated about three-and-one-half hours today
before convicting Steven Torkelsen of murder. They returned the
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Former nursing home worker pleads "not guilty" to sexual assault Apr 12 2007 12:51PM
A former Cando nursing home worker has pleaded
"not guilty" to charges of sexually assaulting a resident.
James Torkelsen was charged earlier this year with three counts of criminal sexual assault.
He's accused of inappropriate contact with an 86
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| Nursing home worker pleads "not guilty" to sexual assault... Apr 12 2007 9:34AM
A former Cando nursing home worker has pleaded
"not guilty" to charges of sexually assaulting a resident.
James Torkelsen was charged earlier this year with three counts
of criminal sexual assault.
He's accused of inappropriate contact with
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| Hearing postponed for Cando man charged with sexual assault... Mar 16 2007 7:33AM
A hearing for a former Cando nursing home
worker accused of sexually assaulting an 86-year-old resident has
been postponed because of bad weather.
Fifty-year-old James Torkelsen of Cando was supposed to appear
in district court in Devils Lake ye
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| Cando man charged with sexual assault posts bond Jan 9 2007 4:12PM
A man accused of sexually assaulting an
86-year-old resident of a Cando nursing home is free on bond.
Fifty-year-old James Torkelsen appeared today in Northeast
Central District Court in Cando.
Assistant Attorney General Jon Byers says Tork
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| Cando man accused of assaulting nursing home resident... Jan 4 2007 5:12PM
A Cando man is charged with sexually
assaulting an 86-year-old nursing home resident.
The charges against James Torkelsen were announced today by the
attorney general's office.
Authorities say Torkelsen sexually assaulted the resident while
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| Cando nursing home employee under investigation Dec 13 2006 8:03AM
Cando police say a nursing home worker is
being investigated for having inappropriate contact with a patient.
Police Chief John Rose says no arrests have been made and no
charges filed. The name of the worker has not been released.
The admi
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| Bond set for man accused in Cando slaying Aug 24 2006 3:11PM
Bond has been set a half (m) million dollars
for a man accused of killing a former girlfriend and setting her
body on fire.
Steven Torkelsen appeared in Northeast District Court this
morning.
Torkelsen had made a conditional guilty plea in
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jul 19 2006 1:50AM
Crews are still battling a wildfire on the
Standing Rock Indian Reservation that has been threatening homes,
people and cattle.
Sioux County Sheriff Frank Landeis (LAND'-ice) estimated that at
one point the blaze had grown as big as 30 squ
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| Some counties more pig-friendly than others Jun 12 2006 12:00AM
JAMES MacPHERSON
Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. - Towner and Ramsey counties in northeastern North Dakota may be neighbors, but opinions on pig farming couldn't be further apart.
Towner County may be one of the most hog-friendly of North
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| Burning Body Jul 1 2005 12:00AM
Fifty-three-year-old Steven Torkelsen was sentenced today in the death of 48-year-old Rebecca Flaa, whose burning body was found in a ditch about a year ago.
Torkelsen pleaded guilty to murder under a plea agreement.
Towner Cou
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| Murder Plea Jun 13 2005 12:00AM
A Cando man has reached a plea agreement in a murder case scheduled for trial this week.
The Towner County Clerk of Court's office says Steven Torkelsen agreed to plead guilty to murder in the death of a woman whose burning body was
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| Night Of Tornadoes May 20 2004 12:00AM
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks says there were numerous reports of funnel clouds and at least 12 tornado touch-downs in the region.
Meteorologists say that's unusual, but not rare.
Al Voelker says this time of year
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| Belcourt Man Killed in Moose Crash Sep 15 2004 12:00AM
(AP) _ The Highway Patrol has identified a man killed late Monday night after the car he was driving struck a moose in Towner County.
Troopers identified the man as 25-year-old Linus Faine Junior of Belcourt.
Authorities say Faine
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| Burning Body Discovered Near Cando Jun 29 2004 12:00AM
(AP) Towner County authorities are still waiting for answers in the case of a woman's body found burning in a ditch near Cando.
State's Attorney Lisa Gibbens says the medical examiner's office is working on an autopsy and officials
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| Stenehjem says groups violated open meetings law Nov 15 2003 12:00AM
Stenehjem says the Northwood Park Board failed to provide copies of bylaws and of reprimands given to two lifeguards. The documents were requested by a resident.
He says the board also failed to provide proper public notice of a July
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| State Legislator Resigns Jan 2 2004 12:00AM
(AP) A North Dakota state representative is resigning. Wayne Tieman says his resignation takes effect tomorrow.
Tieman is a Republican from Cavalier. He was serving his first term in the House. He was elected in 2000.
Tieman rep
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| Meetings Law Violated Nov 16 2003 12:00AM
(AP) Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the Northwood Park Board and the Towner County Commission violated North Dakota's open meetings law this summer.
Stenehjem says the Northwood Park Board failed to provide copies of bylaws a
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| Tuesday scores Jan 22 2003 12:00AM
January 22, 2003
Tuesday Sports Scores
Basketball
Boys
Class A
Bismarck 57, Minot 54
Fargo Shanley 55, Jamestown 40
Grand Forks Central 54, Valley City 53
Class B
Berthold 63, Mohall 59
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Well, this is just an update...
We are coming up to Cando in a few months, most likely Feb or Mar, I was hoping someone could give me leads on housing. I have talked to several people and am considering a few houses but wouls like more options. I have put in my app at the hospital too. If there are any other places hiring around the town let me know. Thanks! Reply...
Well, Thank you all. I will look into the position they have available. I have never been to Cando, yet, but when we do get there we will call for a tour and come by the library.
I hear its been rather cold there this week. How is the wind? I can handle cold as long as the wind is not howling at 60+ mph all day that is what it does here. It seems to never stop. But its ok.
I just want someplace new. One of my husband's friends says he used to live in ND and he loved it, says the people are great.
Well, I will keep checking for updates in this forum. Reply...
Melinda,
One of the teachers just brought "this discussion" to the Library for me to read. I certainly agree with Proud Vet and Jessica. What they wrote isn't theory or just a wild opinion, but they are stable people who gave thought to what they wrote.
I was raised in the country near Cando, went here to school all 12 years, taught school in nearby communities, was away for 30 years, and am glad to be back to where you don't have to be a stranger long if you will reach out. It has been interesting to be in on a community project this year, sponsored by Horizons, the James J. Hill family, and see the newcomers blending with the oldtimers in wanting to keep Cando alive and welcome people like yourself.
There are a lot of things for the children to do ... here at the Library I see them and their parents dashing in for a book or video as they are off to some activity. I hear them talk about ball games, hockey, dance lessons, 4-H, Girl Scouts besides all the school activities.
Stop in at our Library (on Main Street) when you come to Cando again!!
Hazel
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Melinda After living all my life in or around Cando I can assure you it is a great place to live. This Saturday there is SANTA DAY going on. It starts with FREE ice skating at our ICE ARENA. Followed by a 2K walk run. Then there is FREE bowling at our 8 lane bowling alley with a stop from Santa. There is a SHOP HOP throughout the day with specials and prizes at many local businesses. If you are looking for something to do in Cando you can find it. Swimming, Movies, Golf, Dart Leagues, Bowling, Tennis, Park, Fitness Center, Dance Classes along with all the extra curricular activities our school has to offer. The Towner County Medical Center www.tcmedcenter.com has a job opening that might meet your needs. It is an office position. If you are interested in moving to Cando you should look into this. If you are interested in visiting Cando and would like a tour of the area please feel free to call. 701-968-3571 Thanks Jessica Knutson Reply...
Just about any place is cliqueish... LOL....I live in a town of about 700 right now and commute daily 45 miles to work. What is considered low pay? Over here I work as an Office Administrator at the State Pen. I am looking for something locally over there in an office setting or I could travel to Devils Lake and work.
Thank you for your input. If anyone knows of any businesses hiring around there let me know. Reply...
I agree with you there Fossilman. Reply...
Most of the smaller towns are better to live in,than the cities..........Even if you have to travel a bit to find work.I've never heard any harsh words about Cando................. Reply...
thats the WORD " cliquish" in most of north dakotah the folks are THAT WAAY!...I lived up around "SPIRIT LAKE"sheeeesh what happened to devil? enywaayz they were sooooo racist! the folks even started a bit of a protest when GET THIS- the movie BILLY JACK came to town.... how many posters here who are still dakotans were involved or know someone who was? most of the racists up there are today ppl lovin bible thumpers...lol
But GOOD LUCK when ya moves there....Hope things turn GOOD for you... Reply...
Here is what I know about Cando:
The Good: They have a friendly community, excellent school, excellent health care facilities and the town strives for the better. It also has excellent duck hunting and some affordable housing.
The Bad: Cando and the surrounding area have low wages for workers, it is close to Devils Lake so if you plan on having a business you will have competition and the some people are cliquish (do not want outsiders).
If you have or have lined up some decent paying employment, it would be an excellent place for finding affordable housing and a good school for the children. If you do not have any decent paying employment, you better think twice before moving there. Reply...
Why, whats your reason for not liking it? Reply...
Any where is BETTER than Cando....good grief! Reply...
I am so glad that he was convicted! My mom use to work with this creep for many years before she moved, and he is a creepy man. He tried getting her in major trouble just because he didn't like her. I agree with fossil on this one, but I guess I am biased against him and his family. Yeah, the creepiness runs in the family too; his brother was sentenced to life in prison for killing his girlfriend in Cando. If you want verification, look up the last name. I'm glad that James will not be working at the nursing home any longer and I can rest easy that the people I know who live there will be safe and far away from him. Reply...
The guy needs more than 15 years.........Should cut him too!!!!!!!! Reply...
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