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Puzzling situation at area retirement home May 9 2007 10:58PM
The rec room in retirement communities.
It's known for cards, bingo, and puzzles.
But there's something special going on at Crescent Manor.
Tracie Bettenhausen shows you what.
(Announcer): "N32. N-3-2."
(Reporter): Bingo hour at Crescent Manor. Nothi
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Duck lays eggs near retirement home May 8 2007 7:28PM
There's a new lady in town.
And all the folks at Crescent Manor are keeping a close eye on her.
This duck decided to lay some eggs in the courtyard there a couple weeks ago.
The residents in the senior housing complex haven't named her yet.
Lloyd Ke
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Bismarck Native to be on Law & Order May 4 2007 7:19AM
When you hear about someone in your hometown, that you went to school with, or worked with it's exciting to catch up.
Especially, if you catch them on national television.Tracie Bettenhausen tells us what Bismarck native and Dickinson State graduate R
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Autism Group May 2 2007 10:52PM
How much do you know about autism?
A Centers for Disease Control study shows as many as one-in-one-hundred-fifty kids are born with it.
Tracie Bettenhausen reports.
(Reporter): It's a question a typical child could answer.
"What do you do with a chair?
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Liar Liar - Part 2 Apr 30 2007 11:09PM
When powerful people are caught lying it makes the news.
For her special report Liar Liar Tracie Bettenhausen talks to various experts, on our motivations for lying.
(Tracie Bettenhausen): Do you lie? If you're breathing, you probably do. And
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Liar Liar - Part 1 Apr 30 2007 7:10PM
We tell our kids to tell the truth, we say honesty is the best policy... But is telling the truth, becoming a lost art?
It's an issue Tracie Bettenhausen is looking into in her special report Liar, Liar.
(Tracie Bettenhausen): I've been thinking a
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Global warming and Alaskan natives Apr 24 2007 1:00PM
The debate continues over global warming.
Deborah Williams says in Alaska the proof is clear... global warming is affecting the Native culture there.
Williams is the President of Alaska Conservation Solutions... and spoke at United Tribes Technical
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Cleaning up the Trash Apr 20 2007 7:09PM
Spring is supposed to bring flowers, right?
Well, it also brings to light just how trashy we can be.
Tracie Bettenhausen has the story.
(Sound): truck driving
(Reporter): Drive through Bismarck this time of year... and you'll see some white flags.
(Hai
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Prairie Rose Elementary kids "meet" their homework Apr 19 2007 12:52PM
How often do kids get to "meet" their homework?
That's what happened to Jordan and Jessica Bushaw at Prairie Rose Elementary.
Throughout the Iditarod, the fifth-graders were following musher Heather Siirtola.
It was part of a class project - each stud
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Students recycle plastic bags Apr 16 2007 7:13PM
If you say you don't recycle because it takes too much effort some students at Northridge and Roosevelt Elementaries hope to change your mind.
Tracie Bettenhausen shows you why.
(Reporter): It started with a lesson about the environment includin
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Live interview with Iditarod musher Heather Siirtola Apr 13 2007 12:54PM
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Siirtola returns to Bismarck Apr 12 2007 11:00PM
This time a month ago, Heather Siirtola was about halfway through the Iditarod in Alaska.
We kept you up-to-date on her progress every day.
Today, Heather came back home and Tracie Bettenhausen got a chance to talk with the Bismarck High graduate.
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Local church leaders mission in Peru Apr 11 2007 12:51PM
She's addicted to seeing the power of God at work.
Shelly Pifer is the senior pastor at Crystal River Ministry Center.
Church members have been taking trips to Peru since November.
They're working with the poor there, helping a woman named Wilma.
Pi
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Alternative Foods for Pets Apr 7 2007 11:27PM
Pet food recalls have pet owners worrying about what they're feeding their pets.
As Tracie Bettenhausen reports, pet lovers are looking for alternatives, whether their brand has been recalled, or not.
(Reporter): Lucky the dog lives a good life. His own
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Pet Food Recall and the Most Common Questions Apr 6 2007 7:12PM
Pet food recalls have pet owners worrying about what they're feeding their pets.
As Tracie Bettenhausen reports, pet lovers are looking for alternatives, whether their brand has been recalled, or not.
(Sound): food in bowl
(Reporter): Lucky the dog liv
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Ground Breaking for a New Nursing Home Apr 4 2007 7:10PM
During the past months, we've been bringing you stories about the amount of nursing home space in Bismarck-Mandan.
Many people who live here, end up going to a nursing home in a surrounding town.
That's because the number of beds, for the population, is
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Washburn Man Wins a Car on "The Price is Right" Apr 3 2007 11:22PM
"The Price is Right" is one of those shows we've all seen at least once.
Lyle Lauf of Washburn has been watching as long as he can remember.
So when he found out the show's legendary host Bob Barker had announced his upcoming retirement Lyle tr
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Lyle Lauf wins on the Price is Right Apr 3 2007 11:00PM
"The Price is Right" is one of those shows we've all seen at least once.
Lyle Lauf of Washburn's been watching as long as he can remember.
That's why it was extra exciting, when he got a chance to spin the big wheel.
Tracie Bettenhausen has his story.
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Washburn quilting business thriving Mar 27 2007 11:22PM
You know what they say in real estate location, location, location.
That can be important to small town shops finding a niche customer base.
Tracie Bettenhausen takes you to two quilting shops... where managers say their location is vital to their
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80 dogs seized from Bismarck kennel Mar 26 2007 1:04PM
KX News has been able to confirm that more than 80 dogs have been seized from a Bismarck animal shelter.
Good afternoon to all of you.
I'm Julie Cronin in for Tracie Bettenhausen who has the day off.
Thanks for being with us.
It happened
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Nuzzle Perfume Mar 24 2007 12:27AM
When you think of a fragrance spokesperson who comes to mind?
Elizabeth Taylor... Britney Spears... Sarah Jessica Parker...
How about Olivia Larson of Mandan?
That's right.
And Tracie Bettenhausen has her story.
(Sound): door slides open
(Olivia
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Heather's Family Reacts Mar 20 2007 11:00PM
Heather's family is beyond excited.
We caught up with them, just as Heather was pulling across the finish line.
(Reporter): "Have you been checking up on the internet a whole lot?" (Jim Siirtola): "About every half hour. (laugh)"
(Dusty Muse): "I don't
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Heather Finishes! Mar 20 2007 11:00PM
It's the end of a long road.
Heather Siirtola slid into Nome tonight just after six o-clock.
Tracie Bettenhausen talked to her about an hour after she pulled into Nome.
(Heather Siirtola): "I don't know, I don't think it's hit me yet. I definitely
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Heather Siirtola Nears Nome Mar 20 2007 7:16PM
After seventeen days on the trail Heather Siirtola is minutes from Nome...
More than eleven-hundred miles... and more than two weeks later Bismarck's own Heather Siirtola is close to doing what relatively few have.
Tracie Bettenhausen is in with m
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Interview with man who mushed in the first Iditarod Mar 20 2007 12:51PM
Iditarod musher Heather Siirtola's just more than 50-miles from the finish.
Can you imagine what's going through her head right now?
We talked to a man who could... Howard Farley.
(Reporter): Howard Farley knows how Heather Siirtola is feeling right no
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Heather Siirtola passes the 1,000 mile mark Mar 19 2007 12:51PM
It looks like Iditarod musher Heather Siirtola will avoid a big honor finishing in last place.
She's set to leave the Elim checkpoint heading for White Mountain.
There are two mushers quite a way behind Heather, including fellow North Dakotan El
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Alaska man tells the history of Iditarod Mar 14 2007 11:16PM
The top Iditarod mushers have been sliding into Nome for about a full day now.
Today, Tracie Bettenhausen talked to the official timer for the race.
(Leo Rasmussen/Official Iditarod timer): "It's not another car race, or Daytona 500, or Indianapolis 50
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Siirtola passes over Yukon River Mar 14 2007 11:16PM
After taking her mandatory eight-hour break...
...Heather Siirtola's back on the trail.
She left Grayling just before three this afternoon.
The stretch she's on now is entirely on the Yukon River which can be dangerous.
Heather's stepdad Dann
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Iditarod is now history for some Mar 14 2007 12:45PM
For some mushers the Iditarod is now a memory.
Last night (Tuesday), about eleven-o-clock our time...
Lance Mackey pulled into Nome winning the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
He also becomes the first musher to win major long distance North Amer
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Iditarod update:Siirtola passes 600 mile mark Mar 13 2007 7:06PM
It's been ten days since Heather Siirtola took a ceremonial loop around Anchorage.
And early this morning, she set out on the second half of her journey.
Tracie Bettenhausen recaps Heather's Iditarod run.
(Reporter): March third Heather Siirtola wa
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Siirtola leaves Iditarod checkpoint Mar 13 2007 1:01PM
About five this morning Heather Siirtola left the Iditarod checkpoint heading into her second half of the dog sled race.
We talked to Heather's boss at the restaurant where she works in the off-season.
Dennis Freeman runs Westrib Cafe and Pub
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Kids take Advantage of the Nice Weather Mar 12 2007 7:12PM
Can't beat today's weather unless you're Mister Clean, that is.
Tracie Bettenhausen went out to find some kids getting down and dirty.
(Sound): barking
(Reporter): We're not seeing the dog days of summer yet are we?
(Sound): stomping in water
(Re
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Heather Siirtola on her way to Iditarod Mar 12 2007 12:55PM
Deb Stuart says the wait is nerve-wracking.
Iditarod musher Heather Siirtola should have made it to the town of Iditarod over night but isn't there yet.
Heather left Ophir about 7:30 yesterday morning.
This leg of the race takes 12 to 24 hou
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Heather Siirtola makes it to Nikolai Mar 9 2007 1:04PM
She's made it to another checkpoint!
This morning at about 5:30, Iditarod musher Heather Siirtola pulled into Nikolai.
The next checkpoint is McGrath where Heather has an extra sled waiting, if she needs it.
She has 784-miles to go.
Ellen Halverso
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Class follows the Iditarod Mar 7 2007 11:06PM
Classrooms follow the Iditarod every year.
At Prairie Rose Elementary, a set of twins is following the same musher we are Heather Siirtola.
Tracie Bettenhausen has the story.
(Sound): cutting paper
(Sound): typing
(Reporter): School work meets r
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Iditarod midday update (Wednesday) Mar 7 2007 12:51PM
Now a quick update on Iditarod racer Heather Siirtola.
Heather is still in Rainy Pass with 13-other musher teams.
The National Weather Service issued a wind chill advisory which was set to lift minutes ago.
The one racer who was behind Heather
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Bismarck Native Begins Iditarod Journey Mar 4 2007 11:09PM
He says he never thought it would be so awesome.
Those are the words of the father of Bismarck native and Iditarod sled dog racer Heather Siirtola.
Just tonight, Siirtola launched her Iditarod treck... about seven central time from Alaska.
It
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Iditariders Mar 3 2007 11:00PM
Today, Bismarck native Heather Siirtola got her Iditarod start.
This is video from Anchorage-Alaska.
Today, the racers are doing a ceremonial loop around Anchorage.
The Iditarod was slated to start today from Anchorage but couldn't because th
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Tracie Bettenhausen recounts treacherous trip to Fargo Feb 28 2007 7:19PM
For native North Dakotans winter weather is nothing to fret about.
But maybe, you should fret a little.
Tracie Bettenhausen joins us live, just north of Bismarck to share some words of wisdom... Tracie?
That's right guys.
Almost exactly a month
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Crop Sequence Calculator Feb 28 2007 1:00PM
Is corn the crop to plant this spring?
Ag economist Doctor Dave Archer says there's been a high interest, because of the new ethanol plants.
But Archer says research is showing, wheat prices may go up right along with corn... because fewer acres will b
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At-risk students get help Feb 27 2007 12:57PM
There's help for kids with anger management issues... and help for kids who have behavioral problems.
But, what if some kids' problems, could be stopped before they start?
Here's a look at a program, that some say, could work.
(Reporter): Rebekah Jarve
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Long Distance Dream - Part 4 Feb 24 2007 8:30AM
A week and a day until the start of the Iditarod.
This year there'll be some North Dakotans watching who've never watched before.
Why? They have a stake in one musher's outcome.
Tracie Bettenhausen has more in her special report Long Distan
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Long Distance Dream - Part 3 Feb 23 2007 7:07PM
Alaska is the last frontier and they call the Iditarod "The Last Great Race."
The 11-hundred mile long dog sled race starts March 3 in Anchorage.
Last night, we introduced you to Heather Siirtola.
She's a Bismarck High graduate racing the Iditarod
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Heather Siirtola: Moose adventure Feb 23 2007 12:57PM
Heather Siirtola has quite a story.
While out mushing on a trail, she came across a moose.
Heather says moose see sled dogs as a pack of wolves, so it got defensive.
It ran through her dogs, and jumped over her sled, hitting her with its knee.
Then
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Long Distance Dream Feb 22 2007 11:18PM
March third Anchorage, Alaska will erupt.
That's the start date of the Iditarod an 11-hundred mile long dog sled race.
Back in North Dakota, we have good reason to watch.
Tracie Bettenhausen shows us how Bismarck's own Heather Siirtola made it to
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Emergency Declarations Sought for Water Problems Feb 20 2007 11:18PM
Will cities along the Missouri River run out of water this year?
That's a question North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan wants the Army Corps of Engineers to answer now.
The level of Lake Sakakawea, which provides water to several communities, is within a f
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People living along the Missouri River are
wondering whether they'll run out of water this year.
They packed a hearing chaired by Senator [[kxtopic:byron-dorgan:t[Byron Dorgan]:t]] in
Bismarck ([[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]]) today.
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People living along the Missouri River are
wondering whether they'll run out of water this year.
They packed a hearing chaired by Democratic Senator [[kxtopic:byron-dorgan:t[Byron Dorgan]:t]]
of [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] today. T
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People living along the Missouri River are
wondering whether they'll run out of water this year.
They packed a hearing chaired by Senator Byron Dorgan in
Bismarck today.
Towns like Fort Yates and Parshall have been left high and dry
before
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Meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers Feb 20 2007 7:00PM
Will cities along the Missouri River run out of water this year?
The lake continues to fall to record lows.
Senator Byron Dorgan wrote to the Army Corps of Engineers what can we expect?
Tracie Bettenhausen has more from a meeting today, between the Co
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Bismarck Sets New Snow Angel Record Feb 17 2007 7:14PM
"Three... Two... One!"
North Dakotans have taken back what was once theirs!
They've created nearly 9,000 snow angels... putting them back into the Guiness Book of World Records.
A good Saturday evening to all of you and thanks for joining us her
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Local woman gets help to run Iditarod Feb 13 2007 11:09PM
A Bismarck High graduate prepares to compete in a remarkable race.
K-X News is excited to bring you a story from way up north - Alaska.
Heather Siirtola graduated from Bismarck High School in 1995.
In a couple weeks she'll be in the race of her
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You may qualify for sales tax rebate Feb 9 2007 7:18PM
There's a chance your city government could owe you some money.
To figure out if you're eligible, it gets a little complicated to explain.
For some reason, we put Tracie Bettenhausen on the job.
(Reporter): Have you made any big buys lately? Since Oct
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188TH "J-LENS" Unit Arrives Home Feb 9 2007 1:09PM
After fifteen months away from home an emotional homecoming...
Soldiers of the 188th "J-LENS" unit are back home in three cities across North Dakota.
Eight o
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Alfonso Rodriguez formally sentenced to death Feb 8 2007 12:57PM
Alfonso Rodriguez Junior has been formally
sentenced to death for the killing of Dru Sjodin...
Good afternoon, thanks for joining us today.
I'm Tracie Bettenhausen...
The 53-year-old Rodriguez gets the death penalty for kidnapping
and killing the 2
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Alfonso Rodriguez formally sentenced to death Feb 8 2007 12:55PM
Alfonso Rodriguez Junior has been formally
sentenced to death for the killing of Dru Sjodin...
Good afternoon, thanks for joining us today.
I'm Tracie Bettenhausen...
The 53-year-old Rodriguez gets the death penalty for kidnapping
and killing the 2
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Nursing Home Beds Feb 7 2007 7:12PM
"My intent is to do what I can to help, to change it. I owe that to him."
And one year later, Barbara Walz makes good on her promise.
We hear about laws being made every day during the legislative session.
Some affect you, some don't.
One, that's bein
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Underwater Camera Search Planned for Today in Case of 2 Missing Men Jan 30 2007 12:57PM
Officials are going under the ice on Lake Sakakawea today.
It's part of their continued search for two missing men.
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Military Kids Teachers Learn how to Help Jan 25 2007 7:58PM
North Dakota National Guard units have been called to the War on Terror many times.Thousands of soldiers have spent years overseas.
And many, have kids.
As Tracie Bettenhausen reports, a group is in Bismarck, training teachers on how to make that time e
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Living on Minimum Wage Jan 23 2007 11:27PM
You probably think you should make more money... many people do.
But imagine living on five-fifteen an hour.
Tracie Bettenhausen broke down the numbers... to see what she could give up, if she had to take a pay cut.
(Reporter): Anybody's who's ever ha
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Local football players talk about Super Bowl history Jan 23 2007 1:04PM
It was a big weekend for football fans.
Two games decided which two teams will go head-to-head in the Super Bowl.
But one factor that makes this match-up unique, is the coaches.
(Reporter): Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy and Chicago Bears
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"Jesus Camp" gets Oscar nod Jan 23 2007 1:04PM
Nominations for the 79th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning in Los Angeles.
Up for documentary feature "Jesus Camp."
The film ran clips featuring a camp run right here in North Dakota, near Devils Lake.
The woman at the center of the
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Frozen fruit may affect you. Jan 18 2007 11:54PM
California farmers are facing a major loss.
70-percent of the citrus fruit crop looks like it's destroyed by cold.
As Tracie Bettenhausen reports, that impacts us here.
(Reporter): Any way you slice it, schoolkids will see apples, not oranges, on t
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F-16's flyover capitol Jan 16 2007 7:33PM
A set of four F-16 fighter jets take a memoralbe final flight today.
From North Dakota to Arizona and right over the State Capitol steps.
Tracie Bettenhausen has the story.
"It's just fun to be able to go through that door."
(Reporter): The d
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Are these women role models? Jan 15 2007 11:36PM
It's the latest, in a string of rule-breaking Miss U-S-A contestants.
Miss New Jersey gave up her crown today, after she found she's pregnant.
So how do moms feel about these women as role models?
Tracie Bettenhausen asked some plus a major role mode
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Carbon monoxide poisoning Jan 9 2007 1:04PM
Emergency rooms are seeing more carbon monoxide poisonings.
Doctor Nigeria Stahl at Medcenter One says that's common in winter.
She says not only can carbon monoxide come from car exhaust, but wood-burning stoves, gas-burning stoves, and furnaces.
Sta
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Fitterer twins in critical condition Jan 4 2007 1:46PM
Abygail and Madysen Fitterer continue to recover at Mayo Clinic following a separation surgery...
Good afternoon, thanks for joining us today.
I'm Tracie Bettenhausen...
It was a long day in Rochester, Minnesota for the Fitterer family...
But to
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Digging out Jan 1 2007 7:18PM
After a weekend of nerve-wracking driving conditions the streets are clean in Bismarck tonight.
But as Tracie Bettenhausen finds, snow-free streets come with a price.
(Sound) shovel scrapes
(Reporter): It must be love.
(Sound): shovel scrapes
(Trevo
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Drummer Boy - Favorite Story of the Year Dec 26 2006 11:22PM
At the end of each year we like to choose our favorite stories.
Tonight's favorite was an easy pick.
This summer, we first introduced you to Bismarck's newest little rock star.
Ian Ridenhour made his drumming debut at Urban Harvest in downtown Bi
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One of our Most Memorable Stories of 2006 Dec 26 2006 7:31PM
This year's drought was one of the area's top news stories.
It was especially tough on the farming industry.
Drought conditions took a toll on livestock... including one family's pride and joy.
As sad as the next story is it's one of our m
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Weather causes airport delays Dec 21 2006 7:19PM
The weather here is delightful but that doesn't do holiday travellers any good.
Tracie Bettenhausen is at the Bismarck Airport, where she's talking to travellers, dealing with the weather.
(Tracie Bettenhausen): Getting to Grandma's house doesn't
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Live nativity scene returns after fire Dec 20 2006 9:16PM
It's a tradition some thought was lost this year.
But the Living Nativity Scene at Zion Lutheran Church is full of life tonight.
It looks a lot different than it did 48 hours ago.
Tracie Bettenhausen joins us live from the scene... Tracie?
Thanks
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God's Child Project delivers to many in need Dec 19 2006 11:34PM
The God's Child Project is known for making lives better in Guatamala.
But did you know their reach... can stop much closer to home as well?
Tracie Bettenhausen has more in tonight's Twelve Days of Christmas.
(Reporter): These suitcases just made quite
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Bringing Joy to the Joy Shop - 12 Days of Christmas Dec 18 2006 11:12PM
The Salvation Army Joy Shop has a magical effect.
When you leave you feel good.
And today, we met a volunteer who may be a good reason for that.
Tracie Bettenhausen has tonight's Twelve Days of Christmas.
(Jeffrey Decoteau/Volunteer, Salvation Arm
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Toyland Express really delivers Dec 18 2006 1:06PM
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be Santa?
Thanks to you, at K-X news we get the chance each Christmas.
The Toyland Express is taking in a record number of toys this year... all donated by you and all given back to the community.
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Local Volunteer Lights up Charity Dec 15 2006 11:30PM
One man's bright idea is making a local charity big bucks..
What's your talent?
Sometimes, you can take one of your best assets and use it to help others.
In tonight's 12-days of Christmas, Tracie Bettenhausen shows us how one man can light up a r
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Is there a helium shortage? Dec 12 2006 7:36PM
The world's supply of helium is limited.
In the past month, there has been talk of a helium shortage.
Helium is captured when natural gas is pumped out of the ground.
But most of the world's helium supply is found around Amarillo, Texas.
The American
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Pearl Harbor remembered by local sailor Dec 8 2006 12:00AM
Sixty-five years ago today, the United States was surprised by Japan.
The bombing of Pearl Harbor killed more than 24-hundred Americans.
Today, Tracie Bettenhausen sat down with a man who survived.
(Reporter): It was an early Sunday morning. John Marti
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Pearl Harbor veteran remembers Dec 7 2006 7:34PM
For many of us, the bombing of Pearl Harbor is something we know about from history books.
Sixty-five years ago today, Japan launched a surprise attack on the United States... starting World War Two.
More than 24-hundred Americans died that day in 1941
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She'll be there with bells on Dec 5 2006 7:55PM
Have you ever heard that phrase I'll be there with bells on.
A secretary at the State Capitol takes that sentiment, literally.
Tracie Bettenhausen reports.
(Bonnie Sundby): "I love Christmas!"
(Reporter): Walk into the Agriculture Department, and yo
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