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Traill County's drug dog is done Oct 16 2009 11:26AM
Dog gone. Traill County's drug dog is
done.
Sheriff Mike Crocker says there isn't enough work to justify the
expense of keeping a K9 unit.
Sam the yellow lab started his duties five years ago, when
Crocker says the methamphetamine problem
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| Grand Forks woman turns 111 Aug 28 2009 5:43AM
When you ask Mary Schumacher the secret
to a long life, she answers: "moderation in all things," or
"hard work."
The Grand Forks woman is celebrating her 111th birthday.
Her family planned a quiet celebration this week. Mary was
seriously il
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jul 21 2009 2:15AM
North Dakota officials say most people who
fled their homes during spring flooding stayed away from public
shelters.
New state estimates obtained by The Associated Press show that
more than 30,000 people evacuated in March and April due to risin
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Jul 20 2009 4:14PM
A man set to go on trial in a fatal
Traill County crash has a change-of-plea hearing Wednesday. Ryan
Berggren, of Walcott, is charged with negligent homicide and
reckless endangerment in the crash last July near Blanchard. A
77-year-old woman was kil
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| Man charged in fatal crash to change plea Jul 20 2009 3:38PM
A man scheduled for trial this week on
charges stemming from a fatal Traill County crash last summer is
preparing to change his plea.
Ryan Berggren of Walcott is charged with negligent homicide and
reckless endangerment in the death of a woman i
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Jun 5 2009 2:06AM
Federal regulators have rejected an
environmental group's request to boost the bond required of an
Oklahoma oil company.
Zenergy Inc.'s pipeline spilled nearly 1 million gallons of
saltwater into a creek in northwestern North Dakota three years
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Jun 5 2009 2:06AM
A man and woman are suing Traill County
Social Services and two social workers. Ricky Gonzales and
Cassandra Laymon say the county violated their civil rights by
cutting the hair of their three children at their school to see if
they were exposed to
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| Couple suing over kids' haircuts for drug tests Jun 4 2009 3:38PM
A man and woman are suing Traill County
Social Services and two social workers, saying their children were
wrongfully put in protective custody after getting unauthorized
haircuts during a drug probe.
Ricky Gonzales and Cassandra Laymon say the
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| Mayville man, daughter face drug charges Jun 3 2009 6:04AM
Authorities say a Mayville man and his
daughter face charges involving possessing or making
methamphetamine and marijuana.
The Traill County sheriff says 51-year-old Steve Schiebe was
arrested Monday after a search of his rural home found eviden
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| 'Endangered' ND historic properties listed May 2 2009 12:01PM
The group Preservation North Dakota has
unveiled its annual list of what it says are the three most
endangered historic sites in the state.
They are the Brittin Grain Elevator in Burleigh County's Morton
Township, the Viking Bridge in Traill Cou
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| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Apr 21 2009 2:14AM
Neighbors of Roxana Saberi's family plan to
tie yellow ribbons around trees in her north Fargo neighborhood
tonight to show their support for her.
Kevin Melicher (MEL'-ih-ker) is organizing the effort. He says
it's a gesture of neighbors helping
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| Woman's family files wrongful death lawsuit Apr 20 2009 11:27AM
The heirs of a woman killed when her sport
utility vehicle struck the tires of a combine in Traill County have
filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the man hauling the combine
and against his employers.
Relatives of 72-year-old Barbara Mueller
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| Updated 2009 Flooding Incident Report - NDDES Mar 27 2009 10:24AM
ND Department of Emergency Services - Updated at 7:25am, March 27th, 2009
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| Sheriff recovering from injury Mar 17 2009 8:32AM
Traill County Sheriff Mike Crocker has
been released from the hospital after being injured in a fatal
crash during blizzard conditions last week on Interstate 29.
The Highway Patrol said Crocker had stopped his sport utility
vehicle to help two
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| 1 killed, sheriff injured in interstate crash Mar 11 2009 11:19AM
The Highway Patrol says a 20-year-old
South Dakota woman is dead after she was struck by a semi in
blizzard conditions on Interstate 29.
The woman's name has not yet been released. Highway Patrol
Captain Jim Prochniak says the Watertown woman wa
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| 1 killed, sheriff injured in interstate crash Mar 11 2009 7:43AM
The Highway Patrol says a semi veered
into a sheriff's vehicle trying to help a stuck car in blizzard
conditions on Interstate 29, killing one of two women who had been
in the car and injuring the sheriff.
The woman's name has not yet been relea
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| Old Traill County bridge to be restored Mar 9 2009 7:42AM
A Traill County bridge that's believed
to be among the oldest in North Dakota is slated for restoration.
The state Department of Transportation and the State Historical
Society of North Dakota are working together on the $700,000
project to rest
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| Truck driver pleads not guilty in crash Mar 5 2009 6:04AM
A truck driver charged in a crash that
killed a woman in Traill County has pleaded not guilty to negligent
homicide and reckless endangerment.
Authorities say 27-year-old Ryan Berggren of Walcott was hauling
a combine without safety lights on a
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| Defense attorney says no negligence in crash Jan 7 2009 10:23AM
The attorney for a man charged in a crash
that killed a woman on a Traill County bridge last summer says he
plans an aggressive defense.
Bruce Quick represents 27-year-old Ryan Berggren of Walcott.
Berggren is charged with negligent homicid
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| Man charged in fatal bridge crash Jan 6 2009 2:09PM
A man is charged with negligent homicide
in a crash that killed a woman whose sport utility vehicle struck
the tires of a combine he was hauling across a Traill County bridge
last summer.
Authorities accuse 27-year-old Ryan Berggren of Walcott o
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| Traill County rejects courthouse addition Nov 8 2008 12:29PM
Traill County officials are pondering
their next move after voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed
$7.4 million courthouse addition and jail project for the second
time this year.
The earliest a referendum on the issue could be placed before
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| Authorities release name of crash victim Oct 19 2008 9:56PM
The Highway Patrol has released the name of
a 17-year-old girl killed in a two-vehicle crash near Hatton late
Friday night.
Authorities say Eva Almanza of Hatton was driving a sport
utility vehicle.
The Highway Patrol says the other vehicl
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| Crash kills Hatton teen Oct 18 2008 7:17PM
The Highway Patrol say s crash north of
Hatton has killed a 17-year-old girl, but officials are releasing
little information.
Traill County authorities say the crash involved two vehicles on
Friday night.
The Highway Patrol says the 17-yea
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| Traill County looking for crash witness Sep 18 2008 12:01PM
Traill County Sheriff Mike Crocker says
he is looking for a witness in a deadly July collision.
Authorities said the July 25 crash killed 72-year-old Barbara
Mueller of Cummings, whose sport utility vehicle struck a combine
being hauled by a tra
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| Authorities suspect arson in Buxton fire Sep 10 2008 3:53PM
Traill County authorities believe someone
intentionally set fire to a vacant farm house in Buxton.
Sheriff Mike Crocker says the unoccupied home burned early
Wednesday morning. He says a neighbor saw the fire and chased a
white car that was leav
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| Woman killed in Traill County crash Jul 26 2008 7:22PM
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a
Cummings woman was killed after her vehicle crashed into a combine
being hauled by a tractor-trailer in Traill County.
Troopers say 72-year-old Barbara Mueller was pronounced dead at
the scene at about 10 p
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| Chemical leak reported at sugar plant Jun 18 2008 2:03PM
Authorities say a chemical leak forced
the evacuation of an American Crystal Sugar plant in Hillsboro
shortly before noon. No serious injuries are reported.
Traill County authorities say the sulfur dioxide leak has been
contained. They say every
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| Grand Forks man convicted on hunting charges May 17 2008 8:46AM
A Grand Forks man with a history of
hunting violations has been convicted on more charges.
A jury in Traill County found Ian Noack guilty of three charges
filed during the opening weekend of North Dakota's 2006 deer gun
season.
Noack was c
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| Suspect in Steele County standoff charged Apr 18 2008 3:52PM
The suspect in a standoff with law
enforcement officers in Luverne is facing charges in Steele and
Griggs counties.
Prosecutors say 34-year-old Darin Dahl was charged in Steele
County with attempted murder and reckless endangerment. He is
charg
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| Traill County voters reject $7 million bond issue for jail... Apr 9 2008 12:28AM
Traill County residents have voted down a
$7 million bond issue to build an addition to the county
courthouse.
The proposal lost 778-690 in Tuesday's election.
The addition was proposed to house the county sheriff's office,
jail, social se
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| Traill County voters to decide $7 million building project... Apr 7 2008 10:59AM
The fate of a $7 million building project
that would add to the century-old courthouse in Hillsboro rests
with Traill County voters.
The 27,000-square-foot addition would include a new jail and
office space for the sheriff's department and socia
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| Traill County residents to vote on new jail Feb 17 2008 1:25PM
Traill County voters will go to the polls
April 8th to decide whether to build a county office building and
jail complex.
The proposed 7 million dollar facility would be connected to the
existing county courthouse. Voters will be asked to approv
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| Traill County commissioners considering courthouse addition... Dec 27 2007 8:12AM
Traill County voters could be deciding
next year whether to pay for a new courthouse addition, including a
new jail.
The cost is estimated at 7 million-dollars. County commissioners
have been gathering information, and are expected to discuss ne
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| City of Portland switching to county police Dec 19 2007 12:02PM
The eastern North Dakota community of
Portland has been using Mayville police officers for 16 years. Next
year, that will change.
Portland Mayor Sven Mickels says it's a matter of money. Next
year, his town will switch to a two-town deputy patro
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deercarcasses Nov 21 2007 1:12PM
A Game and Fish Department warden says more than a dozen deer carcasses were illegally dumped in Traill County.
He says it appears the deer were legally killed, but he says the improper disposal is a crime.
He says the tags had been removed, so it
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| Deer carcasses dumped in river in Traill County Nov 21 2007 6:55AM
A Game and Fish Department warden says more than
a dozen deer carcasses were illegally dumped into a branch of the
Elm River in Traill County.
Warden Gary Rankin says it was a real mess.
He says it appears the deer were legally killed, but
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| Anhydrous leak reported near Hillsboro Oct 30 2007 12:29PM
The [[kxtopic:traill-county-nd:t[Traill County]:t]] Sheriff's Department
says an [[kxtopic:anhydrous-ammonia:t[anhydrous ammonia]:t]] leak caused the release of a gaseous
cloud near Hillsboro.
Authorities say the source of the leak was quickly st
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| Accused prison guard not a suspect in Traill County... Sep 25 2007 7:14AM
Traill County Sheriff Mike Crocker says
he's confident that a prison guard accused in an escape attempt in
Rugby had nothing to do with an escape in Hillsboro three years
ago.
Twenty-nine-year-old Becky Willison and another guard are
accused of
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Four bridges closed in North Dakota Sep 5 2007 11:08PM
Four rural North Dakota bridges have been
closed after state inspections.
They include bridges near Durbin and Casselton in Cass County, near Hillsboro in Traill County and near Hazelton in Emmons County.
The state Transportation Department
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| Four North Dakota bridges closed after inspections Sep 5 2007 3:17PM
Four rural North Dakota bridges have been
closed after state inspections.
They include bridges near Durbin and Casselton in Cass County,
near Hillsboro in Traill County and near Hazelton in Emmons County.
The state Transportation Department
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| First cattle anthrax cases reported in North Dakota... Jul 30 2007 3:03PM
A cow in Traill County has tested positive
for anthrax.
State Veterinarian Susan Keller says it's the first case of
anthrax in the state this year.
Keller says the Traill County herd consisted were the cow was
found had about 18 animals. S
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| Hatton, Northwood consolidation proposal fails Jul 11 2007 4:04PM
The Hatton and Northwood school districts in
eastern North Dakota won't be consolidating.
The measure needed a majority vote in both districts to pass.
Northwood voters approved it with 96 percent of the vote. But
Hatton voters rejected the me
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| Hillsboro man accused of stabbing pleads 'not guilty'... May 17 2007 7:37AM
A Hillsboro man accused of a stabbing has
pleaded "not guilty."
Forty-three-year-old Timothy Mayo is charged with attempted
murder.
Authorities say 18-year-old Stephen Johnson suffered a stab
wound to the chest last month.
Mayo waived
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| Minot police say man arrested on murder charge Apr 30 2007 12:54PM
Minot police say they're investigating the
killing of a woman early this morning, and they've arrested a man
on a murder charge.
Police Detective Sergeant Robert Barnard says authorities went
to a northwest Minot home around 3:30 this morning.
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| Man killed at sunflower plant identified Mar 28 2007 3:45PM
Traill County authorities have identified a
man killed at a sunflower plant in Hatton.
They say 36-year-old Gary Onerheim (ON'-er-hym) of Hatton was
killed around 11:30 yesterday morning at the Sun Pro plant.
Traill County Sheriff Mike Croc
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| Man killed at Hatton sunflower plant Mar 27 2007 5:03PM
A man was killed late this morning at the
sunflower plant in Hatton.
Traill County Sheriff Mike Crocker says it happened around
11:30.
Crocker says it appears the clothing of the 36-year-old Hatton
man got caught in machinery. The man's na
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| Winter storm moving out, cold moving in Nov 28 2006 4:33PM
The National Weather Service is canceling winter
weather advisories, winter storm warnings and freezing rain
advisories in [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]].
But a wind chill advisory is now in effect for much of the
state.
The we
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| Traill County escapee surprises authorities with return... Nov 21 2006 12:03PM
Traill County authorities were surprised to
see Paul Bartholomay this morning.
They say the 37-year-old inmate turned himself in four months
after he failed to return from work release.
Bartholomay had been on the lam since July 19th.
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| Deputy chases car clocked at more than 100 mph Nov 20 2006 12:03PM
They almost got their man.
The [[kxtopic:cass-county-nd:t[Cass County]:t]] Sheriff's Department says a deputy chased a car
clocked at more than 100 miles an hour on state Highway 46 last
night.
The [[kxtopic:highway-patrol:t[Highway Patrol]
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| Deputy chases car clocked at 108 mph Nov 20 2006 11:33AM
They almost got their man.
The Cass County Sheriff's Department says a deputy chased a car
that he clocked at 108 miles an hour on state Highway 46 last
night.
The Highway Patrol joined in before the pursuit was called off
when the driver
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| Traill County commissioner wins reelection by a draw... Nov 18 2006 10:21AM
A Traill County commissioner has won
re-election after a [[kxtopic:highway-patrol:t[Highway Patrol]:t]] trooper drew a tennis ball
from a waste basket that had the commissioner's name on it.
Ronald Peterson and challenger Gail Mooney remained ti
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| Traill County wants change in economic development law... Sep 24 2006 3:33PM
Officials in Traill County say they want
the Legislature to change North Dakota law so that economic
development groups can hold stock in private businesses.
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem in May said state law does not
give county job develop
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| Man walks away from work release Jul 26 2006 2:50PM
Traill County authorities are searching for
man who walked away while on work release from the Traill County
Jail
Thirty-seven-year-old Paul Bartholomay of Sheldon failed to
return July 16th while on work release
He was serving six months
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| Small towns honor soldiers with veterans memorials Jul 5 2006 12:00AM
Associated Press
NEW SALEM, N.D. - Family members of an Army soldier killed in Iraq have dedicated a memorial in their town to all soldiers who gave their lives for their country.
Spc. Dennis Ferderer Jr., 20, of New Salem, was killed last
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| Big Celebrations Jun 26 2006 12:00AM
UNDATED (AP) _ Hillsboro and Oriska residents are celebrating the 125th birthdays of their cities this year.
Both cities plan special celebrations this week.
John Wright is th
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| ND Supreme Court: Sugar company deserves property tax break Jun 1 2006 12:00AM
DALE WETZEL
Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. - American Crystal Sugar Co.'s property tax bills for its Hillsboro sugar beet plant are too high, because Traill County is mistakenly taxing some processing equipment, the North Dakota Supreme Cou
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| Traill County authorities say Loren Lillemoen back in custody Jul 28 2004 12:00AM
A man who escaped a week ago from the Traill County Jail in Hillsboro is back behind bars this morning.
Authorities say 36-year-old Loren Lillemoen was arrested about eleven o'clock last night.
Traill County Sheriff Mike Crocker
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| OFFICIAL SAYS SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT DID NOT VIOLATE STATE JAIL POLICIES. Jul 24 2004 12:00AM
A prisoner at the jail in Hillsboro was discovered missing on Thursday.
Jail Inspector Steve Engen says at this point, he can't think of anything the department could have done differently.
Authorities say Loren Lillemoen (LIL'-u
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| SEARCH CONTINUES FOR ESCAPED JAIL PRISONER. Jul 24 2004 12:00AM
Traill County Sheriff Mike Crocker says Loren Lillemoen (LIL'-uh-mone) patiently sawed through three-quarter-inch steel bars and covering the cuts with toothpaste.
Crocker says authorities are still searching for leads on Lillemoen's
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| Heavy Snow Closes I-29 Jan 26 2004 12:00AM
(AP) Interstate 29 is still closed between Grand Forks and Fargo, after a heavy snowstorm dumped more than a foot of snow in eastern North Dakota.
Dozens of schools are closed in Grand Forks and Traill counties today. The National W
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| 180 Expected for Search Dec 11 2003 12:00AM
(AP) Grand Forks County Sheriff Dan Hill expects about 180 people to be involved in the search for Dru Sjodin this weekend.
Hill says the searchers will be made up primarily of North Dakota National Guard soldiers, along with about
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| Escapee caught in Iowa... Aug 25 2003 12:00AM
State penitentiary officials say 23 year old Quinton Osborn was arrested yesterday afternoon in Boone County, Iowa.
Osborn had been convicted of burglary in Mountraill County.
Authorities say he was found missing from Bismarck
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| Towns struggle to preserve old buildings Mar 23 2006 12:00AM
An AP Member Exchange Feature By RYAN BAKKEN
Grand Forks Herald
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - It would have been easier and cheaper for Bobbi Hepper Olson to put up a new building in Buxton.
Instead, she's searching for $200,000 to renovate a granite struc
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| NDDOT 2006 calendar team tackles underage drinking Jan 9 2006 12:00AM
06 calendar team tackles underage drinking
University of Minnesota center Greg Eslinger
has teamed up with a group of law enforcement officials from across
the state to appear in the 2006 ND Department of Tr
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| Public information meeting to be held February 13 about new Goose River bridge at Hillsboro Jan 19 2006 12:00AM
rmation
meeting to be held February 13 about new Goose River bridge at
Hillsboro
A public information meeting about construction
of a new Goose River bridge on ND 200 at Hillsboro will be he
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