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Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Mar 13 2010 4:20PM
A handful of delegates to North Dakota's
Republican convention will have their registration fees paid by GOP
U.S. House candidate Kevin Cramer, and that bothers some party
activists.
Delegates pay a $75 registration fee. The cost drops to $30 if
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Mar 13 2010 7:49AM
The Red River is expected to rise above flood
stage this weekend in Fargo and Wahpeton. Only minor flooding is
forecast in Wahpeton, but the river in Fargo-Moorhead is expected
to rise more than 10 feet in the next week and cause moderate
flooding.
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| Mandan moves on with 8161 win over Williston Mar 12 2010 8:53PM
Mandan advanced to the fifth-place game of
the North Dakota girls Class A basketball tournament with an 81-61
victory over Williston on Friday.
Steph Pedersen hit three 3-pointers and 13 of 21 free throws.
She finished with 30 points to lead t
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Mar 12 2010 7:43PM
A North Dakota lawmaker was arrested last
night for assaulting his wife for the second time in less than a
year. [[kxtopic:bismarck-police:t[Bismarck Police]:t]] say the wife of Rep. Dave Weiler told
authorities that he punched her in the face. The 44
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State "A" B-Ball Mar 12 2010 7:08PM
The Super "A" boys and girls basketball tournaments continued today in Bismarck. In the boys division Minot High was looking to bounce back from a loss to Fargo North as they met up with Fargo Shanley.
STATE "A" BOYS B-BALL TMT.-BISMARCK-LOSER OUT GAM
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Mar 12 2010 4:20PM
Gov. John Hoeven says oil companies will
be able to tap more than 5 million gallons of Missouri River water
daily for drilling operations beginning this summer.
The state and a water district in McKenzie County will share the
cost of a $7 millio
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| Oil companies to tap Missouri River water Mar 12 2010 3:52PM
Gov. John Hoeven says oil companies will
be able to tap more than 5 million gallons of Missouri River water
daily for drilling operations beginning this summer.
The state and a water district in McKenzie County will share the
cost of a $7 millio
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| Latest North Dakota sports: Mar 12 2010 2:13AM
A fast start helped defending state
champion Mandan pick up a 68-52 first-round victory in the North
Dakota boys Class A basketball tournament.
The Braves (20-3) raced to a 16-point halftime lead.
Bryan Kielpinski powered Mandan into the se
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Region 8 Championship Mar 11 2010 11:00PM
In Williston tonight the region 8 basketball tournament also wrapped up with championship play. In the title game 10th ranked Mandaree squared off with New Town.
REGION 8 BOYS B-BALL TMT.-WILLISTON-CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:
(10) MANDAREE
NEW TOWN
3RD PLAC
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Class A Girls Mar 11 2010 11:00PM
Over in the girls tournament the 5th ranked Minot High Majettes squared off with also 5th rated Fargo North in opening round play. The teams met in the season opener back in early December with the Spartans coming up 9 point winners.
STATE "A" GIRLS
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| GF Red River tops Williston 4742 Mar 11 2010 10:03PM
Emily Evers' 16 points helped lead Grand
Forks Red River to a 47-42 quarterfinal victory over Williston
Thursday in the North Dakota girls Class A basketball tournament.
Evers hit eight of 10 shots from the field to lead three
Roughriders player
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State A Girls B-ball Mar 11 2010 7:16PM
The Super "A" boys and girls basketball tournament is off and running in Bismarck. In the girls division this afternoon it was a battle of teams both ranked 5th in the state as Minot High met up with Fargo North.
STATE "A" GIRLS B-BALL TMT.-BISMARCK-1S
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Lady Tetons Mar 10 2010 3:32PM
The Williston State Lady Tetons were in action this afternoon as they played host to Hancock community college of Illinois in a play-in game for the NJCAA national basketball tournament. The winner would advance to the national tournament in East Peoria,
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Mar 9 2010 2:06AM
A government watchdog group says North Dakota
ranks second among states in federal earmark dollars per capita,
behind Hawaii.
"Earmark" is the term for home-state projects sought by
lawmakers. Taxpayers for Common Sense attributes North Dakota's
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Region 5 B-Ball Mar 8 2010 11:07PM
The region 5 boys basketball tournament tipped off today in Bismarck with opening round action. In the tournament opener Max squared off with Shiloh Christian.
REGION 5 BOYS B-BALL TMT.-BISMARCK-1ST ROUND:
(4) TL-M
STANDING ROCK
MAX 52
SHILOH CHRISTIA
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Lady Tetons Mar 8 2010 7:16PM
The Williston State Lady Tetons will host a play-in game to the NJCAA national tournament tomorrow afternoon against Highland Community College of Illinois. The Lady Tetons have played well late in the season including last week's come from behind win ov
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Region 5 Boys B-Ball Mar 8 2010 7:16PM
The region 5 boys basketball tournament also tipped off today in Bismarck with opening round action. In the opener Max met up with Shiloh Christian.
REGION 5 BOYS B-BALL TMT.-BISMARCK-1ST ROUND:
MAX
SHILOH CHRISTIAN
WASHBURN
NEW SALEM
REGION 8 BOYS
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Williston Crime Wave Mar 8 2010 7:16PM
The arrival of new workers for North Dakota's oil patch has apparently contributed to a rise in crime reports.
Williston's police chief says his officers made neary twice as many felony arrests last year as they did in 2008.
Chief Jim Lokken says a maj
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Super A - Bismarck preview Mar 8 2010 7:09PM
16 teams, two tournaments and one arena!
The Super A is fast approaching,
as the boys and girls will hit the hardcourt at the Bismarck Civic Center in just four days...
and perhaps NO one is more thrilled to play there than the Bismarck High boys.
The
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Mar 8 2010 4:13PM
The spring flood outlook along the Souris
River has improved. The National Weather Service says in its latest
outlook that a lack of moisture in February has slightly lowered
the possibility of moderate to major flood stages along the river.
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| Willistonarea interpretive center burglarized Mar 8 2010 1:39PM
Authorities are investigating a break-in
at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near
Williston.
The Williams County Sheriff's Office says someone stole two
laptops early Friday and damaged some displays.
The laptops wer
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Mar 8 2010 11:05AM
A government watchdog group says North Dakota
ranks second among states in federal earmark dollars per person,
behind Hawaii.
"Earmark" is the term for home-state projects sought by
lawmakers. Taxpayers for Common Sense attributes North Dakota's
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| Crime up in Williston in 2009 Mar 8 2010 7:35AM
Williston police say they saw a sharp
increase in calls for service last year, leading to more
investigations, arrests and citations.
Chief Jim Lokken says a big reason is the city's growing
population due to the boom in western North Dakota's o
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Williston State Mar 7 2010 11:14PM
The Williston State Men's Basketball team is coming off a conference title and a region 13 title and the team is currently on a 17 game win streak and they can extend that this Tuesday. as the Teton's travel to Iowa to take on South Eastern Iowa for a bir
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Williston Sex Offense Charges Mar 7 2010 11:14PM
A Williston man has been accused of sex crimes against a 14-year-old girl.
Twenty-five-year-old Robert Tolson pleaded not guilty Friday to three counts of sexual imposition and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Northwest District
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| Williston, ND, man charged in alleged sex crimes Mar 7 2010 11:19AM
A Williston man has been accused of sex
crimes against a 14-year-old girl.
Twenty-five-year-old Robert Tolson pleaded not guilty Friday to
three counts of sexual imposition and one count of contributing to
the delinquency of a minor in Northwest
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| Latest North Dakota sports: Mar 7 2010 2:34AM
Aaron Urbanus scored 19 points Saturday
to help Texas-Pan American hold off North Dakota 71-68.
North Dakota made it close in the final minute. Chris Clausen's
3-pointer trimmed the deficit to 69-66 with 28 seconds left, and
Travis Bledsoe cut i
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| Latest North Dakota sports: Mar 7 2010 2:34AM
Aaron Urbanus scored 19 points Saturday
to help Texas-Pan American hold off North Dakota 71-68.
North Dakota made it close in the final minute. Chris Clausen's
3-pointer trimmed the deficit to 69-66 with 28 seconds left, and
Travis Bledsoe cut i
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Century Girls Repeat Mar 6 2010 11:00PM
Century was expected to be here.
And here, is the WDA girls championship game.
Williston...well they're one big suprise, the 7th seed, they've caused major problems in the bracket with their upsets, could the Coyotes make it a magical tournament, or wou
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| Minot wins ND state boys swimming title Mar 6 2010 7:15PM
Brandon Hamel won the 200 freestyle and swam
a leg on the winning 200 medley relay on Saturday as Minot won the
North Dakota boys swimming and diving championships.
Minot finished with 377 points. West Fargo was second with 362
points, followed
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| Saturday's Scores Mar 6 2010 4:48PM
By The Associated Press
BOYS BASKETBALL
Class A West Regional Tournament
State Qualifier
Minot 55, Williston 44
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Class A West Regional Tournament
State Qualifier
Mandan 80, Turtle Mountain 76
Minot 62, Bismarck High 36
Cl
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Mar 6 2010 6:39AM
Authorities say an autopsy has determined
that a Berthold woman believed killed by her ex-husband was
strangled. The Ward County Sheriff's Office says Noreen Hail was
killed during an apparent domestic dispute last weekend. Her
ex-husband, David, is
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Mar 6 2010 2:13AM
A man charged in an armed standoff in Fargo
last summer has been sentenced to five years in prison, but will be
released later this month.
At Friday's sentencing, Leonard Ritter was ordered to serve 180
days of his sentence, with the rest suspen
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Magicians Take On Braves Mar 5 2010 11:00PM
A berth into next week's state class "A" boys basketball tournament was on the line tonight in Bismarck as Minot High met up with top rated Mandan in semi-final play. The Magicians were coming off of an opening round win over Jamestown last night.
WEST
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| Friday's Scores Mar 5 2010 7:43PM
By The Associated Press
BOYS BASKETBALL
Class A West Regional Tournament
Loser Out
Dickinson 66, Jamestown 47
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Class A West Regional Tournament
Loser Out
Bismarck High 46, Dickinson 44
Semifinal
Bismarck Century 56, Manda
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State "B" Mar 5 2010 7:16PM
The 5th ranked Minot High Majettes girls basketball team was just a win away from a berth into next week's state basketball tournament as they met up with Williston this afternoon in semi-final play of the west region girls basketball tournament. The Maj
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Mar 5 2010 4:13PM
Authorities say an autopsy shows that a
Berthold woman believed killed by her ex-husband was strangled. The
Ward County Sheriff's Office says Noreen Hail was killed during an
apparent domestic dispute last weekend. Her ex-husband, David, is
charged w
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| Corps studying 2 ND embankments Mar 5 2010 1:53PM
The Army Corps of Engineers is studying
the safety of two embankments in North Dakota designed to store
high water backed up by Missouri River dams.
The earthen embankments provide protection in the Williston and
Fort Yates areas during times of
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Majettes Meet Up with Blue Jays Mar 4 2010 10:52PM
CAM 2 OTS
The 5th ranked Minot High girls basketball team was also looking to take a step closer to next week's state tournament as they squared off Jamestown.
WEST REGION GIRLS B-BALL TMT.-BISMARCK-1ST ROUND:
(5) MINOT HIGH 55
JAMESTOWN 38
WES
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West Region B-Ball Mar 4 2010 7:16PM
The west region boys and girls basketball tournaments tipped off today in Bismarck. In boys action this afternoon, Minot High met up with Jamestown.
WEST REGION BOYS BASKETBALL TMT.-BISMARCK-1ST ROUND:
MINOT HIGH
JAMESTOWN
(1) MANDAN 66
DICKINSON 56
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Mar 4 2010 4:13PM
A man wanted on charges related to a
loaded shotgun found at the Grand Forks Herald newspaper was
arrested after a six-hour standoff with police.
Authorities say 22-year-old Philip Manaigre was arrested without
incident just before midnight Wedn
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| Williston getting fourth daily flight Mar 4 2010 12:29PM
Great Lakes Airlines says it is adding a
fourth daily flight from Williston to Denver.
The move comes after complaints from city officials and
residents about air service. Airline CEO Chuck Howell and President
Doug Voss appeared at a City Commi
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Magicians Prepare For Regionals Mar 3 2010 7:16PM
The Minot High boys basketball team will hit the court tomorrow afternoon as they meet up with Jamestown in opening round play of the West region basketball tournament. The Magicians come in as the 5th seed and will meet up with a Blue Jays team that be
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| ND January airline boardings at 10year high Mar 3 2010 6:25AM
Boardings at North Dakota's eight
commercial airports in January increased by 4.3 percent from the
previous year.
Aeronautics Commission Director Larry Taborsky says the 59,051
boardings was a 10-year high for the month of January. He
attribute
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Williston Forms Infrastructure Committee Mar 2 2010 7:16PM
In the heart of North Dakota's oil country lies a community constantly adapting to change.
Williston is a city that continues to grow, and with that growth comes many challenges.
Dan Erdmann tells us what steps are being taken during the current boom,
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Dist.10 Championship Mar 1 2010 10:59PM
The district 10 boys basketball tournament wrapped up tonight in Garrison with championship action. In the title game 4th ranked TL-M met up with Washburn.
DIST. 10 BOYS B-BALL TMT.-GARRISON-CHAMPIONSHIP:
WASHBURN
(4) TL-M
REGION QUALIFYING GAMES:
UN
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Magicians Take On Blue Jays Mar 1 2010 7:08PM
The west region boys and girls basketball tournaments tip off Thursday in Bismarck with opening round play. The Minot High boy girls team comes in as the 3rd seed out of the west and will meet up with Jamestown. The teams split their head to head series
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 28 2010 4:41PM
An estimated 800 patients of the
Dickinson VA clinic may have to travel elsewhere for care if it
can't secure a new care contract soon.
The community-based outpatient clinic has a contract with Great
Plains Clinic to provide care, but it expires
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| Trenton Lake oil patch plan draws criticism Feb 28 2010 5:43AM
A northwestern [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] man's plans to
take water from an area lake for use in the oil patch is worrying a
state wildlife official.
Steve Mortenson, owner of Mortenson Farms, has submitted
applications to the [[
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State Hockey Feb 27 2010 8:25PM
Today was the final day of the boy's and girl's State Hockey tournament in Grand Forks and in the boy's third place game this afternoon it was the Williston Coyotes taking on the Bismarck Century Patriots.
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| Latest North Dakota sports: Feb 27 2010 2:41AM
Calvin Krueger scored at 3:07 of
overtime Friday, lifting Bismarck over Williston 3-2 and giving the
Demons a berth in Saturday's championship game at the North Dakota
boys state hockey tournament.
Carson Winkels skated around a defender and fed
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| Latest North Dakota sports: Feb 27 2010 2:41AM
Calvin Krueger scored at 3:07 of
overtime Friday, lifting Bismarck over Williston 3-2 and giving the
Demons a berth in Saturday's championship game at the North Dakota
boys state hockey tournament.
Carson Winkels skated around a defender and fed
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Demons advance to championship Feb 26 2010 11:06PM
Herb Brooks once said its not neccessarly the best team that wins,
its the right team...and Mike Peluso has been preaching
to his hockey team all week.
Fortunately for the Bismarck High Demons...
they are pretty good.
11 straight wins and the West's to
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Dist. 11 Boys B-ball Tmt. Feb 26 2010 11:00PM
The district 11 boys basketball tournament also tipped off today. In the tournament opener TGU met up with Sawyer.
DIST. 11 BOYS B-BALL TMT.-RUGBY-1ST ROUND:
RUGBY 58
BOTTINEAU 60
TGU 87
SAWYER 56
ETHAN FORBES-30 PTS.
FULL CG
DIST. 11 BOYS B-
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State Hockey Feb 26 2010 11:00PM
The state boys hockey tournament moved into its semi-final round tonight in Grand Forks. In the first semi, the Williston Coyotes squared off with Bismarck. The Coyotes were coming off of their first ever win in the state tournament and were a win away fr
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| Bismarck beats Williston 32 in OT, reaches final Feb 26 2010 9:14PM
Calvin Krueger scored at 3:07 of
overtime Friday, lifting Bismarck over Williston 3-2 and giving the
Demons a berth in Saturday's championship game at the North Dakota
boys state hockey tournament.
Carson Winkels skated around a defender and fed
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State Hockey - Semifinal Preview Feb 26 2010 8:25PM
Four teams remain,
and three of them are from the Western Side of North Dakota...and that's saying something considering that in the history of the State Boys Hockey Tournament,
a 'West' team has won it all only once.
Just last year, Bismarck High was cl
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Williston Salaries Feb 26 2010 12:57PM
The rise in oil production throughout western North Dakota has steadily given rise to something that comes as no surprise- annual salaries.
That trend is certainly true in Williston.
A recent study by Job Service North Dakota ranks Williston number 1
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Region 8 Championship Feb 25 2010 11:14PM
The region 8 championship wrapped up in Williston tonight. In the title game, Stanley met up with Parshall.
REGION 8 GIRLS B-BALL TMT.-WILLISTON-CHAMPIONSHIP GAME:
STANLEY
PARSHALL
3RD PLACE GAME:
MANDAREE
RAY
REGION 5 GIRLS B-BALL TMT.-MANDAN-CHAMP
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State Girls Hockey Feb 25 2010 11:14PM
The state girls hockey tournament also kicked off today in Grand Forks. In the final game of the opening round, the Minot High Majettes met up with Fargo South.
STATE GIRLS HOCKEY TMT.-GRAND FORKS-1ST ROUND:
MINOT HIGH
FARGO SOUTH
STATE GIRLS HOCKEY
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State Boys Hockey Feb 25 2010 11:14PM
The state boys and girls hockey tournaments kicked off today in Grand Forks with opening round play. In boys action this afternoon the Williston Coyotes were looking for their first ever state tournament win as they squared off with Fargo South.
STAT
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State Hockey Feb 25 2010 7:15PM
The state boys and girls hockey tournaments kicked off today in Grand Forks with opening round play. In boys action this afternoon the Williston Coyotes were looking for their first ever state tournament win as they squared off with Fargo South.
STATE
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Williston Ranks #1 in Annual Salaries Feb 25 2010 7:15PM
The city of Williston is busy with oil activity, and the shortage of workers to fill new positions has led to higher wages for employees in several different fields.
A new statewide report now confirms what city officials have been expecting.
Dan Erdman
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| Williston beats Fargo South 41 Feb 25 2010 5:02PM
Jordan Nelson had two goals and an
assist and McCade Evanson stopped 40 shots as Williston beat Fargo
South 4-1 in the first round of the North Dakota boys state hockey
tournament.
Nelson, the state leader in goals and points, scored in
Thursda
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| Officers make big drug bust in northwest ND Feb 25 2010 10:30AM
Two people have been arrested in a drug
bust in the Williston area that authorities say netted $300,000
worth of methamphetamine and $30,000 in cash.
A 49-year-old man and 41-year-old woman were arrested Wednesday
at their rural Williams County
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Lady Beavers Host Mines Feb 24 2010 10:53PM
Meanwhile the 15th ranked Minot State women's basketball team was at home tonight as they hosted South Dakota Mines in opening round play of the DAC tournament. The Lady Beavers came in as the 3rd seed and were looking for their 3rd win over the Hardrocke
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Willy Girl Hockey Feb 24 2010 7:23PM
The state girls hockey also gets underway tomorrow. Williston comes in as the 8th seed and will meet up with top seeded West Fargo in their first round game.
Although the Coyotes are the underdogs going into the game, the team likes the way it has pl
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Willy Hockey Feb 24 2010 7:23PM
The state boys and girls hockey tournaments kick off tomorrow in Grand Forks with opening round action. The Williston Coyotes are coming off of a 3rd place finish in last week's west region tournament and will meet up with Fargo South in opening round pla
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Blizzard Preview Feb 24 2010 7:08PM
There's another Bismarck Hockey team on a roll and that's the Bismarck Blizzard.
They've won their last nine and head into the girls tournament as the four seed.
Last year, the Blizz just missed winning State.
"(Matt Strinden:) We do talk about that
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BHS Hockey Preview Feb 24 2010 7:08PM
Sometimes, its not how many wins...
its when you get the wins and the Bismarck High boys hockey team has the fortune of a lot of wins...
and a lot of recent wins.
That's comforting for them with State starting tomorrow.
BHS went into the West Region
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Feb 24 2010 11:05AM
Summit League Commissioner Tom Douple
(DOO'-pil) is not commenting on a statement by the University of
North Dakota president regarding the school's chances of being
accepted by the league this year.
UND President Robert Kelley told the Grand Fo
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| ND community colleges trying to raise awareness Feb 24 2010 6:11AM
Five community colleges in North Dakota
are banding together to try to raise awareness of what they offer.
The campaign focuses on the role community colleges play in
preparing students either for the work force or continued education
at four-ye
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Region 8 Semi's Feb 23 2010 10:59PM
The region 8 girls basketball tournament also moved into it's semi-final round tonight in Williston. In the first game Stanley met up with Ray.
REGION 8 GIRLS B-BALL TMT.-WILLISTON-SEMI-FINALS:
MANDAREE
PARSHALL
STANLEY 68
RAY 47
REGION 5 GIRLS
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Braves Boys Hockey Feb 23 2010 7:23PM
For the first time since 1993 the Bottineau boys hockey team is headed to the state hockey tournament. The Braves come in as the 4th seed out of the
west and will meet up with Grand Forks Central in opening round play. While the Braves would be consi
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State Girls Hockey Feb 23 2010 7:23PM
The state girls hockey tournament kicks off Thursday in Grand Forks. Minot High comes in as the 5th seed and will meet up with Fargo South in opening round play.
The teams split their head to head series this year however the Majettes are looking to
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Century Hockey Preview Feb 23 2010 7:08PM
Speaking of tournaments...State is just days away in hockey,
and for the Century boys...
they're trying to turn a negative into a positive from a recent loss.
The West Region Regular Season Champions hoped to add a West Region Tournament Title to thei
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Magicians Host Coyotes Feb 22 2010 10:59PM
With just 2 games remaining in the regular season the Minot High Magicians boys basketball team was looking to move up in the west region standings. The Magicians hosted Williston tonight who began play just a half game ahead of the Magicians in their f
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Region 6 Basketball Feb 22 2010 10:59PM
The region 6 girls basketball tournament tipped off today at the Minot Auditorium with opening round play. In the opener Westhope/Newburg hit the court taking on Surrey.
REGION 6 GIRLS B-BALL TMT.-MINOT AUDITORIUM-1ST ROUND:
DES LACS-BURLINGTON 40
B
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Feb 22 2010 2:13AM
West Fargo officials are considering a
yard-restoration program similar to the one used by Fargo after the
2009 spring flood. Under the proposal, the city would reimburse
certain homeowners for damage incurred during sandbagging or
dike-building effo
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Williston Grants Feb 21 2010 11:06PM
The city of Williston has issued $50,000 worth of community enhancement and marketing grants.
Economic Development Director Tom Rolfstad says 12 of the 18 projects are in Williston and the others are elsewhere in the
region.
The money comes from the Wil
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