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ND Senate rejects concealed firearms in schools

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Senate has rejected a proposal that would allow trained staff members to carry concealed firearms in schools. The Senate voted 27-18 to kill the legislation on Tuesday. It would allow up to 10 schools to participate in the guns-in-schools “pilot program.” The House […]

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Iron Eyes pleads not guilty, inciting a riot

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – An American Indian activist accused of inciting a riot during protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota has pleaded not guilty. Chase Iron Eyes entered his plea Tuesday. He could face up to five years in prison if convicted on the felony charge. […]

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No school Good Friday April 14

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Public Schools in Jamestown announces that a snow day that was used on December 6, 2016 will be made up on Monday April 17, 2017. That means that the Easter Break will be cut short by one day with school in session the regular hours on the […]

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Some consumers think gas prices too high

Fargo  (CSi March 28, 2017) — A new AAA survey reveals that nearly a quarter of consumers believe the price at the pump is too high. AAA projects the national average for a gallon of gasoline to increase 40 cents this summer, peaking near $2.70. Currently gas is 25 cents higher […]

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Notable events in dispute over DAPL

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Notable events in the dispute over the Dakota Access oil pipeline. Dec. 2014 — Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners applies to the federal government to build the 1,200-mile Dakota Access pipeline to carry North Dakota oil through the Dakotas and Iowa to an existing pipeline in Illinois. […]

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Burgum vetos state employee bonus limits from governor

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has vetoed a measure that would limit employee bonuses from the governor. Burgum on Monday rejected the bill, saying it “places unprecedented and intentional restrictions” on a governor’s ability to recruit and retain key employees. It was Burgum’s first veto of […]

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Dow, DuPont merger approved

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has approved the proposed merger of Dow Chemical and DuPont, saying that the companies’ commitments to divest businesses have addressed its concerns. Both plan to join in a $62 billion deal and then break apart into three separate, publicly traded companies. The companies would […]

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Corps supporting local flood fights

St. Paul  (CSi) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is preparing to support local flood fight efforts in North Dakota. The Corps received a request for assistance from the state of North Dakota March 24, 2017. The Corps mobilized its contractor, Tunheim Construction, from Moorhead, Minnesota, […]

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ND gas prices dropped last week

(CSi)   March 27, 2017 – Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 3.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.24/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.9 cents per […]