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ND 4th Best in the U.S. News & World Report, ranking

Bismarck  (CSi)   – North Dakota has been recognized as the overall fourth-best state in the country in U.S. News & World Report’s first-ever “Best States” rankings released Tuesday. Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed the recognition, saying it underscores the state’s commitment to excellence across all sectors. He says, “We’re thrilled that […]

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Courtenay residents oppose closure of DOT shops

Courtenay  (CSi)  Concerns were expressed at a public meeting in Courtenay  Mon evening about  proposed state budget cuts that would close eight state highway department shops. Among those speaking, Courtenay resident Robin Barnes said that if the local shops close, they would need to rely on Jamestown or Cooperstown to […]

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Outpouring of support continues, Carrington family

CARRINGTON, N.D. (AP) — A small community in northeastern North Dakota is coming together to support a couple who lost their three children in a weekend fire. Carrington Police Chief Randy Munkeby Monday confirmed the identities of the three young victims — 7-year-old Spencer Tufte, his 8-year-old sister, Melody, and […]

Jamestown

City-Wide tree trimming Jamestown

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown Forestry Department informs residents that the City Street Department Crews will be working throughout the city removing tree branches overhanging streets and alleys to prevent interference with traffic and street maintenance equipment. Trees must be 16 feet high above the curb to curb. Branches covering traffic […]

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Corps continuing cleanup at DAPL protest camp

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has moved into the evacuated Dakota Access pipeline protest camp to finish the cleanup started weeks ago by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. A Florida-based company is providing trash removal and environmental cleanup on the federal land. Authorities this week […]

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ND gas prices bump up last week

(CSi) February 27, 2017 – Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have risen 0.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.27/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.5 cents per gallon […]

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2 dogs & 6 puppies rescued at protest camp

A post from Furry Friends Rockin Rescue of Bismarck-Mandan Facebook page: “Yesterday a group of volunteers headed down to the DAPL campsite and brought back some of the abandoned animals – 2 dogs and 6 puppies.  They received immediate vet care, were given a bath and love, and will now remain in […]

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Three die in Carrington mobile home fire

Carrington  (CSi)    Three children died in a mobile home fire in Carrington early Saturday morning, February  25, 2017. Three others survived the fire and were taken to the local hospital.  Carrington Fire Chief Ken Wangen says volunteer firefighters were called to the scene at about 4:30 a.m., Saturday. The fire […]

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Load restrictions to start south of I-94

Bismarck (CSi)  The NDDOT reports, effective 7 a.m. (CT) Tuesday, February 28, 2017, load restrictions will be added to all highways south of I-94 in the southern portion of North Dakota including highways west of 83 in counties of Billings, Dunn, McKenzie, Mercer, Oliver, Stark, Morton and McClean. Currently load […]

Valley City

Faust Dam bridge removal starts Feb 27

Valley City  (CSi)  Barnes County Highway  Department advises motorists that the Faust Dam bridge will be closed for removal and reconstruction on Monday, February 27, 2017. Superintendent Kerry Johnson says, Swingen Construction of Grand Forks will begin removal at 7-a.m. The bridge and a portion of the County Road 17 […]