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DUI checkpoints in Dickey County

Fargo (NDHP) – On Friday, July 13, from 8 pm. through 10 pm., the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) and the Dickey County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in Dickey county. Saturation patrols will be conducted in Dickey, Logan, and McIntosh counties on July 13 and 14. […]

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Supporters present petition, legalize recreational pot

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota have submitted petition signatures they hope will get a measure on the November general election ballot. Proponents on Monday submitted nearly 19,000 signatures to the secretary of state’s office. About 13,500 valid signatures are needed to put the […]

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Actor, singer, Tab Hunter passes, 86

Tab Hunter, the blond actor and singer who was a heartthrob for millions of teenagers in the 1950s with such films as “Battle Cry” and “Damn Yankees!” and received new attention decades later when he revealed that he was gay, has died. He was 86.Producer and spouse Allan Glaser said […]

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ND gas prices fall again, last week

July 9, 2018 – Gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.85/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 stations in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.3 cents per gallon versus last week to […]

Jamestown

Heitkamp’s staff to hold Jamestown session

Washington   (Sen. Heitkamp)  – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp has announced that her staff will hold a “Heidi Helps” in Jamestown on Tues July 10 at 11:00 a.m. at the Jamestown City Hall. During the mobile office sessions, Heitkamp’s staffers will travel to different communities across the state to help North Dakotans […]

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Heitkamp in Carrington, Wahpeton, Friday

 Carrington  (Sen. Heitkamp’s Office)  U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Friday continued her discussions with farmers, ranchers, agriculture leaders, and faith leaders in Carrington and Wahpeton to discuss North Dakota priorities in the Farm Bill being debated in Congress and the damaging impact of the administration’s escalating trade war. Thursday, she held […]

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NDFU pushes for Price Loss Coverage adjustments

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — In a story July 6 about farm programs and foreign trade, The Associated Press, based on information from the Bismarck Tribune, reported erroneously that the North Dakota Farmers Union is seeking adjustments to crop insurance. The group is seeking changes to a different farm program called […]

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State targets budget cuts, voluntary buyouts

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s top budget writer has announced another round of voluntary buyouts for state employees.Budget director Joe Morrissette says in a memo to agency heads that employees may begin applying for the buyouts on Monday. Republican Gov. Doug Burgum told state agencies in April to identify […]

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Devil’s Lake shooting leaves suspect dead

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) — An officer-involved shooting in Devils Lake has left one person dead. WDAY-TV reports officers responded to a call about a suspicious person Thursday. Police say the suspect died after a struggle ended with an officer’s gun being fired. The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation […]