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Wishek man ID’d, dies in snowmobile crash

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (AP) — Eastern Idaho officials have identified a North Dakota man killed in a snowmobile crash. The Fremont County sheriff’s office in a news release Monday says 32-year-old Wayne Halverson of Wishek died Saturday in Island Park when he went off a trail and ran into a […]

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Hoeven recognized ND sisters on senate floor

Washington  (CSi) Sen John Hoeven this week offered remarks on the US Senate floor in honor of Team USA’s victory in women’s hockey at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Hoeven specifically recognized the contributions of two North Dakota natives, Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando, twin sisters from […]

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Man charged in early Sat Jamestown pursuit

Jamestown (CSi)  a 31 year old man led authorities on a pursuit through portions of Jamestown early Saturday morning. Jamestown Police Lt. Justine Blinksy reports, the pursuit began shortly after 1-a.m., when a pickup without headlights on, in the area of 12th Avenue and 3rd Street Southeast, was seen operating erratically […]

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Shep Smith still with Fox News Channel

(AP) Fox News Channel anchor Shepard Smith still has a job with the network, despite claims on social media that he’s been fired.Network spokeswoman Irena Briganti says in an email to The Associated Press that the story that Smith has been let go for his “obvious disrespect for President Trump” […]

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Grabinger seeking Dem nomination US House race

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker from District 12, from North Dakota is seeking his party’s nomination to the U.S. House of Representatives.Fifty-four-year-old John Grabinger served as assistant Senate minority leader during the last legislative session. Grabinger also served  eight years on the Jamestown City Council, prior to […]

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North Dakota gas prices down last week

North Dakota February 26-   Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.62/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in […]

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VC Police investigating perceived threat to VCPS

Valley City  (KVRR.com/VCPS)-   A perceived threat to Valley City  Public Schools on social media has been reported as not being credible. The school district sent an alert to parents. School officials are cautious but planned  on scheduling classes, on Monday as of Sunday night. After an investigation, the school was able to […]

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Fire destroys Oakes newspaper building

OAKES, ND  (WDAY) — An early morning Sunday fire destroyed the Oakes Times newspaper building. According to an official from the Oakes Fire Department, crews responded at 1:30 a.m. and found the building on fire.  The building is believed to be a complete loss. There are no reported injuries. The […]

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Former Wells Co. Sheriff agrees to plea deal

FESSENDEN, N.D. (AP) – A former North Dakota sheriff who is facing charges for dealing drugs and bribery has agreed to plead guilty to a pair of misdemeanor counts. The Minot Daily News reports that 42-year-old Johnny Zip Lawson agreed to the deal during a telephonic hearing with District Court […]