St. Paul (CSi) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently signed a project agreement with Cooperstown, North Dakota, for the construction of a new water line. The project, which is covered under the Corps’ Environmental Infrastructure Assistance program, includes the design and construction of proposed improvements on […]
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Former President Carter battling brain cancer
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter announced Thursday that his cancer is on four small spots on his brain and he will immediately begin radiation treatment, saying he is “at ease with whatever comes.” “I’m ready for anything and looking forward to a new adventure,” said Carter, appearing upbeat […]
Woman’s obit request, “Do not vote for Hilllary”
RUNNEMEDE, N.J. (AP) – A New Jersey woman has used her obituary to make a final request to friends and family: Please don’t vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. Elaine Fydrych’s (FIHD-rihks) husband says she was a registered Democrat and not “a political person.” But he says she grew […]
Heitkamp “doing well” after hip surgery
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp is recovering from hip replacement surgery. Heitkamp spokesman Jared Gilmour says the North Dakota Democrat had her right hip replaced on Monday in Bismarck. He says the surgery was “successful and she’s doing well.” Gilmour says Heitkamp “is already communicating with staff […]
ND gas prices rise
(CSi) August 17, 2015 – Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.67/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has increased 8.5 cents per gallon […]
Jorissen new Mrs ND 2015, Adam stepped down
Jamestown (CSi) Mrs. ND America 2015 State Pageant Director, Mary Schwartzkopf, has announced that Christine Jorissen, Jamestown, has become Mrs. North Dakota America for 2015 to replace Hope Adam who has stepped down. Jorissen, the first runner-up at the May 2015 pageant, will assume the title and represent the State of North […]
VW recalling 420,000 cars, front air bag problem
NEW YORK (AP) — Volkswagen is recalling 420,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of a problem that can prevent front air bags from deploying in a crash. The recall is for eight models, including the Jetta, Passat and Tiguan, with model years between 2010 and 2014. The National Highway Traffic […]
ND oil production up slightly in June
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota oil drillers nearly matched the state’s oil production record in June, despite slipping crude prices. The Department of Mineral Resources says the state produced an average of 1.21 million barrels of oil daily in June, up slightly from May. The June production […]
Fort Seward’s “Big Guns of the Old West” photos
Jamestown (CSi) Fort Seward in Jamestown was the place to be for viewing the “Big Guns of the Old West” on September 12, 2015, with an 1870’s Gatling Gun demonstration by Chuck Keller, with Keith Norman and Dale Marks demonstrating the Howitzer cannon, followed by a Sam Colts presentation, an open […]
CHS says “No” to building Spiritwood fertilizer plant
Jamestown (CSi) CHS president and CEO, Carl Casale has announced that CHS had decided against moving forward with its planned nitrogen fertilizer plant at Spiritwood. CHS announced a $2.8 billion minority equity position in nitrogen fertilizer in CF Nitrogen, LLC. to serve as a supplier of nitrogen fertilizer to CHS. In a news […]
