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Giving Hearts Day raises $6,938,206

Jamestown (CSi) – $6,938,206 was raised Feb 12! Previously: Plans are underway for Giving Hearts Day, February 12.  A limited number of non-profit organizations are selected for participation. The Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown will be a recipient of donation as part of Giving Hearts Day on Thursday February 12. […]

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NDSCS seek Crime Bureau assistance

WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) – The North Dakota State College of Science is seeking more help from the state crime bureaus in North Dakota and Minnesota as campus police continue investigating the death of a student.        The college has issued a statement saying it’s the “appropriate next step” in […]

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Vehicle not connected in Bearson homicide

MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) – Moorhead police say a vehicle spotted near where the body of a slain North Dakota State University student was found in September is not connected to his homicide investigation.        Police earlier this week released surveillance video of the car that spent a couple minutes […]

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BNSF to improve signals Jmst track

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – BNSF Railway says it plans to spend about $326 million this year on improving rail capacity and maintenance in North Dakota.        The 2015 projects include construction of double track between Minot and Williston; installation of traffic control signaling operations near Devils Lake, Dickinson, Hillsboro […]

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Bob Simon ’60 Minutes’ killed auto accident

NEW YORK (AP) – His fellow broadcast journalists are mourning the death of longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Bob Simon, who was killed in a car crash last night in New York City. He was 73.        CNN anchor Anderson Cooper — who does occasional stories for the CBS program […]

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Sherry Midstokke sentenced to 20 years

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – A Finley woman who admitted to killing her husband at their home a year ago has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.        Sherry Midstokke (MID’-stock) pleaded guilty last month to murder for the slaying of 66-year-old Lyle Midstokke. Prosecutors say she drugged and […]

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NBC suspends Williams’ 6 months

New York     NBC News reports that it has suspended its chief anchor and managing editor Brian Williams immediately for six months without pay, forgoing the option of firing the embattled newsman for now due to his popularity and past work at the network. Williams took himself off the air Saturday […]

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Midwest most competitive gas brands

(CSi) GasBuddy.com has released its findings of the top 30 most competitive gasoline brands by region. The outlets listed must have at least 30 stores to qualify. Number shown indicates the average daily differential in cents per gallon of the brands station price versus the other stations in the zip […]

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Email scam relating to Anthem networks

BISMARCK, N.D. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem warns North Dakota residents that scam artists are taking advantage of the recent data breach at Anthem, Inc., which services the Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance networks nationwide. Scam artists are now sending out emails claiming to be from Anthem, offering free credit monitoring […]

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U.S. Attorney Purdon steps down

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Timothy Purdon is stepping down as U.S. attorney for North Dakota.        The 46-year-old says he’s returning to private practice and will be establishing an office in Bismarck for a national law firm. He would not name the company.        Purdon tells The Associated […]