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Deaths linked to pre-package caramel apples

 WASHINGTON (AP) – Health officials say prepackaged caramel apples are linked to five deaths and more than two dozen illnesses in 10 states.        The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says investigators are trying to determine the specific brands that were involved. But consumers are being warned not […]

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Nat’l gas prices lowest in 5 yrs

 CHICAGO (AP) – The average price for a gallon of gas has fallen below the $2.50 mark for the first time in about five years. Oil analyst Patrick DeHaan of GasBuddy.com says the price of gas has dropped 41 cents over the last month with the average now at $2.46 […]

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Sturgis looking at Rally traffic control

STURGIS, S.D. (AP) – City officials in Sturgis have begun talking about how to handle the traffic during next year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.        The 75th anniversary of the annual rally that draws people from around the world is expected to attract more than 1 million people.        […]

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Another Foster Co Commissioner resigns

Carrington (CSi) Following Tuesday’s Foster County Commission meeting, Leslie Gregor resigned, with two years left on his term. Gregor’s resignation comes two weeks after five other county officers, including the Sheriff and Clerk of Courts, resigned. Recently, Foster County State’s Attorney Paul Murphy and Commission Chariman Bill Bauer, announced that […]

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ND lottery ticket sales down

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s lottery director says player fatigue and smaller jackpots led to a $903,000 decrease in ticket sales during the last fiscal year.        Director Randy Miller says an unaudited financial report released Tuesday shows North Dakota gamblers wagered $26.9 million on lottery games for […]

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Lower gas prices impacting holiday travel

(CSi) Dec. 16, 2014 – Plunging gas prices have Americans saving an estimated $250 million per day on gasoline compared to a year ago but don’t expect to see more chestnuts roasting on an open fire. A GasBuddy survey of more than 100,000 respondents finds that 83% of us say […]

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PSC to held Merricourt wind power hearing

Jamestown (CSi) A hearing by the North Dakota Public Service Commission on the Merricourt Wind Power Project is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday December 22, 214, at Ashley City Hall. Commissioners will review revisions made to earlier plans for the project by EDF Renewable Development Inc., formerly known as enXco […]

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ND gas prices drop last week

Jamestown (CSi)  December 15, 2014 – Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.65/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 8.3 cents per […]

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Judge prohibits contact with witnesses

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A judge has issued an order prohibiting two brothers convicted in a federal crop insurance case from contacting witnesses called by the government. A jury last week found Aaron and Derek Johnson guilty of conspiring to receive illegal payments and giving false statements. Authorities say the […]

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I94 narrows to 1 lane near Mapleton Monday

Bismarck, (CSi)  The NDDOT informs motorists that beginning Monday, December 15, traffic will be temporarily reduced to one lane in the eastbound and westbound lanes on I-94, approximately one mile west of the Mapleton Interchange for overhead power line work. The temporary lane closures are expected to be in place […]