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Flat screen TV recall

VIZIO is recalling 245,000 flat screen TVs because the sets can tip over and cause injury to young children and adults. The recall involves VIZIO’s E-series 39 and 42 inch LED flat screen TVs. The stand assembly on the sets can unexpectedly break. The TVs were sold at many major […]

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Harvest hotline active

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has activated the state’s Harvest Hotline.        The free service has been in use since 1992, helping match farmers and custom harvesters.        The hotline number is (701) 328-2391. Agriculture Department staff will answer calls weekdays from 7 […]

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Foster Co. election results will stand

Carrington (CSi) The results of the June 10, 2014 election in Foster County will stand. On Monday the county canvassing board re-canvassed the results following last week’s recount that falsely showed 300 ballots were missing. County Auditor Teresa Risovi says the 300 extra ballots that were electronically reported to the […]

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Robin Williams dies, 63

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Tributes are pouring in as the entertainment industry remembers actor and comedian Robin Williams, who died yesterday of an apparent suicide. Chevy Chase says Williams was “a tremendous talent in the most important art of any time – comedy!” “Mrs. Doubtfire” co-star Harvey Fierstein (FY’-ur-steen) tweeted […]

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VW Tiguan Recall

DETROIT –  Volkswagen AG said on Saturday it is recalling 189,490 Tiguan small sport utility vehicles in North America for potential stalling issues. Gas bubbles may form in the fuel system in the affected vehicles from model years 2009 through 2014 when winterized fuel with high vapor pressures is used in warmer areas or during […]

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Hog Runs On Bacon

STURGIS, S.D. (AP) – Among the thousands of motorcycles rumbling through Sturgis this week is one fueled by bacon grease. Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corp. had the bike customized so it can run on fat that’s refined into a biodiesel blend. The goal is to promote its Black Label Bacon […]

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FAKE IRS Call, Scams N.D. Man

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says a man reportedly lost almost $9,000 as a result of a fake Internal Revenue Service call.        Stenehjem on Thursday said the caller threatened to get the victim arrested if he didn’t settle a phony debt stemming from […]

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Some 814th Guard Members Returning

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Some North Dakota National Guard soldiers who have been serving in Afghanistan since January are coming home early as part of a recent drawdown of American forces there.        About one-fourth of the members of the 814th company are returning to the U.S. this week, […]

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School Start Petitions Turned In

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Supporters of requiring North Dakota schools to start the academic year after Labor Day have submitted petitions to Secretary of State Al Jaeger.        Jaeger says the sponsoring committee on Wednesday delivered 403 petitions that the group said contained about 16,500 signatures. Supporters need 13,452 […]

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Trooper Kennelly Promoted, Reassigned, Jmst Area

Bismarck (CSi)   The North Dakota Highway Patrol has announced the promotion and reassignment of Trooper Benjamin Kennelly. Beginning August 1, 2014, Kennelly was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and has been assigned to serve the Jamestown area. Kennelly began his career in 2007, attending the training academy.  He previously served […]