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PSC Approves Pipeline To Diesel Refinery

  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota regulators have approved a $7.9 million pipeline that will supply crude for a diesel refinery under construction near Dickinson.        The  three-member Public Service Commission unanimously approved a 20-mile pipeline project proposed by Casper, Wyo.-based Belle Fourche Pipeline Co.        The […]

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N.D. Gas Prices Decrease, Slightly

(CSi)  North Dakota, July 14, 2014 – Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 2.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.61/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.7 cents […]

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LeBron Returning To Cleveland Cavs

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James is returning home to Ohio, reversing the decision he made four years ago that led to two NBA titles in Miami and crushed Cleveland Cavalier fans. James told Sports Illustrated for a story published Friday that he was signing with the Cavaliers because his relationship […]

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Cigarette Giants In Merger Talks

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Cigarette makers Reynolds American Inc. and Lorillard Inc. say they are in talks of a possible merger that would combine two of the nation’s biggest tobacco companies.        The announcement Friday follows media reports over the past few months about the possible combination that would […]

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Tufte Appointed, SE Judicial District Judge

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple today appointed Jerod E. Tufte to the Southeast Judicial District Court bench which serves Barnes, Dickey, Eddy, Foster, Griggs, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Stutsman and Wells counties. Tufte replaces John Paulson who has retired after serving more than 30 years on […]

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KLJ Expanding To Florida Office

Bismarck (CSi )  North Dakota-based engineering firm KLJ is expanding to Florida. In a statement  officials said  KLJ  is opening an office in Lake Worth, Florida, to specialize in hydrogeological services and provide comprehensive water supply, water management and well water-system consulting to the area. It is the firm’s first […]

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West Nile Virus Found In Mosquitoes Samples, G.F.

Bismarck, (CSi) The North Dakota State Health Department reports that mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been found in samples in Grand Forks. Officials say it’s the first confirmation of the “culex tarsalis” type of mosquito in the state this year. Health Department officials encourage those outdoors to use […]

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Authorities Investigate Crop Duster Plane Crash

Carrington (CSi)  No serious injuries reported, as a crop dusting airplane crashed while attempting to land at the Carrington airport. The incident happened about 9-p.m., Tuesday. The aircraft sustained damaged to its landing gear. The pilot was taken to Carrington Health Center.   Authorities say the official cause of the crash […]

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Hovarth’s Murder Trial To Wahpeton

WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – The trial of an Idaho man accused of gunning down a Williston resident outside of a strip club in 2013 is being moved to the other side of the state.   District judge David Nelson agreed to move Jonathan Hovarth’s murder trial to Wahpeton in southeastern […]