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Maley Named “Trooper Of The Year,” Motor Carriers

Bismarck (CSi)  – Trooper Wesley Maley was presented with the North Dakota Motor Carriers Association 2013 Trooper of the Year award at the NDMCA’s annual banquet on May 15, 2014 in Fargo. This honor reflects the trucking industry’s appreciation for efforts in making travel safe and secure for those who depend […]

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N.D. Gas Prices Dip Slightly

CSi  May 19, 2014   North Dakota,  Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 1.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.51/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has not moved  in the […]

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N.D. Joins States, Challenging “Obama Care”

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota is among 20 states taking part in a new challenge to the federal health care law.        The challenge filed in the New Orleans-based 5th Circuit Court of Appeals asserts that the Affordable Care Act violates the U.S. Constitution’s Origination Clause, which requires […]

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Brother, Similar Scam 20 Years Ago

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Prosecutors say one of two North Dakota brothers accused of scamming the government out of $2 million in crop insurance payments orchestrated a similar scheme nearly 20 years ago – but only pocketed about $33,000.        Fifty-year-old Aaron Johnson and 47-year-old Derek Johnson are accused […]

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Update G.M. Recalls

DETROIT –  5-16-14 General Motors Co said on Thursday it has issued five more recalls, covering almost 3 million vehicles globally, and is expected to take a charge of up to $200 million. Still dealing with fallout from the recall of defective ignition switches linked to at least 13 deaths, the No. 1 U.S. automaker said […]

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I-94 Oriska Rest Area To Temp. Close

Bismarck (CSi)  The NDDOT informs motorists that the Oriska Rest Area about three miles west of Tower City will be temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, May 20, 2014 for maintenance work. The rest area is expected to re-open on Wednesday, May 21.  For road information, motorists should go to www.dot.nd.gov or call […]

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ND Appealing Fed Judge Overturning Abortion Law

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that overturned a state law banning abortions as soon as a fetal heartbeat can be detected.        U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland ruled last month that the law is “invalid and unconstitutional” and that it “cannot withstand […]

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NDHP Names New Chief Of Staff

Bismarck (CSi) Last week, Captain Brandon Solberg was promoted to the rank of major and became the NDHP’s chief of staff, replacing retired Major David Kleppe who retired in April after 31 years of distinguished service. Major Solberg began his career with the Highway Patrol in January 1999 by attending the […]

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ND Oil, Construction Accidents Higher, Nat’l Rate

 WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) – The country’s largest labor federation says North Dakota’s death rate in the oil, gas and mining sector was more than six times the national average in 2012.        AFL-CIO says North Dakota had 104 deaths per 100,000 workers in the oil, gas and mining industry […]

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ND Lawmakers: Appeal Judge, Abortion Law Ruling

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – More than 60 North Dakota lawmakers want to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that overturns a state law banning abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected.        U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland ruled last month that the law is “invalid and unconstitutional.”        […]