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Trail Derails Near Tioga

TIOGA, N.D. (AP) – Thirteen cars from an eastbound train carrying mostly empty truck containers and trailers derailed about 35 miles east of Williston on Thursday morning. Williams County Emergency Services tells KFGO radio that it’s possible that 60 mph winds from a powerful winter storm might have caused the […]

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JCP Closing 33 Stores, Jmst Not On List

New York J.C. Penney Company announced Wednesday that it was closing 33 J.C. Penney stores nationwide. The Jamestown Penney’s is not on the list for closure. No North Dakota stores are on the present closure list. One store will be closed in Minnesota,  in Worthington. Stores closing include five in […]

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Blizzard Warning Safety Rules

DO NOT VENTURE OUT INTO THE STORM UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.  MOST WINTER STORM FATALITIES INVOLVE PEOPLE WHO LEFT A PLACE OF  SAFETY WHILE THE STORM WAS IN PROGRESS.    IF YOU MUST GO OUT…DRESS WARMLY. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR  HEAD…HANDS AND FEET PROTECTED. MOST OF THE BODYS […]

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UPDATE Cloverdale Hot Dog Recall

UPDATE… BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota company that produces meat products says consumers should check “use by” dates and a labeling code to determine if some beef franks made by the company are subject to recall.        The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service […]

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Highway Patrol Report For 2013

BISMARCK (CSi)  With increasing activity on roadways statewide, the North Dakota Highway Patrol will continue its commitment to enhancing traffic safety. Troopers made 1,936 DUI arrests and 913 drug-related arrests last year. The NDHP maintained focus on other common crash causes, including excessive speed and right-of-way violations. Lack of seat […]

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N.D. Kicking Off 125th Celebration

  BISMARCK  (CSi)  Gov. Jack Dalrymple, Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley and members of the North Dakota 125th Planning Committee today officially kicked off the year-long celebration of North Dakota’s 125th anniversary of statehood. The Governor and Lt. Governor unveiled the official 125th logo and announced details of signature events planned […]

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N.D., S.D. Wild Card 2 Jackpot Winners

  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakotan from Manning has claimed a Wild Card 2 prize worth more than $673,000.        The North Dakota Lottery says the winning ticket from the Dec. 18 drawing was sold at the Pit Stop in Dickinson.        The winner took home […]

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Detroit Auto Show News

  DETROIT (AP) – The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has been named North American Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show. The truck of the year is the Chevrolet Silverado.        The press preview days for the North American International Auto Show kick off with the awards.  […]

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Amber Alert Awareness Day

 Bismarck (CSi)  – Governor Jack Dalrymple has proclaimed today, Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 AMBER ALERT AWARENESS DAY in North Dakota. AMBER Alert programs have been implemented in all 50 states. North Dakota implemented the state’s plan in February 2003. “North Dakota is committed to protecting its young people and keeping its […]

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NTSB, Casselton Derailment Accident Report

 NTSB Report Jan 13, 2014 Accident No.: DCA14MR004 Accident Type: Railroad Train Collision Location: Casselton, North Dakota Date: December 30, 2013 Preliminary Report The information in this report is preliminary and will be supplemented or corrected during the course of the investigation. On Monday, December 30, 2013, about 2:11 p.m. […]