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Heitkamp Receives National Farmers Union Award

 From Senator Heitkamp’s Office WASHINGTON, D.C Aug 8, 2013 – The National Farmers Union (NFU) today announced that U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp will receive a 2013 Golden Triangle Award for her hard fought efforts to stand up for North Dakota’s farmers and ranchers. The award is presented to Members of Congress […]

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At Least 3 Winners, 1 From Minn. In Powerball Drawing

ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP Aug 8, 2013) – A project engineer from a northwest Minneapolis suburb has come forward to claim one-third of a $448 million Powerball jackpot.        Paul White, of Ham Lake, was introduced Thursday afternoon at a news conference at the Minnesota State Lottery’s headquarters.        […]

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Higher Ed. Brd. Increases Pres. Salaries

 FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The state Board of Higher Education will increase salaries for college presidents between 3 and 5 percent based on a formula that considers performance and market comparisons.        Acting chancellor Larry Skogen met Wednesday (August 7, 2013)  in Valley City with board members Kari Reichert and […]

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Coffin Jump Successful

 OTTAWA, Ill. (AP Aug 6, 2013) – An escape artist has parachuted safely to the ground after freeing himself from handcuffs and a locked coffin while it was falling from 14,500 feet in the air.        Anthony Martin waved to a crowd after landing softly Tuesday in a field […]

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NDSU Linebacker Changes Plea

     FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota State University star linebacker Travis Beck is scheduled to change his plea to a charge of resisting arrest.        The 21-year-old Beck earlier pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge. The  change-of-plea hearing scheduled for Aug. 19 in East Central District Court […]

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N.D. Gas Prices Down Slightly

North Dakota, August 5, 2013 – Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.64/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1 cent per […]

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Man Pleads Guilty To Animal Abuse, Horses

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota man has pleaded guilty to animal abuse charges for the deaths of more than 100 horses.        William Kiefer, who has homes in Fargo and New Salem, is charged with nine counts of overworking, mistreating or abandoning animals. Each charge carries a […]

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4 N.D. Men Receive NDHP Lifesaving Award

  Fargo, N.D. (KCSi-T.V. News Aug 2, 2013) — Four North Dakota men were presented with the North Dakota Highway Patrol Colonel’s Award of Excellence for their courageous efforts to save a woman from a car fire in March 2013. Kent Severson of Gardner, Timothy Springer of Argusville, Jonathan Magnell […]

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Public College Presidents Pay Raise On Hold

 FARGO, N.D. (AP Jul 31, 2013) – North Dakota’s public college presidents will have to wait before getting a pay raise.        The state Board of Higher Education on Wednesday delayed action on the pay hikes until several salary options presented by acting chancellor Larry Skogen are considered. Skogen […]