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N.D. Positioned To Absorb Fed. Budget Cuts

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s top budget official says the oil-rich state is “very well-positioned” to weather looming federal spending cuts – if it has to do so.        Budget director Pam Sharp says North Dakota might lose about $20 million in federal funding in fiscal 2013 if […]

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Highway Patrol: Obey “Move Over Law”

Bismarck, N.D.  KCSi-T.V. News)   – Two serious crashes and several close calls on North Dakota roadways have highlighted the need to remind motorists to obey the “Move Over Law” when encountering authorized emergency vehicles and maintenance vehicles. Since January 1, 2013, two North Dakota Highway Patrol vehicles, with lights activated, have […]

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St. Sen. Votes To Buyout Shirvani Contract

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s Senate has reconsidered and endorsed a proposal to buy out the contract of University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.        The Senate voted 28-19 Wednesday to provide about $854,000 to buy out the final two years of Shrivani’s three-year contract.        Fargo Sen. […]

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Judge Rules Lindvall Case Should Proceed

LISBON, N.D. (AP) – A judge has ruled that the case against a Fort Ransom woman accused in the death of her infant son should proceed. 29-year-old Jodi Lindvall was originally charged with murder and child abuse for the death of 22-month-old Bentley Lindvall, who died on September 22, 2012. […]

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More Fed Budget Cut Impacts

WASHINGTON (AP Feb 26, 2013)   —  — Who’ll be the first to feel the sting?Jobless Americans who have been out of work for a long time and local governments that are paying off loans to fix roads and schools are in tough spots when it comes to the automatic federal […]

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National Gas Prices Trending Lower

From GasBuddy, Feb. 25, 2013 North Dakota, February 25- Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have risen 6.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.75/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota.  This compares with the national average that has increased […]

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Budget Cuts Inpacts on North Dakota

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The White House compiled the numbers from federal agencies and its own budget office. The numbers reflect the impact of the cuts this year. Unless Congress acts by Friday, $85 billion in cuts are set to take effect from March-September.        As to whether states […]

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Fargo Spring 2013 Flood Chances Increase

 FARGO, N.D. (AP Feb 21, 2013) – The National Weather Service has dramatically bumped up the chances of major flooding on the Red River near Fargo, but city officials say it should have minimal impact on residents.        Weather service meteorologist Greg Gust says the chance of major flooding […]

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Sgt. Clinton Romesha, Honored Thurs., Bismarck

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple and other state officials honored Medal of Honor recipient and former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha during a standing-room-only ceremony at the state Capitol Thursday.        Dalrymple called Romesha a “true American hero” for his courageous leadership during a daylong firefight […]