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Gov. Dalrymple Signs Rural Water Bill

BISMARCK, N.D. (KCSi-T.V. News Feb. 19, 2013) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple Tuesday signed into law House Bill 1269, making $31 million immediately available for the Southwest Pipeline project and other water systems dedicated to bringing quality water supplies to rural North Dakota. “By making this funding immediately available, rural water developers […]

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N.D. Senate Approves Two Anti-Abortion Bills

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Feb 18, 2013) – North Dakota’s Senate on Monday approved two anti-abortion bills that would ban the destruction of human embryos and outlaw abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.        Senators voted 30-17 to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy based on the disputed premise […]

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Push to Restore UND Nickname

 GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Supporters of the University of North Dakota’s retired nickname made one last push to restore the Fighting Sioux moniker Thursday in front of a three-judge appeals panel in St. Paul, Minn. Lawyers for the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe’s pro nickname Committee for Understanding and Respect […]

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No New Governor’s Mansion

  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple sees no need for a new governor’s mansion, but some lawmakers want to build one.        The North Dakota House defeated a measure Wednesday that would have authorized the construction of a new governor’s residence on the state Capitol […]

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Former Sen. Conrad Joins “Fix The Debt”

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) – Former U.S. Sen. Kent Conrad has signed on with the national Campaign to Fix the Debt.        The North Dakota Democrat and former Senate Budget Committee chairman chose not to seek re-election last year.  He has now joined the steering committee of the Campaign […]

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Cop Killer Dorner’s Down Fall

LOS ANGELES (AP Feb 14, 2013) — He styled himself as a Rambo-like guerrilla, someone trained to outwit and outshoot the police at every turn, and while Christopher Dorner left no doubt he could be unforgivingly violent, when it came to keeping ahead of the law during his deadly rampage, […]

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Blood Shortage, Please Donate

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Feb 12, 2013)  – United Blood Services of the Dakotas is urging people to donate blood in the wake of the weekend blizzard in the region to ensure a stable blood supply. The organization says the storm forced the cancellation of several blood drives, and few donors […]

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Romesha Awarded With Highest Military Honor

WASHINGTON (AP Feb 11, 2013) – A veteran who helped “defend the indefensible” at a vulnerable Army outpost in Afghanistan received the nation’s highest award for military valor Monday at a tearful White House ceremony that also honored the eight men who did not survive a Taliban attack.        […]

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N.D. Gas Prices Up, In Past Week

Feb 11, 2013.. North Dakota, February 11- Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.49/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has increased 5.7 cents […]