WASHINGTON (AP) – John Kerry won’t need “a lot of on-the-job training,” according to the man who’s chosen him to be the next secretary of state. President Barack Obama says there are few people who know as many world leaders, and who understand U.S. policies, as Kerry does. The […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction Wayne Sanstead says he’s confident the department will be in good hands when he retires at the end of the month.        Sanstead is leaving the department after 28 years in office. His retirement also marks the end to […]

 MINOT, N.D. (AP Dec 20, 2012) – Minot Public Schools have cancelled classes on Friday following rumors surrounding the Mayan calendar and concerns about student safety.        Superintendent Mark Vollmer announced that all classes and school-related activities will be cancelled on Friday, the day that ancient Mayans supposedly prophesized […]

 NEW TOWN, N.D. (AP Dec 21, 2012) – Authorities say a front-end loader was used to break into a New Town home to end a standoff with an armed man barricaded inside.        New Town Police Chief Art Walgren says  law enforcement used the loader Thursday to “dismantle the house.” […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – U.S. census data released Thursday shows North Dakota is the leading the nation in population growth and the state’s population is at an all-time high.        The Census Bureau’s data shows North Dakota’s population is pegged at 699,628 residents. That’s up almost 15,000 from last […]

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has hired former state Rep. Pam Gulleson for the position of vice president of Public Affairs.        Gulleson, who lost to Kevin Cramer in the U.S. House race in November, will assume the responsibilities of the newly created […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Dec 19, 2012) – Taxable sales and purchases in North Dakota during July, August and September grew nearly 23 percent compared to the third quarter of last year, to more than $6.7 billion.        Tax Commissioner Cory Fong says North Dakota’s wholesale and retail trade sectors […]

BISMARCK, N.D.  (Dec 19, 2012) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple, along with Greater North Dakota Chamber President Andy Peterson and Kathy Neset, co-chair of the 2020 & Beyond Steering Committee, today presented the final report and recommendations for the 2020 & Beyond development plan to the Economic Development Foundation. 2020 & […]

Washington, DC –The Humane Society for Shelter Pets (HSSP) is reminding all pet lovers that while the holidays are a festive time of year for humans, for pets it can be filled with stressful and even potentially hazardous situations. Tinsel and wrapping paper, leftovers from the holiday meal and even […]