FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen.-elect Heidi Heitkamp says she has been asked to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Heitkamp narrowly defeated Republican Rick Berg in Tuesday’s election. She said during an appearance in Fargo on Thursday that Michigan Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow asked her to fill the […]
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Heitkamp Wins, Berg Concedes US Senate Race
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Democratic candidate Heidi Heitkamp has won the U.S. Senate race in North Dakota, defeating Republican Rep. Rick Berg. Heitkamp won the race by fewer than 3,000 votes, and Berg could have asked for a recount. He conceded the race Wednesday with a qualifier: He was stepping […]
Strong Voter Turn Out Nov 6, 2012
Update… (KCSi-T.V. News Nov 6, 2012) — Voter turn out for the November 6, 2012 elections was steady. Voters in Stutsman County were casting ballots at the Jamestown Civic Center. Voters in Medina, Kensal, and Pingree may also cast ballots in their towns. At 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Stutsman County C.O.O. […]
Texas Man Pleads Not Guilty To Setting Lone Steer Motel Fire
STEELE, N.D. (AP) – A Texas man has pleaded not guilty to burning down a motel in North Dakota and putting people’s lives in danger. Fifty-one-year-old Allen Thomas is charged with one count of arson and 18 counts of endangering by fire. All of the felony charges carry a […]
John Deere – Ntl Guard Expansion Plans, Valley City – CSi 68
Valley City, ND (KCSi-T.V. News) — The Valley City/Barnes County Development Corporation Friday morning (November 2, 2012) held a news conference at City Hall, unveiling a major private sector announcement, an economic development initiative and a major private sector investment. The land in Valley City, to establish the corridor, is […]
Rural Steele County Woman Drowns In Pond
LUVERNE, N.D. (AP) – A preliminary autopsy has found that a 53-year-old rural Steele County woman found dead in a ravine died of drowning. Rhonda Gjesdal (JESS’-dahl) of rural Luverne was found Saturday in one to two feet of water about 200 yards from her farmstead. Sheriff Wayne […]
“Nor’easter” East Coast Storm, Threatens Cleanup
TRENTON, N.J. (AP Nov 5, 2012) – Forecasters are tracking another coastal storm that threatens cleanup and recovery efforts in New York and New Jersey after the devastation of Superstorm Sandy. The National Weather Service says the nor’easter could hit the region on Wednesday into Thursday. The […]
NYC Superstorm Sandy Death Toll, Economic Impacts
Updates From AP Nov 2, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) – The New York City death toll from Superstorm Sandy continues to rise. Police said Friday that the latest figure was 41. Police officials stress that the death toll is preliminary. The total could continue to go up. […]
Federal Judge blocks ND Election Day Campaign Ban
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge says the state of North Dakota can’t enforce its law that bans Election Day campaigning. In a decision Wednesday, Judge Daniel Hovland says the ban violates the free-speech rights of candidates and North Dakotans in general. His order grants a request for a […]
Disney Buys Lucasfilms Ltd., Star Wars Prod. Company
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Disney is paying $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind “Star Wars,” from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. It’s also making a seventh movie in the “Star Wars” series. The Walt Disney Co. announced the agreement to make the purchase in […]























