BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Sept 19, 2012) – New estimates put North Dakota’s budget surplus at a staggering $1.6 billion. In July the state’s budget surplus was estimated at $850 million. That doesn’t count $1.1 billion in state reserve funds that have restrictions on how they can be spent. […]
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Update…Crash Kills Driver, Semi Clips Bus, Enters School
WATFORD CITY, N.D. (AP) – Three students and a teacher suffered minor injuries when a semitrailer crashed into their rural school in northwestern North Dakota after colliding with a car. The driver of the car was killed. The Highway Patrol reports students, a teacher and the semi driver, […]
Bomb Threat At Fargo Radisson Hotel, Saturday
Fargo, ND — Fargo Police investigated a bomb threat called in to the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Fargo around 6-p.m. Saturday (Sept 15,2012.) As soon as the call was made directly to the hotel, guests and staff were evacuated from the entire building. Police determined that it was not a […]
N.D. Airline Travel Up Significantly
Bismarck, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Sept 14, 2012) — North Dakota air travel is up significantly, according to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission. The passenger boarding numbers show a 20% increase over last year, and do not include the additional air travel by general and business aircraft. Minot leads the […]
NDSU Campus Classes Resume After Bomb Threat
FARGO, N.D. (AP Sept 14, 2012) – North Dakota State University has lifted its evacuation order. The university says it reopened campus at 1 p.m. and classes resumed at 2 p.m. The university ordered all students and employees to leave campus Friday morning after it received a bomb threat. NDSU […]
“Official Sponsor of Recess” Says Blue Cross ND
KCSI TV 10 – Jamestown, ND. In an online news conference Sept 13, 2012, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota announced they are the “Official Sponsor of Recess”. Their first efforts are targeted at school-age children. BCBS-ND President & CEO Paul von Ebers responding to a question said, ” […]
$1.2 Billion Fertilizer Plant, Planned At Spiritwood
Bismarck, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Sept 12, 2012) — At a news conference Wednesday at the State Capital in Bismarck, a major announcement was made that involves Spiritwood Energy Park Association, industrial park, become the site of a $1.2 billion nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing plant. The plant will be operated by […]
Suspect Caught In Bismarck Robbery
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Bismarck police have arrested a man in an early morning gas station robbery. Authorities allege the 21-year-old man walked into the Red Carpet shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday and demanded cash and cigarettes. The suspect had his hand in the pocket of his sweat shirt, leading […]
Lawmakers Vote Down Abolishing Property Taxes
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota lawmakers are supporting two options for cutting local property taxes. One proposal will continue giving subsidies to local schools to pay for property tax cuts. The program has cut the property tax bills of North Dakota homeowners by about 15 percent. Keeping […]
Gov. Dalrymple Proclaims Sept 11th Patriot Day, Flags Half Staff
BISMARCK, N.D. – In accordance with a presidential proclamation, Gov. Jack Dalrymple has declared September 11 Patriot Day and a Day of Service and Remembrance in the state to mark the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks carried out against this nation on September 11, 2001. Dalrymple is directing all […]





















