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House kills sexual orientation discrimination bill

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota House has rejected a measure that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. The bill was defeated 69-22 on Friday, the latest defeat for an idea that’s gone down three other times in recent years. Fargo Democrat Josh Boschee is the state’s first […]

State

Judge hears arguments next week

CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) – A federal judge won’t hear arguments from attorneys until next week on an effort by the Cheyenne River Sioux to block completion of the Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg says he’ll hear arguments during a Monday status hearing that was already scheduled […]

Jamestown

Large Giving Hearts Day donation to Jmst Sal. Army

Jamestown  (CSi)   North Dakota’s Giving Hearts Day match,  ended at midnight Thursday, and a major donation hopes to spark unprecedented giving in Jamestown. A  woman walked into the Jamestown Salvation Army’s Worship and Service Center and donated $15,000. Her hope is that it would inspire others to give on […]

State WeatherNews

La Nina weather pattern fading

WASHINGTON (AP) — La Nina, we hardly knew ye. U.S. weather forecasters said Thursday the cool flip side to the climate phenomenon El Nino has faded away. The La Nina episode lasted only four months and was among the weakest and shortest on record, coming on the heels of one […]

State

Conway “counseled” after promoting Ivanka’s products

WASHINGTON  (AP)  A White House spokesman says top adviser Kellyanne Conway has been “counseled” after she urged people to buy Ivanka Trump products during an interview on Fox News. Sean Spicer says: “She’s been counseled, and that’s all we’re going to say.” Conway spoke on Fox News Thursday morning from […]

Sports

Vikes stadium fencing under discussion

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings want to build permanent fencing around U.S. Bank Stadium to provide better security. But, the plan may not win approval from the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority. Temporary security fences were already placed around the stadium last season. Vikings executive Lester Bagley says permanent fencing […]

Sports

Class A Boys, Girls basketball polls

BISMARCK (AP) The Bismarck Century girls and Dickinson boys are in the top spots of this week’s Class A Basketball polls, as voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportcasters and Sportswriters Association. First place votes are in parenthesis, followed by the team’s record, and the number […]

Jamestown

Cabin Fever 2017 activities Feb

Jamestown (CSi)   The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department has announced the 2017 for Cabin Fever Days in February. Horse-drawn rides at the Bunker,  February 4 and 12 from 1 – 4 p.m.  The Bunker is open for sledding Monday through Friday from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday/Sunday from […]

State

GM recall, older sports models

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 98,000 older sports cars in the U.S. and Canada because a faulty sensor can disable the front passenger air bag. The recall covers the 2006 to 2010 Pontiac Solstice and the 2007 to 2010 Saturn Sky. The two-seat cars are no […]