The Valley City State University Planetarium (Room 309 Rhoades Science Center) is hosting a special event “Chasing the Aurora” 7 PM Thursday December 19, 2013 featuring planetarium alumni Durand “Duke” Johnson. Very few people in the world have ever seen the aurora borealis, the northern lights. In March 2013, Salt […]
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Legislature Approves VCSU Funding, Study
Bismarck (CSi) –North Dakota legislature’s Interim Budget Committee has narrowly approved funding for Valley City State University to study costs to demolitsh and replace the music building along the Sheyenne River as part of Valley City’s flood protection project. Legislators voted 19-15 to approve the $79,000 in funding on a […]
Infant Wall Lamp Recalled, Choking Death, Injuries
WASHINGTON (AP) – IKEA is recalling millions of children’s lamps following the death of a child who choked on the lamp’s cord and another was injured. The “SMILA” series wall-mounted children’s lamps were sold at IKEA from 1999 through 2013 for $10 to $13. There were 2.9 million […]
N.D. High Court Hearing An Abortion Law
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Mn Woman Finds Large Cash Sum, Returns It
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Gov. Darymple, Celebrates Award, Edgeley School
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What Exactly Is A Chanticleer?
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Bohl Departure: “No Pity Party”
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota State coach Craig Bohl says he told his players during an emotional team meeting that his departure to Wyoming was no reason to have a “pity party.” Bohl was named Sunday to lead the Cowboys but will continue coaching the Bison during […]
Hillcrest Rate Increases, Recinded
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Park Board on a 3-2 vote, has rescinded rate increases for the Hillcrest Municipal Golf Course for 2014, a $50 increase in the annual rates for eight membership categories. Vice Chairman Mike Landscoot and member Joyce Heinrich opposed. Parks and Recreation Department, Director, Doug Hogan […]
Planning Comm. Approves Plat, Possible Bank Location
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