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N.D. House Endorses Tougher Animal Cruelty Law

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s House has endorsed a measure to toughen the state’s animal cruelty law.         The House voted 90-1 Wednesday to make animal cruelty a felony. Senators endorsed the measure in February that would have created some felony penalties for cruelty, abandonment and neglect.   […]

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Ellen Chaffee Files Complaint, Higher Ed. Board

FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The former president of Mayville State and Valley City State University has filed a complaint against the North Dakota Board of Higher Education.       Ellen Chaffee filed the complaint with the Higher Learning Commission, which handles accreditation for colleges and universities.        Chaffee alleges […]

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N.D. Voters Will Need I.D. At Polls

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota residents will have to have identification when they show up to the polls.        North Dakota’s Senate approved the measure 30-16 Wednesday. The House approved the measure in February.        North Dakota is the only state in the nation that does not […]

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Fallon To Replace Leno, Tonight Show Host

NEW YORK (AP Apr 3, 2013) — NBC on Wednesday announced its long-rumored switch in late night, replacing incumbent Jay Leno at “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon and moving the iconic franchise back to New York. “Saturday Night Live” producer Lorne Michaels will take over as producer of the […]

Sports

Richard Pitino To Coach Gopher Men’s Basketball

 MINNEAPOLIS (AP Apr 3, 2013) – Minnesota has picked Richard Pitino, the son of Louisville coach Rick Pitino, to take over for Tubby Smith.        A person with knowledge of the discussions says Pitino reached a verbal agreement with Minnesota on Wednesday. The person requested anonymity because the deal […]

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N.D. Personal Income Growth Outpacing Other States

BISMARCK, N.D. – For the fifth time in the last six years, North Dakota has the strongest personal income growth among all states, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has reported.             North Dakota’s average per capita personal income increased to $51,893 last year, more than doubling since 2000 […]

Sports

Rutgers Fires Men’s Basketball Coach

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP Apr 3, 2013) – Rutgers has fired basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs during practice.        The videotape, broadcast Tuesday on ESPN, has prompted scores of outraged social media […]

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Sen. Heitkamp To Attend V.C. Housing Mtg., Apr 4

From Sen. Heitkamp’s Office BISMARCK (KCSi-T.V. News Mar 22, 2013)   – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp has announced she will host a series of discussion sessions in North Dakota over the Congressional Work Period focused on housing issues in the state. Senator Heitkamp says North Dakota has experienced serious housing challenges in […]

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Abortion Rights Activists To Circulate Petitions

 BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Apr 3, 2013)  – Abortion rights activists plan to circulate petitions to bring three anti-abortion measures to a statewide vote.        Secretary of State Al Jaeger says his office received the requests Tuesday afternoon. Gary Hangsleben of Grand Forks is listed as chairman of the sponsoring […]