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Flu Cases Increasing in N.D.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Jan 9, 2013)  – Confirmed cases of the flu in North Dakota have jumped 72 percent over the past week.        The state Health Department said Wednesday that 1,077 flu cases had been reported statewide, up from 625 last week. Outbreaks have been reported in long-term […]

Obits

Howard “Kelly” Murchie – Jan 8, 2013

Howard “Kelly” Murchie, 60, Jamestown, ND passed away at his on January 8, 2013 under Hospice Care, surrounded by his family. Kelly Murchie was born April 16, 1952 at Crosby, ND, the son of Glen and Lucy (Baker) Murchie. He received his elementary education in Medina and Cleveland, ND graduating […]

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Arrest In Tues. Bank Robbery In Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (AP Jan 8, 2013) – Authorities have made an arrest in connection with an armed bank robbery under investigation in Fargo.        Officers were called to Cornerstone Bank on University Drive about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday for a robbery in which the suspect reportedly displayed a handgun.   […]

Jamestown

Alex Looysen, Youngest State Legislator

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Jan 8, 2013) – Tuesday kicked off another session of the state Legislature, this one expected to go until at least May 1. Among the highlights of the first week will be Gov. Jack Dalrymple’s scheduled State of the State address in early afternoon. Tomorrow, Chief Justice Gerald […]

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Dalrymple: State Facing Challenges

 From Gov. Dalrymple’s Office…Jan 8, 2013 BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Jack Dalrymple said Tuesday in his State of the State Address that North Dakota’s unparalleled  economic growth and sound fiscal management have created great opportunities to provide permanent tax relief and to invest in statewide infrastructure improvements, quality-of-life enhancements and […]

Sports

Katherine (In Sports) Webb

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – ESPN is apologizing for some of the commentary from Brent Musburger during last night’s telecast of the college football championship game, won by Alabama over Notre Dame.        As ESPN’s cameras repeatedly focused on spectator Katherine Webb, who is Miss Alabama USA and the girlfriend […]

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Gun Control Group To Run Print Ads, Heitkamp Remarks

 WASHINGTON (AP) – A gun control group is targeting Sen. Heidi Heitkamp with print ads after the North Dakota Democrat spoke critically about gun restrictions being considered by the Obama Administration.        The ads from the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence invoke recent mass shootings including Newtown, Conn. They […]

Sports

Champ Bison Football, No.1, Final FCS Poll

FARGO, N.D. (AP Jan 8, 2013) – Two-time national champion North Dakota State is No. 1 in the final Football Championship Subdivision polls of the season.        The Bison are atop both the coaches’ poll and The Sports Network Poll, after beating Sam Houston State 39-13 in the FCS […]

Sports

Duke Still On Top, AP Men’s Baskeball Poll

T25-AP MEN’S BASKETBALL POLL  Jan 8, 2013        UNDATED (AP) – Unbeaten Duke and Michigan hold the top two spots in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll for the fourth straight week.        Duke received 62 first-place votes Monday from the 65-member national media panel, with Michigan getting […]