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Lawmakers mulling proposal to fund college capital projects
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota Senate and House negotiators working on the higher education budget are delving into a proposal that would beef up funding to fix crumbling buildings on college...
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Longtime ND lawmaker returns after suffering mild stroke
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A longtime North Dakota lawmaker who missed two days of the session after suffering what was believed to be a mild stroke returned to a rousing reception in the House.Democratic...
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Bird flu hits 13 more Minnesota farms with over 430K turkeys
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The number of Minnesota farms hit by bird flu outbreaks has taken a big jump - 13 new farms with over 430,000 turkeys.The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in an update Wednesday...
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Man charged for firing handgun during argument outside bar
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) - A Texas man has been charged after he fired his handgun twice during an argument with other men outside a western North Dakota bar.36-year-old John Polk Junior fired his handgun...
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Avian flu watch continues
HAWLEY (KFGO-AM) - The Baer Brothers poultry farm near Hawley is under quarantine after signs of avian flu were detected in the hen laying operation Monday.Federal investigators have posted warning...
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Money on its way to boost North Dakota traumatic brain injury treatment program
BISMARCK (KFGO-AM) - State Senator Tyler Axness of Fargo says the amount of money is less than what supporters wanted, but a bill that's received final passage will help expand North Dakota's traumatic...
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Teacher, friend of alleged victim testify in Knodel trial
FARGO (KFGO-AM) -- A fellow teacher has testified in the Aaron Knodel sexual misconduct trial that the former student who made the accusations against the popular teacher did spend a considerable...
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KFGO News captures Murrow award
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFGO-AM) -- KFGO News has been honored with another regional Edward R. Murrow Award for reporting excellence.The news department captured a Murrow for its use of 911 calls and...
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Remains of Korean War POW returning home to Northwestern Minnesota
FARGO (KFGO-AM) - The remains of a soldier who died in a North Korean prison camp more than 60 years ago will arrive by air Thursday night at Fargo's Hector International Airport.Sargent Arnold...
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Dayton declares state of emergency over bird flu
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has declared a state of emergency over a bird flu outbreak that's killed millions of birds in the state's poultry industry.The governor's order...
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Defense begins its case in Knodel trial
FARGO (KFGO-AM) -- The defense is presenting its case in the sexual misconduct trial of Aaron Knodel.His attorney has put 13 people on the witness stand, mostly former students and current West Fargo...
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Dayton vows to veto bills legalizing gun silencers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Mark Dayton says he'll veto any bill that would legalize gun silencers.The Republican-controlled House passed that legislation this month among a handful of measures to...
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ND Senate amends proposed oil tax rewrite bill
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota's Senate has approved amendments to a House bill aimed at restructuring oil taxes.The Senate voted 32-15 Thursday after a nearly three-hour floor fight to shave the...
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Negotiators on K-12 education bill agree on per-pupil money
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Senate and House negotiators are polishing off amendments to a 105-page, nearly $2 billion bill on funding for North Dakota schools.The last major issue that was resolved late...
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UND student tabbed for 1-year term on higher education board
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - University of North Dakota junior Brett Johnson has been selected as the student representative on the state Board of Higher Education.The one-year appointment is effective July...
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Fort Yates man accused of sexual abuse must stay in custody
FORT YATES, N.D. (AP) - A federal judge has ordered that a North Dakota man accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was later found dead must remain in custody for now.Thirty-four-year-old Richmond...
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Gun-weary Senate makes surprise turn to legalize silencers
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The Senate is moving to lift a ban on gun silencers even as Gov. Mark Dayton has promised a veto. Minnesota's Senate and its Democratic leader had shown little interest in...
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Suspect arrested after West Fargo chase and crash
WEST FARGO (KFGO-AM) - A brief pursuit early Friday in West Fargo. It started shortly after 2 a.m. on Veterans Boulevard when a driver fled a traffic stop at a high rate of speed and managed to give...
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Money still needed for Moorhead sidewalk art project
MOORHEAD (KFGO-AM) -- Just a couple more days remain in the effort to raise private dollars for a sidewalk art and poetry project in Moorhead. The goal is $14,000."Monday at 5:30 p.m. is when we'll be...
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Fargo lawmaker hands out his coloring book to colleagues
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - When North Dakota state Sen. Tim Flakoll isn't handing out amendments to fellow lawmakers, he's giving them coloring books he helped create to promote his home area.The Fargo...
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