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ND farm groups split over new pipeline legislation, program
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Two of the biggest groups representing farmers in North Dakota are split over recent legislation aimed at preventing spills and other problems related to the 20,000 miles of...
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MDU putting oil production company up for sale again
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - An oil production company owned by MDU Resources Group Inc. is up for sale again.MDU had taken Fidelity Exploration and Production Co. off the market when crude oil prices dropped...
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Minot construction company suing for work on downtown ramps
MINOT, N.D. (AP) - A Minot construction company is suing the developer and contractor of the downtown parking ramps for more than $500,000.Keller Paving & Landscaping has filed a breach of contract...
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Minot appoints chief resilience officer to try to get grant
MINOT, N.D. (AP) - Minot has appointed a chief resilience officer as part of an attempt to earn a portion of nearly $1 billion in federal grant money to boost flood recovery efforts.Minot is competing...
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NASA gives UND $750,000 for multi-purpose research station
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) - The University of North Dakota has received a $750,000 grant for a multi-purpose research station in support of NASA*s future missions.The funds will help the school conduct...
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ND woman dies after car plunges into river
GRAFTON, N.D. (AP) - Authorities have recovered the body of a woman from a car that plunged into a river in northeastern North Dakota.Grafton police got a report of a missing person just after 4:30...
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ND committee set to negotiate unresolved legislative matter
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A six-member committee is meeting Bismarck to try to negotiate a compromise on an unresolved measure in this year's Legislature that affects public employee benefits.The committee...
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Man to plead guilty to assaulting, injuring federal officer
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A North Dakota man says he will plead guilty to an assault that injured a Bureau of Indian Affairs officer.A plea agreement calls for Brandon Belgarde, of Rugby, to plead guilty...
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Fargo mayor to recommend search committee for new police chief
FARGO (KFGO-AM) - Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney wants to begin the process of hiring a new police chief.Monday night, the city commission will act on a recommendation by Mahoney to set up a selection...
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Bloomington hotel evacuated as portions of outside wall collapse
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (WCCO) - A Bloomington hotel had to be evacuated after part of the building’s siding came crashing down.Police and firefighters responded to a call of an explosion at the La Quinta...
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African bakers in Dakotas, Minnesota experimenting with soy
FARGO (AP) - A half-dozen bakers from Africa are in the Dakotas and Minnesota learning how to bake with soy flour.The group spent several days at the Northern Crops Institute on the campus of North...
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Ground spraying for mosqutoes starts across Metro
FARGO (KFGO AM) - Cass County Vector Control ramps up its mosquito control Monday night.Director Ben Prather says heavy rain and hot weather have combined to triple the number of mosquitoes showing up...
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Survey: UMinn president ranks 30th in pay nationally
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A survey of salaries and benefits for public college leaders shows University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler is paid well above the national average compared to his...
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Bail set for Iowa man who robbed Fargo hotel, shot at police
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO-AM) - A judge has set bail at $1 million for a Cedar Rapids, Iowa man charged with robbing a downtown Fargo hotel and shooting at police.A district judge set bail for Eric Webb, 30,...
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ND committee reaches agreement on pending measure
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A six-member committee has reached a compromise on an unresolved measure in the Legislature that affects public employee benefits.The panel agreed Monday to add one lawmaker from...
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Prosecutors say date for ND teacher should be rescheduled
FARGO (KFGO AM) -- Prosecutors in the case of a former North Dakota teacher of year accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student in 2009 say they need more time to prepare for a...
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Devils Lake finished on proposed agreement for oil refinery
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) - The mayor of Devils Lakes says a city committee has finished work on a proposed development agreement with a company planning an oil refinery on the western edge of the...
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ND announces project to treat, recycle oil drilling waste
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Gov. Jack Dalrymple and an Arizona company are touting a process aimed treating and recycling oil drilling waste.Dalrymple and Scottsdale, Arizona-based Nuverra Environmental...
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FAA chief promising Nevada meeting on drone aircraft testing
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Federal Aviation Administration is planning a meeting in Nevada by the end of the year about expanding drone aircraft testing.FAA chief Michael Huerta made the promise Monday...
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Rain halts fieldwork, but ranchers moving cattle to pasture
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - Rainfall up to 3 inches in the last week halted fieldwork in the northern half of North Dakota, but livestock producers were busy moving cattle to pasture.The Agriculture Department...
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