Prairie Rose Games begin this week
BISMARCK – The Prairie Rose State Games will celebrate its 25th anniversary here this week with what may be the final games. The sporting event begins at 7 p.m. CT Friday with the opening ceremony at...
View ArticleAG warns about Minot flood scams
BISMARCK – Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is warning flood victims to be wary of a text message scam.  Officials at the Minot disaster recovery center say numerous individuals have reported...
View ArticleNapolitano plans to visit Minot on Wednesday
BISMARCK–U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano plans to visit Minot and surrounding areas on Wednesday for an aerial tour of flooding and to meet with local, state and federal officials,...
View ArticleNorth Dakota flood costs expected to top $1 billion
Updated 4:15 p.m. BISMARCK—The cost of flooding across North Dakota this year is expected to reach $1 billion, the state’s adjutant general said Tuesday. The amount includes more than $400 million in...
View ArticleFlood recovery coordinator updates legislators on Minot
BISMARCK—North Dakota’s flood recovery coordinator gave legislators a glimpse Wednesday of the help Minot is hoping to get during the Legislature’s special session in November. Maj. Gen. Murray...
View ArticleMy Josh Duhamel morning
BISMARCK–Josh Duhamel isn’t the first celebrity I’ve interviewed, but he’s definitely one I’ll always remember. Originally slated to visit with him in person on Saturday about his trip to Minot, I got...
View ArticleBlack Eyed Peas concert raises more than $1.3 million
MINOT, N.D.—The Black Eyed Peas benefit concert here raised more than $1.3 million to help flood victims. The total fundraising amount has not been finalized as other donations are still being tallied,...
View ArticleNorth Dakota special session preview
BISMARCK—Before going on vacation last week, I spoke with Gov. Jack Dalrymple about what to expect from this year’s special legislative session. He met with legislative leaders last week to discuss the...
View ArticleCities ask state lawmakers for flood protection funding
BISMARCK—North Dakota cities struggling to pay for flood protection are asking state lawmakers for financial support. In between legislative sessions, lawmakers are meeting to hear about water issues...
View ArticleConference explores the story of water in North Dakota
BISMARCK—From devastating droughts to ferocious floods, water has played a critical role in shaping North Dakota’s history. A conference this week in Bismarck will explore that history in an effort to...
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