Local Man Survives Highway Attack

This is a crazy story, and not in a good way. Jim Olson has the coverage on an attack on Highway 83 near Lake Sakakawea.

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Should State Universities Be Protecting Students Personal Info?

During the last election, Odney Advertising submitted a public information request seeking the release of names, addresses, phone numbers, and email for the state’s 48,000 higher ed students; the information was used for political purpose. A proposed bill would remove much of this info from public records requests.

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Minot Bar Fight Leads to Gang Retaliation

This is not a new case, the fight and retaliation took place during the summer of 2013, but the extent to which organized gangs participated in the events is coming to light in the pre-trial hearings for the defendants.

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Quick Action Being Taken on Oil Patch Highways to Prevent Accidents

In response to a number of recent fatal accidents in the oil patch,  the Department of Transportation will act quickly to add interim traffic lights in several locations on both U.S. Highway 85 and state Highway 23.  Get details from the Dickinson Press.

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Two Police Officers Murdered in Brooklyn

The assassination-style shooting took place in broad daylight was intended as retribution for the Eric Garner and Micheal Brown fatalities.

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Three Killed in Highway 85 Accident

Highway 85 between Williston and Watford City struck again Sunday night.  It was less than a week ago that McKenzie County’s Emergency Manager called for a review of the stretch of highway in hopes that changes would save lives. It seems that review can’t come fast enough.

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Senator Hoeven on Cuba Decision

Opening up a trade market is a good thing, but we can’t ignore Cuba’s human rights record… so says Senator Hoeven. See the interview on KX News here.

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Do You Know Rob Port? You Should…

He writes at the SayAnythingBlog.com, and he’s playing the valuable role of a political watchdog… making sure those people who we entrust with leadership positions don’t get too full of themselves. Check out this feature from the High Plains Reader.

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Drug Dealers Nabbed in Williams County

Law enforcement officials arrested a man and a women in connection with ongoing drug trafficking following an attempted escape. The couple will now face the legal system after being charged with multiple felonies.

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Denmark Makes Play for the North Pole

It’s not just Santa’s workshop up there, apparently there’s a boat load or two of natural gas and other valuable resources, and the five countries with a direct stake are formulating their claims to ownership.

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U.S. Senate Passes National Defense Authorization Act

The bill has several provisions that will impact North Dakota’s Air Force Bases that are outlined in detail below.  Both Senator Hoeven and Senator Heitkamp issued news releases on the passage of the bill.   Provisions in the Bill From Senator Hoeven’s Office: Maintain ICBM Silos: Requires that the Administration maintain all 450 of the

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Minot Citizens Gather to Discuss HUD Dollars

Minot citizens met Tuesday evening to discuss ideas and help City leaders begin forming an application plan for nearly a billion dollars in Federal disaster recovery money.

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Carrington & Foster County Having Difficulty

It’s hard to even know what to make of this story, but whatever is happening, it’s creating a lot of bad blood and costing the County at least a few long-time employees.

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Innovations in Municipal Government

The City of Boston is at the tip of spear when it comes to innovations in municipal government and use of technology. This article outlines some neat tools that speak to an exciting, more efficient future. Read it directly from the Microsoft New England Blog here: http://blog.microsoftnewengland.com/

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Watford City Schools to Have Full Time Resource Officer (Police Presence)

Starting early next year, Watford City will have a full-time Resource Officer stationed in community schools. The position will be based in the high school, but will make weekly visits to other schools.

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