Glendive Residents Advised Not to Drink Municipal Water

Water is being trucked into Glendive following an oil spill into the Yellowstone River. According to other media sources, downstream cities are also making preparations for difficulties related to water contamination.

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Woman Hits Police Officer When Asked To Leave Hotel

Three people were arrested after being asked to leave a Minot hotel. Multiple charges were filed including simple assault on a police officer. Full details from KMOT News.

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North Dakota National Guard Unit Working On Recipe For Success

Cooking for a room full of hungry soldiers is no easy task, but the culinary experts in North Dakota’s National Guard will be putting their skills on the line in the upcoming Phillip A. Connelly Excellence in Army Food Service Competition. Full story from KMOT.

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Surrey School Board Approves Open Enrollment

New high schools in the area will impact enrollment at existing schools, and in Surrey, the school board has voted to allow open enrollment — a move that may help convince current students not to switch schools next fall.

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Amtrak’s “Empire Builder” Back on Schedule After BNSF Updates

Burlington Northern’s railway improvements are complete, so Amtrak’s Empire Builder passenger service is back online with all the stops.

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Need to Know: Head Lice & Kids

Warning: The lead picture on this story is a little rough for those squeamish about bugs, but the information is important, especially if you have kids.

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Upcoming School Bond Vote in Max

In Max, a $7.9 million school bond vote is scheduled for February 20th, but regardless of whether the bond issue passes, the Max School District will need to find a way to finance the improvements needed because of state mandates.

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Committee Votes Down Bill to Delay New UND Nickname

U.N.D.’s plan to adopt a new nickname will proceed as scheduled after a bill in the Legislature that would have extended the deadline for choosing a new nickname was voted down in committee.

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Minot Man Charged with Sexually Abusing 3 Children

The headline kind of says it all, but get the rest of the details from KMOT News.

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Minot Man Arrested for 5-Car Crash

A Minot man turned himself in after initially fleeing the scene of a five-car accident. He is being charged with multiple offenses.

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Driving Safely Around Snowplows

If you’ve ever driven in winter, you’ve encountered a plow. Here’s some advice to help you stay safe on the roads when you have to share it with the snow removal team.

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Four People Escape After Car Falls Through Ice

This event happened on the Missouri River, but it’s a reminder that every time you drive on the ice you need to be aware and thinking.

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Tuition Changes for Minot Public Schools

With two new area high schools opening next school year, there will be a lot of students shuffling around. The Minot Public School’s School Board addressed that issue by setting the policies for cross-district enrollment as students transition to new schools.

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City of Minot to Re-Bid Downtown Project

Bids were higher than expected, so they will be put out again for a second go around, this time in three phases taking place over the next three summers.

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New Town Schools will Screen Students for Tuberculosis

Following a student’s diagnosis with the illness, other students and staff members will be offered a State-funded test. Tuberculosis is a potentially serious infectious disease that affects the lungs.

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ND Chief Justice Addresses Legislature, Asks for More Judges & Staff

Chief Justice  Gerald VandWalle spoke before the Legislature on Wednesday. The message: we need more help in the form of people. VandeWalle called for four new judges and 15 additional staff members to help, particularly in oil-impacted counties.

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