Weekend Crime Updates

A couple stories from local media that qualify in the for your information department. Two men were arrested for stealing $8,000 worth of merchandise from Walmart on Friday. Get the details on what appears to be a traveling criminal operation from from KX News. A Minot man was arrested for assaulting his wife and threatening further

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College Applications Made Easier

A little advice from someone who’s been through the process recently and a little financial support to help lower income students… it’s all apart of Minot’s College Application Day at Minot High.

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The Drugs in the Mail

Rising population has also meant a rise in crime, and illegal drug trafficking is a growing problem. While most drugs are brought in through distribution channels from the West and South, prescription drugs in particular are often delivered by the various postal services.

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Meet Tigirlily: North Dakota’s Homegrown Pop Country Act

Krista and Kendra Slaubaugh are recording artists and rising pop stars hailing from the unlikely town of Hazen. Here’s your video introduction from KMOT News.

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Oil Production Thoughts and Commentary

While production is still going up, the rig count is decreasing, but the ongoing story is the price of crude and speculation on when we reach the bottom.  Lynn Helms discusses these and other issues facing the industry in this short clip from KMOT News.

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Another Train Derailment Near Casselton

Two BNSF trains derailed near the Tharaldson Ethanol plant in Casselton. The eastbound train was carrying lumber, the westbound train was an empty oil train.

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Department of Health Discusses Hepatitis C Outbreak

The outbreak has reached 50 patients, and the investigation into where it started continues. KMOT delivers a excellent piece focused the status of the outbreak and the legal action.

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Winter Weather Driving Tips

Don’t let the nicer weather fool you, winter could strike at any time. That means a winter driving refresher is appropriate, especially if this is your first winter in North Dakota.

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Ebola Preparation & Monitoring in North Dakota

While ND Department Health officials maintain the risk of a local outbreak is quite low, they are currently monitoring two individuals recently returned from west Africa. The individuals are not sick or showing symptoms.

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Local Businesses Fail Tobacco Compliance Checks

It’s an annual process, and we always get a few that aren’t vigilant enough in keeping kids from tobacco.

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