News 2008-04-26 Andanh.com

N.D. officials happy with farm bill compromise Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
Democratic and Republican officials across North Dakota applauded Friday afternoon's compromise on the farm bill, which could propel the bill to final passage soon after nearly a year of squabbling.

Part of 19th Street breaking up Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
Bismarck's 19th Street from Oregon Drive to Utah Drive is closed, with the pavement breaking up possibly due to ground water pressures.

Roosevelt Park scores twice in grant round Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
Two federal grants to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park will make the namesake president and his time in North Dakota more accessible to everyday people.

Addiction speaker to visit Bismarck Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
Delbert Boone graduated from high school with honors at 16, then got a degree in biology from Central Michigan University.

City commission cool to land purchase Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
A proposal to purchase property to the northwest of the Bismarck Municipal Airport is getting a cool reception from city commissioners.

Sex offender living in Bismarck Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
The Bismarck Police Department released information about a high-risk sex offender who moved to Bismarck.

Help wanted for Hutmacher site Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
Anyone who wants to help restore the historic Hutmacher farmstead in rural Dunn County will have three upcoming opportunities to help.

Car safety seat checks planned Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
The Bismarck-Mandan Safety Council and Region VII Safe and Drug Free Communities Program are sponsoring three car safety seat round-ups to collect old and unsafe car seats. The round-ups will be held as follows:

Efforts against alcohol, drugs planned Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
The Bismarck Police Department, Burleigh County Sheriff's Office and the Southwest Region of the North Dakota Highway Patrol will be conducting an effort against alcohol- and drug-impaired driving.

Bismarck company seeks permit to explore for uranium Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
DICKINSON (AP) - North Dakota has received its first request since 1980 for a permit to explore for uranium, the state geologist says.

Deal reached on farm bill Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
WASHINGTON - Congressional negotiators reached a tentative agreement Friday on a multibillion-dollar farm bill that includes a hefty increase for nutrition programs at a time of rising food prices.

Vandalism suspect talked to police Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:12:21 -0500
FARGO - Police say one of the suspects in a drunken rampage in which two cranes were used to smash part of a hockey arena construction site has confessed to investigators, telling them to "flip a new page" and take his story.

Home loan program discussed for American Indians Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
FARGO (AP) - An expanded federal program is offering options for American Indians, housing officials say.

Journalist Eric Sevareid remembered in his hometown Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
VELVA (AP) - Residents of Velva are joining the Postal Service in remembering native son Eric Sevareid.

N.D. Guard water purification unit to return home today Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
The North Dakota National Guard says a 19-member water purification unit that served in Iraq over the past year will arrive back in the state today.

Kenmare City Council votes to ban some dog breeds Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
KENMARE (AP) - Mayor Roger Ness says a new city ban on some dog breeds is in response to fears of potentially vicious dogs, and he expects opposition.

2 dead, 1 injured when SUV crashes in Minn. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say two people have died in a crash on Minnesota Highway 115 near Camp Ripley.

Abduction suspect charged in federal court Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
FARGO (AP) - A man accused of abducting a Fargo woman earlier this month has pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges of kidnapping and weapons violations.

Minn. governor won't oppose Big Stone despite scientist plea Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's governor says he won't publicly oppose a new coal-burning power plant on Minnesota's western border, despite a scientist's plea.

Minot's MLT Vacations expanding Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
MINOT (AP) - MLT Vacations Inc. is expanding its services with plans to add Continental vacation packages.

Slope County personal income showed 43 percent drop in 2006 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:12:21 -0500
North Dakota's Slope County showed the greatest percentage drop of any county in personal income from 2005 to 2006, says a new report from the federal Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Governor issues fire emergency declaration Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
Gov. John Hoeven has declared a fire emergency for counties that have already issued fire emergency declarations.

State, family offer $15,000 reward in Minot student slaying Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
MINOT (AP) - The state crime bureau is joining the family of an 18-year-old Minot college student in offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to whoever is responsible for her death.

N.D. anti-tobacco petition ready for signatures Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
A proposed North Dakota ballot measure to pay for anti-smoking programs is ready for signatures.

Justices approve part of securities lawsuit Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
The state Supreme Court says a district court judge should not have thrown out an entire securities lawsuit against a Fargo attorney.

Mail carrier accused of theft Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
FARGO (AP) - A rural mail carrier from Wahpeton has pleaded not guilty to delaying, destructing and stealing mail.

Fargo insurance agent accused of fraud Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
North Dakota's insurance commissioner has issued a cease and desist order against a Fargo insurance agent.

CENTURY SOCCER: Marcis always in the middle Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
If it seems like Bekah Marcis is always in the center of the action for the Century soccer team, that's nothing new.

Area Sports Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
COLLEGE BASEBALL U-MARY LOCATION CHANGE The University of Mary baseball team will host Minnesota-Crookston after a flip-flop of locations this weekend due to poor weather conditions in the Red River Valley.

Morning Kickoff Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:06:05 -0500
Trivia answer From 1D: The Denver Broncos have drafted six offensive linemen in the first round of the draft, the most of any position. Denver picked tackle Marv Montgomery in 1971; guard Tom Glassic in 1976; guard Steve Schindler in 1977; tackle Kelvin Clark in 1977; guard Chris Hinton in 1983; and tackle George Foster in 2003. The Broncos have drafted five running backs and defensive backs each.

Gunbattles rage on streets of Mexico border town; 13 dead Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:45:11 -0500
TIJUANA, Mexico - Massive gunbattles broke out between suspected drug traffickers who fired at each other while speeding down heavily populated streets of this violent border city early Saturday, killing 13 people and wounding nine.

Displaced Kenyans say they can't return despite promises Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:45:09 -0500
NAIVASHA, Kenya - As Kenya's politicians toured the country's battle-scarred west, walking among the uprooted multitudes, their message was clear: You will be able to go home soon. We, your leaders, will help you.

Dalai Lama says he's ready for serious talks with China Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:45:08 -0500
DHARMSALA, India - The Dalai Lama said Saturday he welcomed China's offer to hold talks with his envoy but cautioned it would be meaningless to meet if Beijing was not serious about trying to solve the problems that caused recent unrest in Tibet.

Palestinian plight is flip side of Israel's independence joy Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:45:09 -0500
JALAZOUN REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank - Mohammed Shaikha was 9 when the carefree rhythm of his village childhood _ going to third grade, picking olives, playing hide-and-seek _ was abruptly cut short.

Israeli commander of legendary refugee ship Exodus dies Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:45:11 -0500
JERUSALEM - Yossi Harel, the ship commander whose attempt to bring Holocaust survivors to Palestine aboard the Exodus 1947 built support for Israel's founding, died on Saturday. He was 90.

Turkish PM visits Syria in push for Israel peace deal Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:45:07 -0500
DAMASCUS, Syria - Turkey's prime minister flew to Damascus Saturday and said he was trying to restart direct talks between Syria and Israel, stepping up his nation's behind-the-scenes efforts to negotiate a peace deal between the longtime enemies.

Hamas says cease-fire is a 'tactic' Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:45:07 -0500
CAIRO, Egypt - The chief of Hamas said Saturday that the Palestinian militant group would accept an Egyptian proposal for a cease-fire with Israel but it would be a "tactic" in the group's struggle with the Jewish state.

Factory fire in Morocco kills 55, official agency reports Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:45:09 -0500
CASABLANCA, Morocco - A fire roared through a mattress factory Saturday, killing 55 people and injuring a dozen others, the official news agency reported.

Conservatives dominate in Iran parliament run-offs Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:45:10 -0500
TEHRAN, Iran - Conservatives consolidated control of Iran's legislature in run-off elections but opponents of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gained strength, according to final results Saturday.

Zimbabwe opposition appears set to retain parliament gains Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:45:07 -0500
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe's opposition appeared set to retain its gains in parliament Saturday, as international pressure mounted for the release of results from the presidential vote that longtime leader Robert Mugabe is believed to have lost.

Fire in Connecticut apartment complex leaves 150 homeless Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:45:16 -0500
NORWICH, Conn. - A fast-moving fire destroyed a large apartment complex early Saturday, and authorities were looking for one person unaccounted for.

Sharpton vows to 'close this city' after officer acquittals Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:45:17 -0500
NEW YORK - Hundreds of angry people marched through Harlem on Saturday after the Rev. Al Sharpton promised to "close this city down" to protest the acquittals of three police detectives in the 50-shot barrage that killed a groom on his wedding day and wounded two friends.

More legal wrangling probably ahead in police shooting case Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:45:14 -0500
NEW YORK - The family of an unarmed man killed in a hail of police gunfire on his wedding day pledged Saturday to continue its fight to have someone held accountable for his death, a day after a judge acquitted three officers in the slaying.

Reno urged to prepare for worse as earthquakes continue Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:45:14 -0500
RENO, Nev. - Scientists urged residents of northern Nevada's largest city to prepare for a bigger event as the area continued rumbling Saturday after the largest earthquake in a two-month-long series of temblors.

Medical marijuana patients face transplant hurdles Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:45:17 -0500
SEATTLE - Timothy Garon's face and arms are hauntingly skeletal, but the fluid building up in his abdomen makes the 56-year-old musician look eight months pregnant.

Paddleboarders venture out after fatal SoCal shark attack Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:45:17 -0500
SOLANA BEACH, Calif. - A few paddleboarders ignored posted signs warning that a great white shark still could be lurking below the surface Saturday, just a day after a swimmer was killed in a rare attack near San Diego.

Caretakers get hints on handling children seized in Texas Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:45:18 -0500
From Amarillo to Houston, children from the polygamist ranch in west Texas are settling into new surroundings, and caretakers are getting cultural pointers on how to deal with them _ such as no television, no movies, no radio and nothing red.

Protection weighed for bird in West's energy areas Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:45:18 -0500
RENO, Nev. - The fate of basic industries across the Intermountain West _ grazing, mining, energy _ soon could be at least partially tied to that of a bird about the size of a chicken.

Truck's deadly crash into Chicago train station investigated Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:45:15 -0500
CHICAGO - Skid marks, a boarded-up entrance and police tape reminded commuters Saturday of the destruction left by a tractor-trailer that smashed into a crowded train station and killed two pedestrians, as authorities reviewed surveillance footage of the crash.

French police come to Calif. to look into mysterious death Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:45:18 -0500
SAN FRANCISCO - The last time anyone saw Hugues de la Plaza alive, he was out celebrating a promotion with a few friends at a nightclub.

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