News 2008-04-27 Andanh.com

Southern Valley Gets Hit With April Snow Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:41:59 PST
The wind and snow mix is creating some major travel troubles Friday night. Roads are slick and visibility is greatly reduced in many areas.

Third Suspect Arrested in Connection With UP Center Vandalism Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:39:47 PST
Two Fargo men face multiple felonies after police say witnesses linked them to 750- thousand dollars' worth of damage to the new Urban Plains Hockey Arena.

Warroad Senior Living Center Destroyed By Fire Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:37:56 PST
Fire has destroyed a new, twenty-three million dollar senior living center. The building in Warroad, Minnesota was a gift from the family of Marvin Windows.

Fatal Car Accident Early Friday Morning Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:35:08 PST
Two people are dead after a crash on a Minnesota highway. The state patrol says three people in all were ejected from their Chevy Trailblazer when it ran off state highway 115 near Camp Ripley around two-thirty in the morning.

Proposed Restrictions for MN Teen Drivers Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:33:11 PST
New restrictions for teen drivers have some teens, parents, and lawmakers crying foul. The Minnesota House approved the transportation policy bill late Thursday night.

Rural Mail Carrier Pleads Not Guilty Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:31:10 PST
A rural mail carrier has pleaded not guilty to delaying, destroying and stealing mail.

Lawsuit Filed Against Hankinson Girl’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:28:22 PST
The attorney for the coach of the Hankinson girl’s basketball team says he is prepared to file a defamation lawsuit against the parents of two players who filed complaints against the coaching staff.

Lawsuit Filed Against Hankinson Girl’s Basketball Coach Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:28:19 PST
The attorney for the coach of the Hankinson girl’s basketball team says he is prepared to file a defamation lawsuit against the parents of two players who filed complaints against the coaching staff.

Spring Snowstorm Shuts Down I29 At ND/SD Border Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:03:20 PST
A late April snowstorm is tracking across central and eastern South Dakota, moving into Minnesota, and will impact plans to drive south out of the Red River Valley. Interstate 29 at the North Dakota border south to Brookings is closed.

Breakthrough Comes On Federal Farm Bill Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:18:33 PST
Minnesota Democrat Collin Peterson, who is chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, says there's no question that Congress can complete the bill by the first week in May.

Security Scare at Grand Forks Air Force Base Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:29:08 PST
A bit of a scare for security teams at the Grand Forks Air Force Base Friday morning.

ND Guard Water Purification Unit To Return Home Saturday Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:19:14 PST

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 Saturday.

2 Dead, 1 Injured When SUV Crashes Near Camp Ripley Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:32:52 PST
Authorities say two people have died in a crash on Minnesota Highway 115 near Camp Ripley.

Abduction Suspect Faces Federal Charges Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:17:22 PST

A man accused of abducting a Fargo woman is charged in federal court with three felony counts. The indictment of Vincent Degidio Jr. was unsealed today.

Pawlenty Won't Oppose Big Stone Despite Scientist Plea Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:23:57 PST

Governor Tim Pawlenty won't publicly oppose a new coal-burning power plant on Minnesota's western border, despite a noted scientist's plea.

Minn. House Backs Tougher Rules For Teen Drivers Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:18:51 PST
Novice teenage drivers in Minnesota could soon face new restrictions on the hours they can spend behind the wheel and the number of passengers they can ferry, measures aimed at curbing the state's high rate of crashes among young motorists.

MN Pets Could Get New Line Of Care: Chiropractors Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:12:59 PST
An attention-getting proposal to open the door to chiropractic care for animals in Minnesota appears headed for approval.

3rd Arrest In Fargo Arena Vandalism Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:02:14 PST

A third suspect has been arrested in vandalism estimated at more than $500,000 at the Urban Plains hockey arena complex, police say.

Western And North-Central Minnesota Expect Snowstorm Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:32:40 PST

It's late April, but forecasters say some Minnesotans should get ready for a big snowstorm that could dump up to a foot of snow on some areas.

Fire Burns At Construction Site Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:09:50 PST

A fire at a construction site in Warroad is under control, but authorities say five buildings have been destroyed.

There are no active watches, warnings or advisories in North Dakota
There are no active watches, warnings or advisories

The hottest ticket in town: It takes some luck just to sell lottery tickets Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
When Mark and Mitch Bitz took over a Conoco gas station in Mandan last year, one of the first things they did was apply to be a North Dakota Lottery vendor.

Home building remains healthy in Bismarck Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:00:41 -0500
Home builders in Bismarck are beating the grim economic downfall, maintaining a healthy position by taking on the market at a slow and steady pace.

State expects tourism to overcome economic challenges Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
The North Dakota Tourism Department is kicking its "Legendary" campaign up a notch, attempting to advertise a trip here as not just a vacation, but a life-changing experience.

Eriksmoen: Inventor had roots in eastern N.D. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
One of America's most prolific inventors grew up in what is now eastern North Dakota.

Diaper Derby crawls to a finish Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
Despite a head-on collision in the diaper lane Saturday afternoon, all parties involved walked away unscathed. Some were grinning. A few were giggling and laughing.

Grants benefit local groups Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
North Dakota nonprofits were among 90 recipients of grants awarded recently by the Otto Bremer Foundation. Beneficiaries must be in Minnesota, Wisconsin or North Dakota, with preference given to those in regions served by Bremer Banks.

Burglars leave cookies behind Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
Compiled by LAUREN DONOVAN Bismarck Tribune When two women arrived in the early morning last week to open the Lewis and Clark Cafe in Washburn for the day's business, they found someone had been there before them.

Colored-pencil class offered Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:00:41 -0500
Professional artist Melissa Gordon will teach a class on using colored pencils May 10 at the Bismarck Art and Galleries Association.

N.D. historic sites open May 16 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
North Dakota's state historic sites will open May 16 and remain open through Sept. 15.

Defensive driving class offered Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
A defensive driving class sponsored by AAA North Dakota is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Best Western Doublewood Inn, 1400 E. Interchange Ave., Bismarck.

UTTC graduation on Friday Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
The 2008 commencement ceremony for graduates of United Tribes Technical College is at 1 p.m. Friday at Lone Star Arena on the college campus in Bismarck.

Mandan plans Arbor Day event Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
Barry Kiemle, Mandan city forester, along with the Mandan City Tree Board, will hold a Mandan Arbor Day tree planting at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Fort Lincoln Elementary School.

Students question Colorado college Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
Sonya Abe, a Mandan-Hidatsa/Navajo, graduated Saturday from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo., a school ranked ninth nationally in awarding bachelor's degrees to American Indian students.

Industries may be tied to the sage grouse soon Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
RENO, Nev. (AP) - 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.

Federal protection weighed for sage grouse Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
RENO, Nev. - A lack of leks is worrying Shawn Espinosa.

Harrassed student to receive refund Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - The University of North Dakota will reimburse about a month's worth of rent to a Jewish student who says he had to move out of his dormitory because of harassment.

Summary Box: Variety of threats to sage grouse Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
' THREATS: Agricultural development, urbanization, livestock grazing, mining, oil and gas drilling, road building, military training, herbicides, off-road vehicles, development of wind energy and transmission lines - the latter because raptors use towers and lines as perches to hunt the grouse. Natural threats include wildfires and West Nile virus.

Southeastern N.D. socked with snow Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
FARGO (AP) - A heavy spring snowfall that hit southeastern North Dakota, dumping an estimated 18 inches in Wahpeton, is not expected to lead to big flooding problems in the region, forecasters say.

2 killed in crash near Alexandria Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
Crash kills two near Alexandria ALEXANDRIA, Minn. (AP) - Authorities in western Minnesota say snow and slippery roads were a factor in a head-on crash that killed two men near Alexandria.

Drum is healing for Women Society Singers Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - The drum, says Jermaine Tremmel, is our nation's heartbeat.

N.D. sixth in work death rates Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Federal data ranks South Dakota fifth nationally in rate of deaths on the job. North Dakota ranked sixth.

Former state lawmaker dies Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - Former longtime North Dakota lawmaker Kenneth Tweten has died in Grand Forks at the age of 79.

Ads to curb Indian meth use Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - An ad campaign has been launched in hopes of raising awareness and curbing the use of methamphetamine in American Indian communities across the nation.

Promoter of L'Amour legacy dies Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
JAMESTOWN (AP) - A longtime friend of Western author Louis L'Amour who worked to preserve the legacy of the Jamestown native has died.

Suspicious letter puts base on alert Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - Grand Forks Air Force Base officials briefly heightened security and called in explosive specialists after a package at the base post office set off sensors.

AWOL brother picked up in northern Minn. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
CARLTON, Minn. (AP) - Authorities have picked up the second of three brothers from northern Minnesota who went AWOL from the Army after a Christmas break in 2006.

Manitoba, N.D. spar over outlet Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
North Dakota and Manitoba are once again sparring in court over the Devils Lake outlet.

Northwest matches fare increases Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Northwest Airlines says it will match the fare increases put in place by other major carriers last week.

Old West trail dedication planned Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:05:05 -0500
DICKINSON (AP) - Members of the District 5580 Rotary club plan to mark a piece of Old West history in North Dakota.

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