News 2008-05-22 Andanh.com

Merck Agrees To $58M Settlement Over Vioxx Ad Claims Tue, 20 May 2008 11:55:48 PST

Merck & Co. is paying 58 million dollars as part of a multistate settlement concerning advertising of the now-withdrawn painkiller, Vioxx.

McKinnie Rejoins Vikes, Hopes To Avoid Punishment Wed, 21 May 2008 14:39:48 PST
Bryant McKinnie is back with the Vikings, hoping he won't have to leave.

NDSU Hires Women's Basketball Assistant Wed, 21 May 2008 14:37:48 PST
North Dakota State has named former standout Jaime Berry as a women's basketball assistant.

Jamestown Taking Underdog Role Into NAIA World Series Wed, 21 May 2008 10:23:22 PST
Jamestown College will be the underdog when the NAIA World Series opens Friday in Lewistown, Idaho. But that's nothing new for the Jimmies.

Perkins Gets 1st Win As Twins Beat Rangers 11-4 Wed, 21 May 2008 10:17:00 PST
Glen Perkins pitched six scoreless innings for his first major league win and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 11-4 on Tuesday night.

Tolbert To Have Thumb Surgery Wed, 21 May 2008 10:11:18 PST
Minnesota Twins second baseman Matt Tolbert learned a hard lesson about not sliding into first base.

Timberwolves Get No. 3 Pick In NBA Draft Lottery Wed, 21 May 2008 09:28:31 PST
The Minnesota Timberwolves got exactly what they deserved in the NBA's draft lottery.

Allegations Shouldn't Hurt Mayo In Draft Wed, 21 May 2008 09:26:51 PST
If the Timberwolves pass on Southern California's O.J. Mayo with the third pick in the NBA draft, it won't be because of allegations the freshman received cash and gifts from a promoter in violation of NCAA rules.

Another Top UND Football Player Out For '08 Tue, 20 May 2008 16:36:08 PST
It's another big loss for UND's football program, as standout running back Ryan Chappell has been declared academically ineligible for the 2008 season.

Pitcher Swings To Help Twins Beat Rangers Tue, 20 May 2008 10:40:59 PST
Howie Clark's single over the head of Josh Hamilton in center field lifted Minnesota to a 7-6 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night in a game that saw reliever Bobby Korecky become the first Twins pitcher to get a hit in an American League game.

Twins Move Cuddyer To Center Field Tue, 20 May 2008 10:36:30 PST
The Minnesota Twins moved Michael Cuddyer from right field to center field for Monday night's game against the Texas Rangers at the Metrodome.

Hoiberg's Good Luck Charm Tue, 20 May 2008 09:53:21 PST
Even though Fred Hoiberg's playing career was cut short by heart surgery in 2005, he considers himself a lucky man -- just to be alive.

Former Vikings Great Carl Eller Appears In Court, Trial Tue, 20 May 2008 09:48:31 PST
Minnesota Vikings great Carl Eller has appeared in court on charges stemming from an alleged scuffle with police last month.

Gas hits $3.77 a gallon in Bismarck Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
The price of gasoline reached $3.77 in Bismarck on Wednesday. The North Dakota average was a little lower at $3.76, which set a state record.

Construction season is here Thu, 22 May 2008 06:24:49 -0500
Warmer days are here to start the engines on construction - and sometimes hit the brakes on traffic in the Bismarck-Mandan area.

Dakota Zoo has a little baby boom Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
Calves are everywhere at the Dakota Zoo. How about a new bison calf? And don't forget the new longhorn calf. Or overlook the new moose calf. Or leave out the new reindeer calf, either.

Auditor's office wants documents Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
A consulting firm hired by the state workers' compensation agency isn't cooperating with requests from the state auditor's office.

WSI prepares for reviews Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
Workforce Safety and Insurance is prepping for two reviews:the 2008 performance evaluation and the review of the 2006 performance audit.

Forget the fires on the sandbars Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
If you're planning to light a campfire on a sandbar in the middle of the Missouri River, you'd best reconsider.

Mandan to help fund a vision plan Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
The Mandan City Commission gave its support to a proposal from the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber of Commerce to develop a strategic vision plan at a cost of $115,000.

Mandan can move ahead with reservoir Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
The city of Mandan can move ahead with its project to construct a 4-million-gallon water reservoir after acquiring the necessary land.

Couple facing marijuana charges Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
A Bismarck couple faces charges after officers found more than $3,000 worth of marijuana in their home.

Four businesses fail compliance checks Thu, 22 May 2008 06:24:49 -0500
Employees at four Bismarck businesses sold alcohol to minors during a compliance check Tuesday night.

Higher natural gas bills expected Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
The North Dakota Public Service Commission announced Wednesday that Montana-Dakota Utilities customers will be seeing higher gas bills in the month of June.

Commission fines American Colloid $1,000 Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
American Colloid, operator of the Perkins Mine in Bowman County, has agreed to pay a $1,000 fine after particles of low-grade lignite coal blew onto an adjacent property.

Report: Money woes may have led to bridge collapse Thu, 22 May 2008 06:24:49 -0500
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Transportation officials' concerns that fixing or replacing a Minneapolis bridge would be a "budget buster" may have led to bad maintenance decisions before its deadly collapse last August, a report released Wednesday concluded.

Turtle Mountain tribal members pray at Metis cemetery Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
PEMBINA (AP) - Members of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa have held an early Memorial Day celebration.

Feds: Most oil, much of gas beneath public lands off limits Thu, 22 May 2008 06:24:49 -0500
BILLINGS, Mont. - A new report from the Bush administration says most of the oil and more than 40 percent of the natural gas beneath public lands in the United States are off limits to drilling.

Ethanol turmoil a serious threat to some companies Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Not long ago, the fledgling ethanol industry was the darling of investors, farmers, the federal government and a lot of Americans who liked the idea of turning corn into fuel.

Highway Patrol says 84-year-old woman killed in rollover Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
BOTTINEAU (AP) - A car went into a ditch, hit a field approach and rolled end-over-end, killing the 84-year-old driver after she was thrown from the vehicle, authorities say.

N.D. regulators license ethanol plant's grain storage Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
State regulators have issued a grain storage license for an ethanol plant in southeastern North Dakota.

Post office to remain open in Pisek Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
PISEK (AP) - The northeastern North Dakota community of Pisek will keep its post office, at least for a few more months.

Record low set in Grand Forks Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - The National Weather Service says Grand Forks set a record-low temperature for the date on Wednesday.

Kanye West cancels show at Fargodome Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
FARGO (AP) - Kanye West has canceled his show at the Fargodome. A tight tour schedule is being cited.

N.D. workers comp rates may increase 2.5 percent in July Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
North Dakota's workers compensation rates may rise 2.5 percent in July.

Cass County won't prosecute former fair manager Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
FARGO (AP) - Cass County prosecutors say they've found no evidence to support a theft charge against the former Red River Valley Fair manager.

Humane Society in Wahpeton-area gets $300,000 donation Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
WAHPETON (AP) - The secretary of the Humane Society of Richland-Wilkin counties says the group will use a $300,000 donation for a new building.

Poll: Half of Minnesotans OK with Delta-Northwest merger Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
Poll: Half of Minnesotans OK with Delta-Northwest merger

N.D. telephone tax to support deaf services going down Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
Associated Press Writer By DALE WETZELBy DALE WETZEL A monthly North Dakota tax that supports a telephone relay service for the deaf is dropping to 3 cents per month, its lowest amount ever, in part because of less demand for the service.

CENTURY BASEBALL: Patriots feel no fear Thu, 22 May 2008 06:24:49 -0500
No moving mountains, no following rainbows, no pulling rabbits out of hats.

BASEBALL West Region tournament capsules Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500

DEMONS: Peluso, Litke to coach hockey Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
Not many high school hockey teams have one coach who is a former NHL player and another who captained an NCAA champion. But now Bismarck High does.

U-MARY: Cook to coach men's soccer Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
University of Mary athletic director Al Bortke believes the school hit a gold mine when it announced its new men's head soccer coach.

Area Sports Thu, 22 May 2008 06:24:49 -0500
TRACK AND FIELD STATE MEET TICKETS ON SALE Preliminary admission sales for the state track meet is scheduled for today at the north ticket booth at the Bismarck Community Bowl.

DICKINSON HOOPS: Wilson takes over boys Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
They don't come any farther up through the ranks than JohnWilson.

BOBCATS: Going bigger up front Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
If bigger is better, the Bismarck Bobcats improved a lot in Wednesday's NAHLdraft.

Upcoming Events Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
DEADLINES SUBMIT BY TUESDAY: All upcoming events or recreation digest items should be submitted to the Tribune sports department by 5 p.m. Tuesday of the week they are intended to run. Information may be provided by e-mail, fax (223-2063), phone call (888-684-2293) or by visiting the Tribune office.

Fishing for a good cause Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
Three years ago, when Hazen-Beulah coach Jeff Gustafson was in the midst of his battle with cancer, the North Dakota hockey community rallied to his aid with a number of fundraisers, most notably a charity game at VFW Sports Center.

CENTURY TENNIS: It is the Patriots' turn? Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
Liza Wischer may be gone from the Grand Forks Red River girls tennis team, but North Dakota's only six-time state singles champion is definitely not forgotten.

Morning Leadoff Thu, 22 May 2008 04:05:40 -0500
Trivia answer From 1D: Matty, Felipe, and and Jesus Alou played for the San Francisco Giants in 1963. The Alou brothers were born seven years apart with Felipe being the oldest. Matty retired with 31 home runs, Jesus 32, both in 15 seasons, and Felipe with 206 over 17 seasons. The eldest Alou went on to manage in the big leagues.

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