News 2008-07-03 Andanh.com

Commission tables vote on feedlot Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:10:07 -0500
After three hours of debate on Tuesday night, the Morton County Commission tabled its vote on the proposed 8,000-animal-unit feedlot site, roughly eight miles northwest of Mandan.

Patriot missile launch will be a tribute to the military Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:10:07 -0500
When Pat Riepl launches his Patriot missile replica on Friday, there will be one more signature on the rocket to make his military tribute meaningful for him - that of his daughter.

Highway patrol participates in enforcement effort Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
Last year, three people died on North Dakota roads during the Independence Day holiday.

Landowners to get chance to buy land Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
Morton County landowners who live along the abandoned Burlington Northern Mandan South Line will now get first rights to buy the rail land at a set price of $100 an acre.

Mandan City Comission meeting Wed, 2 Jul 2008 09:46:34 -0500
The Mandan City Commission is considering naming a new park after Richard M. Longfellow, a Medal of Honor winner and one time Mandan resident.

Some garbage service altered Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
Due to Independence Day, the city of Bismarck's Friday garbage route will be collected on Monday. All other routes remain the same.

Mathern plans town hall meeting Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
Sen. Tim Mathern, Dem-NPL candidate for governor, Merle Boucher, Dem-NPL candidate for lieutenant governor and legislative candidates from the area will hold a town hall meeting in Bismarck.

Local car clubs host national event Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
The Antique Auto Club of America has been traveling across the United States on a nationwide tour, and today they are making their stop in parts of North Dakota.

Johnson wants more CRP land opened to grazing Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
North Dakota's agriculture commissioner wants the most sensitive conservation wetland areas in the state open to grazing to help drought-stricken ranchers.

Mid-America survey state-by-state glance Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The Institute for Supply Management, formerly the Purchasing Management Association, began formally surveying its membership in 1931 to gauge business conditions.

Survey: Midwest, Plains economy near recession Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The economy in nine Midwestern and Plains states is near recession because of flooding in Iowa and Missouri and weakness in Kansas and Nebraska, a new survey of business leaders says.

6 states to design own plans for fixing schools Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
WASHINGTON - Six states are getting the OK to write their own prescriptions for ailing schools under the Bush administration's signature education law.

University pres says acrimony disturbing Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - New University of North Dakota President Robert Kelley says the acrimony surrounding the debate over the school's Fighting Sioux nickname disturbs him and one of his goals is to alleviate some of that anger.

3 new ND campus presidents take office Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
New presidents officially took office Tuesday on three North Dakota campuses.

Western govs, utility heads seek energy solutions Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:05:37 -0500
TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. (AP) - Energy utility companies need regulatory and financial cooperation from state and federal governments to produce and distribute enough power for the West's growing population while also eliminating harmful carbon emissions, utility directors say.

MDU Resources buys Idaho gas utility Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
MDU Resources Group Inc. says it is buying an Idaho gas utility in a deal worth $328 million.

Grasslands Pipeline expansion planned Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
A pipeline that carries natural gas from the Power River Basin in Wyoming to North Dakota is being pushed to capacity by the demand for energy.

Medora's Burning Hills Amphitheatre marks 50 years Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:05:37 -0500
MEDORA (AP) - Home to the Medora Musical, the Burning Hills Amphitheatre has seen significant changes over the years. Yet the facility remains standing tall on the western horizon of this community as it marked its 50th anniversary.

ND atty gen: Fargo officials broke records law Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says Fargo school and park officials broke North Dakota's open records law.

Groups seek drilling halt near sage grouse habitat Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:10:07 -0500
BILLINGS, Mont. - Two conservation groups have asked the federal government to impose new restrictions on oil and gas development in the West to protect the greater sage grouse, a popular game bird on the decline.

Tickets taken for Obama's Fargo visit Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
FARGO (AP) - Barack Obama's presidential campaign says the tickets for his visit to Fargo have all been taken.

Officials: Proposal might help ND sage grouse Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
Associated Press Writer State and federal wildlife officials in North Dakota say they favor more distance between energy drilling and sage grouse mating areas.

Charges dropped against student in graffiti case Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - A judge has dismissed charges against a University of North Dakota student accused of writing a Jewish slur in ice cream on a dorm elevator.

Man arrested in gun-firing incident in Fargo Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
FARGO (AP) - A man was arrested in Fargo after firing a handgun through the roof of his van in the parking lot of the Southeast Human Service Center.

Allegiant Airlines to serve Grand Forks Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - Allegiant Airlines says it will offer flights between Grand Forks and Las Vegas, starting September 29.

Bismarck man faces another speeding charge Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
A 77-year-old Bismarck man who was arrested last month after allegedly driving more than 100 miles per hour on U.S. Highway 83 has been arrested again.

Man arrested after toddler found running after dog Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
FARGO (AP) - Police say a man has been arrested after they found his 2-year-old son running after a pit bull in an alley Tuesday morning.

City of Devils Lake, corps sign water agreement Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
The Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Devils Lake have signed an agreement to help the city meet new federal drinking water standards.

No.2 Homeland Security official visits border Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
SCOBEY, Mont. (AP) - The breadth of terrain crossing Montana's northern tier came as a surprise to Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Paul Schneider.

Motorcycle crash kills Minot man Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
MINOT (AP) - A 51-year-old Minot motorcyclist has died of head injuries he suffered in a crash with a deer.

States set rules for importing cattle from Montana Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - States worried about brucellosis are imposing strict rules on the import of Montana cattle, especially those from counties surrounding Yellowstone National Park.

Retired police chief accused of attacking wife Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
THOMPSON (AP) - Retired longtime Thompson police chief John Thomas Howard is accused of restraining and choking his wife during arguments.

Trial date set in Grand Forks killing Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - A December 2 trial date has been set for a Minnesota man charged in the beating death of another man last fall outside a Grand Forks bar.

Reward increased in Minot student slaying Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
MINOT (AP) - A reward for information leading to whoever is responsible for the death of Minot State University student Anita Knutson has been increased, to $20,500.

Man sentenced in vandalism spree Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
FARGO (AP) - The last of three Fargo-area men charged in a spree of burglaries and vandalism to homes and businesses last winter that caused about $80,000 in damage has been sentenced to serve three years in prison.

Bail set at $34,000 for man accused in fires Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
GRAND FORKS (AP) - Bail has been set at $34,000 for a man accused of setting nine fires over the weekend in downtown Grand Forks.

Bismarck passenger killed in SUV-pickup crash Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:47 -0500
CANDO (AP) - The Highway Patrol says a sport utility vehicle collided with a pickup that had stopped at a stop sign in Towner County, killing a passenger in the SUV.

AL BORTKE: A different kind of AD Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:48 -0500
University of Mary women's basketball coach Fred Fridley often hears Al Bortke pecking away on his keyboard.

BIG I GOLF: Welk edges out Gleich Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:48 -0500
The back nine at Bismarck's Riverwood Golf Course wasn't to Thomas Welk's liking Monday or Tuesday.

MANDAN RODEO: Rivinius returns Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:10:07 -0500
Rodeo bullfighter Josh Rivinius says there's a parallel between his job and his football days as a running back at Elgin-New Leipzig.

Morning Leadoff Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:05:48 -0500
Trivia answer From 1D: On this date in 1921, the Jack Dempsey-Georges Carpentier heavyweight match at Rickard's Orchard in Jersey City, N.J., became the first million-dollar gate in boxing history. The receipts totaled $1,789,238 with $50 ringside seats. In front of 80,183, Dempsey knocked out Carpentier at 1:16 of the fourth round.

Area Sports Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:10:07 -0500
LEGION BASEBALL WILLISTON 2-9, BISMARCK GOVERNORS 1-8 WILLISTON - The Williston Keybirds defeated the Bismarck Governors not once, but twice in their final at-bat Tuesday night.

Betancourt: Rescue in Colombia was 'impeccable' Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:45:07 -0500
BOGOTA, Colombia - Colombian spies tricked leftist rebels into handing over kidnapped presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three U.S. military contractors Wednesday in a daring helicopter rescue so successful that not a single shot was fired.

Betancourt's children rejoice as she is freed Wed, 2 Jul 2008 19:45:10 -0500
PARIS - For Ingrid Betancourt's children, her release Wednesday after being held hostage for six years in the Colombian jungle filled an immeasurable void they had lived with as they grew into adulthood.

Palestinian goes on rampage in Jerusalem; 3 killed Wed, 2 Jul 2008 17:45:14 -0500
JERUSALEM - A Palestinian laborer driving a construction vehicle rammed into packed buses, tossed cars into the air and rolled over pedestrians in a deadly rampage Wednesday that killed three people and wounded dozens in Jerusalem.

AP interview: Iran envoy dismisses attack threat Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:45:15 -0500
NEW YORK - Iran's top diplomat predicted Wednesday that the United States and Israel would not risk the "craziness" of attacking his country and possibly provoking a wider Middle East war or driving oil prices into uncharted heights.

Iran says any attack would provoke fierce reaction Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:45:14 -0500
MADRID, Spain - With Middle East tensions building, Iran's oil minister warned Wednesday that an attack on his country would provoke an unimaginably fierce response.

Algae bloom is China's latest Olympic nightmare Wed, 2 Jul 2008 12:45:11 -0500
QINGDAO, China - China's latest Olympics nightmare is a vast algae bloom that covers one-third of the sea where the world's best sailors are supposed to be competing in just over a month. Athletes call it the blob, the carpet, the fairway.

Iraqi official says US security accord almost done Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:19 -0500
BAGHDAD - Iraq's foreign minister said Wednesday his government and the U.S. have almost finished negotiating a new security pact that could give Iraqis a role in planning and executing joint military operations.

2 babies survive rampage along Jerusalem street Wed, 2 Jul 2008 16:45:16 -0500
JERUSALEM - A young mother watched in horror Wednesday as a front loader rampaging along a Jerusalem street roared toward her car, and she instinctively threw her baby out the window to safety.

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