News 2008-08-03 Andanh.com

Drug outlawed in North Dakota puts man on the spot Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
Kenneth Rau flips through his copy of "The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants" as he describes how he became interested in salvia divinorum. The nearly 1,000-page book contains page after page of information on natural substances that can effect a person's mental processes.

The Weeklies: Not-so-neighborly with railway Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
Darold and Della Benz of Beulah have lived and gardened across from the BNSF Railway for 36 years.

Cancer-fighting bus coming Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:10 -0500
As part of a six-month, 48-state tour, the American Cancer Society's "Fight Back Express" bus will stop in Bismarck on Aug. 11.

Mandan street to be closed Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
Starting Monday, 13th Avenue NE will be closed between Main Street and First Avenue to install a new waterline.

Foundation gifts, pledges increase Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
DICKINSON-The Dickinson State University Foundation says pledges and gifts for its just completed fiscal year amounted to more than $9.3 million. That is an increase of $8 million from the prior year, making it the largest single annual gain and the largest amount ever gifted in any one year.

Mini-grants offered for programs Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:10 -0500
Approximately $12,000 is being offered as mini-grants to agriculture-related projects, units and lessons used for school-aged children by the N.D. Ag in the Classroom Council.

Demonettes to have car wash Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
The Bismarck High School Demonettes will have a car wash and popcorn ball sale Saturday at Burger Time on East Main Avenue.

Day of Caring volunteers needed Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
Missouri Slope Areawide United Way is looking for volunteers for the Day of Caring on Aug. 13.

Health care forum scheduled Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
FARGO - The Family HealthCare Center will host a public legislative health care forum.

Hydrant testing scheduled Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
The city of Bismarck Public Works and Bismarck Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant maintenance. Hydrant testing hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

St. Mary's to hold registration Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
St. Mary's Central High School's will begin registration for the 2008-09 school year on Tuesday.

Binary numbers workshop set Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
Gateway to Science will host a two-hour workshop on binary numbers from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the High Prairie Arts and Science Complex, 1810 Schafer St., Bismarck.

Curt Eriksmoen: 'Best' almost didn't get his start Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
One of the prize patronage plums of Dakota Territory was the position of Indian agent, and one of the biggest battles for that position took place at the Devils Lake Indian Agency in 1876.

Towns unfazed by rocket booster in ditch Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:10 -0500
Arlene Zacher says conversation usually covers the gamut at the weekly women's coffee klatch in Parshall. But on Saturday, not a word was spoken about an Air Force rocket booster laying in a ditch a few miles east of where the women were sipping coffee.

Soldiers face changes at home Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
JAMESTOWN (AP) - Now that Spc. Ryan Lindberg is home from Iraq, he plans on soaking up sun rays and hunting with his dogs.

Teen finds slurs on highway near her home Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:10 -0500
ADAMS (AP) - A teenager who found racial and sexual slurs on a highway near her home says the vandals don't speak for her community.

Midwest economies grow slowly Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - A survey of business leaders suggests economic conditions in the Midwest and Plains marginally improved last month as inflationary pressures increased.

No one focus in crash investigation Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:10 -0500
OWATONNA, Minn. (AP) - National Transportation Safety Board investigators haven't focused on any single issue yet as they seek the cause of the corporate jet crash that killed eight people, a board member said Saturday.

Drug company pay nearly $195K Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:10 -0500
North Dakota has received about $195,000 from Bristol-Myers Squibb in a settlement over illegal pricing and marketing of drugs distributed to Medicaid.

Stray bullet closes pistol range Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
JAMESTOWN (AP) - Stutsman County authorities say an officers pistol range has been closed after a stray bullet landed in a couple's yard.

Oil and gas rig count down by 6 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
HOUSTON (AP) - The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States dropped by 6 this week to 1,951.

Suspended doctor sells clinics Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
FARGO (AP) - A doctor accused of improperly handling narcotics says he sold his five clinics in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Some areas still have no power Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
WEBSTER, S.D. (AP) - Day County authorities say electricity in areas hard hit by a Thursday storm might not be back on until Saturday or today. The Blue Dog Lake area and some isolated farms in the county were among those with power problems.

Man drowns near boat dock Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
GARRISON (AP) - McLean County authorities say a man drowned while trying to prevent a boat from drifting away from a dock near Garrison.

Wheat tour yields positive comments Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
Officials back from this year's Wheat Quality Council tour of North Dakota fields have positive things to say about the crop.

Fargo convenience store robbed Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
FARGO (AP) - Fargo police say a convenience store was robbed by a man wielding a knife and a female accomplice.

Sensitive areas put in crosshairs Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
OTERO MESA, N.M. - To drill or not to drill? As rising gasoline prices make consumers increasingly aware of energy issues, that's the question for environmentally sensitive areas across the West.

Big Brother at rally Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) - Surveillance cameras are up at strategic locations throughout Sturgis to help authorities keep an eye on the traffic at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

ICBMs are removed from silos Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) - A yearlong mission to remove 50 intercontinental ballistic missiles from underground silos across northcentral Montana has been completed, military officials say.

Tornado damage continues to climb Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
The number of homes found damaged or destroyed in tornado-ravaged Rolette County continues to rise.

4 juveniles referred in vandalism Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
FARGO (AP) - Cass County officials say four suspects are being referred to juvenile authorities after an investigation into slashed swiming pools, vehicle tires and other vandalism in and around Casselton.

University and tribal officials meet Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
North Dakota State University President Joseph Chapman says he wants to work with United Tribes Technical College on projects to expand opportunities for students.

Meat plant set to close Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
AssociatedPress Just a month short of its two year anniversary, the owners of North Dakota Branded Beef and Pack in Harvey say the processing plant is closing.

Man to plead guilty to molesting Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
WILLISTON (AP) - A former Williston area school teacher and bus driver accused of molesting three children is expected to change his plea to guilty.

Germans from Russia meet in Casper Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - They're Germans. From Russia. In Casper.

Soybean co-op sells subsidiary Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Ag Processing Inc. says it has sold subsidiary AGP Grain to Columbia Grain of Portland, Ore., for an undisclosed price.

GOVERNORS: Grab No. 1 seed Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
By Tribune Sports Staff WILLISTON- Coach Mike Skytland had just one word to describe the Bismarck Governors' day at the Class A Legion baseball seeding tournament on Saturday - crazy.

CHIEFS: Offense finishes strong Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
By Tribune Sports Staff JAMESTOWN - The Mandan Chiefs broke out their big bats for the Class ALegion baseball state qualifying tournament.

CLASS B: LaMoure, Casselton for title Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
By Tribune Sports Staff LaMOURE - The rematch is set. This time it is for the Class B American Legion baseball state championship.

BOBCATS: Olson on the way up Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
When Byron Pool said the Bismarck Bobcats needed to be stronger if they wanted to get better, Alex Olson took the message to heart.

Area Sports Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
LEGIONBASEBALL CLASSA SEEDING TOURNAMENT At Williston Thursday, July 31 #1 Dickinson 23, #5 Fargo 4 #2 Bismarck 12, #3 Minot 3 #4 Williston 10, Fargo 3 Friday, Aug. 1 Minot 7, Wiliston 5 Fargo 3, Bismarck 2 Dickinson 6, Williston 3 Saturday, Aug. 2 Dickinson 8, Minot 7 Bismarck 18, Williston 17 Fargo 16, Minot 2 Bismarck 12, Dickinson 11 Round-robin standings 1. Bismarck 3-1; 2. Dickinson 3-1; 3. Fargo 2-2; 4. Minot 1-3; 5. Williston 1-3.

Morning Leadoff Sun, 3 Aug 2008 04:06:11 -0500
Trivia answer From 1D: Twelve years ago today, the American men's 400 relay settled for silver in Atlanta. With Carl Lewis idled by a coach's decision and Leroy Burrell injured, the U.S. men's 400 relay team is shocked by Canada - losing in the event for the first time at the Olympics.

Report: Author Alexander Solzhenitsyn dies at 89 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 16:45:06 -0500
MOSCOW - Russian news agencies say author Alexander Solzhenitsyn, the Nobel prize-winning chronicler of the horrors of the Soviet gulag system, has died of heart failure. He was 89.

Al-Qaida: Explosives expert wanted by US killed Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:45:05 -0500
CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Qaida confirmed Sunday the death of a top commander accused of training the suicide bombers who killed 17 American sailors on the USS Cole eight years ago.

Stampede kills 145 at remote Hindu temple in India Sun, 3 Aug 2008 13:45:08 -0500
NEW DELHI - Thousands of panicked pilgrims stampeded Sunday at a remote mountaintop temple in northern India during celebrations to honor a Hindu goddess, sending dozens of people plummeting to their deaths and trampling scores more. Police said 145 people were killed.

9 feared dead on K-2, world's 2nd-highest peak Sun, 3 Aug 2008 11:45:06 -0500
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - At least nine climbers are feared dead and five others are missing on K-2, the world's second-highest peak and long considered even more challenging than Mount Everest, officials said Sunday.

AP IMPACT: Seoul probes civilian `massacres' by US Sun, 3 Aug 2008 12:45:06 -0500
SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean investigators, matching once-secret documents to eyewitness accounts, are concluding that the U.S. military indiscriminately killed large groups of refugees and other civilians early in the Korean War.

Anglican leader seeks moratorium on gay bishops Sun, 3 Aug 2008 16:45:06 -0500
NEW YORK - Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, struggling to hold together the troubled world Anglican family, urged church leaders gathered Sunday in England not to consecrate another gay bishop, saying the fellowship will be in "grave peril" without a moratorium.

No deal on election bill, bomb kills 12 in Baghdad Sun, 3 Aug 2008 12:45:08 -0500
BAGHDAD - Despite intense U.S. pressure, Iraqi leaders failed Sunday to resolve differences over how to govern the oil-rich city of Kirkuk _ a dispute that is blocking provincial elections and stoking tension in the volatile north.

Abbas denies asylum to supporters from Gaza Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:45:05 -0500
RAMALLAH, West Bank - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday refused to grant West Bank asylum to forces who fled weekend faction fighting in Hamas-ruled Gaza, despite fears for their safety.

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