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NDDMR Taking Bids On Abandoned Wells
(Bismarck, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources is taking bids on two abandoned oil and gas wells in the state. The bidding opportunity in Billings County is to reclaim a well, while the opportunity in Bottineau County is to plug one. If you have a contractor’s license and are registered to perform work in the state, you can bid. The deadline to submit a bid is 3:00 p.m. on August 30th at the Office of the Industrial Commission, Oil and Gas Division, located on East Calgary Avenue in Bismarck.
Can North Dakotans kick their smoking habit? Research says no
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Many people enjoy the comforts of a cigarette, vape, or can of chew after a long day’s work, but as anyone familiar with nicotine knows, an addiction to tobacco of any sort can do more harm than good. Things would be easier if one could easily put their vices down and […]
North Dakota State Railroad Museum celebrates its 40th anniversary
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - The North Dakota State Railroad Museum celebrated its 40th anniversary Sunday with some inductions to its Hall of Fame. The museum began with just one building and two boxcars. The collection of train memorabilia has increased over the years with each donation they have received and continue to get.
A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — On a remote tallgrass prairie in North Dakota, a secretive orchid pokes up from the ground. You’ll only find it if you know where to look. The striking, bright white blooms of the western prairie fringed orchid are elusive to fans who try to catch a glimpse — and as a […]
Professional Bowlers, Standout Youngsters Converge on Sunset Lanes
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - While he qualified for the stepladder finals as the top seed, 17-year-old Dawson Unrath still faced a stern test in seasoned PBA Tour member Ronnie Russell -- one of the few players to bowl a televised 300 game. To hear Unrath tell it, though,...
Fargo Homicide Suspect Still Wanted, Name of Victim Released
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Police are still searching for a suspect in a deadly shooting on Friday in the 22 hundred block of 12th Avenue South in Fargo. This is the man they are looking for: 34-year-old Leo Dartoe of Fargo. Police have also identified the shooting victim as...
Fighting Hawks handle Minnesota State in exhibition win
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Collegiate volleyball returned to the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on Saturday afternoon as the North Dakota volleyball team hosted Minnesota State in an exhibition match. The Fighting Hawks handled the Mavericks, taking four of the five contested sets. Official statistics were not tracked during the...
A Famous South Dakotan Comes Home
After a 51 year absence, former astronaut and Scotland South Dakota native Charles Gemar has returned to his roots. “It’s hard to take South Dakota out of the individual,” said Gemar. “I had a great childhood, great memories growing up in this state, I’ve always missed it, I’ve always considered myself a South Dakotan. And now that I’m a resident again, I just feel at home.”
Regulator says overpass needed before natural gas project can start
BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A North Dakota utility regulator says a railroad overpass should get built on a key road before construction begins on a multi-billion dollar natural gas processing facility. “I don’t know if it’s within our jurisdiction or even whether it’s fair and reasonable to...
Sneak Peek Of Bismarck’s South Washington Project
Three things are certain in life, death, taxes, and road construction season. Thankfully, we are nearly done with road construction season. This major project on Bismarck's South Washington Street began on Monday, April 15th. South Wash, as I affectionately call it, is one of the busiest roads in Bismarck. This...
Regulator says overpass needed before natural gas project can start
A North Dakota utility regulator says a railroad overpass should get built on a key road before construction begins on a multi-billion dollar natural gas processing facility. “I don’t know if it’s within our jurisdiction or even whether it’s fair and reasonable to require something like that,” Randy Christmann, chair of the Public Service Commission, […]
ND Department of Mineral Resources is accepting bids
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources has opened an opportunity to bid on two abandoned oil and gas wells in western and north-central North Dakota. The bidding opportunity in Billings County is to reclaim a well. The opportunity in Bottineau County is to plug a...
One man is dead after Minot traffic stop turned stand off
MINOT, N.D. (KFGO) – The Minot Police Department reports one man is dead after what police are calling a suicide investigation when an officer conducted a traffic stop at 7:35 yesterday evening on Hwy 2/52 near the 16th Street SW exit. When the officer made contact, the man driving raised a handgun and made a threatening comment.
Fargo woman cited after rear-end collision on I-29
TRAILL COUNTY, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A Fargo woman, 28-year-old Whitnee Nelson, is hurt after a crash on I-29 early Monday morning. North Dakota Highway Patrol says shortly before 12:30 AM on Monday, August 26, a Jeep and a pickup truck were southbound on Interstate-29 when Nelson, driving the Jeep, rear-ended the pickup as it slowed to enter a construction zone. She was cited for care required.
The Great American Folk Show: Episode 118
The Great American Folk Show is a little place on the radio where we commune with you to share stories, sing songs, and talk to some good people with great voices. Episode 118 features French singer-songwriter Annika Jayne, singer and storyteller Doug Wintch, musician Jonny Polonsky, and “Queen of the West” Emily Walter performs two North Dakota songs. Plus, a live set from The Western Flyers at the Harold Schafer Heritage Center in Medora, North Dakota.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: North Dakota Welcomes World of Outlaws for Final Time This Year
The 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign rolls on into North Dakota this weekend. The late summer stretch continues with the final visits to the “Peace Garden State” for the year. First up is a Friday, Aug. 23, trip to Grand Forks, ND’s River Cities Speedway. The quarter mile bullring always produces some of the most thrilling action of the season with its high banks and tight confines. Out of the more than 400 tracks he’s visited, longtime Series announcer Johnny Gibson ranks it as his favorite.
Carson Macedo Tops River Cities Thriller for 40th Career Victory
GRAND FORKS, ND (August 23, 2024) – There looked to be no stopping Carson Macedo on Friday night at River Cities Speedway. The Californian lined up sixth for the 40-lap finale with a stacked five names ahead in the lineup, but it didn’t matter. None of them would get in Macedo’s way on his charge toward Victory Lane.
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