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North Dakota AG rejects calls for police body camera video

July 12, 2022 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley on Tuesday rejected calls to release body camera footage of a fatal police shooting in Fargo and said he will personally oversee the case himself.

Police identify Fargo officer who shot and killed man in van

July 9, 2022 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Authorities on Saturday identified a Fargo police officer and a man he shot and killed after an altercation outside an apartment complex.

Police said 28-year-old Shane Netterville, of Jamestown, was shot Friday morning by Officer Adam O'Brien, an 11-year veteran of the force.

Hoeven to face newcomer Christiansen in search of 3rd term

By JAMES MacPHERSONJune 15, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Hoeven easily won North Dakota’s Republican primary Tuesday, coasting past an unknown and poorly funded political neophyte ahead of a November matchup when he’s again likely to be a heavy favorite.

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Capitol, government offices, schools close due to blizzard

April 12, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A blizzard has led to the closure of the North Dakota Capitol and other state facilities in the Bismarck area, as well as scores of schools. colleges, government offices and highways Tuesday.

Democrats fail to tap candidates for 2 statewide offices

March 26, 2022 GMT

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Democrats at their convention on Saturday finished endorsements for several statewide candidates but the party failed to recruit contenders for secretary of state and tax commissioner.

Suspect hospitalized after hiding in Stutsman County slough

March 22, 2022 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a driver who fled from a North Dakota State Patrol trooper is hospitalized in Fargo with severe hypothermia after hiding in a slough to avoid arrest.

According to the patrol, the trooper attempted to stop the man on Interstate 94 near Jamestown about 7:30 p.m.

South Dakota kidnapping suspect arrested in North Dakota

March 19, 2022 GMT

EDGELEY, N.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man was arrested near Edgeley early Saturday morning in connection with a suspected kidnapping, authorities said.

Ryan Degroat is accused of abducting a 41-year-old woman from her mother’s home in Brown County, South Dakota, KFGO radio reported.

Troopers: Jamestown man arrested in road rage incident

March 7, 2022 GMT

CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) — A Jamestown man has been arrested in what authorities say is a case of road rage on the interstate near Casselton.

North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers responded to Interstate 94 about 4:30 p.m.

Fargo art, antiques dealer, a Democrat, runs for US Senate

February 15, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Fargo art and antiques dealer is running for U.S. Senate, saying North Dakota needs Democratic representation in Washington, D.C.

Michael Steele, 52, said Tuesday that he a started his campaign four years ago in an effort to unseat Sen.

Democrat announces bid for North Dakota US Senate seat

February 14, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An engineering professor at the University of Jamestown announced her bid for U.S. Senate Monday in her first run for elected office.

The Bismarck Tribune reports Katrina Christiansen is seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat held by Sen.

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Boardings at 8 commercial airports nearly double in November

January 10, 2022 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Passenger traffic at North Dakota's eight commercial airports in November nearly doubled from last year, despite the surging coronavirus.

Year-to-date boardings in November were ahead of 2020 at all eight airports in Bismarck, Minot, Williston, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Fargo, Devils Lake and Jamestown.

Officer attacked after responding to Jamestown apartment

December 16, 2021 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — A Jamestown police officer is recovering from injuries after being assaulted while responding to a welfare check.

Police said they were called to an apartment on Wednesday because a mental health professional wanted an officer present.

ADM, Marathon partner to operate North Dakota soybean plant

August 22, 2021 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Agribusiness conglomerate Archer Daniels Midland Co. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. and Marathon Petroleum Corp. are partnering to operate a soybean processing plant near Jamestown.

Proposal for North Dakota-backed amusement park scrapped

By JAMES MacPHERSONApril 28, 2021 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A proposal for a state-backed theme and amusement park that has been mocked as a symbol of wasteful spending was withdrawn Wednesday from the budget of an agency that promotes economic development and tourism in North Dakota...

Bill would have North Dakota finance amusement park

By JAMES MacPHERSONApril 15, 2021 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Legislature will decide if a last-minute proposal for a state-financed amusement and theme park along a major interstate would be an economic boon for an area with little else to offer, or if it would do nothing more than take taxpayers for a ride...

Pandemic cuts air travel at ND commercial airports in half

January 18, 2021 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic cut the number of passengers using North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports in half last year...

Police seize 27 pounds of marijuana in Nebraska arrest

January 17, 2021 GMT

WAHOO, Neb. (AP) — Police seized 27 pounds of marijuana and arrested a New York woman in the eastern Nebraska town of Wahoo...

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Former Jamestown legislator Lyle Hanson dies at 85

December 29, 2020 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former Jamestown-area state representative has died.

3 killed in crash of plane from North Carolina in New York

November 2, 2020 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities on Monday found the wreckage of a small plane from North Carolina that crashed in western New York a day earlier, killing all three people aboard, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said...

Minimum security resident missing since November found

September 30, 2020 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A minimum-security resident on escape status since November has been found and taken into custody, the New Hampshire Department of Corrections said Wednesday...

New Year’s Eve in Times Square incorporates virtual elements

September 23, 2020 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — New Year's Eve in Times Square will incorporate virtual elements, organizers said Wednesday as they gear up for a celebration that will have to be scaled down and socially distant in response to the coronavirus...

Assault, gunfire, threats lead to arrest of 2 in Jamestown

August 20, 2020 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — Police say they've arrested a couple in Jamestown after the woman fired gunshots and threatened to kill the man accused of assaulting her with a metal object...

Lucille Ball Comedy Festival goes virtual in its 29th year

By LYNN ELBERAugust 12, 2020 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is going virtual with help from Tiffany Haddish, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Margaret Cho, “Weird Al” Yankovic and more than two-dozen others working in the realm of humor...

North Dakota inmates help fill demand for masks in pandemic

August 3, 2020 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — Incarcerated individuals employed by an North Dakota agency are making masks and other items that are used to curb the spread of the

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Probation ordered in Bismarck assault, terrorizing case

July 8, 2020 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck man accused of driving over his girlfriend, forcing her into his car and threatening to kill her has been sentenced to probation...

Inmate who attacked hospital staffer not guilty

March 5, 2020 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota State Hospital inmate who assaulted and attempted to murder a staff member in 2019 has been found not guilty...

Superintendent’s wine auctioned days after DWI arrest

March 4, 2020 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — Jamestown-area Republicans auctioned bottles of wine named for and signed by state Superintendent Kirsten Baesler just days after she was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving...

Commercial airline boardings up nearly 12% in North Dakota

February 16, 2020 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State officials say passenger boardings at North Dakota's eight commercial service airports during January were up nearly 12% over the same month in 2019...

Tuesday’s Scores

By The Associated PressFebruary 12, 2020 GMT

Bismarck Century 4, Bismarck High 3, OT

Blast of arctic air returns to North Dakota

February 11, 2020 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Forecasters are expecting a blast of arctic air this week will return bitter cold and near blizzard conditions to North Dakota...

Saturday’s Scores

By The Associated PressFebruary 2, 2020 GMT

East Grand Forks, Minn. 3, Grand Forks Red River 1

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Tuesday’s Scores

By The Associated PressJanuary 22, 2020 GMT

Devils Lake-Cando 2, Fargo North 2, tie

Monday’s Scores

By The Associated PressJanuary 21, 2020 GMT

Fargo South/Shanley 6, Bismarck High 1

Tuesday’s Scores

By The Associated PressJanuary 15, 2020 GMT

Fargo Davies 9, Sheyenne 0

Saturday’s Scores

By The Associated PressJanuary 12, 2020 GMT

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Saturday’s Scores

By The Associated PressJanuary 12, 2020 GMT

Dickinson 5, Jamestown 1

Friday’s Scores

By The Associated PressJanuary 11, 2020 GMT

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Eighth, final medical marijuana dispensary opening in ND

December 10, 2019 GMT

DICKINSON, N.D. (AP) — The final medical marijuana dispensary is set to open this week in North Dakota...

Jamestown man sentenced on child pornography charges

November 15, 2019 GMT

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A Jamestown man has been sentenced to serve more than 12 years in prison on child pornography charges...

Tourist attraction association violated open meetings law

October 24, 2019 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's attorney general says a Jamestown tourist attraction violated the state's open meetings law when it failed to post a notice of a special meeting...

Jamestown reaches sandbag goal

October 19, 2019 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — The city of Jamestown has reached its sandbag goal.

The south-central North Dakota city began sandbagging after releases from both the Pipestem Dam and Jamestown Reservoir were increased...

Man arrested for shooting following fight in Jamestown

October 7, 2019 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — Police in Jamestown have arrested a man for firing several shots into the vehicle of a man he fought with at a party...

Sixth medical marijuana store opens this week in ND

September 17, 2019 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's sixth medical marijuana dispensary is opening later this week...

Jamestown search and rescue dog hit by vehicle, will be OK

September 15, 2019 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — Jamestown's fire chief says a city search and rescue dog will be OK after being hit by a vehicle...

State’s fifth medical marijuana shop to open in Jamestown

September 4, 2019 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's fifth medical marijuana shop will open next week.

Fargo man accused of fleeing from police

August 29, 2019 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — A Fargo man accused of leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase in and around Jamestown is facing a host of charges...

Time names Comedy Center one of ‘World’s Greatest Places’

August 25, 2019 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — The National Comedy Center in western New York is on Time Magazine's annual list of must-see destinations...

Man arrested for stabbing outside Jamestown Walmart

August 13, 2019 GMT

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (AP) — Police say a man has been arrested for a stabbing outside a Walmart store in Jamestown...

The Smothers Brothers mark their CBS firing 50 years ago

By MARK KENNEDYJuly 30, 2019 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Getting fired from work isn't usually a cause to celebrate. But the Smothers Brothers aren't your run-of-the-mill comedians...

24-year-old man apparently drowns swimming in Lake Erie

July 20, 2019 GMT

WESTFIELD, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a 24-year-old man apparently drowned while swimming in Lake Erie...

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