North Dakota News

North Dakota's population grew by 2,255 people during the past year. That's good. via BismarckTribune

“Fun to tell him someday he was part of the record.”

They flapped their arms and legs in the snow ten months ago now they get their reward for setting the world record.. February 17th 2007 North Dakotan's help set a new world record for snow angels. via KXMB-TV Bismarck

“I thought, I'm just going to go shopping a little bit.”

North Dakotans got up early to look for bargains on the day after Christmas, filling their shopping carts with Christmas ornaments, blankets and wrapping paper. via Bismarck Tribune

It sounds good, that another oil refinery should be built in North Dakota. But realistic? That's a different matter. via BismarckTribune

“Despite specific bipartisan and bicameral opposition, the Federal Communications Commission acted arrogantly and brazenly today to weaken the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership ban”

The Federal Communications Commission narrowly approved on Tuesday a loosening of media ownership restrictions in the 20 biggest U.S. cities, despite objections from consumer groups and a threat by some ... via XtraMSN Real Estate

“The number one thing is to stay in your vehicle, don`t try to walk for help”

There`s always a lot to get packed up when you`re heading out-of-town for Christmas. via KMOT-TV Minot

“While I have and continue to seek consensus, I have come to the conclusion it will never be possible to reach consensus on the media ownership issue.”

The Federal Communications Commission yesterday voted to relax a 32- year-old ban on ownership of a daily newspaper and a broadcast station in the same market, defying federal lawmakers who urged the media ... via Media Info Center

“If fail to show up for testing- warrant for arrest and be arrested. If any trace of alcohol in their system, they will be escorted immediately to jail, not in a week, not in a month, now.”

You get a DUI you can be stopped from driving but not from drinking until now... Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says North Dakota has a real problem with repeat DUI offenders. via KXMB-TV Bismarck

“The American people are sick and tired of getting telemarketing calls, we've solved that with the "Do Not Call”

The US Senate has passed a bill that means you won't have to call again to get your name on the national "Do Not Call" list. via KXMB-TV Bismarck

“At WSI we will exhibit the trait of being "Curiouser and Curiouser.”

It seems to be a growing profession today. Is everything a state secret that must be held in strictest confidence ? Take for instance the White House visitor logs. via BismarckTribune

It`s been ten months since North Dakotans gathered at the state Capitol grounds and set a world record for most snow angels made all at once, in one place. via KMOT-TV Minot

It's been ten months since North Dakota ns gathered at the state Capitol grounds and set a world record for most snow angels made all at once, in one place Now North Dakotans are being invited to the Capitol ... via KXMA-TV Dickinson

“The hazard mitigation grant plan used to get 7.5 percent. Last year it got 15 percent. So, what it means to North Dakotans is we`re going to have more dollars to mitigate and protect property and save lives”

Floods, tornadoes, wild fires, and and the threat of terrorism are only some of the hazards North Dakotans have had to work through over the years. via KMOT-TV Minot

A person has the choice not to cooperate with a peace officer conducting an investigation of possible criminal behavior. via BismarckTribune

“Since the availability of a beef-grading service in North Dakota will create additional marketing opportunities for state-inspected plants, the ability to sell products across state lines becomes more critical”

Marvin Baker/MDN Meat grader Cami Metzger analyzes a beef carcass for quality and grade Friday in the North Dakota Branded Beef and Pack plant in Harvey. via Minot Daily News

Xcel Energy has notified state regulators of plans to build part of a new power transmission line in North Dakota, although its final route in the state hasn't been determined.

North Dakota's Public Service Commission agreed Friday to allow Xcel, which provides electricity to Fargo, West Fargo, Grand Forks and Minot, to shorten the amount of time it must wait to apply for the power line's North Dakota location.

Xcel is part of a group of utilities seeking to build four new transmission lines in Minnesota. One would run about 250 miles from a Fargo substation to Monticello, Minn. Read more

Free money that's what you'll get if you own property in North Dakota. And here's how get it... The North Dakota legislature passed a bill to give one hundred fifteen million dollars back to North Dakotan's ... via KXMA-TV Dickinson

Two North Dakota farmers are continuing their fight with the government over the right to grow industrial hemp. via KMOT-TV Minot

Gov. John Hoeven and 20 other governors have sent a letter to congressional leaders urging quick action on the new farm bill. via KFYR-TV Bismarck

Governors representing 19 farm states have written their Congressional leaders to encourage them to 'compromise' on a new farm policy before the end of the year. via KNEB-AM Scottsbluff