NORTH DAKOTA
Man arrested in Bismarck woman's death
Authorities say a Bismarck man beat his wife to death in front of the woman's 3-year-old son.March 12, 2010
Group says more maternal care needed in N.D.
The human rights group Amnesty International USA says unequal and inadequate access to maternal care allows two to three women to die each day while giving birth in the United States.March 12, 2010
N.D. lawmaker arrested for assault
A North Dakota state legislator has been arrested for assaulting his wife for the second time in less than a year.March 12, 2010
Grafton getting state money for flood control
Gov. John Hoeven says North Dakota's State Water Commission has approved $7.1 million for a project that will bring permanent flood protection to Grafton, a city on the Park River.March 12, 2010
Man arrested in Bismarck woman's death
Bismarck police say they have arrested a 27-year-old man in the death of a 30-year-old woman.March 12, 2010
Flood watch issued on Red River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Red River, saying it will rise five feet in a week in Fargo-Moorhead.March 12, 2010
Sex assault convict gets more prison time
A man serving 30 years in prison for multiple sexual assaults in the Grand Forks area has had an extra year added to his sentence because of a pair of failed prison escapes last summer.March 12, 2010
Flood watch issued on Red River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the Red River, saying it will rise five feet in a week in Fargo-Moorhead.March 12, 2010
Dickinson landfill off limits to tires
Dickinson officials have decided to stop burying scrap tires in the city landfill, to save space and prevent problems.March 12, 2010
N.D. oil refinery plans maintenance shutdown
North Dakota's only oil refinery is planning a monthlong shutdown for maintenance and upgrades beginning next month.March 12, 2010
Grants awarded for school garden projects
Fourteen North Dakota schools and school-related programs are getting money for garden projects.March 12, 2010
Fog becoming common in parts of North Dakota
Fog is becoming commonplace in parts of North Dakota, and even meteorologists think it’s strange. Fog was reported in Bismarck on 54 of the first 68 days of the year. On 17 days the fog was considered “dense.”March 12, 2010
Train carrying North Dakota ethanol derails in eastern Conn.
Connecticut authorities say a freight train carrying liquid ethanol derailed in Windham, but none of the four tankers that came off the tracks is leaking and there’s no public safety threat.March 12, 2010
South Middle School kids top North Dakota competition
Vahid Fazel-Rezai, Monica Kim, Nicholas Yogi Liu and Ben Lindsley recently made North Dakota history. The four Grand Forks South Middle School students placed first through fourth among 160 students at the North Dakota MathCounts in Bismarck. It’s the time the top four finishers have come from the same school, although a team from South has earned first place in team competition the four of the past five years.By By James R. Johnson , Forum Communications Co. , March 12, 2010
Fire damages Fargo food warehouse
Damage to a Fargo food warehouse is expected to be substantial after an early morning fire.March 12, 2010
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big 3 reminder
Applications for this fall’s bighorn sheep, elk and moose hunting seasons must be in the mail and postmarked before midnight March 17. To apply online, including preferential landowner moose and elk applicants, access the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. Appli
Posted by: Doug Leier on Mar 11, 2010 at 11:51 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondnon-resident any deer archery tags remain
More than 200 any-deer bow licenses are still available to nonresidents in 2010, according to Carrie Whitney, licensing supervisor for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The Game and Fish Department began issuing nonresident any-deer bow licenses March 1, and nearly 1,100 of the allotted 1,
Posted by: Doug Leier on Mar 10, 2010 at 12:45 PM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondnon-resident any deer bow tags
More than 200 any-deer bow licenses are still available to nonresidents in 2010, according to Carrie Whitney, licensing supervisor for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The Game and Fish Department began issuing nonresident any-deer bow licenses March 1, and nearly 1,100 of the allotted 1,
Posted by: Doug Leier on Mar 10, 2010 at 8:49 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondTRNP elk Q&A
Questions and answers related to the Preferred Alternative for Elk Management in Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP) On March 8, 2010 the National Park Service (NPS) announced the Preferred Alternative of using Direct Reduction by Firearms, which incorporates the use of certified volunteers to
Posted by: Doug Leier on Mar 9, 2010 at 10:27 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondHunting Guide and Outfitter Test Set for May 8
Hunting Guide and Outfitter Test Set for May 8 The next guide and outfitter written examination is May 8 at 1 p.m. at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck. The test is given periodically to anyone interested in becoming a hunting guide or outfitter in the state. In addition
Posted by: Doug Leier on Mar 8, 2010 at 10:22 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondspearing winds down
Anglers are reminded that North Dakota’s darkhouse spearfishing season closes March 15. Interested individuals who would still like to get out for the first time this year must register with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Registration is available through the department’s we
Posted by: Doug Leier on Mar 3, 2010 at 1:59 PM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondND big three
North Dakota’s 2010 moose, elk and bighorn sheep proclamation has been finalized and applications are available at the state Game and Fish Department’s website. The deadline for applying is March 17. A total of 561 elk licenses are available to hunters this fall, the same as in 2009. U
Posted by: Doug Leier on Mar 2, 2010 at 11:21 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondremaining spring turkey tags
Spring Turkey Drawing Held, Licenses Remain The 2010 spring wild turkey lottery has been held and more than 750 licenses remain in nine units. Only those hunters who do not have a license for the 2010 spring season are eligible to apply. Licenses remain in Unit 06, Bowman County; Unit 17, portions
Posted by: Doug Leier on Mar 1, 2010 at 12:04 PM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyond
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