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November 22, 2009
November 22, 2009
Prairie Region News
Prairie Region News
Strides being made in ending homelessness in ND
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-17)
The executive director of the North Dakota Coalition for the Homeless says the state's prosperity -- compared to what's happening in other states -- is actually contributing to the state's homeless population.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-17)
The executive director of the North Dakota Coalition for the Homeless says the state's prosperity -- compared to what's happening in other states -- is actually contributing to the state's homeless population.
Southern Red River valley still wet
Fargo, ND
(2009-11-16)
People in the southern Red River valley say it's still very wet -- and they wonder what might happen next spring, if those conditions continue.
Fargo, ND
(2009-11-16)
People in the southern Red River valley say it's still very wet -- and they wonder what might happen next spring, if those conditions continue.
Linton still recovering from record flooding.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-13)
The city of Linton, in Emmons County, is still working to recover from the Flood of 2009. And city officials say they're working to make sure they're not caught off guard the next time.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-13)
The city of Linton, in Emmons County, is still working to recover from the Flood of 2009. And city officials say they're working to make sure they're not caught off guard the next time.
Knife River counties looking for ways to prevent another major flood
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-13)
Representatives of Mercer County say the flood of 2009 was unexpected -- and they want to prevent that from happening again.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-13)
Representatives of Mercer County say the flood of 2009 was unexpected -- and they want to prevent that from happening again.
Bismarck-Mandan outline needs and wants from this year's flooding
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-13)
A Congressional field hearing was the setting for a review of what happened in the flood of 2009 on the Missouri and its tributaries -- and what steps can be taken to prevent damage next time.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-13)
A Congressional field hearing was the setting for a review of what happened in the flood of 2009 on the Missouri and its tributaries -- and what steps can be taken to prevent damage next time.
NDSU helpiing veterans readjust
Fargo, ND
(2009-11-11)
North Dakota State University is helping returing soldiers make the transition from soldier to student.
Fargo, ND
(2009-11-11)
North Dakota State University is helping returing soldiers make the transition from soldier to student.
Energy Department official promoting carbon capture
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-11)
A senior US Department of Energy official says North Dakota is a leader in carbon sequestration technology.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-11)
A senior US Department of Energy official says North Dakota is a leader in carbon sequestration technology.
Lambrecht to head MedCenter One
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-11)
A Bismarck physician will be the new CEO of Bismarck's MedCenter One.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-11)
A Bismarck physician will be the new CEO of Bismarck's MedCenter One.
Feedlot dispute now before state Supreme Court
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-09)
A Morton County case concerning a proposed feedlot is now before the state Supreme Court.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-09)
A Morton County case concerning a proposed feedlot is now before the state Supreme Court.
Salazar: Balance needed in climate change, energy policy
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-09)
The federal Interior Secretary says energy development in North Dakota and the rest of the US needs to be done in a balanced and reasonable way.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-09)
The federal Interior Secretary says energy development in North Dakota and the rest of the US needs to be done in a balanced and reasonable way.
Oilman: Bakken may contain more recoverable oil than first thought
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-09)
The head of an independent oil drilling company says the Bakken formation in western North Dakota may have a lot more recoverable oil than is currently predicted.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-09)
The head of an independent oil drilling company says the Bakken formation in western North Dakota may have a lot more recoverable oil than is currently predicted.
Basin expanding wind generation
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-05)
Basin Electric Power Cooperative is expanding the amount of power generated by wind.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-05)
Basin Electric Power Cooperative is expanding the amount of power generated by wind.
Basin GM: 'War' over coal
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-05)
Basin Electric Power Cooperative's general manager says climate change legislation pending in Congress has coal-fired electric generation in the crosshairs.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-05)
Basin Electric Power Cooperative's general manager says climate change legislation pending in Congress has coal-fired electric generation in the crosshairs.
Pomeroy introduces pension bill
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-02)
t's called "The Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act." North Dakota Congressman Earl Pomeroy says says it will give the nation's pension funds more time to recover their value from last year's market crash.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-11-02)
t's called "The Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act." North Dakota Congressman Earl Pomeroy says says it will give the nation's pension funds more time to recover their value from last year's market crash.
H1N1 flu clinics running in Minnesota and North Dakota
Moorhead, MN
(2009-10-30)
Clay County, Minnesota had its first H1N1 flu vaccination clinic -- and health officials say there will be more.
Moorhead, MN
(2009-10-30)
Clay County, Minnesota had its first H1N1 flu vaccination clinic -- and health officials say there will be more.
Sioux nickname deadline to be extended
Bismarck, ND
(2009-10-29)
The North Dakota University System will extend by 30 days the dealine for the Standing Rock Sioux to make a decision on whether or not to allow the University of North Dakota to continue to use its "Fighting Sioux" nickname.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-10-29)
The North Dakota University System will extend by 30 days the dealine for the Standing Rock Sioux to make a decision on whether or not to allow the University of North Dakota to continue to use its "Fighting Sioux" nickname.
Faith leaders back "strong" health care reform
Bismarck, ND
(2009-10-28)
A group of North Dakota faith leaders has drafted a letter to Senator Conrad -- urging him to support strong health care reforms -- including a "public option."
Bismarck, ND
(2009-10-28)
A group of North Dakota faith leaders has drafted a letter to Senator Conrad -- urging him to support strong health care reforms -- including a "public option."
ND reports first H1N1 death
Bismarck, ND
(2009-10-27)
A man in his 60s from northwest North Dakota is the first person to die in North Dakota from H1N1 flu.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-10-27)
A man in his 60s from northwest North Dakota is the first person to die in North Dakota from H1N1 flu.
H1N1 flu vaccine clinics announced for Cass and Clay Counties
FARGO, ND
(2009-10-26)
The first of several to come H1N1 flu vaccine clinics will be held in Fargo and Moorhead this week.
FARGO, ND
(2009-10-26)
The first of several to come H1N1 flu vaccine clinics will be held in Fargo and Moorhead this week.
Former workers compensation director appealing conviction
Bismarck, ND
(2009-10-21)
The North Dakota Supreme Court is reviewing an appeal by the former head of the state's workers compensation agency of his conviction on misappropriation of state funds.
Bismarck, ND
(2009-10-21)
The North Dakota Supreme Court is reviewing an appeal by the former head of the state's workers compensation agency of his conviction on misappropriation of state funds.
