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Nichole Rice found not guilty for 2007 murder of Anita Knutson

GRAND FORKS – A Grand Forks jury found Nichole Rice not guilty for the murder of her roommate Anita Knutson in 2007. The jury began deliberating Tuesday afternoon, and were sent home for the evening around 7:30 p.m. The jury reconvened at 9 a.m. Wednesday, and reached a verdict an hour ...

Minot native brings surgical skills to Sidney

SIDNEY, Mont. – Dr. Jennifer Gravos-Bauer achieved a milestone for herself and Sidney Health Center this month when she performed the facility’s first total ankle replacement surgery. It was the first total ankle replacement surgery led by Gravos-Bauer, who trained during her residency ...

ND could face summer of drought

North Dakotans should brace for drought, according to summer projections released by the National Weather Service Tuesday. NWS meteorologist Megan Jones in Bismarck said one model shows a 47% chance of below normal precipitation for June through August. “We’re not saying that everywhere ...

Armstrong pushes for ‘bell-to-bell’ school cell ban

BISMARCK — Gov. Kelly Armstrong held a press conference in Bismarck on Wednesday, to voice his full throated support for two bills seeking to prohibit public school students from using their cell phones during the school day. The bills, House Bill 1160 and Senate Bill 2354, would require ...

Minot’s Brass Band ends year with ‘A Bit of Mardi Graz’

The Brass Band of Minot will be ending its season on Sunday with “A Bit of Mardi Graz” concert. The concert starts at 4 p.m. at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, according to Brass Band of Minot information. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are ...

Young Makoti artist among Eagles contest winners

Levana Fransen of Makoti placed first in the third grade division of the Eagles’ annual Children’s Art Contest for grades 3-6, according to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. By igniting the creative process while teaching the core values and beliefs of The Fraternal Order of Eagles, the ...