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McConnel AFB chosen over Grand Forks for Air Force tanker mission

McConnel AFB chosen over Grand Forks for Air Force tanker mission

We begin with breaking news. The Grand Forks Air Base has been passed over for a new tanker mission. Wichita's McConnell Air Base has been selected to be the main operating base for the new air refueling tanker.

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Three ex-Bison football players allegedly skip community service

Three ex-Bison football players allegedly skip community service

Three of the 15 people who pleaded guilty to petition fraud charges in Cass County last fall – all three of them former North Dakota State University football players – failed to complete the community service required by their probation agreements, authorities allege in court records.

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Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion

The tornado that tore through an Oklahoma City suburb destroyed or damaged as many as 13,000 homes and may have caused $2 billion in overall damage, officials said Wednesday.

N.D. governor names new director of DOT

N.D. governor names new director of DOT

North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple today appointed Grant Levi as executive director of the state’s Department of Transportation. Levi had been serving as the interim executive director since November 2012.

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Josh Duhamel to lead N.D. State Fair parade

Josh Duhamel to lead N.D. State Fair parade

Parade chairman Jim Clifford announced that the Minot native will be the grand marshal of the State Fair parade on July 20. The theme of this year's parade is "Transforming North Dakota."

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North Dakota GOP chairman stepping down

North Dakota GOP chairman stepping down

The chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party said Tuesday he wants to get back to farming and spending time with his family. Stan Stein, 62, announced Monday in an email to party officials that he will not seek another term as chairman.

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Heavy rains postpone Devils Lake outlet opening

Heavy rains postpone Devils Lake outlet opening

The recent rain has dumped more than three of inches of water on the Lake Region. The extra water means the region will have to wait longer for the two Devils Lake outlets to turn on and bring much needed flood relief.

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http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/293/50/50/ THE DULLUM FILE
Relay
Join us for Grand Forks Relay for Life in University Party Friday, May 31. ...
5/23/13 at 6:11 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/294/50/50/ WDAZ STORMTRACKER WEATHER
Long Snow Season
Our just completed snow season was one of the longest on record. The first measurable snow fell on October 4 in Fargo Moorhead and the last measurable snow locally occurred on April 24 for a total of ...
5/22/13 at 8:59 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2479/50/50/ GRAND FORKS GOURMET
'The Kegs' Now Open for the Summer
While today isn't exactly a great day to hit up the drive-in, the Kegs in Grand Forks is finally open for the summer. So hop into your car and head down for some delicious onion rings, sloppy joes an...
5/21/13 at 1:47 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/854/50/50/ THE AREAVOICES COMMUNITY
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5/14/13 at 4:55 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2336/50/50/ BLOGGING MOLLY
The Key to Longevity: Bacon or Resilience? (A Tribute to Grandma Gladys)
Pearl Cantrell is a 105-year-old Texas woman who credits bacon as the key to longevity. Yes. Bacon. She says she loves it and eats it every day, in fact. (See this article in the Huffington Post.) Wit...
5/8/13 at 10:50 PM

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http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2121/50/50/ NIE ROCKS!
Memorial Day
Memorial Day (Last Monday, federal) To many people, especially children, Memorial Day is a three-day weekend heralding the arrival of summer and the end of school. They often overlook the true meaning...
5/23/13 at 9:06 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/762/50/50/ UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA HOCKEY
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5/22/13 at 1:06 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/1856/50/50/ LUPULIN LIBATIONS
Beer Brief #40 - Before the Dawn
Brewery - Steel Toe Brewing Company, Saint Louis Park, MN Beer - Before the Dawn Style - Black Barleywine aged in rye whiskey barrels ABV - 13.7% Color - Black with dark brown near the edges of...
5/21/13 at 9:55 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/787/50/50/ UND NEWS BLOG
UND Flying Team in national competition: second by inches
The University of North Dakota (UND) Flying Team took second with a score of 355, only four points behind the winner, out of 28 schools at the National Intercollegiate Flying Associations (NIFAs) Safe...
5/21/13 at 2:01 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/374/50/50/ THE WEST WING
Weekly Memo 5-17-13
Each Weekly Memo to the City Council and the agenda packet is also provided on the City Council web page. WEEKLY UPDATE: Labor Update There are two labor agreements on next weeks Council agenda. Tha...
5/20/13 at 2:08 PM