LOCAL

3 tornadoes touch down across southwest North Dakota

The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes touching down across southwest North Dakota on Monday evening, none of which caused major damage.

June 04, 2013

City hears concerns regarding carnival

The recent carnival held in downtown Dickinson has shown that a lack of communication can still happen in a day and age when almost everyone has a smartphone or feature phone capable of multiple forms of communication.

By Katherine Grandstrand , June 04, 2013

Roughrider Days Parade needs clowns

The Roughrider Commission is seeking volunteers to be clowns in the 43rd annual Roughrider Days Parade to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29.

May 29, 2013

North Dakota sees large jump in taxable sales totals from 2011 to 2012

BISMARCK — North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases climbed more than $5 billion, or 28.7 percent, from 2011 to 2012, according to an annual report released Wednesday.

By TJ Jerke , May 29, 2013

4 men taken into custody on drug charges

Four men were taken into custody on drug charges Tuesday morning at a Dickinson residence when a warrant was served by the Southwest Tactical team.

May 28, 2013

Beef up for higher prices

Beefing up could mean meat eaters will have to open up their wallets a little wider this summer, as the price of beef and other meats continue to climb. “Beef prices have been high this year at all levels,” said William Hahn, Animal Products and Cost of Production Branch Markets and Trade Economics Division of the USDA-Economics Research Service. “April had the highest five-area 35-65 percent Choice Direct steer we have ever seen.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supply and demand is what controls the price of beef cattle, but prices will fluctuate because it takes time to replenish the cattle supplies.

By Betsy Simon , May 24, 2013

1 year later, Haider’s disappearance remains a mystery

On the eve of the one-year anniversary of her son’s disappearance, Maryellen Suchan fought back tears Thursday while explaining what her emotions have been like this week.

By Bryan Horwath , May 24, 2013

Dickinson officials look at infrastructure projects

It’s cleaning day. You’re sitting on the floor of a messy house, surveying chores to be done, not knowing where to begin or what project to start first as you try to set up a plan to make the house a neat and tidy home.

By Katherine Grandstrand , May 23, 2013

Dunn County man charged with drug, firearm possession

Dodge resident Matthew Gietzen, born in 1978, was officially charged Monday in Southwest District Court on five felonies and two misdemeanors stemming from a May 17 incident in Dunn County.

May 23, 2013

Dickinson teachers turn down $38K salary for new teachers

For the first time since the 1970s the Dickinson Public School Board and the Dickinson Education Association have come to an impasse in contract negotiations for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years.

By Katherine Grandstrand , May 22, 2013

Killdeer man charged with taking inappropriate photos of 5-year-olds

BISMARCK — A Killdeer man was charged Friday in South Central District Court in Burleigh County with promoting sexual performance by a minor, a Class C felony. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

May 21, 2013

Parents plead not guilty to charges of child abuse

Parents of an infant who died less than two years ago with illegal drugs in its system pleaded not guilty to child abuse charges Monday at a preliminary hearing in Southwest District Court in Dickinson.

By Betsy Simon , May 21, 2013

City hears concerns on water and sewer system

Hooking up to Dickinson’s water and sewer system has been a major hurdle for Chris Fitterer, a partner of New England-based GTC LLP, and his plans to build a fueling station in north Dickinson at the corner of Highway 22 and 40th Street.

By Katherine Grandstrand , May 21, 2013

Shaving for Logan's Locks: Friends show support in battle with cancer

Dickinson High School freshman Logan Kostelecky figured some of his friends and a few others would show up to a head-shaving event in support of his battle with cancer Monday night.

By Bryan Horwath , May 21, 2013

Army worms hit southwest ND

FARGO — “Large numbers” of army cutworms have been reported in alfalfa in southwest North Dakota, a North Dakota State University report shows.

By Mikkel Pates , May 14, 2013