Regional News

Donald Moeller To Be Executed Tuesday

A man convicted in the 1990 slaying of a 9-year-old girl is set to die by lethal injection Tuesday in South Dakota's second execution this month.   Read More

US Drops 13 To 1,826 Rigs Exploring For Oil, Gas

The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. dropped this week by 13 to 1,826.  Read More

Drilling Waste Soars With ND Oil Output

The State Health Department says waste from drilling activity in western North Dakota has grown exponentially with the output of oil, and more special landfills are proposed to keep pace.   Read More

SD Pipe-Making Plant To Supply ND Oil Industry

A Texas-based pipe maker has started construction on a manufacturing plant in Rapid City, South Dakota.  Read More

Daschle: McGovern Gave Democrats Hope

Former U.S. Senator Tom Daschle says he and hundreds of other Democratic party candidates can thank George McGovern for giving them the courage to run.  Read More

Dickinson Man Killed In Pedestrian Crash

Authorities say a 28-year-old Dickinson man has died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a pickup truck south of the city.  Read More

Supreme Court Rejects Move To Block Minnesota Wolf Hunt

Without comment, the high court denied an emergency motion by the Center for Biological Diversity and Howling for Wolves to stop the upcoming wolf hunting and trapping seasons, which will be Minnesota's first since the region's wolves came off the endangered list last January.  Read More

Death Of Oil Worker Under Investigation

McKenzie County Sheriff Ron Rankin says 60-year-old Jesus Castillo of Santa Fe, N.M., died Monday at an oil well site near Mandaree.   Read More

Longstanding Minot Livestock Auction To Close

A livestock auction business in Minot that has been a staple of the area ranching scene for more than half a century is being forced to close to make way for new railroad tracks.   Read More

3 Hospitals In ND Oil Patch Seek Sales Tax Help

Some hospitals in the oil patch are turning to voters for financial help.   Read More