Representatives of several Minot community organizations gathered at a news conference Thursday to show their support for a ballot measure that would fund a community bowl. » Full Story

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush’s calls for fiscal responsibility received scant notice this week on Capitol Hill. » Full Story

By ELOISE OGDEN

Regional Editor

eogden@minotdailynews. » Full Story

Twenty-four hours after the State Water Commission voted to appropriate $1 million to help get water to parched livestock, phones have been ringing in Bismarck and in county Extension offices. » Full Story

BISBEE – It’s the last week of school ever at Bisbee-Egeland Public School. » Full Story

BISMARCK (AP) — A judge has refused to stop construction of a crude-oil pipeline that would be built through eastern North Dakota, saying state regulators took adequate safety precautions in deciding » Full Story

NEKOMA (AP) — At full capacity, the 159-megawatt wind farm near here is capable of powering about 39,750 homes. By the end of the year, it will expand to power another 10,000 homes. » Full Story

Minot man to be extradited following arrest in Texas

A Minot man wanted in Ward County has been arrested in Texas, according to county law enforcement. » Full Story

FARGO (AP) — A 19-year-old flight attendant angry at having to work a route set a fire in an airplane bathroom, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing, authorities say. » Full Story

Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D. » Full Story