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Memorial honors life of Washburn native

WASHBURN – The late U.S. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill was honored at a memorial dedication ceremony Saturday, Aug. 1, in Washburn. The Washburn community and the local American Legion post raised $150,000 to build a granite memorial, which commemorates the former Washburn resident’s ...

USDA invests to expand outdoor access

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $52 million in 19 projects, including one in North Dakota, to increase public access to private lands for wildlife-dependent recreation while benefiting farmers, ranchers and private landowners. Through the Voluntary Public ...

Forum Communications launches CBS in Minot

Forum Communications Co. announced the launch of the CBS network on its broadcast stations in the Bismarck and Minot regions, effective at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. Minot station KMCY 14.2 and Bismarck station KBMY 17.2 now broadcast CBS content over the air. KBMY 17.1 in Bismarck and KMCY 14.1 in Minot remain as the ABC affiliates in the region, with no changes for viewers or in programming. CBS can be viewed over the air as well as on cable, satellite and streaming providers, according to Forum Communications. Viewers are encouraged to look at local listings to continue viewing CBS ...

Colfax man convicted of cattle rustling

WAHPETON – Daniel Wayne Dockter, 44, of Colfax, was ordered to surrender to jail by noon Friday, July 31, following his sentencing in Southeast District Court in Richland County Thursday, July 30, for the theft of more than 130 head of cattle. According to North Dakota Stockmen's Association information, Dockter pleaded guilty July 30 to four counts – two Class A felonies for theft of more than $50,000 and two Class A misdemeanors for the unlawful transport of livestock from the state. Dockter received a 10-year sentence, with eight years suspended. He will serve two years before ...