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UND Welcomes New Athletics Director

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- UND has officially welcomed Bill Chaves to the Fighting Hawks family. A press conference was held in Grand Forks to introduce Chaves as the 16th Athletics Director for the…

Suspect's Trial in Greywind Case Delayed

CASS COUNTY, N.D. -- There is another delay in the Savanna Greywind murder case. The trial for William Hoehn has been moved from March to May 15. Attorneys on both sides say they are still waiting for information to…

Shoveling Snow: Know Your Risks

NATIONAL -- When it comes to shoveling snow, it's important to remember there is a right way and a potentially harmful way. Doctors say shoveling snow causes significant strain on the body and…

Man Suffers Throat and Neck Injury After Holding in Sneeze

INTERNATIONAL -- A 34-year-old man suffered a neck and throat injury after he tried to hold in a sneeze. Doctors say the man pinched his nose and kept his mouth closed to hold in a forceful sneeze. It sent…

Net-Neutrality Battle Headed to Court

NATIONAL -- The battle over net-neutrality rules is headed to court. A group of attorneys general for 21 states and the District of Columbia has sued to block the Federal Communications Commission's repeal of the rules. They barred companies…

Governor Dayton Looking to Borrow Money for Wish-List Construction Projects

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gov. Mark Dayton is pushing to borrow $1.5 billion for a vast list of public construction projects. The Democratic governor released his so-called bonding bill wish list. It puts a heavy emphasis on upkeep at…

Oil Production in North Dakota Increasing

NORTH DAKOTA -- Oil production in North Dakota is increasing amid rebounding oil prices and technology advances. But officials say the infrastructure needed to capture the natural gas byproduct isn't keeping up. North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness…