Bobcat suspending work for part of June, July at plants in Bismarck and Gwinner, NDBISMARCK, N.D. — Bobcat Co. said Wednesday its plants in Bismarck and Gwinner will be idle for part of June and July due to the sluggish worldwide economy. Journalist Roxana Saberi says she wants to return to North Dakota, write a bookBISMARCK, N.D. — Journalist Roxana Saberi, freed earlier this month from an Iranian prison, says she wants to return to North Dakota and write a book. American Indian farmers prepare for trial in discrimination lawsuit, despite talk of settlingBISMARCK, N.D. — An attorney for American Indian farmers suing the government over alleged farm loan discrimination says the group continues to prepare for a trial despite statements by the Obama administration indicating a willingness to resolve such disputes. Friends, neighbors of North Dakota journalist imprisoned in Iran elated by news of her releaseFARGO, N.D. — The first joyous day of summer vacation for one of Roxana Saberi’s college journalism instructors started earlier than expected with news that Saberi would be freed from an Iranian prison. Cut-and-dry theft cases in North Dakota stalled by rules protecting food stamp recipientsBISMARCK, N.D. — John Schweitzer swiped his credit card, bagged his groceries and walked out of a Wal-Mart without his wallet. When he returned a moment later, it was gone. Naked motorist arrested on DUI after crashing pickup truck into emergency room at ND hospitalBISMARCK, N.D. — Police in North Dakota say a naked motorist has been charged with driving under the influence after crashing a pickup into a hospital emergency room. No one was hurt. Relief at last: Residents of North Dakota city long harried by flooding get to flush againBISMARCK, N.D. — An eastern North Dakota city that has suffered from flooding problems for much of the month has taken a step toward normalcy — residents are allowed to flush their toilets again. AP NewsBreak: Air Force to remove nuclear missile due to melting snow in ND siloBISMARCK, N.D. — A nuclear missile will be removed from an underground silo in North Dakota because runoff from melting snow leaked into the facility, the Air Force said Tuesday. ND prosecutors charge woman with neglect for breast-feeding baby while drunkBISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota mother has pleaded not guilty to child neglect after prosecutors alleged she was drunk while breast-feeding her 6-week-old baby. AP NewsBreak: Air Force to remove nuclear missile due to melting snow in ND siloBISMARCK, N.D. — The U.S. Air Force says a nuclear missile will be removed from an underground silo in western North Dakota because runoff from melting snow leaked into the facility. Saving at the last dance: Prom-goers cut costs, while other splurge on high school ritualThis year’s prom kings may swap their tuxedos for suits and some queens will accept their tiaras in secondhand cocktail dresses while they slow-dance in a decorated gymnasium. Interior Sec’y Salazar announces $500M in federal stimulus money for American Indian tribesBISMARCK, N.D. — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says $500 million in federal stimulus money will go to American Indian tribes across the U.S. for schools, housing, infrastructure improvements and job programs on reservations. Motor Coach Industries, owner of Pembina bus plant, emerges from bankruptcy protectionBISMARCK, N.D. — Motor Coach Industries Inc., which makes commuter buses and luxury motor coaches, says it has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with a new majority owner. |