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Recreation Marijuana Measures Pass in Montana, South Dakota
WILLISTON, ND (KEYZ) - Our neighbors to the South and West have supported recreational marijuana.
South Dakota and Montana became the 14th and 15th states to fully legalize the drug in the United States with over half the electorate in each state voting in favor of recreational weed
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Charges of Defamation in DAPL Protest Lawsuit Dismissed
BISMARCK, N.D. (KEYZ) - A woman who was injured in the Dakota Access Pipeline protests saw part of her lawsuit dismissed last week.
21 year old Sophia Wilansky of New York was injured during the protests and filed a lawsuit against law enforcement officials who made statements that the injury was self-inflicted
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DPI Announces Additional Funding To North Dakota Schools
More money is going to North Dakota schools to help them during the pandemic. The State School Superintendent says nearly 34 million dollars will be spread out to schools and can be used in a variety of ways.
" are ensuring me that this money is much needed to support our students and staff," says State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler
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North Dakota’s Emergency Commission Reallocates CARES Act Funds For Cities, Schools, and Oil
BISMARCK, N.D. (KEYZ) - On Friday, North Dakota's Emergency Commission reallocated over $221 million in CARES Act funds to support the state.
The largest recipients of the packages include Cities and Counties, K-12 school districts, and the hospitality and entertainment industries who have been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic
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Parshall Woman Indicted in Connection to Infant Death
PARSHALL, N.D. (KEYZ) - A Parshall woman is under indictment by a federal grand jury in connection with an infant's death.
Prosecutors say 26-year-old Paige Howling Wolf allowed an infant in her care to starve to death. Authorities also say that three of four other children in her care had methamphetamine in their systems
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Covid cases low throughout Williston Public Schools
WILLISTON, N.D. (KEYZ) - The COVID-19 case count at Williston Public Schools District #1 remains low as they release their weekly report card Wednesday.
Of the 10 buildings throughout the district, only 7 students and staff in 6 buildings are infected with the coronavirus
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2 Dead, 1 Injured in US-85 Crash Near Arnegard (UPDATE)
ARNEGARD, N.D. (KEYZ) - UPDATE: The North Dakota Highway Patrol releases the names Wednesday of two men killed Tuesday when their pickup collided with another pickup in icy road conditions on Highway 85.
Dangerous conditions Tuesday morning led to the death of two men on Highway 85
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US-Canada Border To Remain Closed Until November 21st
OTTAWA, ON (KEYZ) -- Officials in Canada say its U.S. border crossings will remain closed at least until November 21st. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair confirmed the plan today citing the rate of coronavirus transmissions in both countries. Blair tweeted the deci
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Dog Tags Belonging to North Dakota Vet Wounded in Vietnam War Return Home
BISMARCK, ND (KEYZ) - After more than 50 years, a dog tag belonging to a North Dakota Soldier wounded in the Vietnam War finds its way home.
Ron Hepper served a tour of Duty with the Army during the war. Within a few months of action, Hepper was hit with a hand grenade that separated him from his boots, where he kept his tags
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Lewis and Clark Elementary Holds FunRun; Able to Donate Over 6,000 Items for Food Banks
WILLISTON (KEYZ) - Last week, prior to moving to Distance Learning, Lewis and Clark was able to hold their 29th annual FunRun.
Usually a fundraiser for school equipment, this year students gave back to the community by donating over 6,000 items to local food banks
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