Des Lacs News

Sylvia Kilbourn, 67, Minot, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009, in a Minot hospital.

As the fog retreated back into the lower depths of the Mouse River Valley early Friday morning, three Ward County Weed Board members rolled out the Cessna 172 model Skyhawk for the final day of their annual two-day aerial scouting for invasive weeds in Ward County.

An afternoon house fire resulted in extensive interior damage to one Burlington home today.

David Layne Olson, 60, Minot, and formerly of rural Des Lacs, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in a Minot hospital following a two-year struggle with metastic colon cancer and heart problems.

The American Birding Association has returned to the nest in Minot this week. A total of 117 avid bird watchers are attending an ABA regional birding conference headquartered at Minot's Holiday Inn-Riverside. "North Dakota had the first American Birding Association gathering here and then the 25th anniversary event and now, 15 years later, this ...

The sounds of summer often-times include the songs and chirps of a large variety of bird species native to our region.

The American Birding Association is holding a conference in Minot. The event starts today and runs through Friday.

When Karen Rath of Minot is inducted into the Dakota Music Hall of Fame Friday, she share the honor with her musical family.

We are coming toward the end of our tour of area high schools hearing from some of the top area graduates... Tonight we are in Des Lacs talking with a top senior there Justin Nelson from DLB...in the 'Student Spotlight' now.

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On the first Thursday of May since 1952, the National Day of Prayer is held throughout the nation.

The Western Plains Children's Choirs come together Monday to present "One Small Voice." When the Western Plains Children's Choir began many years ago, an audition was held and only certain of the children were accepted.

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Local flood preparation authorities have extended sandbagging operations at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot.

Forecasters say the Souris River is falling slowly in Minot and appears to have crested.

Ward County residents are still watching the Souris and Des Lacs rivers, but they've apparently dropped.

Water is creating so many problems in our area including on many roads like this one.

KMOT is currently gathering information along the Souris and Des Lacs Rivers and we'll take you for a tour from upstream to downstream.

Burlington could begin flooding as early as Sunday and with time running out preparation has hit high gear.

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