Velva News

SAWYER A Sawyer restaurant was damaged Wednesday night as a result of a structure fire, but according to Deputy State Fire Marshal Kathy Gierke, most of the damage within was caused by smoke and water.

Kenneth Galen "Ken" Weber, 76, 1333 S. Main St., Minot, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in a Minot hospital.

NDLutherans,0167 ND ELCA churchs struggling with clergy policy BISMARCK, N.D. The western North Dakota bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America says he's talked with pastors about a national church policy that allows gay and lesbian clergy.

Motorists who are wondering why they are still navigating construction zones this late in the fall can blame the weather.

It was literally the difference between life and death. Wednesday a Surrey man was recognized for his exemplary motorcycle safety.

On the girls volleyball courts tonight, the Des Lacs Burlington Lady Lakers were at home as they hosted Surrey.

Allan Odegard, 88, Granville, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, in a Minot hospital. Allan Curtis Odegard was born Jan.

Mathiason hired as Chief of Police in Powers Lake The North Dakota League of Cities held its 79th Annual Conference September 24th through the 26th at the Grand International in Minot.

One of the world`s elite wheelchair racers is in North Dakota this week, speaking to young people about being a winner for life...despite some big challenges.

Mark Timbrook has always been passionate about history, but he's also becoming something of a local celebrity since he has published books about the history of Minot and, more recently, about Minot State University.

Area cross country teams converged on the Wildwood golf course for the Minot Invitational cross country meet.

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ND Class A, 9-man Football Polls By The Associated Press The season's first North Dakota Class A and nine-man football polls as compiled by The Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association.

The high school volleyball season moved into full swing tonight. In Surrey the Mustangs played host to Turtle Lake-Mercer. CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: SURREY TL-M CLASS "B" VOLLEYBALL: MLS BURKE CENTRAL KENMARE RAY MINOT RYAN WASHBURN OUR REDEMER'S VELVA DES LACS-BURLINGTON BOTTINEAU GLENBURN TIOGA GARRISON/MAX BERTHOLD TGU LEEDS-MINN NR/SHEY ...

Tanner Rutten, Redvers, Sask., and Tate Schwagler, Mandan Sr. breakaway Brad Gjermundson, Marshall Breakaway Brandi Guttormson, Sawyer Saddle bronc Wes Jensen, Mandan Jr.

Senators Kent Conrad and Byron Dorgan will continue their stops in North Dakota for discussions on health care and other topics.

There wasn`t an extra seat or wall space available this morning at Senator`s Conrad`s roundtable discussion in Velva.

Closer to home, North Dakota 's senators held their first healthcare townhall meetings since congress adjourned for the summer.

Velva resident Darren Bail is chipping away at his 15 minutes of fame in minutes at a time.

The Highway Patrol has identified the two people killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 52 in northwest North Dakota on Friday.