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Cigarettes left unattended have the potential to cause fires that can take lives or damage property.

Cigarettes left unattended have the potential to cause fires that can take lives or damage property.

Many long-term-care insurance consumers are not protected adequately by state laws limiting premium rate increases, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office.

North Dakota 's Hospitals are having a tough time making ends meet. Recently MeritCare in Fargo had to make big cuts.

Electing Obama may end up issuing a death-blow to one particularly heinous liberal article of faith: That minorities cannot succeed unless they are given government-mandated special treatment WASHINGTON - ...

“Closing a store is always a difficult decision because it affects both our people and our communities”

The Home Depot Inc. will lay off 1,300 employees and close 15 underperforming U.S. stores as it cuts back on store expansion plans. via Nashville Business Journal

Bismarck store among 15 Home Depot stores to be closed ATLANTA The Home Depot says it will close 15 stores around the country, affecting 1,300 employees. via KXMB-TV Bismarck

Number of foreign learners in North Dakota on the rise BISMARCK, N.D. APNP 03-23-08 1015CDT via KXMA-TV Dickinson

Wall Street's positive week...ATT ready to pay...SP more cautious... KXNet.com North Dakota News change your location WIN! - KX Contest: Inside the Den Wall Street's positive week...ATT ready to pay...SP more ... via KXMA-TV Dickinson

Three top officials in North Dakota's workers compensation agency have been fired and the jobs of two others eliminated as part of a shake-up, attorneys and department spokesmen said. via Minot Daily News

“I ran after him and tackled him”

By ELOISE OGDEN, Regional Editor eogden@minotdailynews.com A North Dakota National Guard soldier from Crosby who helped take down a gunman in a Las Vegas casino in July will be honored for his heroism at a ... via Minot Daily News

“I'm sure by Monday afternoon, the mailroom at USA Network will be getting somewhat full”

A North Dakota sunflower seed company says it has shipped nearly 6,000 bags of its salty snacks to USA Network offices in New York to try to save a science fiction TV show. via Bismarck Tribune

So many new states are about to pick their own special presidents! Let's see who will be projected to punch Wolf Blitzer in his "beard." It's Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, ... via Wonkette

The tradition of Super Tuesday has, obviously been one of winners. By that time in the race, usually, the self-winnowing has occurred. via PolState.com

“Failure to provide the Medicare funding update the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) itself said last year was important to the continued provision of quality care is illogical, counterproductive, and bad health care policy.”

"As we successfully opposed the congressional effort to cut our most vulnerable seniors' Medicare-financed nursing home benefits, we will fight any attempt by the Bush Administration to slash the vital Medicare ... via Rehab Management

“I would probably say, 'Bill, cool it a little bit, but stay with it.'”

Hillary Clinton won't need "on-the-job training" to be president, former North Dakota Democratic Gov. via Bismarck Tribune

“It's a security issue for us. If we get the right kind of documentation proving who you are or what your citizenship is it makes our job easier it makes your job in the future easier to get across the border.”

It's an effort to keep would-be terrorists out of the United States. Starting next month, crossing the international border back into the U-S will require a bit more identification. via KXMC-TV Minot

Are you looking to take that next step in you career but need the help to become a leader? The Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Dickinson can help. via KXMB-TV Bismarck

NDWorkers Comp Review ,0218 Consultants hired to review workers comp agency BISMARCK, N.D. Two consulting firms will look into the management of North Dakota's troubled workers compensation agency and how it ... via KXMD-TV Williston

It's a tradition among New York's glutterati to dismiss Tavern on the Green as an overdecorated tourist trap that serves catering-hall fare. via AMNY