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Mercer County News

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Monday Jun 29 | KMOT-TV Minot

Mercer Wants to Shed County Road 21

Mercer County wants the state to take over a road heavily used by the energy industry.

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Related Topix: Beulah, ND

Fri Jun 12, 2009

KXMB News

Burcham Court Appearance

He may have confessed to the murder but Clarence Burcham is not willing to turn himself into Minnesota authorities so easily.

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Related Topix: Center, ND, Oliver County, ND, Hazen, ND

Mon Jun 08, 2009

KFYR-AM Bismarck

Changing Time

THE BEULAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WANTS THE COUNTY TO SWITCH FROM MOUNTAIN TIME TO CENTRAL TIME.

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Sat Jun 06, 2009

KXMA-TV Dickinson

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press STANTON, N.D. Mercer County officials are considering whether to switch from Mountain time to Central time.

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Related Topix: North Dakota, Stanton, ND, Beulah, ND, Bismarck Metro, Bismarck, ND

Fri Jun 05, 2009

KMOT-TV Minot

Time Zone Changes?

One county has a borderline problem that doesn`t separate north and south, but rather, east and west.

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Related Topix: Beulah, ND

Thu Jun 04, 2009

KFYR-TV Bismarck

Mercer County Considering Switch to Central Time

Mercer County officials say they`ll ask the federal government for advice on changing time zones.

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Related Topix: Morton County, ND

Tue May 19, 2009

KFYR-TV Bismarck

County Officials Trying to Prioritize Road Repairs After Flooding

County officials are trying to set priorities for repairing flooded roads, bridges and culverts.

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Related Topix: Oliver County, ND, Beulah, ND

Mon May 18, 2009

The Dickinson Press

Zip to Zap remembered

Residents of the small Mercer County town of Zap celebrated the 40th anniversary of one of North Dakota's most infamous parties in a little calmer fashion, with events such as a motorcycle ride, classic car show and pig roast.

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Related Topix: Bismarck Metro, Bismarck, ND, Dakota State University, North Dakota State University

Sat May 16, 2009

KXMC-TV Minot

Zip to Zap remembered

Residents of the small Mercer County town of Zap are celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of North Dakota's most infamous parties.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Byron Dorgan

Tue May 12, 2009

The Dickinson Press

Area under thunderstorm warning until 5 p.m., hail possible

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several southwestern North Dakota counties, including: Southeastern Dunn County, southwestern Mercer County and northeastern Stark County until 5 p.m. At around 4 p.m, NWS Doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and ...

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Related Topix: Hailstorm, Natural Disasters, Weather, North Dakota, Dunn County, ND, Stark County, ND

Sat May 09, 2009

KMOT-TV Minot

Surprise Find Underground

The Knife River Indian Villages near Stanton is dedicated to preserving the cultural and archaeological history of the Northern Plains Indians, who once called the area home.

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Related Topix: Stanton, ND, Archaeology, Science, Anthropology, Natural Disasters, Flood

Fri May 08, 2009

Morris Tribune

Zipping back to Zap: Tiny ND town to celebrate event's 40th anniversary

You'd think the annual reminder of an event that supposedly scarred a small town would call for reverence, silent reflection or even complete avoidance.

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Related Topix: Beulah, ND, North Dakota State University, Dakota State University, Mott, ND

Thu May 07, 2009

The Dickinson Press

Time for time zone change?

Stark County residents frustrated about having to leave an hour early when they have an appointment in Bismarck may soon breathe a sigh of relief if a Dickinson commissioner has her way.

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Related Topix: Stark County, ND, Bismarck Metro, Bismarck, ND, Dickinson, ND

Mon May 04, 2009

WDAY

Town celebrating 40th anniversary of 'Zip to Zap'

Celebrants set a bonfire on Main Street and caused about $3,000 in damage before the crowd was dispersed.

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Wed Apr 29, 2009

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Beulah Disaster Recovery Center To Close

The Beulah Disaster Recovery Center will close on Wednesday, April 29. That will be the last day for Mercer County residents who have been affected by the flooding that began on March 13 to visit their local Disaster Recovery Center, which is run by the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency .

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Related Topix: FEMA, US News

Tue Apr 21, 2009

KXMA-TV Dickinson

Beulah Flood Damage

Our Amber Schat+ was there... when officials touched down in Mercer County. "This one's ruined, so FEMA would buy out or pa9 for this house, right?" From our Governor... to individual homeowners... There are still questions on exactly how the flood disaster recovery plan will pla9 out But one thing's for sure... Now is the time for people to ...

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Related Topix: Neche, ND

Mon Apr 20, 2009

KMOT-TV Minot

Governor Tours Flood Areas

There`s almost no corner of the state that hasn`t been grappling with the effects of flooding.

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, US Governors, John Hoeven, Beulah, ND, Valley City, ND

Fri Apr 17, 2009

KFYR-TV Bismarck

Fixing Fences After Flooding

The challenges are piling up for ranchers this year. Yesterday, we told you how the harsh winter, followed by springtime flooding, is killing calves at an alarming rate.

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Related Topix: Stanton, ND

Thu Apr 16, 2009

KMOT-TV Minot

Losing Calves

Farmers and ranchers across North Dakota already know it`s going to be a tough spring.

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Related Topix: Blizzard

Fri Apr 10, 2009

WDAY

Beulah looking for permanent flood protection

Mercer County Emergency Manager Dick Sorenson says the community has flooded about every 12 to 13 years and it will flood again unless a permanent solution is found.

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Related Topix: Beulah, ND, US Senate, US Politics, Kent Conrad, Democrat, US News

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