Dust

Dust in the wind: Southwest ND counties at work to contain irritant

In 1978, Kansas sang “all we are is dust in the wind.” For residents of southwestern North Dakota in 2013 caught in a dust storm on a windy day, that lyric can certainly ring true.

Dusty roads

ND air quality receives 'A' grade

The Peace Garden State continues to receive high marks for air quality, despite dust issues plaguing the western part of the state. “North Dakota is one of a handful of states that meet all clean air standards,” Jim Semerad, North Dakota Department of Health’s Division of Air Quality Permitting and Compliance manager. “Newer air quality regulations that are in place and enforced and our low population all play into it.”

Turcotte

Faces of the Boom: Safely to school we go

WILLISTON — Tana Turcotte has figured out a way she can make sure her kids get safely to school in the Oil Patch. She volunteered to drive the school bus.

Family

Border may mean imperfect union for Minnesota gay newlyweds

MOORHEAD, Minn. — Celeste Carlson started scouting houses here months before she and her partner of six-plus years knew for sure their marriage would become legal in Minnesota.

Matthew Marsh

Marsh Attacks

Matthew Marsh is coming home.

Jackson Binstock

Midgets excited for West Region

Not even a chance of rain can hamper the spirits of the Dickinson High track and field team.

Seth Ewoniuk

Athletes prepare for regional

The Southwest Region track and field meet at the Beach Athletic Complex will be a chance for many athletes to qualify for the state track meet in Bismarck.

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