Joel Porter

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BISMARK, ND (KXNET) — A man died in an accident that happened on Lake Sakakawea over this past weekend. The Mountrail Sheriff’s Office told KX News they were called out to assist tribal police at around 7 p.m. on Friday after a man had tipped in his kayak while paddling near the Four Bears Memorial Bridge. The sheriff’s office says they then brought out a boat, but were unable to reach the man in time. The victim was a 38-year-old man from New Town.

4 days ago | kxnet.com | Joel Porter

FARGO, ND (KXNET) — A man is now in jail after he’s accused of sending a threatening message to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Charles Dalzell was arrested this month after investigators say he sent an email to Jennifer Puhl’s office in Fargo. In the message, investigators say Dalzell had previously asked the office for help in his legal case, but was ignored. He says police were called on him after he had tried repeatedly to get in touch with the office.

1 week ago | kxnet.com | Joel Porter

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — After a violent event in Minnesota that killed a state lawmaker and injured another, North Dakota legislative leaders are making some changes. As we reported this week, legislative council has removed the home addresses of state legislators from their pages on North Dakota’s website. Last weekend, investigators say a gunman showed up at the homes of two state legislators and shot them and their spouses. One pair died, the other was seriously hurt.

1 week ago | kxnet.com | Joel Porter

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Right now, there’s a building project happening at Bismarck State College that will make room for more students. Workers are renovating space inside the health sciences building on campus to turn it into living quarters for 55 students. Right now, the building is used by young men and women who are studying careers in health care, including future nurses and paramedics. The project is being paid for thanks to recent funding approved by the state legislature.

1 week ago | kxnet.com | Joel Porter

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Next week, men and women will show up in the capital city with their caps and gloves, ready to swing a bat in a big softball tournament. The brackets are now live for this year’s Sam McQuade Charity Softball Tournament in Bismarck. This year, more than 360 teams are registered to play. And for almost 20 years, Jack Jones is the person who’s been in charge of the tournament brackets.