In 2023, all three finalists hailed from the Big Ten, with Michigan’s Adam Fantilli claiming the prize over the Minnesota duo of Logan Cooley and Matthew Knies . The idea that there could be three finalists from Hockey East in 2024 was not far-fetched, as BU sophomore Lane Hutson — arguably the best defenseman in the country — and BC freshman Will Smith were top-10 finalists . The answer turned out to be two, with Boston College sophomore Cutter Gauthier and Boston University freshman Macklin Celebrini joined by Jackson Blake...

U.S. Airman Master Sgt. Nicholas Van Pelt, a 41-year-old member of the North Dakota National Guard’s 119th Wing, was shot and killed on Christmas Eve in Minot. His residence in southwest Minot was the scene of the gunshot that occurred at about 8:45 p.m. on December 24. In 2001, Van Pelt—a native of Ringold, Georgia—enlisted in the Air Force. Joining the North Dakota Air National Guard in 2009, he was stationed at Minot Air Force Base with the 219th Security Forces Squadron. Before committing full-time to the 219th, Van Pelt...

(Fargo, ND) -- Over 18,000 customers across South-eastern North Dakota are still without power days after an ice storm that downed power lines in the region.

The largest impacts are in Stutsman county, with an estimated 9,286 customers affected by outages at this time, or just over 73%. An estimated 46% of customers in LaMoure and Foster counties are also without power. Other counties with significant outages include Barnes, Logan, Ransom, and Pierce Counties.

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A member of the North Dakota Air National Guard was shot dead Christmas Eve, and a Homeland Security officer was arrested in the incident, the Guard and North Dakota media reported. A National Guard statement said Master Sgt. Nicholas Van Pelt, of the 219th Security Forces Squadron, died after a shooting at his apartment in Minot, N.D. The Minot Daily News said an unidentified woman was critically wounded. The news outlet said Homeland Security officer Daniel Breijo was arrested and charged with felony murder and felony attempted murder. All judges...

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota Republican lawmaker has no plans to immediately resign, despite party leaders' calls for him to step down after he railed against police with profane, homophobic and anti-migrant language during a recent traffic stop that ended in his arrest on a charge of drunken driving. In a statement Wednesday, Republican state Rep. Nico Rios, of Williston, said he is “seriously mulling all aspects" of his future. “As I weigh my future in the...

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota Republican lawmaker has no plans to immediately resign, despite party leaders' calls for him to step down after he railed against police with profane, homophobic and anti-migrant language during a recent traffic stop that ended in his arrest on a charge of drunken driving. In a statement Wednesday, Republican state Rep. Nico Rios, of Williston, said he is “seriously mulling all aspects" of his future. “As I weigh my future in the...

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota Republican lawmaker has no plans to immediately resign, despite party leaders' calls for him to step down after he railed against police with profane, homophobic and anti-migrant language during a recent traffic stop that ended in his arrest on a charge of drunken driving. In a statement Wednesday, Republican state Rep. Nico Rios, of Williston, said he is “seriously mulling all aspects" of his future. “As I weigh my future in the legislature, I am going to spend the next few months addressing...

North Dakota lawmaker who used homophobic slurs during DUI arrest has no immediate plans to resign

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota Republican lawmaker has no plans to immediately resign, despite party leaders' calls for him to step down after he railed against police with profane, homophobic and anti-migrant language during a recent traffic stop that ended in his arrest on a charge of drunken driving.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota Republican lawmaker has no plans to immediately resign, despite party leaders' calls for him to step down after he railed against police with profane, homophobic and anti-migrant language during a recent traffic stop that ended in his arrest on a charge of drunken driving. In a statement Wednesday, Republican state Rep. Nico Rios, of Williston, said he is “seriously mulling all aspects" of his future. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser...