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Here are the top stories that dominated the news during the past week, curated by the KX News digital staff.

BURLEIGH COUNTY, ND (KXNET) — A 15-year-old boy has disappeared in what authorities are calling another missing juvenile case. His name is Colt Long, Jr. He’s about 5’7″ and weighs 185 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Long was last seen at his home in a rural part of Burleigh County. He’s distinguished […]

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — North Dakota Highway Patrol took a brief break from patrolling the road to welcome some newcomers to the team. North Dakota’s Highway Patrol graduation day took place Friday at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College. Eight students graced the stage to take an oath of office and […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - If you have unused or expired prescriptions, there is a safe way to get rid of them. Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health and Bismarck Police will be hosting a drug takeback event on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Burleigh County Senior Center. Residents can properly dispose of unused...

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The wind that’s wreaking havoc across the region is also causing some local favorites to close up shop. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch took to Facebook Saturday to let patrons know the venue would be closed for the time being due to high wind warnings. The...

STACKER — Every family looks a little different. In some parts of the U.S., a family structure where grandparents take on guardian responsibilities for their young grandchildren is fairly common. These families are referred to as “grandfamilies,” or “kinship families.” Kinship families can also refer to a family where someone other than a grandparent is […]

BISMARCK, N.D.– With the Marauders looking for their first win in the NSIC, they hosted the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears. College Football Scoreboard: North Dakota State Bison 41 North Dakota Fighting Hawks 17 FINAL UMary Marauders 13 Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears 19 FINAL/2OT Dickinson State Blue Hawks 19 Valley City State Vikings 6 FINAL Wayne […]

El Paso 5 @ Colorado 1 - Jacob Solano’s natural hat trick in the second period propelled the El Paso Rhinos 5-1 past the Colorado Grit Friday night. Following a scoreless opening period, the Rhinos got things rolling and never looked back, thanks to a pair of goals from Solano in midst of the second. George Poirier would put the Grit within one, before Solano netted his third of the night for the hat trick, furthering El Paso’s lead. Roope Tuomioska and Kyle Arias sealed the deal for the Rhinos in the third, as El Paso came away with the victory. Goaltender Michael Manzi was spectacular in net, padding aside 30/31 in the win.

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Oktoberfest originally began in 1810 as a celebration of the marriage between Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen and Louis 1 of Bavaria… but nowadays, it serves more as a celebration of all things alcoholic. During the yearly festival in Munich, beer fanatics from around the world descend on the city for two […]

BISMARCK, N.D. -- MSU Moorhead swimming & diving would see success in the opening dual of the 2024-25 season. The Dragons topped the University of Mary in team scoring, 135-100 behind eight event wins. Diving would begin the dual as sophomore Zoe Bjerke turned in a nice performance in 1-meter...

With a trio of road NSIC matches next on the schedule, #8 Wayne State College closed off a two-match weekend. From Rice Auditorium on the campus of Wayne State College, WSC entertained University of Mary on Saturday. The host Wildcats were able to hold off a late push in the...

BISMARCK, N.D. - The #12 Concordia-St. Paul volleyball team (10-4, 5-1 NSIC) faced off with the University of Mary (1-12, 0-6 NSIC) in the middle of its three-match road trip on Saturday evening, sweeping the Marauders at the McDowell Activity Center. For the third straight match, Concordia was dominant in...

BISMARCK, N.D. - In a game played under a "high wind warning" according to The Weather Channel's app for the Bismarck area, Concordia-St. Paul (2-3, 2-2 NSIC) survived the consistent 30-plus mile per hour winds gusting into the 50s with a double-overtime win, escaping the MDU Resources Community Bowl with a 19-13 victory over the University of Mary (1-5, 0-5 NSIC), effectively spoiling the Marauders' homecoming football game.