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Dierks Bentley “Dazzles” North Dakota Country Fest Crowd

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4 months ago

July 13, 2024

Dierks Bentley “Dazzles” North Dakota Country Fest Crowd

I hadn’t seen Dierks Bentley in concert longer than I care to admit.

I last saw a Dierks Bentley show at the Ralph in Grand Forks twenty-plus years ago when he opened for Sugarland. He was just starting out. I’ve always been a big fan. His music really resonates with so many of his fans including myself.

This was the show I was looking forward to the most at this year’s ND Country Fest and I must not have been the only one.

It’s estimated that over 20,000 people were in New Salem, North Dakota to witness Dierks Bentley’s return to North Dakota in blistering heat. Temps were sitting around 90 degrees and muggy conditions for most of the day.

That brought some severe weather to the area that set the shows back about an hour. Diamond Rio was forced to cut their set short before Dierks Bentley because of the thunderstorms.

By the time Dierks Bentley took the stage, it was pushing 11:30 pm.

It didn’t matter to the jam-packed crowd at ND Country Fest as Dierks Bentley played hit after hit.

I was lucky enough to work my way to the front of the stage and captured some pretty sweet images and video of the show. Dierks even threw me a beer in the middle of the concert. It’s a good thing I still have my shortstop hands.

If you were at the show, you know how awesome it was. If you missed it, you truly did miss a special concert. Here are a few shots I snapped for y’all!

Dierks Bentley Concert-ND Country Fest 7-12-24

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Cass County Deputy being investigated by the ND BCI resigns

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48 mins ago

November 21, 2024

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Cass County Deputy being investigated by the ND BCI resigns

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy who is under investigation by the the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has resigned from the department.

Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says he was contacted by the BCI in September saying they were initiating an investigation into Deputy Carson Quam for alleged criminal activity. Jahner says the Sheriff’s Office was unaware of any criminal activity Quam was potentially involved with.

On November 21, the Sheriff’s office announced that Quam is no longer an employee of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

Jahner says the information was not released in September because it was an active and ongoing investigation from another agency.

“Any time criminal allegations are made against one of my employees, my Office will always collaborate with the investigating and prosecuting agencies to assist throughout the investigation and potential prosecution, working to ensure the integrity of the case. If criminal activity is substantiated, it will not be tolerated. My Office will always strive through rigorous background checks, department training, and accountability to put the best deputies in our communities to protect and serve our citizens,” said Sheriff Jahner.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says it is unable to comment further pending investigation and review by the Grand Forks and Cass County States Attorney’s Offices. Valley News Live will continue to follow this situation as it develops.

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Johnston leads Loyola Marymount against North Dakota after 27-point outing – WTOP News

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8 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount…

North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2)

Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount hosts North Dakota after Will Johnston scored 27 points in Loyola Marymount’s 77-71 loss to the Saint Louis Billikens.

Loyola Marymount finished 12-19 overall with an 8-8 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Lions averaged 11.9 assists per game on 25.9 made field goals last season.

North Dakota finished 18-14 overall a season ago while going 7-8 on the road. The Fightin’ Hawks averaged 75.3 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 32.6% from 3-point range last season.

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Snow gives wildfire responders first chance to catch breath in months

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16 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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Snow gives wildfire responders first chance to catch breath in months

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – First responders finally have a chance to catch a breath after an intense couple of months.

Hunter Noor with the North Dakota Forest Service said the snow is bringing some much-needed moisture to dry areas in the state. He said first responders and volunteers who have been working since October to manage the fires hope the snow continues because it could mean the end of a historic wildfire season.

“I’d like to say we are done, but I’m going to knock on wood when I say it, because you never know what Mother Nature’s going to throw at you. So, December— it could warm back up to 40, 50 degrees, you could have another wind event and see more fires— but looking at the forecast, looking at what they’re predicting, it looks like we’re going to slide into the winter season, hopefully pretty quietly,” Noor said.

He said more precipitation should help keep any potential fires at bay.

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