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North Dakota Highway Patrolman Megan Christopher, front, shakes hands with a well wisher while Governor John Hoeven, back left, greets Troopers Ben Kennelly, center and Bryan Niewind on 7-2 morning in the state capitol in Bismarck. Christopher was recognized for bravery demonstrated in the pursuit of four armed escapees from Alabama who were firing on her patrol car. Kennelly and Niewind were recognized for heroism demostrated during a water rescue of Sara Gullickson. Kennelly and Niewind arrived at the scene of a accident involving a vehicle submerged in icy water and directed divers who rescued Gullickson.