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Local NewsResidents in Bismarck and Mandan Should Be Aware of Specific State Laws and Regulations Governing What Cannot Be Thrown Into Weekly Trash or Dumped, with Violations Carrying Significant Fines and Potential Criminal Charges.
State CapitolA Coalition of Advocacy Groups Opposes the Proposed 60% Approval Threshold for Constitutional Amendments, Arguing It Could Undermine Majority Rule, While Proponents Say It Protects the State's Founding Document.
BusinessThe New North Bismarck Location, Replacing the Former Gamestop, Offers Car Batteries, Phone Repair, and Key Fob Replacements, with a Grand Opening Scheduled for Thursday, October 22.
Local NewsTwo 19-Year-Olds Face Multiple Felony Charges Following a High-Speed Crash on Main Avenue West That Killed Two Mandan Teenagers Earlier This Month.
State CapitolLegislation Taking Shape at the State Capitol Seeks to Address Community Concerns Regarding Electricity Costs, Water Usage, and Facility Decommissioning Across North Dakota.
SchoolsStudents From Bowdon, Fredonia, Jamestown, Lamoure, Napoleon, Steele, and Sykeston Are Among Those Earning Degrees From Bsc.
Public SafetyArea Residents Can Expect Hazardous Materials Response Training This Week, as Arrests Are Made in a Fatal October Crash, and Local Officials Consider Camping Ordinance Revisions.
State CapitolRepresentative Mike Motschenbacher's Dual Role as a Legislator and Head of a Charitable Gaming Trade Group Has Drawn Scrutiny From Critics and an Ethics Expert, Despite His Assurances of Separation During Legislative Sessions.
State CapitolThe Federally Funded, 100,000-Square-Foot Facility on the Capitol Grounds Will Enhance the State's Capacity for Monitoring Infectious Diseases and Protecting Water Quality.
BusinessArea Golf Facilities Are Confirming Their Closing Dates for the Year, Advising Players to Take Advantage of Remaining Fall Weather Before the Season Ends.
State CapitolThe $70 Million Facility, Located Northeast of the Capitol, Is Designed to Enhance Monitoring of Public Health and Environmental Quality Across the State.
Public SafetyThe 'Put the Phone Away or Pay' Campaign Saw Significant Enforcement Efforts Across North Dakota Throughout September, with Nearly 300 Tickets Issued for Distracted Driving Alone.
Public SafetyWhile No Specific Curfew Exists for Trick-Or-Treating, Existing City Ordinances Detail When Individuals Under 18 May Be in Public Spaces.
State CapitolThe North Dakota Attorney General's Office Concluded That Harlow's School Bus Service Did Not Violate State Open Records Law, Clarifying Transparency Expectations for Private Contractors Serving Public Schools.
Public SafetyFamilies Planning Traditional Door-To-Door Trick-Or-Treating in Bismarck Should Be Aware of Existing City Ordinances for Minors.
Energy & AgricultureState Officials and Industry Leaders Are Fast-Tracking a Research Project Designed to Significantly Extend the Lifespan of the Bakken Oil Field and Boost Statewide Economic Benefits.
State CapitolState Officials Have Modified Deer Hunting Regulations in Southwestern and South-Central Areas Following Reports of Widespread Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Affecting White-Tailed Deer.
State CapitolMeasure 2, Set for a Statewide Ballot, Would Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch to Roughly 125,000 Students, Prompting Debate Over Family Cost Relief Versus Constitutional Implications and State Spending.
Local NewsLinford Atakora Used a Relative's Social Security Number to Obtain a Job at a Bismarck Home Health Agency, Leading to Federal Prison Time and Deportation.
Local NewsThe Preliminary Statewide Rate Dropped Significantly Last Month, with Burleigh County's Hub Reporting Stable Employment Figures According to State Labor Data.
SchoolsThe University of Mary Is Launching a New Program Aimed at Strengthening North Dakota's Construction Education, Alongside Other Key Developments in State Agriculture and Finance.
Local NewsLocal Businesses, Community Organizations, and a Medical Facility Are Preparing Various Trunk-Or-Treat Opportunities This Month, with One Significant Effort Also Supporting a Local Cancer Foundation.
Weather & RoadsThe City of Fargo Will Host an Open House to Discuss Proposed Accessibility and Traffic Flow Improvements for a Section of First Avenue North.
City & CountyVoters in Adams, Lake, and Tazewell Counties Will Consider a 1% Sales Tax Increase for School Facilities Amidst Debate Over Property Tax Relief and Alleged Campaign Misconduct.
State CapitolVoters Will Decide This Fall Whether to Raise the Approval Threshold for Future State Constitutional Amendments to 60%, Drawing Arguments About Protection Versus Accessibility.
State CapitolAttorney General Drew Wrigley Will Hold a Press Conference in Fargo Next Week to Detail the Outcome of a Consumer Protection Inquiry Into the Local Non-Profit.
Local NewsThe National Weather Service Forecasts Above-Normal Temperatures Through January and Significantly Less Snowfall for the Region, Impacting Local Rivers and Winter Recreation.
City & CountyThe Garrison Diversion Conservancy District Board of Directors Denied Burleigh County's Petition to Withdraw, Which County Officials Supported by Arguing Taxpayers Paid More Than They Received.
City & CountyA December 15 Ballot Measure Will Ask Residents Whether to Prohibit Certain Economic Developments or Allow a Public Review Process, Impacting Projects Like the Proposed Stark Power Data Center.
Public SafetyA Fatal October 2 Crash in Bismarck Has Now Claimed a Second Mandan High School Student, as Hundreds Gathered for a Joint Funeral.
Local NewsVisitation, Prayer Service, Funeral, and Graveside Committal Are Planned for Late October in Mandan.
CommunityThe Festive Train Will Bring Free Concerts and Collect Food Donations Across the State From December 18-19, Supporting Local Food Banks.
Local NewsThe Grand Forks-Based High Plains Fair Housing Center Has Received a $425,000 Federal Grant, Allowing It to Reverse Staff Furloughs and Restore Full Services for Residents Across North and South Dakota, Including Those in Bismarck and Mandan.
Public SafetyAuthorities Link the Incident Near Missouri Avenue to Street Racing, Claiming the Lives of Two Mandan High School Students.
Public SafetyThe Long-Standing Initiative, a Cooperative Effort Among State Agencies and a Wildlife Federation, Encourages Residents to Report Game Law Violations While Ensuring Their Safety.
City & CountyHigh Certification Costs and Private Sector Competition Are Creating Retention Challenges for County Governments Across North Dakota.
Public SafetySchadler Dedicated Over 28 Years to the Bismarck Fire Department, Alongside Extensive Volunteer Work in Public Safety Across the Region.
Public SafetyWendy Payne, Previously Found Guilty of Stabbing Her Husband and Recently Convicted of Another Dui, Faces a New Charge in Vanderburgh County.
State CapitolAttorney General Drew H. Wrigley Announced the Claims Process Is Open for Residents Who Purchased Certain Generic Drugs Between 2009 and 2019 to Recover Funds From a Multi-State Settlement.
Local NewsThe 39th Annual All Breeds Cattle Tour Showcased Eleven Producers and Four Cattle Breeds, with Local Operations in Morton County Welcoming Over 200 Attendees.
SportsTeams From Across North Dakota Are Now Competing in the High School Football Playoffs, with the State Championships Set for November 13 in the Fargo Dome.
SchoolsIncumbent Levi Bachmeier and Challenger Tracy Foss Offered Differing Solutions to Critical Issues Facing North Dakota's K-12 Schools This Week.
Local NewsMandan Voters Will Soon Decide on a Ban for Large-Scale AI Data Centers, as the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files a New Lawsuit Over the Dakota Access Pipeline, and Local Authorities Investigate a Fatal Crash Claiming a Second Mandan Teen.
SportsThe Braves, Seeded Fourth From the West Region, Fell 4-2 to West Fargo After a Second-Half Comeback Attempt on Friday at Fargo North High School.
Local NewsCrews Are Set to Begin Double Shifts to Dismantle the 1883 Railway Bridge, as a New $100 Million BNSF Bridge Over the Missouri River Is Now Open for Trains.
Local NewsA Funeral Service Was Held Monday at Mandan High School for Ben Moch and Taylor Fisher, Who Died From Injuries Sustained in a Car Crash.
State CapitolIncumbent Doug Goehring and Challenger Vern Thompson Expressed Contrasting Views on State Regulation, Private Property Rights, and the Role of the Agriculture Commissioner During a Recent Debate.
Weather & RoadsThe National Weather Service in Bismarck Has Released Its Winter Outlook for 2026-27, Predicting Above-Average Temperatures and Less Snowfall Due to a Strong El Niño Pattern.
Public SafetyMorton County Judge Marina Spahr Heard Arguments Friday Regarding Whether Prosecutors Can Access Kailey Erhart's Counseling History, with No Decision Rendered Yet.
State CapitolResidents Have Until October 28, 2026, to Comment on an Amendment to the State Transportation Improvement Program That Includes a $1.17 Million Bus Grant for 2027.
