Living with ever-changing guidelines
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota hit another dark milestone with COVID-19. Today it was reported the state hit 1,500 COVID-related deaths statewide, and is also one death away from 900 in long-term care. However, these thresholds are becoming fewer and far between. When the state…
North Dakota Capitol will host murder trial due to pandemic
BISMARCK, N.D.— The North Dakota Capitol will serve as a courthouse for a high-profile murder trial next week due to the high number of people likely to attend and the need to maintain social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning Monday, May 17, the two…
Nurses, public health director honored at luncheon
BISMARCK, N.D. – Local hospitals, nursing schools and businesses came together Wednesday to honor and celebrate nurses during the Tribune’s third annual “Nurses: The Heart of Health Care” luncheon at Bismarck State College’s National Energy Center of Excellence. The event, presented by CHI St. Alexius Health and…
United Community Bank Athlete of the Week: Lainey Sandberg
MINOT, N.D. – Minot High soccer player Lainey Sandberg said she’s enjoyed competing on the pitch with her playmaking teammates. “We have a lot of chemistry this year. I think they know what runs us and the wingers are making. They give us perfect chips…
North Dakota Has Millions In Unclaimed Property, Some May Be Yours?
N.D. – There’s pretty much a website for everything these days, including a state run site that will let you know if you have some rainy day money laying around somewhere. There is around $58 billion in unclaimed money and property held by states, national…
City of Velva working to clean vandalism from park bridge
VELVA, N.D. – Last week a bridge in Velva City Park was vandalized with graffiti. Park officials said they are already in the process of clearing it up. The park district also told us the damage was done by a juvenile who was turned in…
Legal resources provided for those in custody
MINOT, N.D. – Several high profile court cases we’ve been following are likely headed for trial this summer. While the court dates are still a few months away, some in custody said they are considering defending themselves. Bradley Morales is preparing for his second trial…
Smart Restart to be suspended, masks off outside
FARGO, N.D. — In a board room crowded with concerned parents, the Fargo School Board voted to suspend the district’s Smart Restart Plan starting June 7, and to end mask usage by elementary students while in the playground and for middle and high schoolers while…
North Dakota passes 1,500 total COVID-19 deaths
BISMARCK, N.D. — Following are the North Dakota Department of Health COVID-19 case rates, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations as of Tuesday, May 11. Because all data is preliminary, some numbers and totals may change from one day to the next. Statewide case rates NEW CASES: 128 TOTAL…
North Dakota using fewer COVID-19 vaccines than before
BISMARCK, N.D. – President Joe Biden has set a goal to have 70 percent of American adults vaccinated against COVID-19 by July 4. But, North Dakota Immunization Director Molly Howell says it will be difficult to get 70 percent of North Dakotans vaccinated, and it…