Active COVID-19 cases drop in North Dakota as state sits at doorstep of 1,500 deaths
BISMARCK, N.D. — Following are the North Dakota Department of Health COVID-19 case rates, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations as of Friday, May 7. Because all data is preliminary, some numbers and totals may change from one day to the next. Statewide case rates NEW CASES: 122 TOTAL…
Gateway to Science field trips are increasing as COVID restrictions relax
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gateway to Science’s outreach program is booked and busy this year as more coronavirus restrictions are relaxed. Much of their scheduled programming was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. In order to adapt during the shutdown, Gateway to Science, held virtual workshops,…
Nurses: The Heart of Health Care
MINOT, N.D. – Area nurses have continued to be on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, from leading mass testing and vaccine clinics to caring for people in isolation. The Bismarck Tribune for the third year partnered with local hospitals, nursing schools and businesses to…
North Dakota doctors worry COVID-19 vaccine myths impede path to herd immunity
BISMARCK, N.D. — Several prominent North Dakota doctors believe the state and nation are facing an uphill hike to reach herd immunity from COVID-19 as misinformation-fueled skepticism of the vaccine persists. Four doctors who held a virtual town hall discussion about the vaccine on Friday,…
Active COVID-19 cases drop in North Dakota as state sits at doorstep of 1,500 deaths
BISMARCK, N.D. — Following are the North Dakota Department of Health COVID-19 case rates, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations as of Friday, May 7. Because all data is preliminary, some numbers and totals may change from one day to the next. Statewide case rates NEW CASES: 122 TOTAL…
More deer hunt licenses available in North Dakota this year
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota will issue more deer hunting licenses this year than it has in the past 10 years. The Game and Fish Department will make 72,000 licenses available to hunters, the sixth consecutive year the number has increased and up 3,150 from…
Minot State sweeps doubleheader in Bemidji
MINOT, N.D. – On Wednesday, the Minot State Beavers went on the road and swept their namesake from Bemidji State in doubleheader action. MSU beat Bemidji 8-6 in the first game, and 4-3 in the second contest of the day. As a result, the Beavers…
Minot’s Deonte Martinez commits to Bismarck State College
MINOT, N.D. – Minot High’s Deonte Martinez has committed to Bismarck State College to continue his basketball career. In his senior year, Martinez led the Magi to its first region title since 2016, and a trip to the Class A state title game, where they…
Judge denies motion to suppress evidence in Bismarck homicide
BISMARCK, N.D. – A judge on Thursday said certain evidence in a Bismarck murder conspiracy case that defense attorneys argued was improperly gathered can be admitted in court. South Central District Judge Douglas Bahr in a 30-page ruling denied all five requests made by attorneys…
Garage, gas line damaged in Wednesday morning crash in SW Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Police responded to a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in the 1300 block of 6th Street SW. Police said one of the vehicles struck a nearby garage and damaged a gas line that was shut off. No one was hurt. Police said…
