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…
Northeast North Dakota farmers get an early start planting
N.D. – Dry weather has resulted in a smooth start to Darren Kadlec’s 2021 planting season. The Pisek farmer is nearly finished planting his wheat, and on an early May day was wheeling his 4760 John Deere tractor that was pulling a harrow-packer across a…
North Dakota celebrates Child Care Provider Appreciation Day on May 7
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Human Services places a priority on quality early childhood experiences to help children realize their potential. The department is joining Gov. Doug Burgum, parents and partner agencies in honoring child care providers on Friday, May 7, which…
Minot educators response to Native American education bill
MINOT, N.D. – Schools in North Dakota will soon be required to teach Native American history. Some school leaders said they don’t yet know how that will incorporate Senate Bill 2304. They have until the start of the 2021 fall semester to begin including more…
