North Dakota rail inspection program not permanent despite regulators’ wishes
N.D. — The North Dakota Legislature’s decision not to make permanent a railroad inspection program that has identified thousands of train and track defects in the last six years remains a rub for state regulators who view its inspections as a safety imperative. In 2019 and 2020, the program…
North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission overspent operating budget by 1%
N.D. – North Dakota’s Indian Affairs Commission overspent its operating budget by 1% in the state’s 2017-19 budget cycle, according to a new state audit. State Auditor Josh Gallion released the audit on Thursday, finding $2,859 overspent in operating expenses. The 2017 Legislature set a…
North Dakota High Flying Fest Is Memorial Day Weekend!
N.D. – Why don’t you just go fly a kite! In the old-timey days, people would tell someone that phrase just so they would stop bothering them.They meant it to be rude, but I say…heck ya, let’s go fly a kite! You can do just…
Minot City Council limits organizations’ gaming site numbers
MINOT, N.D. – A proposed change in licensing brought charitable gaming operators to the Minot City Council Monday. The council had passed an ordinance on first reading last month that limited to six the number of sites that a single charity can operate. After hearing…
ND unemployment nearing pre-pandemic levels
BISMARCK, N.D. – After unemployment numbers spiked during the pandemic, Job Service representatives said they’re finally seeing rates return to pre-pandemic levels in North Dakota. Unemployment numbers usually dwindle slightly when the spring begins, but this year was different as people head back to work…
Burgum signs bill relaxing emergency nursing home visitation rules
BISMARCK, N.D. – The week after the 2021 Assembly closed, Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., signed the “essential caregivers” bill. The bill requires the Department of Human Services and long-term care facilities to rework their visitation policies during a declared emergency, including making residents more available…
BPS mask recommendation brings a mixture of mask wearing to the classroom
BISMARCK, N.D. – It’s been 14 months since students have been able to walk the school hallways without a mask. But starting Tuesday, they are no longer required in the Bismarck School District. When you take a look inside Legacy High School classrooms, you’ll see…
Wednesday: 4.2% rate; 173 positive; 3 deaths; 41.5% 2x vaccinated
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota confirmed a positive rate of 4.2% Wednesday. 173 tests were positive out of 5,497. There were 3 new deaths (1,497 total). 40 are currently hospitalized due to COVID with 9 ICU beds occupied. 990 cases remain active. 46.8% of North…
County authorizes antibody test options for employees
MINOT, N.D. – Ward County employees will have two options for COVID-19 antibody testing at no personal cost. The Ward County Commission on Tuesday gave approval to a June blood drive and to using federal CARES Act dollars to cover the $70 cost for employees…
Minot to end rapid COVID-19 testing this week
MINOT, N.D. – The city of Minot is ending its rapid COVID-19 testing operations this Thursday, May 6. The city began offering the service at Fire Station 1 in a drive-through format in late December. As COVID-19 numbers and demand for testing came down over…
