Attorney for man accused of killing 4 asking to leave case
MANDAN, N.D. – A Bismarck attorney is asking to withdraw as counsel for a man accused of killing four people in Mandan two years ago, citing a disciplinary complaint against him filed by the defendant. It’s unclear how the withdrawal, if granted, would affect the…
Mandan police warning residents of scam calls
MANDAN, N.D. – The Mandan Police Department is warning residents of a scam caller posing as the police demanding gift cards. In a release, Mandan police say the calls look like they are coming from the police department. The caller is advised to purchase gift…
North Dakota state veterinarian prepares for retirement
N.D. – Changes are coming to the state’s Agriculture Department. Dr. Susan Keller, the state veterinarian, is retiring. Dr. Susan Keller has served North Dakota as the state veterinarian since 2004. But now, she says she’s looking forward to spending more time at home, on…
North Dakota’s active COVID-19 cases return below 1,000
BISMARCK, N.D. — Following are the North Dakota Department of Health COVID-19 case rates, deaths, hospitalizations and vaccinations as of Friday, April 16. Because all data is preliminary, some numbers and totals may change from one day to the next. Statewide case rates NEW CASES: 58 TOTAL…
Pfizer close to COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12-15
MINOT, N.D. – The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is currently available for those 16 and up, but with the recent extension of trials, 12-to-15-year olds may soon become eligible to get their shots. For Alexandra Deufel, her child’s safety is the biggest priority. “He has asthma a…
North Dakota’s Daily Vaccination Dose Count Has Slowed to a Trickle
MINOT, N.D. — We’ve all read the headlines about vaccine hesitancy in North Dakota, but how bad is it? It’s bad. Like, really bad. The pace of administered vaccines has slowed to a trickle. According to the state Department of Health’s vaccine data dashboard, so far…
Meet the Ward County Teacher of the Year
MINOT, N.D. – Teachers are often called heroes without capes and the pandemic has shown us more than ever the work that goes into educating children. On this National Teacher’s Day, Your News Leader headed to the classroom to speak with Ward County’s teacher of…
North Dakota coronavirus news, May 3: Foundation plans more pandemic grants
MINOT, N.D. – The latest North Dakota coronavirus news: pandemic grants, testing and vaccines. Relief fund grants The Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation is planning more grants to help with the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The foundation last year doled out nearly $90,000 in…
Ballot measures just got even harder for actual grassroots groups
MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota law allows citizens to legislate at the ballot box, whether it’s a statute or even the state constitution. Initiated measure campaigns need only collect the requisite number of petition signatures from North Dakota citizens and their issue goes on the…
City of Minot ending rapid COVID testing after May 6
MINOT, N.D. – The City of Minot will end free rapid testing for COVID-19 at Fire Station 1, with the last day of testing scheduled for May 6. The ending of rapid testing at Fire Station 1 comes after North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s emergency…
