Serious talk about a split in the NDGOP
MINOT, N.D. — One evening this week, I got a phone call from a Republican friend who asked me how viable I thought a third party movement breaking off from the North Dakota Republican Party might be. It was a surprise. This person is a Republican whose…
Council considers eviction
MINOT, N.D. -The Minot City Council is being asked to authorize eviction proceedings against Deborah Luetzen, 720 2nd Ave. NE, on the grounds that she is remaining in the house illegally. John Zakian, resilience program manager for the city, said the intent is not to…
Local, state health officials discuss presence of COVID-19 variants in ND
MINOT, N.D. – Leadership with the North Dakota Department of Health said they have identified four different variants of the COVID-19 virus. Earlier this month, Lisa Clute with First District Health Unit told Minot city leaders that two COVID variants have been detected in the…
Professional athletes pour in ‘pink’ support for Grand Forks boy
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — What started out as a rough experience for a Grand Forks boy has become an unforgettable experience. 10-year-old Aiden Schroeder was recently made fun of by some of his baseball teammates for sporting pink shoes during his first baseball practice of…
Beavers drop tournament opener 3-1 to Adrian College
MINOT, N.D. – The pregame excitement around Maysa Arena was palpable for the Minot State Beavers’ historic ACHA Women’s Division I National Tournament opener, but the Beavers sputtered to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Adrian College Bulldogs Thursday afternoon. The Beavers, taking…
Pirates blow out Red Lake County, 14-1, in first game in nearly two years
MINOT, N.D. — Jacob Miller strode into the on-deck circle, looked down to check his bat and realized, to his surprise, that he had forgotten his batting gloves. The senior right-hander sprinted back to the dugout to retrieve them. It’s understandable that Miller’s mind slipped….
North Dakota towns of Mayville and Portland to be spotlighted on national television
N.D. – The main focus of the episode in Mayville will be the Farmers Bowl, featuring the Mayville State University football team playing Dickinson State University on Sept. 18. The show’s hosts, Jann Carl and Rodney Miller, plan to visit Mayville and Portland from Sept….
Burgum signs bill to authorize posting of Ten Commandments in North Dakota schools
N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation Friday, April 16, authorizing North Dakota public schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The bill cleared the House and Senate by wide margins earlier this session after lawmakers included provisions to gird against possible lawsuits, including…
North Dakota lawmakers pass bill to rein in governor’s emergency powers
BISMARCK, N.D.— Agitated by Gov. Doug Burgum’s domination of pandemic decision-making, North Dakota lawmakers have approved legislation that aims to tilt the balance of powers more toward the Legislature in future emergencies. The state House of Representatives voted 85-3 to pass House Bill 1118 on Friday, April…
Police: Woman slams into squad car, leads authorities on chase
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – One woman is facing a handful of charges after police say she crashed into a squad car, then led police on a chase before crashing. The Grand Forks Police Department says it happened on Thursday, April 15 around 9 p.m. at…
