Time is running out for old BNSF rail bridge
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Rail Bridge that spans the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan is an iconic landmark for many, but it is scheduled to be replaced. For those wishing to preserve the old bridge, the issue is complex. Last month, Burleigh County Commissioners…
Drought already plagues growing season
MINOT, N.D. – Paige Brummund has seen drought before. But in the 10 years that Brummund has served in Minot, N.D., as a Ward County Extension agent, she’s never seen it this dry this early. “It’s just very, very dry, and it’s especially concerning for the…
Man Dressed as Woman Goes on Bizarre Rant About Transgender Issues at Fargo City Commission Meeting
MINOT, N.D. — Transgender issues are much in the news lately, both here in North Dakota and across the nation. Our transgender friends and neighbors are coming out of the shadows, and most of us are trying to have a rational and respectful debate about…
Eligibility is Expanded for Covid-19 Vaccinations at Veterans Affairs
MINOT, N.D. – President Biden recently signed the SAVE LIVES Act, expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinations provided by VA to the following groups: All categories of Veterans regardless of Character of Discharge – Anyone who served in the U.S. military is eligible to be vaccinated through VA. Spouses of a Veteran – For COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, we define…
North Dakota House approves Juneteenth holiday
N.D.– The North Dakota House has voted in favor of the state officially observing Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates June 19,1865, when slavery officially ended in the United States. Juneteenth is observed by 47 states. West Fargo Republican Rep. Austen Schauer supports the holiday. “The holiday…
Father Outraged Over Son Being Bullied And Physically Assaulted At Jamestown High School
FARGO, N.D. – A father is outraged after his son has been continuously bullied at Jamestown High School. Chris Carneal Sr. of Jamestown is filled with many emotions. “Hurt, lost, confused, disappointed, a little bit of everything,” he said. Those feelings stem from his son…
Fargo Catholic Diocese reinstates obligation to attend mass
FARGO, N.D. – The Bishop of the Fargo Diocese is bringing faithful life back to normal and reinstating the obligation to attend mass for Catholics. Bishop John T. Folda released a statement saying the obligation will be reinstated on May 1, 2021. The obligation to…
Minot Pollinator Project kicks off in spring
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Pollinator project is seeking improve the community’s biodiversity and create a home for pollinators while educating the public along the way. The Minot Pollinator Project is in the early stages of funding. Organizers said they want to plant more than…
Minnesota man who bashed Fargo police car during George Floyd protest gets 2 years in prison
FARGO, N.D. – A Moorhead, Minnesota man convicted of felony civil disorder for riling up a mob during a George Floyd protest in Fargo, N.D., last spring will spend two years in federal prison, the Justice Department said Monday. Jonathan Montanez, 31, battered a police car with his fists, jumped up…
Perfecto Ramos Jr., Minot, charged with burglarizing businesses, breaking into car
MINOT, N.D. – Perfecto Ramos Jr., 19, is charged in district court in Minot with burglarizing several southeast Minot businesses in a plaza located at 2001 8th Ave. SE on Sunday and causing a substantial amount of damage. He is charged in district court in…
