North Dakota continues low rates of positive COVID-19 tests
N.D.— North Dakota health officials on Thursday reported another day of low rates of positive COVID-19 tests, deaths and hospitalizations. The update showed 147 positive tests in the last day, increasing the total number of cases to 97,305 since the start of the pandemic. The…
No positives from recent COVID-19 target testing in Ward County
MINOT, N.D. – A recent COVID-19 target testing event of law enforcement agencies and jail inmates in Ward County yielded no positive results, according to First District Health Unit. According to the healthcare provider, 434 people were tested, including Ward County employees, City of Minot…
Baseball: Day one in the books at District three tournament, Velva showing why they’re the one seed
MINOT, N.D. – District tournaments are underway around the state, with many teams battling for a spot at the independent state baseball tournament next week in Minot. Velva is a one seed at the District Three Tournament, showcasing how they earned that top spot in…
Ward County to conduct follow-up mass COVID-19 testing for Sheriff’s Office, jail
MINOT, N.D. – Ward County will conduct a follow-up COVID-19 mass testing event for the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center, following several positive cases across county law enforcement workers. Ward County Emergency Manager Jennifer Wiechmann said the testing is tentatively set for May 29, though…
What Happens to the Innocent Mr. Dittmer?
MINOT, N.D. — On the evening of Friday, May 8, a 23-year-old man named William Scott Dittmer Jr., a resident of Casselton in rural Cass County, was arrested for fatally shooting a 50-year-old neighbor. The news media did their jobs and reported on the arrest. Mr….
Victim still in critical condition after weekend shooting in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – A 32-year-old man is charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Minot over the weekend. Lagregory Kollock is accused of shooting a 31-year-old man Saturday evening in the northwest part of the city. When officers arrived they found the victim with two…
North Dakota Senators introduce POWER Act to protect oil and gas industry
N.D. – North Dakota Senators are acting quickly in response to President Joe Biden’s executive orders to halt new oil, gas and coal leases. They are joined by senators from Montana and Wyoming. New legislation was introduced to Congress on Thursday by North Dakota Sens….
Minot alderman to propose uses of NDR funds
MINOT, N.D. – Minot Alderman Josh Wolsky said he plans to propose two action items related to the National Disaster Resilience funds. Wolsky made the announcement at council this past week. The items include entering into a sub-recipient agreement with the Souris River Joint Board….
Labor gathering urges support for House COVID-19 relief
MINOT, N.D. – Workers and labor leaders gathered in front of the Federal Courthouse in Minot Wednesday to urge passage of a House bill that includes COVID-19 relief measures benefiting workers. The 1 p.m. event might not have allowed some working people to attend, but…
Badlands Circuit Selects Bucking Horses, Bulls of the Year and the Finals
MINOT, N.D. – Six animals were recognized in Minot, N.D. at the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo two weeks ago for their prowess in the arena. Two animals from each event: the bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding, were selected for the awards: one…
