North Dakota National Guard may be deployed to the Middle East
N.D. – The North Dakota National Guard could be deploying to the Middle East later this year. The 835th Engineer Utilities Detachment, based out of Devils Lake, received an alert for possible mobilization this week. If ordered to go, 50 North Dakota soldiers would deploy…
Minot survey reveals support for recycling program
MINOT, N.D. – The city of Minot has received enough support from a recent survey to move forward with planning a recycling program. Jason Sorenson presented the recycling survey results to the City Council Monday. He said 400 Minot sanitation customers were surveyed over the…
North Dakota lawmakers considering Career and Technical Education bills
MINOT, N.D. – There are a few Career and Technical Education bills state lawmakers are discussing that could mean more scholarship opportunities for students in the Minot Public School district. Currently, high school students who take dual credit courses pay a fee. Under House Bill…
House to consider raising North Dakota’s gas tax
N.D. — North Dakota lawmakers are considering adding another 6 cents to the state’s 23-cent a-gallon gas tax, which hasn’t been raised since 2005. The House Finance and Taxation Committee on Monday endorsed the hike to help pay for improvements to roads and bridges. “I…
Longtime Minot city assessor retires
MINOT, N.D. – Kevin Ternes, the city of Minot’s longtime assessor, is retiring. Ternes has worked with the city for just shy of 29 years. He became a senior appraiser in 1996, and moved up to assistant assessor in 1999. He took over as city…
There Is Now A New Donut Hole In Bismarck Serving Up Some North Dakota’s Tastiest Donuts
N.D. – Donut lovers, rejoice! Bismarck, North Dakota recently welcomed a new donut spot – a familiar face, The Donut Hole! People love The Donut Hole in Dickinson, and many consider it the place to get the best in the state. Now you can enjoy…
5G devices may soon be placed in Magic City
MINOT, N.D. – Those in the Magic City are about to get faster cell phone service. 5G technology is the latest in wireless communication and Minot City Council members just approved for the change to come to Minot. Members approved a contract with Verizon to…
Not guilty plea to murder charge in teen’s overdose death in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – A 32-year-old man pleaded not guilty Thursday to a murder charge in connection with the overdose death of a 16-year-old girl in December. Mark Rodgers entered not guilty pleas Thursday to all five charges against him, the largest of which is AA-felony intentional murder…
North Dakota having high success with vaccine rollout
N.D. – According to the Department of Health, almost 94 percent of the COVID-19 vaccines the state has received have been administered. So why does North Dakota have one of the highest vaccination rates in the country? Immunization Director Molly Howell says having a state…
Minot seeks to boost census participation
MINOT, N.D. – Census Day on April 1 will be marked in Minot with a family activity at Minot Municipal Auditorium as the city aims to boost the response rate for the 2020 count. Brian Billingsley, director for Community and Economic Development for the city,…
