Colonel Haugen serves as judge for Polar Plunge supporting Special Olympics North Dakota
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol announced that Colonel Haugen served as a judge at this year’s Polar Plunge in West Fargo. The annual event challenges participants to take an icy plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics North Dakota through the Law…
Gov. Armstrong thanked Job Service leader after retirement announcement
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong expressed appreciation for the leadership of Job Service North Dakota Executive Director Pat Bertagnolli following his announcement to retire effective June 12. Armstrong highlighted Bertagnolli’s four years at the helm of the agency, noting his efforts to promote job…
University of Mary leadership class brought breakfast to Bismarck patrol officers
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department received a show of appreciation from a local university leadership class after students delivered breakfast to patrol officers on March 20 at 7:44 p.m. The University of Mary leadership class brought the meal as a gesture of support…
Bismarck Citizen Academy explores public health services at Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health
Bismarck, N.D. – Last week, participants in the Bismarck Citizen Academy visited Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health to learn how the department provides essential public health services to residents of Bismarck and Burleigh County. Attendees received an overview of programs including vector control, vaccinations, restaurant inspections, foot…
North Dakota Highway Patrol cites driver for 100 mph on I-94 near Casselton
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) reported that on March 12, a driver was stopped for traveling 100 mph in an 80 mph zone on Interstate 94 near mile marker 326, close to Casselton. The incident occurred during limited visibility from snow….
Citizen Academy explores 9-1-1 operations at CenCom
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck ND City Government reported that participants in the Citizen Academy visited the Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) to learn about how 9-1-1 calls are processed and how the center facilitates communication among first responders. The visit offered attendees an inside…
North Dakota Highway Patrol reminds drivers to use headlights in low-visibility conditions
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reminded drivers on March 3, 2026, that using daytime running lights alone may not make vehicles fully visible in low-visibility conditions. Officials shared photos taken that morning in Mandan and later near Steele at 4:30 PM, showing…
Bismarck begins crack sealing on city streets starting March 5
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck announced that its Street Division will begin crack sealing on various roads and streets throughout the city starting Thursday, March 5, weather permitting. The maintenance effort is expected to continue for several weeks. Officials said crack sealing is…
NDHP presents Saved by the Belt Award to man for life-saving decision made nearly a year earlier
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol recognized Jeffrey Gross on February 24, 2026, with the Saved by the Belt Award for a decision that saved his life nearly a year earlier. On April 14, 2025, Gross was driving westbound on I-94 in Stutsman…
Governor Armstrong approves GPS monitoring expansion for transitional facilities
North Dakota – The North Dakota Emergency Commission, chaired by Kelly Armstrong, unanimously approved funding to expand the use of GPS monitoring bracelets for all residents of transitional facilities across the state. The move is aimed at strengthening real-time supervision and enhancing public safety. The North…
