North Dakota Gov. Armstrong praises RFK Jr. visit to discuss soil health and farming practices, says program expansion could benefit farmers and ranchers
North Dakota – North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong praised Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s visit to the state for discussions on agricultural practices aimed at improving soil health, farmland productivity and profitability. In a Nov. 5 post on X, Armstrong said…
Bismarck police remind residents of Veterans Day lobby closure and provide alternative numbers for assistance
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department announced its lobby will be closed Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The lobby will reopen Thursday, November 12, during regular business hours. Residents who need assistance can still reach patrol officers by calling 701-223-1212 for…
North Dakota opens $70 million state laboratory to strengthen disease detection and environmental monitoring
North Dakota – North Dakota officials have celebrated the opening of a new $70 million State Laboratory on the Capitol grounds, marking a major investment in the state’s ability to monitor public health, protect water quality and respond to emerging threats. Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, who…
Bismarck shares Tyler Parkway construction update as crews target October completion for major work and vandalism causes tens of thousands in damage
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck has shared an update on the Tyler Parkway Extension project, with crews aiming to complete several major construction tasks by the end of October while dealing with repeated vandalism at the work site. According to an update from…
Bismarck Fire Department responds to accidental fire at Butler Machinery, sprinkler system limits damage to one service bay
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a fire at the Butler Machinery facility in northwest Bismarck on Wednesday afternoon, October 7, after a mechanical failure caused combustible liquid to ignite on a hot engine exhaust. Fire crews were dispatched at approximately 1:21…
North Dakota Highway Patrol shares body camera footage after driver without headlights or taillights fails to stop, refuses commands and resists troopers on I-94
North Dakota – On March 31, 2026, North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers conducted an impaired driving investigation in West Fargo after stopping a vehicle traveling on I-94 at night without headlights or taillights. The driver initially failed to stop for troopers and eventually pulled into…
Bismarck police investigate suspected swatting attempt after hoax threat reports gun and bomb at high school
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck police are investigating a suspected swatting attempt after a caller reported an emergency at Bismarck High School, claiming she was hiding in a bathroom while her boyfriend was in the school parking lot threatening her with a gun and bomb. The…
Elderly Tennessee woman sues North Dakota authorities for $10 million after AI facial recognition error turned her into bank theft suspect and sent her to jail for months
North Dakota – A Tennessee grandmother is suing the city of Fargo and a Fargo police detective for $10 million after an artificial intelligence facial recognition system allegedly identified her as a possible suspect in a North Dakota bank theft investigation, leading to her arrest…
Bismarck Fire Department to host second annual Fire Prevention Week Open House with free family event
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department is inviting families to its Second Annual Fire Prevention Week Open House on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Fire Station 4. The free community event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at 4103 Miriam Drive and will…
North Dakota Highway Patrol urges drivers to ‘take the extra 10 minutes’ after driver caused crash that injured several people by using an interstate median crossover to illegally turn around
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of using interstate median crossovers illegally after a crash near I-29 left three people injured, damaged three vehicles and frightened a dog that was among the seven total occupants. According to…
