North Dakota Department of Commerce launches ROOT program to address workforce shortages
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has introduced the Relocation Opportunity for Outstanding Talent (ROOT) Grant Program to help businesses attract and retain skilled workers through relocation incentives. Commerce Workforce Director Katie Ralston Howe stated that the program aims to address critical…
Gov. Kelly Armstrong praises President Trump’s address, highlights benefits for North Dakota
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong praised President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting the administration’s early progress and its potential benefits for North Dakota. Armstrong noted that in just six weeks, the Trump administration had focused on securing the nation’s…
Bismarck police warn residents about scam involving fake jury duty calls and payment demands
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department warned residents about a scam involving fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officers. A concerned citizen reported receiving a call from individuals posing as Lt. Gardiner and Sgt. West, claiming they had missed jury duty or failed to appear as…
Bismarck thanks participants of public input meeting on Tyler Parkway extension
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck city government thanked residents who participated in a public input meeting regarding the proposed Tyler Parkway extension. Project information, including a prerecorded presentation, meeting slides, and a handout, is available online at [www.bismarcknd.gov/streets](https://www.bismarcknd.gov/streets). Residents with questions or concerns can contact…
North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers free wildlife food plot seed for 2025 growing season
North Dakota – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is once again offering free seed to landowners interested in planting wildlife food plots for pheasants in the 2025 growing season. The department is providing a diverse seed mix, featuring flowering plants that will attract…
NDHP seeks public input on CALEA accreditation through comment portal
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol is inviting public feedback as part of its Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies accreditation process. The CALEA Public Comment Portal allows community members to share commendations or concerns regarding NDHP’s compliance with accreditation standards, which…
Bismarck recycling program sponsors Keep North Dakota Clean artwork and media contest, reminds students this is the last week to submit entries
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck and its recycling program are supporting the Keep North Dakota Clean Annual Artwork and Media Contest as a third-grade sponsor. Pre-K through Grade 12 students have until March 7, 2025, to submit their artwork for the competition. Students interested…
North Dakota Highway Patrol arrests Florida man after high-speed pursuit through multiple counties
North Dakota – A 33-year-old man from Pensacola, Florida, was arrested on multiple charges following a high-speed pursuit that began in LaMoure County and continued through Jamestown before ending near Bordulac, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The pursuit began on March 2, 2025,…
North Dakota Highway Patrol to host First Responder Easter Egg Hunt in Bismarck with over 30,000 eggs and emergency vehicle displays
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol will host a First Responder Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fore Seasons Center (Golf Dome) in Bismarck. This exciting and free event is open to the public and…
Bismarck Citizen Academy visits public library, which served 260,000 visitors and loaned over 608,000 items last year
Bismarck, N.D. – Participants in the Bismarck Citizen Academy visited the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library to learn about its services and community impact. The library welcomed nearly 260,000 visitors in 2024 and facilitated the borrowing of more than 608,000 items throughout the year. Attendees…
