Block Inc. Agrees to $80 Million Settlement Over BSA/AML Violations
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions, in collaboration with 48 other state regulatory agencies, has reached a settlement with Block Inc. following violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws. The financial services company, known for its…
McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office Reopens 2013 Death Case of Hillsboro Man
Watford City, ND — A death investigation that has remained unresolved for over a decade is being revisited by the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, as new attention is brought to the 2013 death of Duncan Templer, a 51-year-old man from Hillsboro. Templer’s body was found…
Mandan Parks and Recreation Settles ADA Violations at Starion Sports Complex
Mandan, ND — Mandan Parks and Recreation has reached a settlement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office after an investigation revealed multiple violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the Starion Sports Complex. The facility, which opened in 2017, is an 84,000 square foot…
Icy Conditions Lead to Delays and Stalled Vehicles in Minot Area
MINOT, N.D. — Hazardous driving conditions persist along Highway 83, with icy roads causing significant issues for motorists in the Minot area. As of 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Ward County Sheriff’s Capt. Jason Kraft reported that icy stretches of the highway continue to pose a…
North Dakota Bill Seeks to Revise Foster Care Licensing and Funding Rules
BISMARCK, ND — A new bill under consideration by North Dakota lawmakers could significantly alter the state’s foster care system, with potential impacts on how foster homes are licensed and funded. The proposed legislation addresses both the facilities that care for children and adults, and…
North Dakota Judge Allows Lawsuit Challenging Gender-Affirming Care Ban to Proceed
Bismarck, ND – A judge in North Dakota has ruled in favor of allowing a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary youth to move forward. The decision marks a significant victory for the plaintiffs, who are three young transgender…
North Dakota Lawmakers Debate Reintroduction of Sunday Morning Business Restrictions
BISMARCK, ND — Lawmakers in North Dakota are currently debating House Bill 1150, a proposal that seeks to reintroduce restrictions on business operations during Sunday mornings. If passed, the bill would reinstate a ban on most retail and labor activities between midnight and noon on…
Bismarck Considers Recycling Fee Increase
BISMARCK, ND — Residents of Bismarck may soon face a slight increase in recycling fees. The Bismarck City Commission is set to meet tonight to discuss a proposed fee hike of 36 cents for curbside recycling services. The proposed increase comes as part of a…
Six Finalists Announced for North Dakota Board of Higher Education Openings
BISMARCK, ND — State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler has announced the six finalists for the two vacancies on the North Dakota Board of Higher Education. The board is responsible for overseeing the 11 colleges and universities within the North Dakota University System. The vacancies are…
North Dakota Bill Seeks to Support Struggling Ambulance Services in Rural Areas
BISMARCK, ND — A new piece of legislation aimed at assisting rural ambulance services in North Dakota is making its way through the state Senate. Senate Bill 2033, which was recently approved by the Senate Human Services Committee with a 5-1 vote, proposes the creation…
