Fireworks on New Year’s Eve Pose Mental Health Risks for Some North Dakotans
Bismarck, ND — As North Dakotans usher in the new year, the sky will light up with the bright bursts of fireworks. While the annual tradition marks a celebration for many, it can also be a source of distress for individuals with mental health conditions,…
North Dakota Highway Patrol Works to Keep Roads Safe During Holiday Weekend
Bismarck, ND – As many people in the region were celebrating the arrival of the new year, law enforcement agencies were busy ensuring the roads remained safe for all travelers. The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) in Minot had a particularly active night, with troopers…
Minot City Transit Upgrades to New Software for Improved Service
Minot, ND – After more than nine years of using outdated software, Minot City Transit is set to roll out a significant upgrade to its services. The new software, provided by TripSpark, will offer passengers real-time information about bus locations, routes, and schedules through both…
Minot Continues Efforts on Flood Protection with Ongoing Projects MI-6 and MI-7
Minot, ND – As part of the ongoing Mouse River Flood Protection plan, Minot Public Works has been actively advancing efforts to safeguard the city from future flooding. The current focus is on the MI-6 and MI-7 phases of the project, which are crucial to…
Turtle Mountain Tribe Releases New Details in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation
Bismarck, ND – The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa has released additional information surrounding a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on the tribe’s reservation over the weekend, sparking widespread attention and criticism. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the tribe confirmed that the officer involved…
Train Derailment Closes ND 200 in Mayville, Traffic Detoured
Bismarck, ND — A train derailment has resulted in the closure of a portion of North Dakota Highway 200, east of the intersection with ND 18. The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) confirmed the incident earlier this morning, stating that the road will remain…
Bismarck Woman Faces Charges for Allegedly Stealing from Church
Bismarck, ND — A local woman is facing serious charges after she was accused of embezzling funds from Trinity Lutheran Church, where she worked as a financial administrator. Chelsa Kinsella, hired in September, allegedly used her position to steal money and misuse the church’s credit…
Missouri River Near Bismarck to Start Icing Again as Temperatures Drop
Bismarck, ND — After a brief warm-up that reversed earlier ice formation, the Missouri River near Bismarck and Mandan is expected to start icing once again, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Bismarck. In a recent ice report, the NWS explained that…
Cavendish Farms Announces $150 Million Expansion at Jamestown Potato Plant
Bismarck, ND — Cavendish Farms, the fourth-largest North American processor of frozen potatoes, is set to embark on a $150 million expansion at its Jamestown plant, marking a significant investment in the region’s agricultural and food processing sectors. The expansion, which will begin in the…
Federal Officials Move Forward with Electric Transmission Corridor in North Dakota
Bismarck, ND – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has moved into Phase 3 of its process to designate National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC), with southern North Dakota and the Standing Rock Reservation named among the few areas in the country potentially eligible for…
