Governor Armstrong advocates for task force to streamline state boards and commissions
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong testified in support of Senate Bill 2308, which proposes creating a task force to review more than 150 state boards and commissions. The task force would assess which boards could be combined or dissolved to increase government efficiency. “Today the…
Governor Armstrong announces appointments to State Board of Higher Education
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong announced the appointments of Levi Bachmeier of West Fargo and Patrick Sogard of Williston to four-year terms on the State Board of Higher Education, starting July 1. “Levi and Pat bring valuable experience in education policy, finance, and operations to…
Bismarck Fire Department urges residents to keep fire hydrants clear amid snowfall
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department is asking residents to help ensure fire hydrants remain accessible as more snowfall approaches. With over 4,500 hydrants throughout the city, snow accumulation can make many difficult to reach in emergencies. To assist firefighters, the department is encouraging residents…
North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation hosts Senate Appropriations committee at state penitentiary
North Dakota – The North Dakota Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation hosted the Senate Appropriations – Human Resources Division at the North Dakota State Penitentiary for discussions on Senate Bill 2015. DOCR expressed appreciation for the committee’s visit and for the involvement of various community partners…
Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden supports bills aimed at reducing recidivism, improving reentry programs
North Dakota – Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden testified before the House Judiciary Committee in support of three bills aimed at supporting the recovery and reentry of incarcerated individuals while reducing recidivism rates. Strinden endorsed House Bills 1425, 1417, and 1549, which were developed following a…
Bismarck enhances traffic control with fiberoptic technology
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck continues to evolve its traffic control systems, integrating new technology to improve efficiency. From traditional stop signs to mechanical timing mechanisms and early interconnected signals, traffic management has seen significant advancements over the years. Recent projects have introduced fiberoptic…
Bismarck Mayor Michael Schmitz speaks at State of the Cities event
Bismarck, N.D. – Bismarck Mayor Michael Schmitz participated in the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC State of the Cities event, joining Mandan Mayor Jim Froelich for a fireside chat on community topics. A video of the event will be shared once available. Bismarck ND City Government officials…
North Dakota students outperform national averages in mathematics, NAEP results show
North Dakota – State school superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Wednesday that North Dakota students outperformed national averages in mathematics, according to the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results. Eighth graders in North Dakota scored an average of 280 in mathematics, surpassing the national…
Nominations open for Bismarck Historic Preservation Awards
Bismarck, N.D. – The Historic Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for its annual awards recognizing excellence in historic preservation within Bismarck. Residents and businesses can be nominated in three categories. Nominations are open until March 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Awards will be granted at the…
Fargo Police Department executes high-risk search warrant, suspect arrested
Fargo, N.D. – On Wednesday, January 29, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Red River Valley SWAT Team and Metro Street Crimes Unit assisted the Fargo Police Department in executing a high-risk search warrant in the 5900 block of 25th St. S. The operation targeted a suspect…
