Fire Breaks Out in Wheatland Village, Occupant Treated for Smoke Inhalation
Minot, ND — A structure fire broke out in the Wheatland Village Community on Monday afternoon, prompting a swift response from local firefighters. The blaze, which started shortly after 3 p.m., left the building with heavy smoke damage but was quickly contained. The sole occupant…
Statewide Effort to Combat Drunk Driving with Extra Patrols This Holiday Season
Bismarck, ND – Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota are ramping up efforts to get drunk drivers off the roads this holiday season. As part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign, which is coordinated through the state’s Vision Zero initiative, additional patrols…
Bismarck to Launch Bulk Item Curbside Pickup Program in 2025
Bismarck, ND — Starting in January 2025, Bismarck residents will have a new option for disposing of large items that don’t fit into standard garbage cans. The city’s Public Works Department is set to test a bulk item curbside pickup program, designed to help residents…
Minot Issues Snow Removal Emergency, Parking Restrictions in Effect
Minot, ND — The City of Minot has declared a snow removal emergency proclamation, effective from 2:00 a.m., Thursday, December 19, through 2:00 a.m., Friday, December 20. The 24-hour proclamation imposes a no parking restriction on Priority 1 and Priority 2 emergency snow routes to…
Bismarck Woman Arrested Again Ahead of Trial for Fatal Traffic Crash
Bismarck, ND — A Bismarck woman awaiting trial for a fatal traffic accident was arrested again earlier this week after attempting to fraudulently pass a urine test. The arrest marks another chapter in the legal troubles of [Defendant’s Full Name], who faces charges of negligent…
North Dakota’s Electoral College Votes for Trump and Vance
Bismarck, ND — On Tuesday, December 17, North Dakota’s three presidential electors officially cast their votes for Donald Trump and vice president-elect JD Vance in a ceremony held at the state capitol in Bismarck. The event marked a key step in the U.S. Electoral College…
Bismarck Community Comes Together to Transform Pedestrian Tunnel with Murals
Bismarck, ND — The Bismarck Riverfront Trail is a popular spot for locals to enjoy the scenic views and natural beauty of the area, but one part of the trail has long been considered an eyesore — the Bismarck Expressway Pedestrian Tunnel. However, thanks to…
Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting NDHP Trooper in Fargo
Bismarck, ND — A 44-year-old man from Moorhead, Minnesota, was arrested on December 17 after allegedly assaulting a North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) trooper during a DUI arrest in Fargo. The incident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. in a parking lot located at 2535 23rd…
Landowners and Counties Appeal North Dakota’s Approval of Carbon Pipeline
Bismarck, ND – A group of landowners and two North Dakota counties are appealing the state’s approval of a controversial carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline, arguing that the decision by the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) was flawed and lacked transparency. On November 15, the…
New State Lab in Bismarck to Boost North Dakota’s Public Health and Environmental Testing Capabilities
Bismarck, ND – A new State Laboratory under construction on the Capitol grounds in Bismarck will significantly expand North Dakota’s capacity to address public health and environmental concerns, including testing for harmful “forever chemicals,” also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The facility, slated…
