Memorial highway reconstruction to resume in Mandan with underground work and paving
North Dakota – Construction on Phase 1 of the Memorial Highway reconstruction project in Mandan was expected to resume on March 23 as crews returned to continue underground utility work and roadway improvements along the east end of the corridor. Motorists were expected to see…
Gov. Armstrong thanked Job Service leader after retirement announcement
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong expressed appreciation for the leadership of Job Service North Dakota Executive Director Pat Bertagnolli following his announcement to retire effective June 12. Armstrong highlighted Bertagnolli’s four years at the helm of the agency, noting his efforts to promote job…
Speeding driver cited on Highway 83 south of Minot
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported a speeding incident along Highway 83 near mile marker 190, located south of Minot. According to the report, a driver was traveling at 95 mph in a posted 70 mph zone. When stopped, the driver reportedly…
University of Mary leadership class brought breakfast to Bismarck patrol officers
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department received a show of appreciation from a local university leadership class after students delivered breakfast to patrol officers on March 20 at 7:44 p.m. The University of Mary leadership class brought the meal as a gesture of support…
Citizen academy cadets toured Fire Station #4 during training week
Bismarck, N.D. – Cadets participating in the Bismarck City Government’s Citizen Academy completed the second-to-last week of their program with a visit to Fire Station #4, where they observed the day-to-day responsibilities and training involved in the firefighting profession. During the visit on March 21…
I-94 eastbound closed after semi hauling potatoes overturns near mile marker 70
North Dakota – A portion of Interstate 94 eastbound was closed March 14 after a commercial motor vehicle hauling potatoes overturned near mile marker 70, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash was reported around 3:30 p.m., prompting officials to shut down the…
Bismarck Citizen Academy explores public health services at Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health
Bismarck, N.D. – Last week, participants in the Bismarck Citizen Academy visited Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health to learn how the department provides essential public health services to residents of Bismarck and Burleigh County. Attendees received an overview of programs including vector control, vaccinations, restaurant inspections, foot…
North Dakota Highway Patrol cites driver for 100 mph on I-94 near Casselton
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) reported that on March 12, a driver was stopped for traveling 100 mph in an 80 mph zone on Interstate 94 near mile marker 326, close to Casselton. The incident occurred during limited visibility from snow….
