City commission approves ballot language to extend half-cent sales tax for road projects
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck’s City Commission approved ballot language for a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment that would extend the city’s existing half-cent sales tax dedicated to roadway projects. If approved by voters, the amendment would allow the city to continue collecting…
Colonel Haugen serves as judge for Polar Plunge supporting Special Olympics North Dakota
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol announced that Colonel Haugen served as a judge at this year’s Polar Plunge in West Fargo. The annual event challenges participants to take an icy plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics North Dakota through the Law…
Citizen academy completes 12-week program with police department tour
Bismarck, N.D. – The City Government of Bismarck, North Dakota, announced the completion of its 12-week Citizen Academy program, which concluded with a visit to the Bismarck Police Department. Participants toured several areas of the department, including the weight room, evidence locker, garage, and firing…
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…
