Investigators calling on public’s help after fridge dumped in rural Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Conservation Service Officers (CSO) in Grand Forks are calling on the public’s help after polluters dumped a fridge full of rotting food on Volcanic Creek Road. CSO Mark Walkosky contacted The Gazette after he attended the dumpsite Wednesday, May 5. The…
ADM to build soybean crush plant and refinery at Spiritwood, North Dakota
N.D. – ADM has announced plans to build North Dakota’s first crush plant and refinery, completely dedicated to soybeans. The US$350 million facility will be located west of Fargo, at Spiritwood — approximately 290 km (175 miles) from the Canada-U.S. border. It is slated to…
Workplace deaths remain high in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. – An annual report using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows North Dakota’s rate of workplace deaths remains among the highest in the country. The annual report released by the AFL-CIO shows that 37 North Dakota workers died in 2019…
Legislature leaves North Dakota COVID-19 wastewater study in limbo
N.D. – North Dakota lawmakers have left in doubt the future of a nearly yearlong COVID-19 wastewater study by intending federal money keep the project going but not designating funds to do so. The lab analysis of the prevalence of the coronavirus in cities’ wastewater…
Anti-Planned Parenthood Bill Partially Passed by North Dakota Governor
N.D. – According to a press release, Governor Doug Burgum partially passed SB 2030, a bill that is meant to force North Dakota State University to cut its ties with Planned Parenthood – or lose millions in dollars in funding. Now, North Dakota’s colleges are now prohibited…
North Dakota Governor: Soybean Crushing Plant at Spiritwood
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today joined ADM in announcing plans to build North Dakota’s first dedicated soybean crushing plant and refinery in Spiritwood, N.D. The $350 million crush and refining complex will create 70 permanent jobs and have the capacity to process up to 150,000 bushes of soybeans…
North Dakota National Guard trains for wildfire season
BISMARCK, N.D. – Over the weekend the state got some much-needed moisture. The North Dakota Forest Service and National Guard took this opportunity to train if drought conditions continue. The Forest Service and the Guard used hands-on drills to practice fighting wildfires in remote areas….
Minot Hydrant Inspection Program on the way
MINOT, N.D. – Minot city leaders discussed a new fire hydrant inspection program on Monday. The plan is looking at using a new program to track the information and monitor the city fire hydrant system. They’ll also inspect privately-owned hydrants. If they’re all up to standard…
