Recycling program continued for another three years
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The city will renew its single-sort recycling contract with Waste Management. Public Works Director Matt Andvik said the current contract was set to expire at the end of the month. He said with the difficulties presented to businesses and cities in…
Hitterdal 2-year-old showered with surprise party during health crisis
FARGO, N.D. — Violet Fairbanks is one adorable and unpredictable 2-year-old from Hitterdal, Minn. “She is very spunky, playful and loves her siblings very much,” said her mother, Paige Halverson. Halverson said tests taken last year revealed Violet had a rare disease called Fanconi anemia….
Local law enforcement agencies trying out controversial facial recognition app to surveil you
FARGO, N.D. – At least one local and some state law enforcement agencies in North Dakota say they’ve used a controversial facial recognition service built using billions of photos collected from social media users without their consent. West Fargo Police, Bismarck Police, Devils Lake Police…
Those who violate burn bans could face penalties
MINOT, N.D. – Burn bans across the state carry hefty fines and penalties if they are violated. A penalty for a violation of a burn burn can lead to a class B misdemeanor, 30 days in jail, and a fine up to $1,500. Ward County…
City plans to lift in-house mask requirements
MINOT, N.D. – COVID-19 restrictions will be easing in Minot city buildings but not until mid-May. The Minot City Council voted unanimously Monday to lift mask requirements in city buildings and end specific COVID-19 leave for city employees on May 15. The May date is…
Members of Legislature’s Bastiat Caucus don’t see themselves as extremists, but as principled Republicans
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Bastiat Caucus, an unofficial, voluntary association of legislators within the North Dakota House and Senate, is often described as an extra-conservative subgroup of the Republican legislative majority. Members say they are just Republicans and adhere to the party’s principles. The caucus,…
Ward County looking to repurpose old highway facility
WARD COUNTY, N.D. – Last year, the Ward County Highway department moved into a new facility in southeast Minot. The old facility, located on 13th Street SE will not be sold, at the moment. Selling the facility would require additional zoning work, which would ultimately cost…
Tensions mount in Surrey amid firing of City Administrator
SURREY, N.D. – Tensions ran high Monday night at Surrey City Hall during a council meeting that resulted in the firing of the town’s now-former city administrator. It’s the latest shakeup in the town’s leadership. A group of Surrey residents told Your News Leader Monday…
