North Dakota schools begin instituting Native American history into curriculum
BISMARCK, N.D. – A bill that will bring Native American studies into school curriculums throughout North Dakota was signed into law only a couple weeks ago, but many supporters are already getting together to figure out what’s needed in the new curriculum. More than 50…
Deer license availability up in North Dakota
N.D. — There will likely be more deer hunters in the woods in the late fall in North Dakota than in past years. According to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, just over 72,000 deer licenses will be available to hunters this year, which…
North Dakota rail inspection program not permanent despite regulators’ wishes
N.D. — The North Dakota Legislature’s decision not to make permanent a railroad inspection program that has identified thousands of train and track defects in the last six years remains a rub for state regulators who view its inspections as a safety imperative. In 2019 and 2020, the program…
North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission overspent operating budget by 1%
N.D. – North Dakota’s Indian Affairs Commission overspent its operating budget by 1% in the state’s 2017-19 budget cycle, according to a new state audit. State Auditor Josh Gallion released the audit on Thursday, finding $2,859 overspent in operating expenses. The 2017 Legislature set a…
North Dakota High Flying Fest Is Memorial Day Weekend!
N.D. – Why don’t you just go fly a kite! In the old-timey days, people would tell someone that phrase just so they would stop bothering them.They meant it to be rude, but I say…heck ya, let’s go fly a kite! You can do just…
Minot City Council limits organizations’ gaming site numbers
MINOT, N.D. – A proposed change in licensing brought charitable gaming operators to the Minot City Council Monday. The council had passed an ordinance on first reading last month that limited to six the number of sites that a single charity can operate. After hearing…
ND unemployment nearing pre-pandemic levels
BISMARCK, N.D. – After unemployment numbers spiked during the pandemic, Job Service representatives said they’re finally seeing rates return to pre-pandemic levels in North Dakota. Unemployment numbers usually dwindle slightly when the spring begins, but this year was different as people head back to work…
Burgum signs bill relaxing emergency nursing home visitation rules
BISMARCK, N.D. – The week after the 2021 Assembly closed, Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., signed the “essential caregivers” bill. The bill requires the Department of Human Services and long-term care facilities to rework their visitation policies during a declared emergency, including making residents more available…
