North Dakota counties earn high grades for low air pollution levels
BISMARCK, N.D. — Several North Dakota counties have ranked among the cleanest in the nation when it comes to the prevalence of harmful air pollution, according to a new American Lung Association report released in April. Each year, the American Lung Association releases a “report card”…
Sunday: 3.2% rate; 34 positive; no new deaths
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota confirmed a positive rate of 3.2% Sunday. 34 tests were positive out of 1,382. There were no new deaths (1,486 total). 40 are currently hospitalized due to COVID with 9 ICU beds occupied. 991 cases remain active. 46.6% of North…
Parents encouraged to get kids vaccinated ahead of 2021-22 school year
MINOT, N.D. – The school year isn’t over just yet, but health officials say parents need to make sure their kids are up-to-date on their vaccines ahead of next year. According to First District Health Unit, kindergarten students require shots that include protecting against Tetanus,…
Cosplayers, pop culture fans take over Minot for iMagicon 2021
MINOT, N.D. – Hundreds of pop culture, anime and cosplay fans took over the Minot auditorium Friday for day one of iMagicon 2021. This year’s convention features more than 50 vendors, a record for iMagicon. Returning vendors say it’s good to be back. “I always…
Minot split home doubleheader with Dickinson
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot Magicians split a pair at Corbett Field with the visiting Dickinson Midgets on Friday. While the first game ended in a 7-6 defeat, Minot bounced back with an 8-7 victory against the non-conference opponent in a see saw battle that…
Former big league officials Cederstrom, Nelson inspiring next generation in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Many of those involved at the highest level of professional sports leagues often look for creative ways to stay involved in sports after the time comes for their retirement. Former Major League shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, for example, took on a coaching role…
North Dakota landowners, oil industry butt heads over holes in the ground
BISMARCK, N.D. — Arguments over a proposal to regulate payments for the use of holes in the ground pitted North Dakota landowners against the state’s oil and gas industry this legislative session and could foreshadow lawsuits down the line. The subterranean cavities known as “pore…
North Dakota bank employees go dumpster diving to help find coworker’s lost wedding ring
BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota woman’s coworkers went the extra mile to help her find her lost wedding ring, even diving into a dumpster to recover the lost jewelry. Trina Burns, of Bismarck, is celebrating her 32nd wedding anniversary this year. When she left…
