Coronavirus variants continue rise in North Dakota, might be contributing to case spike
N.D. – More contagious coronavirus variants are becoming established in North Dakota, with the number of confirmed variant cases doubling this month. The state lab has now identified 79 total cases of four variants — 50 of the one first identified in the United Kingdom,…
North Dakota Legislature passes bill requiring top health official to be a physician
N.D.— North Dakota lawmakers have approved legislation that would require the state health officer to be a physician. The top health post has been a revolving door during the COVID-19 pandemic, and just two of the four employees to serve in the role were doctors….
North Dakota House okays amended transgender sports bill
N.D. – The North Dakota House has passed an amended version of a bill that would require grade school and high school athletes to compete in sports according to their birth gender. That’s how the House originally passed HB 1298. The Senate made it into…
Man vaults vehicle off 30-foot cliff in western North Dakota, survives
N.D. — A 60-year-old man whose vehicle vaulted off a 30-foot cliff near Watford City on Wednesday, April 14, at about 5:45 p.m. has lived to tell the tale. Richard Hall, of Grand Junction, Colo., was traveling north on U.S. Highway 85 about 15 miles…
Grand Forks County cancels its burn ban
FARGO, N.D. – The Grand Forks County Sheriff has decided to rescind the county burn ban effective immediately. Sheriff Andy Schneider consulted with several fire chiefs in Grand Forks County, the emergency manager and Grand Forks County commissioners before making the decision. In a press…
Minot City Council to decide fate of Anne Street Pedestrian Bridge, other downtown projects
MINOT, N.D. – The fate of an aged bridge spanning the Souris River and railroad tracks is again under consideration by the Minot City Council. Council members meeting in a work session Monday to discuss future capital improvement projects questioned whether to invest $1.9 million…
Surrey City Council discusses plan ahead with administrator position
SURREY, N.D. – Surrey city leaders met once again Tuesday night to discuss city staffing going forward. The meeting comes after the firing of former City Administrator Diane Fugere at their last meeting. Initially the council discussed refilling that position, but decided it wasn’t needed….
Bill for North Dakota Capitol accessibility upgrades goes to governor
MINOT, N.D. – Accessibility upgrades to the North Dakota Capitol are set to be fast-tracked under a bill passed Wednesday. Senate Bill 2146, brought by Sen. Randy Burckhard, R-Minot, budgets up to $750,000 from a state building fund for the improvements, including upgrades in line with…
