Shouldn’t We Ask if ‘Bias Crime’ Legislation Actually Works?
MINOT, N.D. — Bias crime laws, the new lingo for hate crime laws, are, from the perspective of public policy, not all that unlike policies the death penalty or sex offender laws. They’re all great for politicians who want to fire up a certain kind…
Ward County COVID-19 vaccination update
MINOT, N.D. – More than 70% of Ward County’s 75 and older residents have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to First District Health Unit. The provider indicated that 22.6% of Ward County residents have receive at least one dose of the vaccination. More than…
Lawmakers Finally Get Around to Writing a Law They Claimed Already Existed
MINOT, N.D. — Last year Dave Andahl, a candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives in District 8, died and was subsequently elected. The timing of his death meant state officials couldn’t remove his name from the ballot. Voters cast their ballots for him anyway….
Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call from Trump following her Covid-19 warnings
N.D. – Dr. Deborah Birx revealed in a CNN documentary clip released Sunday that she received a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone call from Donald Trump after speaking publicly about the spread of Covid-19 while serving in the former President’s administration. Birx, who had served…
Trinity Health offering rapid antigen testing
MINOT, N.D. – Trinity Health will now offer rapid antigen testing for COVID-19. The test is conducted with a nasal swab. And is designed to detect specific proteins associated with coronavirus. The tests cost $75. Anyone who would like to take it can schedule an…
A look at the new menu for the upcoming Vietnamese restaurant, Pho H&M
MINOT, N.D. – A new Vietnamese restaurant opens this Saturday, April 3 at 10:30 a.m. Pho H&M is a rebranded and renovated version of the former Pho Hien Restaurant at 1750 N Broadway. When new owners took over in 2020, they envisioned some big changes. When I say…
Minot State coach survives vehicle, bicycle collision
MINOT, N.D. – Mark Del Monaco, the head track and cross country coach at Minot State, suffered multiple injuries in a collision with a vehicle while riding his bicycle through northwest Minot Saturday evening. Minot police said a 15-year-old boy was driving south on 27th…
Orange sees surge in COVID-19 cases
ORANGE, N.D. — The town’s health board issued its weekly COVID-19 update a day early Thursday night to report it had learned of 33 new cases in the previous six days. “This week’s case count data dwarfs the previous highs seen over the 2020 holiday…
