Crews make progress on Burdick Expressway as summer construction ramps up in Minot
Minot, N.D. – Burdick Expressway west was alive with activity early Monday morning as construction crews began placing the final section of concrete roadway, part of the City of Minot’s ongoing infrastructure improvement efforts. Work started around 5:30 a.m. with crews using GPS-guided equipment to…
32-year-old man arrested after hit-and-run crash involving motorcycle at the intersection of 4th Avenue and North Broadway
Minot, N.D. — A Minnesota man was arrested Friday evening following a serious crash involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle at the intersection of 4th Avenue and North Broadway, according to the Minot Police Department. The incident occurred around 7:32 p.m. on June 27….
North Dakota to open applications for Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant on July 9
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that applications for the Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant will open Wednesday, July 9, at 3 p.m. CDT. The grant program is designed to improve access to food and support the long-term sustainability of grocery…
Governor announces grain storage rebuild program to aid storm-affected producers
Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Kelly Armstrong has announced the launch of the Grain Storage and Facility Rebuilder Program to assist agricultural producers impacted by recent severe storms, including the June 20-21 events that produced multiple tornadoes and damaging straight-line winds. The storms caused extensive destruction…
North Dakota Highway Patrol cruiser enters national calendar contest
North Dakota – The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) is once again vying for a spot in the annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” calendar, a nationwide contest organized by the American Association of State Troopers. In an update shared Tuesday, NDHP reported that it is currently…
Bismarck’s Fourth of July celebration moves to new location with expanded programming
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck has announced significant updates to its annual Independence Day celebration, including a new location, expanded programming, and a renewed focus on family-friendly, community-centered activities. Due to ongoing construction at the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds, the traditional event…
Lane reduction and flagging operation scheduled on River Road starting July 2 for roadway work
Bismarck, N.D. – Beginning Wednesday, July 2, 2025, a lane reduction will be implemented on River Road between Memorial Highway and approximately 300 feet north of the Water Treatment Plant. The section will be reduced to one lane and managed by a flagging operation to allow…
60-year-old man arrested after elderly pedestrian seriously injured in parking lot crash
North Dakota – A 60-year-old man was arrested following a collision that seriously injured an 84-year-old pedestrian in the parking lot of 4 Bears Casino and Lodge on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 10:50 PM on June 28, 2025, when a 2006 Ford Five…
