Not guilty plea to murder charge in teen’s overdose death in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – A 32-year-old man pleaded not guilty Thursday to a murder charge in connection with the overdose death of a 16-year-old girl in December. Mark Rodgers entered not guilty pleas Thursday to all five charges against him, the largest of which is AA-felony intentional murder…
North Dakota having high success with vaccine rollout
N.D. – According to the Department of Health, almost 94 percent of the COVID-19 vaccines the state has received have been administered. So why does North Dakota have one of the highest vaccination rates in the country? Immunization Director Molly Howell says having a state…
Minot seeks to boost census participation
MINOT, N.D. – Census Day on April 1 will be marked in Minot with a family activity at Minot Municipal Auditorium as the city aims to boost the response rate for the 2020 count. Brian Billingsley, director for Community and Economic Development for the city,…
Opportunity Is Why Checkable Medical Is Coming To North Dakota
N.D. – The opportunity that Checkable Medical is seizing with a relocation from the Twin Cities to Fargo is an opportunity for increased access to capital. “There really is no place like North Dakota when it comes to funding, business connections and community,” said Post….
Minot State University receives $235K grant for universal newborn hearing screening
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University received $235,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for universal newborn hearing screening and intervention. The funds enable states, families and providers to develop systems of care so that newborns, infants and young children who are…
North Dakota man who illegally sold pot in Bay County ordered to pay $1,500 fine
N.D. – A North Dakota man who sold and gave away marijuana from Bay County businesses without state-required licenses has been court-ordered to pay fines but is otherwise in the clear. Bay County Circuit Judge Harry P. Gill in December sentenced Eric F. Owens, 46,…
Minot City Council considers redirecting resilience money
MINOT, N.D. – The council put off a decision until at least mid-March, when it will have more information to determine a plan of action for possibly redirecting resilience money. The council is looking to transfer unused dollars from planning or areas such as single-family…
North Dakota seeks artists for state park residencies
N.D. — Artists can now apply for a residency program that will invite artists to stay and work at North Dakota state parks. The Artist in Residency program will give three artists the chance to stay at a state park later this year while demonstrating…
