Bismarck reminds residents that June 16 is the deadline to request bulk item pickup for June 18
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck is reminding residents that the deadline to request bulk item pickup scheduled for June 18 is Monday, June 16, by 5 p.m. Residents must call 701-355-1700 and select Option 3 to speak with a Public Works representative to…
Two men facing felony charges after explosive device found during I-29 traffic stop
Fargo, N.D. – A routine traffic stop on Interstate 29 led to the discovery of a suspected explosive device Wednesday morning, prompting a temporary highway closure and the involvement of multiple law enforcement and emergency response agencies. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the…
North Dakota applauds EPA plan to roll back Clean Power and MATS regulations
North Dakota – Governor Kelly Armstrong issued a statement Tuesday applauding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to begin the process of repealing two major regulations enacted under the Biden administration: the “Clean Power Plan 2.0” and the updated Mercury and Air Toxics Standards…
North Dakota to release $35 million in housing funds following attorney general’s opinion
North Dakota – North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong announced today that $35 million in housing funds will be released as originally approved by the Legislature, following a formal opinion by Attorney General Drew Wrigley that clarified the scope of the governor’s earlier line-item veto in…
Governor Armstrong proclaims Prairie Day to honor North Dakota’s native grasslands and ranchers
North Dakota – With a nod to North Dakota’s natural heritage and the ranchers who help preserve it, Governor Kelly Armstrong has officially proclaimed June 7 as Prairie Day. The announcement, made at the North Dakota Capitol, was marked by a gathering of ranchers from…
60-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 1806
North Dakota – A 60-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries late Monday night following a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 1806 in Morton County, according to a media release from the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP). The crash occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m. on June 9, near mile…
NDHP highlights local cycling duo as a reminder to share the road safely during North Dakota’s busy summer season
Bismarck, N.D. – Steve and Carol, a devoted cycling couple who spend their summers in Bismarck, are turning heads—and raising awareness—as they ride their distinctive tandem-style bicycle across North Dakota highways. The pair, who return to the capital city each year to be close to…
Governor appoints new judge to fill vacancy in North Central Judicial District serving Burke, Mountrail, and Ward counties
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Minot attorney Steven Lautt to fill an open judgeship in the North Central Judicial District, which includes Burke, Mountrail, and Ward counties. Lautt’s appointment becomes effective August 4 and follows the retirement of longtime District Judge Douglas…
