Gov. Armstrong honors former North Dakota governor Allen I. Olson following his death at 87
North Dakota – Former North Dakota Governor Allen I. Olson, who served as the state’s 28th governor from 1981 to 1984 and as attorney general from 1972 to 1980, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, at age 87. Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued a statement honoring Olson’s…
Blizzard warning trimmed as northern Red River Valley conditions improve
Grand Forks, N.D. – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported updates from the US National Weather Service in Grand Forks, noting that the Blizzard Warning has been reduced due to improving conditions in the northern Red River Valley. Officials said ongoing blowing snow continues to…
Highway patrol warns of zero visibility and travel hazards on US Hwy 2
Oklahoma – The North Dakota Highway Patrol reported hazardous conditions on US Hwy 2 in Grand Forks County on Dec. 28, 2025. Troopers said areas approximately six miles west of Grand Forks near mile marker 348 are experiencing zero visibility due to pillow drifts beginning…
Bismarck Police Department welcomed families for 2025 Santa at the Station event
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department welcomed families to its 2025 “Santa at the Station” event, giving the community a chance to visit with Santa before he returned to the North Pole. According to the department, officers enjoyed seeing the smiles, laughter, and holiday…
Governor Kelly Armstrong responds to final environmental impact statement on Dakota Access Pipeline
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued a statement following the release of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ final Environmental Impact Statement on the Dakota Access Pipeline, which recommends maintaining pipeline operations and reinstating the easement to cross Lake Oahe. According to the statement,…
Bismarck fire department holds pinning and promotional ceremony
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Fire Department held a pinning and promotional ceremony on December 17, 2025, at Fire Station 4 to recognize recent personnel achievements within the department. During the ceremony, the department recognized one new hire, three promotions to the rank of captain,…
Bismarck Police Department assists local child in delivering gifts to oncology patients
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department assisted a local child named Royce as he delivered donated gifts to patients at Sanford Oncology earlier this month. According to the department, officers escorted Royce to the facility as he delivered gifts purchased with money he earned…
City of Bismarck announces holiday closures and service changes for Christmas week
Bismarck, N.D. – The City of Bismarck announced that city offices, the landfill, and the Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling Center will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24, and remain closed all day Thursday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. City…
