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Burgum, Sanford Laud Historic Sale of Coal Creek Station, Transmission Line to Rainbow Energy, Nexus Line

State agencies, legislation played key role in sale that keeps coal-fired plant operating, saving 650 jobs and preserving reliable baseload generation UNDERWOOD — Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford today highlighted the benefits of reliable, affordable baseload coal power and innovative technologies such as carbon capture as they joined officials and workers at […]
by The Dakotan
May 2, 2022

Burgum makes Statement on the Passing of North Dakota Poet Laureate, Rough Rider Award Recipient Larry Woiwode

BISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement today regarding the passing of North Dakota poet laureate Larry Woiwode, a 1992 recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest citizen honor. “Larry Woiwode inspired and mentored countless writers during his long and distinguished career," said Burgum. "Through it all, he always […]
by The Dakotan
May 1, 2022

Pursuit Turned Rollover Crash near Washburn

WASHBURN — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says two men were injured in a rollover crash after leading law enforcement on a chase through multiple counties Saturday night. The NDHP says an officer with the Minot Police Department responded to a reported reckless vehicle in Minot. The officer located the vehicle and initiated a traffic […]
by Lydia Hoverson
May 1, 2022

Reviews Storm Damage to Livestock Producers & Rural Communities, Working to Get Assistance for Downed Power Lines

MAX — U.S. Senator John Hoeven reviewed the impacts of recent severe weather on North Dakota’s livestock producers, communities and rural utilities yesterday. The senator visited a family-owned ranch near Max to learn firsthand about the damages and met with ranchers, local leaders and a representative from McLean Electric Cooperative to discuss available assistance. This […]
by The Dakotan
April 30, 2022

Burgum Waives Hours of Service for Carriers, Contractors and Rural Electric Cooperative Workers to Assist with the Restoration of Power

BISMARCK — Governor Doug Burgum today signed an executive order granting a waiver of hours of service requirements can ensure carriers, contractors and rural electric cooperative workers to enter North Dakota to assist with the restoration of power to the affected areas in the state. Utility workers have been working to restore and repair power to […]
by The Dakotan
April 29, 2022

Community Banded Together to Shuttle Snowed-In Hospital Staff

MINOT — Dale Deibert normally revs up his Tucker Sno-Cat® tractor to groom snowmobile trails. But a mid-April blizzard put him on a different path – forging trails on Minot’s snow-filled streets. Dale was part of a platoon of snowmobilers, City of Minot personnel, farmers and other locals who joined Trinity Health crews in shuttling […]
by The Dakotan
April 29, 2022

Hoeven Urging Army Corps to Address Boat Ramp Maintenance at Lake Sakakawea, Lake Oahe

Senator Discusses Efforts to Improve Lake Access with Omaha District Commander WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, this week met with Col. Mark Himes, Commander of the Army Corps’ Omaha District, to advance repair efforts for boat ramps and recreation areas around Lake Sakakawea […]
by The Dakotan
April 29, 2022

Parking Structures will Return to Normal Operations on May 2

MINOT — Minot’s two downtown parking structures will return to normal pay-to-park operations on May 2 after being open for free following recent snow storms. At its April 18 meeting, the Minot City Council voted to allow free usage of the parking structures until the end of April to help mitigate concerns when downtown parking […]
by The Dakotan
April 29, 2022

Cramer Urges USDA to Provide Relief for Livestock Producers, Increase Calf Payment Rate

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA), urging FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux to provide accurate relief to eligible livestock owners for deaths under the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) following recent winter storms in North Dakota. “North Dakota suffered from Blizzard […]
by The Dakotan
April 29, 2022

Tiger Cubs Get Named

MINOT — The tiger cubs at Roosevelt Park Zoo now have their names. The zoo announced the two males and one female have been named Luka, Dmitri, and Viktoria. The staff says all three cubs are walking and exploring the dayroom regularly. Their mother, Zoya, was calm in sharing them with zoo guests.
by Nicole DesRosier
April 28, 2022

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