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Woman Abducted from South Dakota, Located in North Dakota

***Updated March 20, 2022 at 1:40 p.m. to include charges*** EDGELEY — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says they located a woman hours after she had been abducted in South Dakota. According to the NDHP, local authorities were made aware Friday night that Ryan Degroat, 35, Ogema, Minn., had taken a 41-year-old woman from her […]
by The Dakotan
March 19, 2022

Burgum asks Trudeau, labor minister to help prevent Canadian Pacific work stoppage, protect supply chain

BISMARCK — Governor Doug Burgum today sent a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan asking them to take all action necessary to help prevent a work stoppage on Canadian Pacific Railway and protect the supply chain for North Dakota farmers and businesses. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents […]
by The Dakotan
March 18, 2022

Surrey School Evacuated for Bomb Threat

SURREY — The Ward County Sheriff's Department says Minot Central Dispatch received a call Friday morning at 11:36 a.m. stating a student had claimed to have set a detonator in the school. Surrey School began its evacuation protocols. Emergency units from the Ward County Sheriff's Department, North Dakota Highway Patrol, Surrey Police Department, Minot Police […]
by The Dakotan
March 18, 2022

Semi Rollover Injury Crash

GARDNER — The North Dakota Highway Patrol says two men were injured in a semi accident early Friday morning. According to the NDHP, the semi was traveling on Interstate 29, about 3 miles south of Gardner when the driver overcorrected and rolled the semi around 3:20 a.m. The driver and passenger, both from Winnipeg, Manitoba, […]
by Nicole DesRosier
March 18, 2022

Erin Oban Appointed as ND State Director for USDA Rural Development

***Updated March 17, 2022 at 7:22 p.m. to include interview with Erin Oban*** WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden appointed Erin Oban Thursday to be North Dakota's U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director. Oban grew up in Ray and received her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education at the University of Mary. She […]
by Nicole DesRosier
March 17, 2022

Western Governors University, North Dakota Community Colleges Formalize Partnership

Governor announced partnership during 2022 State of the State Address; will allow seamless transfer into WGU’s online degree programs BISMARCK — Western Governors University (WGU) and the five community colleges within the North Dakota University System have signed a memorandum of understanding that will provide their graduates and staff with an affordable pathway to earning […]
by The Dakotan
March 17, 2022

Senator Calls for Needed Lethal Aid, Increased Sanctions on Russia, Expanded U.S. Energy Production

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress, Senator John Hoeven outlined additional actions the U.S. can take to support Ukraine and counter Russia’s aggression. Specifically, the senator stressed the need to: Provide the necessary lethal aid for Ukraine to defend themselves, as President Zelenskyy’s requested. This includes aircraft, air defense systems and […]
by The Dakotan
March 16, 2022

Fire, Natural Gas Leak Leads to Evacuation of Two Homes

MINOT — A garage fire and natural gas leak caused the evacuation of two homes in northwest Minot Tuesday evening. The Minot Fire Department responded to 1221 5th Avenue NW at 6:48 p.m. Tuesday for a report of an explosion in a garage. Firefighters extinguished the fire a few minutes after arrival. While on scene, […]
by The Dakotan
March 16, 2022

More Than Just a Seat at the Table

North Dakota citizens value our natural resources that support hunting and fishing and other outdoor recreation activities. These outdoor activities provide millions of dollars to our local economies, provide quality outdoor recreation, and enrich our quality of life. Unfortunately, these assets are often taken for granted, ignored, or discounted by planners, developers, and decision makers. […]
by The Dakotan
March 16, 2022

Senator Votes to Nullify Mandate Requiring Masks on Planes, Buses, Trains

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Hoeven today voted to strike down the federal mask mandate for public transportation, including on planes, buses, and trains. Hoeven joined Senator Rand Paul in introducing the legislation, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution of Disapproval, which would eliminate the mask mandate for public transportation and prevent any similar rule […]
by The Dakotan
March 15, 2022

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