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Souris River Flood Probability Minimal

By Kim Fundingsland on March 23, 2023

Latest NWS Runoff Outlook BISMARCK – Despite recent March snowfall, the latest Spring Flood and Water Resources Outlook issued by the National Weather Service says the Souris River is not likely to cause any major problems this spring. The highest flood in the river’s history occurred in 2011, but current conditions are much different, having […]

Repeal of Trigger on Oil Extraction Tax

By Lydia Hoverson on March 23, 2023

lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate passed a bill Wednesday to remove the upper trigger on the oil extraction tax. House Bill 1286 would remove the upper trigger on oil extraction tax with the exception of tax on oil wells within the Fort Berthold Reservation boundaries. The upper trigger means if the price […]

North Dakota House Passes School Gender Pronoun Prohibition

By AP - The Dakotan on March 23, 2023

By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America Public schools and state agencies in North Dakota would be prohibited from referring to students and employees by any pronouns that don't reflect the sex assigned to them at birth, under a bill approved by the legislature. The House approved the bill 60-32 on Wednesday. It passed the […]

All Traffic Violations to be Recorded

By Lydia Hoverson on March 22, 2023

Bill Passes Senate lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate passed a bill Wednesday requiring all traffic violations be placed on a person’s driving record for any insurance company to see. Current law makes an exception for traffic violations that result in the deduction of two points or less. House Bill 1417 would remove […]

Removal of Front License Plate Fails Senate

By Lydia Hoverson on March 22, 2023

Senators Disagree with Representatives lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate voted down a bill Wednesday, House Bill 1295, that would have removed the requirement to have front license plates on motor vehicles. “A front license plate may not be aesthetically pleasing, but it serves a very valuable purpose,” said Sen. Dean Rummel, R-Dis. 37, […]

Senate Votes to Change Interstate Speed Limit

By Lydia Hoverson on March 22, 2023

From 75 to 80 Miles Per Hour lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate voted Wednesday to change the speed limit on the state’s interstate highways. House Bill 1475 would change the speed limit on some portions of North Dakota’s interstates from 75 miles per hour to 80 miles per hour. The bill maintains […]

Washburn Teacher Pleads Guilty

By Kim Fundingsland on March 22, 2023

Evaluation to precede sentencing WASHBURN – Joshua Eddy, 32, has entered guilty pleas to four C felony charges – two of Sexual Assault, Corruption or Solicitation of Minors, and Luring Minors by Computer. Eddy, Bismarck, was arrested December 7, 2022, and made his initial appearance in South Central District Court the following day, entering a […]

Chickens Discussed at Minot City Council

By Lydia Hoverson on March 22, 2023

Pros and Cons Presented lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com MINOT – Backyard chickens within city limits was discussed at the Minot City Council meeting Monday. Bailee Salteman, Minot, said she emailed the council a few months ago about changing the city Ordinance 7 to allow backyard chickens. She said Fargo allowed chickens in 2017 and Bismarck in 2019, and […]

Minot State Wins ACHA Men’s Hockey Championship

By The Dakotan on March 21, 2023

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. – The Beavers are National Champions once again! One goal late in the second period and 19 saves by goalie Jake Anthony proved to be just enough Tuesday night as the No. 1 Minot State men’s hockey team held on to beat No. 3 Adrian (Mich.), claiming the third ACHA Division I National […]

Ward County Commissioners Approve Warning Siren Transition

By Lydia Hoverson on March 21, 2023

Higher Frequency Emergency System lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com MINOT – The Ward County Commissioners voted at their meeting Tuesday to approve a loan to communities for a new outdoor warning sirens emergency system across the county. Kelly Haugen, emergency management director, has been trying to transition emergency systems across the county for outdoor warning sirens and vehicle radios […]

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