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Murder Case Continues 

By Kim Fundingsland on March 16, 2023
Defendant enters not guilty plea  MINOT – A man charged with the shooting murder of another at a Minot hotel earlier this year has entered a not guilty plea in North-Central District Court.  Darrion Jackson, 33, Minot, is facing AA felony murder charge in the death of Timothy Smith, 38, Minot, shortly before midnight on […]
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Below Normal Temps Ahead 

By Kim Fundingsland on March 16, 2023
Latest 3-month Weather Outlook  MINOT – The always anticipated spring season, which in North Dakota is usually early summer, isn’t expected to be very favorable in our region. That's the crux of the latest 3-month weather outlook issued by the Climate Prediction Center.  According to CPC analysis, the April-May-June temperature outlook concludes “below-normal temperatures are […]
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Elk, Moose, Bighorn Sheep Applications Online 

By The Dakotan on March 16, 2023
ND Game & Fish Elk, moose and bighorn sheep applications are available online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. The deadline for applying is March 29.  A total of 603 elk licenses are available to hunters this fall, an increase of 40 from last year.  Licenses in units E1E and E1W […]
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Senate Kills Removal of Schools from Sports Betting 

By Lydia Hoverson on March 16, 2023
Resolution Amendment Fails  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – An amendment to remove schools from the intent of a sports betting resolution failed in the North Dakota State Senate Wednesday.  House Concurrent Resolution 3002 would put on the November 2024 ballot a constitutional measure to allow sports betting in the state.  The Senate Judiciary committee created an amendment […]
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Fatal Crash and Chemical Spill 

By The Dakotan on March 15, 2023
ND Highway Patrol  What: Two vehicle commercial motor vehicle fatal crash Where: I-94 MM 336 Westbound, approximately 2 miles west of Mapleton   When: March 15th, 2023 at approximately 1:47 pm   Road Conditions: Dry pavement   Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy   Type of Crash: Rear end collision   Agencies Involved: NDHP, Cass County SO, […]
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Curling Sweeps Through House 

By Lydia Hoverson on March 15, 2023
Creates Official State Sport  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A bill to make curling the official sport of North Dakota passed the State House Wednesday.  Senate Bill 2229 would designate curling as the official state sport of North Dakota.  Rep. Mike Motschenbacher, R-Dis. 47, Bismarck, pointed to other states that have official state sports as well as […]
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Cigar Bill Passes Senate 

By Lydia Hoverson on March 15, 2023
Legislators’ Mixed Votes  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate passed a bill Wednesday to allow cigar lounges in private businesses.  House Bill 1229, after Senate amendments, would allow private businesses to operate as a cigar lounge with certain regulations including a ventilation system. Cigar lounges are defined in the bill as a business […]
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Minot PD Awards 

By The Dakotan on March 15, 2023
Minot Police Department held their annual awards ceremony Wednesday. Senior Officer Shawn Reis was awarded Police Officer of the Year and Senior Dispatcher Shanlya Van Hill was awarded Employee of the Year.  The Dakotan
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Senate Moves to Expand Youth Hunting 

By Lydia Hoverson on March 15, 2023
Extends Deer Season for Pre-Teens  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – Young deer hunters may be given a longer hunting season due to the North Dakota State Senate’s vote Tuesday.  House Bill 1233, on line 18, would remove the wording that says 11, 12, and 13-year-olds may only hunt deer during youth hunting season. The bill would allow […]
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New Term Limits Pass House 

By Lydia Hoverson on March 15, 2023
Constitutional Measure Proposed  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House has passed a resolution proposing changes to current term limits in the constitution that had been passed by voters in November.  Current term limits in Article XV of the constitution, passed by more than 63% of voters in November 2022, prohibit a person from […]
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