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House Moves to Expand Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled

By Lydia Hoverson on February 23, 2023

Bill Sponsor: “It’s Not Good Enough” MINOT – The North Dakota State House passed a bill Wednesday to provide property tax relief for more people who are disabled or over the age of 65. House Bill 1211, after amendments, would raise the income thresholds of the homestead property tax credit by 30%. The House Finance […]

Souris River Flood Potential Outlook

By Kim Fundingsland on February 23, 2023

Issued by NWS Bismarck BISMARCK -- The latest Flood Potential Outlook for the Souris River Basin does not contain any significant prospect of a high runoff season. The National Weather Service issued the outlook Thursday, February 23. It covers the period through May 28. The NWS states, “The flood risks within the Souris River Basin of […]

ND Game and Fish Announces Mobile App

By The Dakotan on February 23, 2023

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department developed a new mobile app that allows outdoor enthusiasts instant access in the field to their licenses, hunting and fishing regulations and other important information. To download the app, go to Google Play Store or Apple App Store and search NDGF or North Dakota Game and Fish Department. […]

Murder Suspect Captured

By Kim Fundingsland on February 23, 2023

Charged in Shotgun Slaying ROLLA – A man wanted for a AA felony murder charge was captured in Eddy County on Wednesday. The Rolette County Sheriff’s Office announced the apprehension on social media with a brief statement: “Nicholas Poitra has been appended by law enforcement. Thank you for all your help.” Poitra, 34, Rolla, […]

Raw Milk Sales Passes House

By Lydia Hoverson on February 23, 2023

lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House passed a bill to allow sales of raw milk directly to consumers. House Bill 1515 would allow farms to sell raw milk to consumers, though farms would still not be able to sell to wholesalers or retail stores for mass consumption. The bill received a Do Pass […]

Adoption Bill Passes House

By Lydia Hoverson on February 22, 2023

Bill to Appropriate Funds lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com BISMARCK – A bill to appropriate funds for child-placing agencies for the sake of home studies passed the North Dakota State House. Rep. Jay Fisher, R-Dis. 5, Minot, sponsored House Bill 1375 which appropriates $262,000 from the general fund not otherwise appropriated to the Department of Health and Human Services […]

Road Diet on Fourth Avenue

By Lydia Hoverson on February 22, 2023

Minot City Council Votes to Reconfigure Lanes lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com MINOT – The Minot City Council voted Tuesday to reconfigure lanes on Fourth Avenue Northwest between North Broadway and 26th Street Northwest. The engineering department proposed to change that area from a four lane to a three lane with bicycle lanes. The center lane would be a […]

MAFB Included as Air Force Expands Cancer Review

By AP - The Dakotan on February 22, 2023

By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Air Force's review of cancers among its nuclear missile corps will include all personnel who worked on, guarded, supported or operated the nation's ground-based warheads, Air Force Global Strike Command announced Wednesday. Nine officers who had worked as missileers — the airmen who launch the warheads […]

Flood Control, Flat Income Tax, and $5.5 Billion for Human Services Considered

By Lydia Hoverson on February 22, 2023

Bills to Cross Legislative Houses this Week BISMARCK – Some significant spending bills have gone through the North Dakota State Senate, and an income tax bill through the House, with the crossover date approaching. Senate Bill 2012, the largest spending bill for one agency, increased the Department of Health and Human Services’ budget by one […]

Minot City Council Changes Decision on Free Parking

By Lydia Hoverson on February 22, 2023

Discusses Two-Ramp Dilemma lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com MINOT – The Minot City Council reconsidered Tuesday its previous motion to make use of a downtown parking ramp free of charge. A couple weeks ago the council voted to make the Renaissance Parking Garage located at 205 First Street Southwest, adjacent to the new City Hall and one of two […]

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