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UND Ceasing Work on Draft Policy 

By The Dakotan on January 21, 2022
GRAND FORKS — The University of North Dakota announced it will be ceasing work on the draft gender inclusion policy in a statement released by the president of the university on Friday.  This comes after public concerns were triggered last week by a recent letter the North Dakota Catholic Conference sent to parents of prospective […]
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Twist and Shout with the Minot Symphony Orchestra  

By The Dakotan on January 21, 2022
MINOT — The Minot Symphony Orchestra invites the whole family to its live performance, Twist and Shout, on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall located inside Old Main on the campus of Minot State University.  “Having the family concert at 3 in the afternoon encourages parents to bring their children, […]
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Ward County Prepares ARPA Fund Recommendations 

By Jasahd Stewart on January 21, 2022
County seeks to remove abandoned building in Kenmare  WARD COUNTY — Ward County Commissioners have identified a building in Kenmare that they say should be demolished. [Video of the full meeting]  The county is in the process of developing a list of recommendations for spending $13.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA) funds, […]
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Why Do So Many Judges Run Unopposed? 

By Greg Demme on January 21, 2022
Last week I reported on Judge Gary Lee’s decision to seek a fourth term as North Central District Court judge. The conversation I had with Judge Lee got me thinking: why do so many of our district court judges run unopposed?   Now, please hear me: I’m not in any way writing against Judge Lee. In […]
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Covering the Country

By Kim Fundingsland on January 20, 2022
Rugby Manufacturing a U.S. Leader  RUGBY — From the geographical center of North America to all regions of North America, Rugby Manufacturing is making its mark. In the process, proudly promoting their impressive line of products.  The company that started small in 1969 has grown to, according to its website, “the country’s leading designer and […]
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Rep. Rick Becker Announces Retirement from the State Legislature

By The Dakotan on January 20, 2022
BISMARCK — Representative Rick Becker, R-Dis. 7, Bismarck, announced his retirement from the state legislature at the conclusion of his current term in December.  He has served in the North Dakota House since 2013. Rep. Becker stated, “It has been an honor to serve the people of North Dakota.  I have done my utmost best […]
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Hoeven and Cramer Urge HHS to Rescind Mask and Vaccine Mandates on Head Start Programs

By The Dakotan on January 20, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Hoeven, R-ND, and Senator Kevin Cramer, R-ND, joined Senator John Thune, R-SD, in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to rescind an interim final rule (IFR) that places one-size-fits-all federal mandates on Head Start programs across the nation. Included in the IFR is a […]
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Minot Officials Respond to Federal Funding Announcement for Flood Control Project

By The Dakotan on January 20, 2022
MINOT — A key phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project has received a major financial boost. Senator John Hoeven, R-ND, announced this week that $61.45 million has been secured to complete funding for Phase 4, also known as the Maple Diversion. “This is great news for Minot and everyone in the Souris […]
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Verendrye Employee Recognized for Community Service

By The Dakotan on January 20, 2022
BISMARCK — The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) recognized D.J. Randolph, a computer engineer at Verendrye Electric Cooperative, with the Community Service Award at its 79th annual meeting on Jan. 19.   “Randolph’s commitment to his community and passion for the great outdoors has made a difference in the lives of many and […]
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Take Your Chances

By Kim Fundingsland on January 20, 2022
Latest 3-month Weather Outlook  Expect more of the same, more or less. That’s the conclusion reached by the Climate Prediction Center in their latest 3-month weather outlook for North Dakota.  So far this winter, North Dakota residents have experienced winter in many forms – freezing rain, heavy snow, bitter cold, high winds, and blizzard conditions […]
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