Slice of Life

Some Things Fishy  I can’t remember the first time I went fishing, or the first fish I caught. I’m thinking I was about six years old or so and do know that I’ve been an avid fisherman to this day.  Every fisherman has a few tales to tell. Many have much better recollection than I. […]
by Kim Fundingsland
March 26, 2023

Expanding Far and Wide 

Dakota Hope Mini Clinics  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – A great service typically doesn’t stay in one place but moves to areas where it’s most needed.  Mandy Crocker, nurse project manager for Dakota Hope Clinic, said her role is to help Dakota Hope expand to the rural communities.  Crocker began her work for Dakota Hope in August […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 25, 2023

House Overturns Previous Vote on UND Property Tax 

Statements Corrected  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House reversed an earlier decision and voted down a resolution Friday to give the option to voters to repeal a one mill levy property tax, a tax which funds the medical school at the University of North Dakota.  Senate Concurrent Resolution 4019 would have placed on […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 24, 2023

Single Subject Constitution Passes House 

Resolution to Change Requirements for Measures  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A resolution attempting to simplify constitutional measures by requiring a single subject rule passed the North Dakota State House Thursday.  Senate Concurrent Resolution 4013 would place a measure on the November 2024 ballot to require all future initiated measures be one subject each.   The resolution contains […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 24, 2023

Corporate Livestock Bill Reaches Committee 

ND Senators Hear Testimony  BISMARCK – A bill for the purpose of “authorized livestock farm corporation requirements”, touted by Gov. Doug Burgum in his annual state-of-the-state address, was heard by members of the Senate Agriculture and Veteran’s Affairs Committee Friday.  The bill, dubbed both the Corporate Ranching bill and the “North Dakota Animal Agriculture Farm […]
by Kim Fundingsland
March 24, 2023

Removal of Property Tax for UND Passes House 

Funding for Medical Center  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House voted Thursday to place on the ballot a removal of the only property tax that the state levies, which goes to the medical center at the University of North Dakota.  Senate Concurrent Resolution 4019 would place on the November 2024 ballot a measure […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 23, 2023

Souris River Flood Probability Minimal 

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 […]
by Kim Fundingsland
March 23, 2023

Repeal of Trigger on Oil Extraction Tax 

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 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 23, 2023

North Dakota House Passes School Gender Pronoun Prohibition 

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 […]
by AP - The Dakotan
March 23, 2023

All Traffic Violations to be Recorded

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 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 22, 2023

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