Murder Suspect Captured 

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, […]
by Kim Fundingsland
February 23, 2023

Raw Milk Sales Passes House 

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 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
February 23, 2023

Adoption Bill Passes House 

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 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
February 22, 2023

Road Diet on Fourth Avenue 

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 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
February 22, 2023

MAFB Included as Air Force Expands Cancer Review 

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 […]
by AP - The Dakotan
February 22, 2023

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

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 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
February 22, 2023

Minot City Council Changes Decision on Free Parking 

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 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
February 22, 2023

Million Dollar Bond 

Accused Murderer makes Court Appearance  MINOT – Entering the courtroom under heavy guard, Casey Vollmer, 33, Minot, made his initial appearance in North-Central District Court late Tuesday. Vollmer is charged with the murder of Albert Granger, 57, a class AA felony punishable by up to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.  Vollmer was arrested […]
by Kim Fundingsland
February 22, 2023

Tuesday's High School Basketball Scores 

The Associated Press  BOYS PREP BASKETBALL  Bismarck 65, Legacy 52  Fargo Davies 89, West Fargo 69  Fargo Shanley 71, Valley City 57  Grand Forks Red River 95, Devils Lake 92  Midway-Minto 69, Barnes County North 62  Sheyenne 66, Grand Forks Central 63, OT  Wahpeton 64, Fargo South 62  Williston 79, Watford City 58   GIRLS PREP […]
by AP - The Dakotan
February 22, 2023

Minot Legislator's Medicaid Bill Passes House 

Bill to Require Certain Services  BISMARCK – A bill to prioritize medical assistance coverage passed the North Dakota State House Monday.   Rep. Randy Schobinger, R-Dis. 40, Minot, sponsored House Bill 1530, which requires medical assistance coverage to include family adaptive behavioral treatment, dental screening, dental case management for specific populations, and asynchronous teledentistry to reduce […]
by Lydia Hoverson
February 21, 2023

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