Wildlife Feeding Concerns 

North Dakota Game and Fish Department  Tough winter conditions thus far in North Dakota have some citizens concerned about the stress on wildlife.  Kevin Kading, state Game and Fish Department private land section leader, said harsh winters often generate conversations and questions about feeding wildlife, particularly deer and pheasants.  “The department does not promote winter […]
by The Dakotan
December 27, 2022

Tribal Riders Honor Victims of Mass Execution 

Associated Press  MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Dakota tribal members have completed an annual 330-mile ride on horseback to honor 40 of their ancestors who were killed in the aftermath of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862.  The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that the riders arrived in Mankato on Monday morning after setting out from Lower Brule, […]
by AP - The Dakotan
December 27, 2022

McKenzie County Fatality

ND Highway Patrol  What: Fatality Where: Highway 85 near mile marker 177 approximately 6 miles south of Williston, ND When: December 26th, 2022, at approximately 0629 PM CST Road Conditions: Icy Weather Conditions: Cloudy Crash Involvement: Vehicle vs Vehicle Type of Crash: Head on Agencies Involved: North Dakota Highway Patrol, McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, WilliamsCounty […]
by The Dakotan
December 27, 2022

Raccoon Woman Sentenced 

North Dakotan who brought raccoon to bar gets probation  BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a bar earlier this year will spend a year on probation.  Erin Christensen of Maddock, 38, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of providing false information to law enforcement, tampering with evidence and unlawful possession […]
by AP - The Dakotan
December 26, 2022

Credit Union Helps Domestic Violence Crisis Center 

Aspire Participates in Twice Blessed  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Businesses around town have been participating in a campaign that helps those in need.  The campaign, the Twice Blessed giving program, is put on by St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation who will match businesses’ donations to several charities by the end of 2022.  Aspire Credit Union recently donated […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 26, 2022

Minot to Warm this Week 

Return to Normal Temperatures  MINOT – The Minot region should see some relief this week from what has been one of the coldest December months in recorded history.  Tuesday’s weather forecast calls for a high temperature in the mid-30s, quite a difference from a lengthy stretch of icy temperatures and bitter wind chills. Wednesday high […]
by Kim Fundingsland
December 26, 2022

Light Show in North Minot

Schlecht Christmas Light Display lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com MINOT – Light shows have become more and more fancy as technology evolves. One Christmas light show at 309 24th Street Northwest is put on by Dave Schlecht and his family, who described his show as computerized lights that are set to music. “You can listen to it on your […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 25, 2022

A Snowman in Sunshine  

A Slice of Life  Kim.fundingsland@mydakotan.com  KEY LARGO, FLORIDA -- I’ll admit it’s a goofy concept, at least that’s one perfectly acceptable way of looking at it. I’m talking about a North Dakotan going to the Sunshine State and completely covering up in opposition to it.  Yup. Goofy.   Wait now. If a fair-skinned Norwegian from […]
by Kim Fundingsland
December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas from the Dakotan 

Light displays brighten the season  MINOT – Lighting displays are a Christmas season tradition for many. Who doesn’t take a moment to stop and enjoy colorful lights and reflect on the most joyous season of the year.  The lighting displays were photographed in Minot with the exception of a few in Florida that illustrate the […]
by Kim Fundingsland
December 24, 2022

South Dakota governor expands National Guard help for tribes 

By STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem is expanding the state National Guard's mission to assist both the Oglala Sioux and the Rosebud Sioux Tribes with firewood and snow removal amid the relentless wind and life-threatening cold that have crippled their reservations in the southwestern corner of South Dakota.  […]
by AP - The Dakotan
December 23, 2022

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