MINOT AFB — In everyday conversations at Minot Air Force Base, one often hears about how tough an assignment it is. From subzero temperatures to the feelings of isolation that come with living in a “small” town on the plains of North Dakota, Minot challenges those who come here, especially the single airmen far from […]
For all of the love one glitzy import gets from North Dakota hunters, it almost seems unjust another import doesn’t garner the same amount of affection and attention. Especially considering that less respected import here in North Dakota is so highly revered by hunters virtually everywhere else. We’re talking turkeys here, folks. Admittedly, it seemed […]
Expanded Space, Improved Access MINOT — Remodeling is underway that will result in a new City Hall. Construction began in January at the former Wells Fargo building on South Main Street. Main purposes of the project include alleviating crowding and improving access issues at the current City Hall, which is located across from the Public […]
BISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Capital Electric Cooperative Inc. board chairwoman Sheri Haugen-Hoffart of Bismarck to an open seat on the three-member North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC), effective immediately. Haugen-Hoffart has served as a human resource officer in the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner since 2017. Her career has included […]
31 positions currently open MINOT — Minot Public Schools (MPS) is facing a shortage of staff throughout elementary and secondary education schools. “Everything is hard to fill,” explained Kim Slotsve, assistant superintendent. “The one only thing not on that list is administration…. We will have 17 secondary positions to fill and 14 elementary.” Of the […]
What would it take to achieve such a body? In an ideal world, our state legislature ought to reflect a “citizen legislature,” where North Dakotans from all walks of life could run, get elected, and serve in the legislature. In doing so they could have a hand in enacting the laws that govern our state. […]
BISMARCK — North Dakota Public Service Commission Chair Julie Fedorchak announced Thursday she running for another six-year term on the commission. Fedorchak says she is committed to advocating both in state and nationally for reliable and affordable utility services during this time of dramatic industry-wide change. “While partisan divides and extremism are driving many people out […]
PEMBINA — A protest that started last week in Canada’s national capital city Ottawa, is now directly impacting commerce in North Dakota. Multiple social media sources reported Thursday the port of entry at Emerson, Manitoba, and Pembina had been blockaded to southbound traffic at 11 p.m., Wednesday night. By 7 a.m., Thursday, both southbound and […]
BISMARCK — Former State Senator Tracy Potter announced Thursday he is running for the North Dakota Senate seat in District 35 being vacated by Erin Oban. Potter says the two major issues motivating his campaign are property tax relief for homeowners and protecting the rights of citizens to initiate and refer measures by what Potter […]
ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, England — B-52 Stratofortress aircraft, support equipment, and personnel from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at RAF Fairford, England, today to execute the long-planned Bomber Task Force mission, a regularly scheduled U.S. European Command and U.S. Strategic Command joint mission series. En route to RAF […]
