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Why Do So Many Judges Run Unopposed? 

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 […]
by Greg Demme
January 21, 2022

Covering the Country

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 […]
by Kim Fundingsland
January 20, 2022

Rep. Rick Becker Announces Retirement from the State Legislature

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 […]
by The Dakotan
January 20, 2022

Hoeven and Cramer Urge HHS to Rescind Mask and Vaccine Mandates on Head Start Programs

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 […]
by The Dakotan
January 20, 2022

Minot Officials Respond to Federal Funding Announcement for Flood Control Project

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 […]
by The Dakotan
January 20, 2022

Verendrye Employee Recognized for Community Service

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 […]
by The Dakotan
January 20, 2022

Take Your Chances

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 […]
by Kim Fundingsland
January 20, 2022

FAA Awards Grants to Conduct Research with Northern Plains UAS Test Site

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded two contracts totaling nearly $2.3 million to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Appareo Systems LLC to conduct unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research in collaboration with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site in North Dakota. In his announcement about the grants, Senator John Hoeven, […]
by The Dakotan
January 20, 2022

Ward County Congratulates NACo Leadership Graduates 

Special meeting for reversal of dedicated right-of-ways set for January 26  WARD COUNTY—Lieutenant Roxanne Houim from the Ward County Detention Center and IT/GIS Director Jason Blowers, recently completed NACo’s leadership programs and shared their personal testimonies before the board of commissioners on Tuesday, Jan. 18. [See 20:40]  NACo (National Association of Counties), an organization founded […]
by Jasahd Stewart
January 19, 2022

Game and Fish Brief

Spring Turkey Season Set  The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is offering 7,647 wild turkey licenses for the 2022 spring hunting season, 635 more than last year.  Ten of the 22 hunting units have more spring licenses than last year, one has fewer licenses, and 10 remain the same. Unit 21 (Hettinger and Adams […]
by Kim Fundingsland
January 19, 2022

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