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Congress Passes 2022 NDAA, Sending Bill to President Biden

The Senate passed the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act on Dec. 15, sending the annual policy bill to President Joe Biden’s desk and ensuring that Congress’ long-standing record of passing an NDAA every year remains unbroken.  “I am pleased that the Senate has voted in an overwhelming, bipartisan fashion to pass this year’s defense bill.  […]
by The Dakotan
December 15, 2021

North Dakota Firefighters Museum

GARRISON—Back in 2005, Garrison fireman Mike Matteson visited a museum for firefighters in Colorado and thought of building a similar one in North Dakota. He asked his chief, Donald Huettl, if something like that would work. Huettl agreed it would, and that was the beginning of the North Dakota Firefighters Museum.   Tragically, Huettl passed away from a heart attack on January 22, 2005, and never got to see it come to […]
by Lydia Hoverson
December 15, 2021

North Dakota State Fair Recognized for Excellence 

MINOT—The North Dakota State Fair (NDSF) earned international and regional recognition at industry conferences. At the 131st annual International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) convention, fairs from around the world submit entries. This year NDSF received six IAFE Awards of Excellence. Each category being judged at the IAFE convention focuses on a different aspect of […]
by The Dakotan
December 15, 2021

Highway Patrol Needs Help Identifying Victim

**Update, Dec. 17, the NDHP said they identified the man as Robert Powers, 45, of Minot. [link here] They would like to thank the public for the numerous tips they received. They were eventually able to identify Powers by his fingerprints through the FBI database.** FARGO—Authorities in Fargo are seeking the public’s help to identify a pedestrian […]
by Nicole DesRosier
December 14, 2021

ND Senator Jason Heitkamp Announces Run for House Seat 

WYNDMERE—North Dakota Senator Jason Heitkamp, R-Dis. 26, Wyndmere, has announced he will seek election to the House of Representatives during this upcoming 2022 campaign season.   Because of the redistricting plan  the legislature approved in November’s special session, Sen. Heitkamp finds himself in a district that will be disappearing. For that reason, he will be running in what will be the new District 25.  “If the people […]
by Greg Demme
December 14, 2021

Air Force Discharges First Service Members for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine

The Department of the Air Force discharged 27 service members for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, marking the first known instance of military personnel being kicked out of the service for failing to follow Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III’s order that all service members receive the vaccine. An Air Force spokeswoman confirmed the […]
by The Dakotan
December 14, 2021

For the Farmer

Rethink your plan for 2022 MOHALL—As farmers have already been making many preparations for the 2022 season, we are finding out that while 2021 was a unique year, 2022 will be a challenging one as well. The first thing we know is that we cannot go into 2022 thinking that we will just do whatever we did last […]
by Charlie Adams
December 14, 2021

Rock Solid Renovation 

Restoring a Bottineau Landmark  BOTTINEAU—More than 100 years ago, wood gave way to stone. Over the years the stone building, a symbol of strength and a proud focal point in the community, began to show its age.   The relentless winds of time slowly took effect. Crumbling, abandoned, the once impressive structure had become little more than a turn of the century relic destined to fade […]
by Kim Fundingsland
December 14, 2021

MHS Soccer Coach Done

Bachmeier quits to spend more with family MINOT—Creighton Bachmeier was hired eight years ago to lead the Minot High School boys’ soccer team. He led Minot to eight straight state tournament appearances.  This past fall there was 10 former Minot High boys’ soccer players playing collegiate soccer. A clear sign of a coach that focuses on development […]
by Jason Spain
December 13, 2021

Game and Fish Briefs

Free Ice Fishing Weekend  North Dakota’s free ice fishing weekend is Dec. 25-26.  Resident anglers may fish that weekend without a license. All other winter fishing regulations apply.  Fishing regulations and information on fishing waters is available on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website.  Winter Fishing Regulations  Anglers are encouraged to refer to the North […]
by Kim Fundingsland
December 13, 2021

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