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Trinity Preparing for Vaccine Mandate

January 4 Deadline Looms Preparations have begun at Trinity Hospital in Minot for the possibility that approximately 3,000 health care workers under the Trinity umbrella could fall under a federal mandate to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 4, 2022 or lose employment.  “We have not enacted a mandate. That has not started,” said Randy Schwan, Trinity Hospital […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 12, 2021

Serving His Country

By helping veterans WASHBURN -- With the passing of another Veterans Day honoring past and present military service members across America, people like Todd Schreiner make assisting veterans their life’s work. Schreiner is McLean County’s Veterans Service Officer (VSO). He and others in his position across North Dakota and the country are the link between […]
by Jonathan Starr
November 12, 2021

Small Town Traditions

Veterans Day People in large cities and small towns alike paused on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month once again in 2021 to honor military veterans. It’s a special time when many Americans pay tribute to those who sacrificed – and those who continue to do so – for our […]
by Jonathan Starr
November 12, 2021

Spending Plan Approved

House, Senate Pass Burgum Bill BISMARCK – In his opening address Monday to a special session of the State Legislature, Governor Doug Burgum outlined his proposal for spending nearly $1.2 billion. The money came to the state through the American Rescue Plan Act, a federal response intended for COVID-19 relief.  In an evening session Thursday, the North Dakota House of […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 12, 2021

Rep. Hoverson Apologizes to House

6:05 p.m., Nov. 11--As a follow up to an earlier report by The Dakotan, Rep. Jeff Hoverson (R-Dis. 3, Minot) apologized to the entire House of Representatives in this evening's current session. He apologized for his actions "out of the decorum of the body," referring to his very public comment to House Majority Leader Rep. […]
by Greg Demme
November 11, 2021

Anti-Vaccine-Mandate Bill Moves Forward

5:35 p.m., Nov. 11-- HB 1511 has been moved forward by the Joint Technical Corrections Committee. This bill is the only bill moving forward that would offer protection to many North Dakotans from COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Because the JTCC moved HB 1511 forward with a Do Pass recommendation, they gave HB 1510 a Do Not […]
by Greg Demme
November 11, 2021

A Day to Remember

Veterans Day Ceremony in Minot An aging veteran snapped a steady salute for the presentation of the colors, steadied on his trembling legs by his spouse. Another removes his cap and struggles to manage a salute from his wheelchair. The scene is repeated in various forms throughout the armory adjacent to the Minot Auditorium.  The solemn respect paid to the United States […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 11, 2021

"Right To Try" Bill Moves Forward

3:45 p.m., Nov. 11--HB 1514, sponsored by Rep. Bill Tveit (R-Dis. 33, Hazen), was sent forward with a "Do Pass" recommendation to be heard by the full House of Representatives. Among other things, this bill would allow medical providers with prescribing authority to prescribe the drug Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 without fear of reprisal from […]
by Greg Demme
November 11, 2021
In the Opinion of Michael Connelly

A Case for the Constitution and a Better Conversation for Every American Citizen

In February of 2015 North Dakota made it a requirement to have a civics examination where students must get at least 70 questions right to pass and gain eligibility for graduation. It's hard at the time of such a change to know if it is suiting the purpose it was designed to,  and it's very […]
by Michael Connelly
November 11, 2021

Senator Poolman Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election

1:40 p.m., Nov. 11--Senator Nicole Poolman (R-Dis.7, Bismarck) just announced on the Senate floor that she will not be seeking re-election. As her reasons she noted the following: 1. She wants to focus more on her job as a teacher at Century High School 2. She wants to be more available for her autistic son […]
by Greg Demme
November 11, 2021

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