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Souris River Ice Breaks Up 

River Contains Rapid Melt  MINOT – The breaking up of ice in the Souris River provided interesting viewing Thursday evening but the minimal flow in the Souris stayed well within the banks throughout the city.   Despite a sudden rise in temperatures, this runoff season for the Souris is sizing up to be one of […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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April 14, 2023

Governor Signs Trans Athlete Bans  

By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America  North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday evening signed two transgender athlete bans into law, effectively prohibiting transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams in K-12 and college.  Lawmakers in the House and Senate passed the bills with veto-proof majorities this year. If the governor […]
by AP - The Dakotan
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April 12, 2023

Boatload of Proposed Constitutional Measures This Year

Lawmakers Sort Out Resolutions lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com  BISMARCK – There is no limit to how many constitutional measures can be placed on a ballot in North Dakota, but the upcoming 2024 ballot looks like it may have a hefty amount due to the many legislative resolutions introduced this session, according to state legislators. The legislature has been […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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April 8, 2023

Sakakawea Outlook Increased 

Expected Runoff Climbs Above Average  RIVERDALE – Lake Sakakawea is now expected to reach a peak elevation four feet higher than predicted one month ago.  According to the April projections from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the state’s largest body of water will reach 1,836.6 feet in late July. That compares to a peak […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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April 7, 2023

Money Reduced for Minot AFB Retention 

House Committee Slices Senate Request  BISMARCK – Members of the State House Appropriations Committee have agreed to grant money for military base retention in the state, but to a lesser amount than requested in Senate Bill 2240.  SB2240 sought $900,000 for Minot, and $1 million to be divided equally between Grand Forks and Fargo. The […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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April 6, 2023

North Dakota Submarine Deployment Detailed 

Commander Speaks to ND Legislature  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – North Dakota’s submarine executed its third deployment a year ago during the Russia-Ukraine war. Its commander detailed the trip to the state legislators earlier this week.  Commander Robert Edmonson III, Connecticut, commanding officer of the submarine USS North Dakota, told legislators he commanded his first deployment on […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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April 1, 2023

Senate Overrides Pronoun Veto 

House Yet to Act  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate overrode the governor’s veto Thursday on a bill prohibiting the government from requiring certain pronouns.  Senate Bill 2231 seeks to prohibit a government entity from mandating a teacher use the preferred pronouns of a student. The bill also prohibits public schools from adopting […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 31, 2023

Squabble Over Landowner Permission Bill

House Says No to Reconsideration  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – North Dakota State House leaders deliberated on whether a vote should happen before a bill seeking to require permission from landowners failed to be reconsidered Wednesday.  Senate Bill 2251 would have required corporations to obtain written consent from a landowner, or a court order, to survey the […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 30, 2023

School Security Always a Concern 

Increased Scrutiny Follows Nashville Shooting  MINOT – In the wake of a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this week school administrators are reviewing their safety protocols, as well as reminding all students, parents, and citizens to remain observant and report any concerns they may have for student safety.  At Minot’s Bishop Ryan Catholic School Father […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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March 29, 2023

Surveyor Permission Fails House 

Tie Vote in Eminent Domain Issue BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House narrowly defeated a bill that would have required surveyors to obtain written consent from landowners before entering their land.  Senate Bill 2251 would have required corporations to obtain written consent from a landowner or a court order to survey the landowner’s land […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 28, 2023
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