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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

House Votes for Legal Immigration Office 

A Strategy in Helping Workforce Shortages  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House has passed a bill that would create an office of legal immigration, which lawmakers say is one way to help the workforce and retention crisis.  Senate Bill 2142 would appropriate $485,000 to the Department of Commerce to create an office of […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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April 7, 2023

House Extends Time Limits for Sexual Assault Lawsuits 

Bill Previously Passed Senate  BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House passed a bill this week to change the window of time for a person to file a lawsuit on the grounds of sexual assault.  The current statute of limitation in the century code for someone to sue if they were sexually assaulted as an […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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April 7, 2023

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Transportation Passes 

House Amendments  BISMARCK – A bill to allow a transportation agreement with the Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Medora and Watford City has passed both North Dakota State Legislative Chambers after amendments.  Senate Bill 2110 would allow the director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation to enter an agreement with Theodore Roosevelt National Park for […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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April 6, 2023

Why Western ND Avoided Major Storm Impact 

National Weather Service  While much of eastern North Dakota experienced heavy snow and blizzard conditions, the western half of the state did not get the storm we were expecting. Several factors likely contributed to less snow and weaker winds than were forecasted along and west of Highway 83, as shown in this graphic. These factors […]
by The Dakotan
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April 6, 2023

Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Appears in Court 

Appearance Cut Short  MINOT – It began with a gas drive off in Wilton and ended in downtown Minot. In between was a wild car chase that included gunshots, a McLean County sheriff’s deputy being struck by a stolen car, driving at high speed the wrong way on U.S. Highway 83 south of the city […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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April 5, 2023

Senate Votes to Close Defined Benefit Plan 

Retirement Options for Future Public Employees  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A bill to close a traditional pension plan for future public employees passed the North Dakota State Senate Tuesday.  House Bill 1040 would close what’s known as the defined benefit plan on December 31, 2024 for new public employees starting January 1, 2025 or later. The […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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April 5, 2023

Rural Water District's Prices Questioned, Close Election 

Allegations of Irresponsible Spending   lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – A close election at an annual meeting this week resulted in a new member at large for the North Prairie Regional Water District following accusations of irresponsible spending and unfair prices.  The North Dakota Century Code outlines the requirements for water districts. The NPRWD covers five counties […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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April 5, 2023

Senators Split on Outdoor Bills 

Deer Baiting Bill Fails, Fishing Tourney Fees Passes  BISMARCK – The North Dakota Senate voted on two very prominent bills involving Game and Fish Department policies late Tuesday, rejecting one and passing the other.  HB1151, the deer baiting bill, which received more written comment than any other bill this legislative session, failed on the Senate […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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April 4, 2023

Proposal to Add Legislative Days 

Increase from 80 to 100 days  MINOT – There's a movement underway in the State Legislature to extend the length of sessions from 80 days to 100 days.  House Concurrent Resolution 3020 passed the House 74-18. It is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Workforce Development Committee this Thursday. The proposal was one of […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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April 4, 2023
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