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Winter storm shuts down interstates, blamed in fatal wreck 

By The Associated Press BISMARCK (AP) — A late-winter blizzard settled over the upper Midwest on Saturday, shutting down roads and adding to one of the snowiest seasons in recent decades.  Bismarck, North Dakota, received nearly 6 inches of snow from Friday night into Saturday morning, and more was predicted. Bismarck's 92.5 inches of snow […]
by AP - The Dakotan
March 12, 2023

Helping the Legislators 

Page at the Capitol  BISMARCK – As North Dakota State legislators race to get through hundreds of bills, there are some people of all ages stationed in the chambers to help them.  Alice Delzer, State House page, grew up in Hazelton and has lived in Mandan since the 1960s. After retiring in 2005 from her job […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 12, 2023

Slice of Life

Flooded Minot  There really doesn’t seem to be very much to Minot’s Souris River, generally meandering silently through the city. Usually those who walk the riverbank, or bicycle near it, must look down to see the water which, quite often, moves very little or not at all.  It’s a ruse, of course. The history of […]
by Kim Fundingsland
March 12, 2023

House Considers Cost of Demolishing State Hospital Buildings 

Sent to Appropriations Committee  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The legislature might spend five million dollars to tear down buildings after the North Dakota State House considered a bill from the Senate Thursday.  Senate Bill 2026, if passed, would appropriate one time funding of $5 million dollars, or however much may be necessary, to the Department of […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 10, 2023

Senate Kills House Gambling Exemption 

Bill Attempted to Exempt Poker Runs  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – An attempt by the North Dakota State House to exempt riding poker runs from charitable gambling laws was killed on the Senate side Thursday.  House Bill 1152 would have made an exception to charitable gambling laws for those who aid, organize, engage, or participate in a […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 9, 2023

Charitable Gaming Site Fines Fail House

Bill Proposed Fines for Site Owners lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com BISMARCK – A bill to create fines for charitable gaming sites failed the North Dakota State House Wednesday. Senate Bill 2271 would have allowed the attorney general to fine charitable gaming site owners between $500 and $5,000 for not following charitable gaming laws. The House Judiciary committee gave […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 9, 2023

Spring Flood Outlook for Souris River 

No Major Flooding Expected  BISMARCK – The National Weather Service issued their latest Spring Flood and Water Resources Outlook for the Souris River basin Thursday. It remains much the same as the March 9 outlook which raised no undue concerns in the basin.  The purpose of the early outlooks, says the NWS, is to “refine […]
by Kim Fundingsland
March 9, 2023

Pay for Retired Police Dog Fails Senate 

Funds for K9 Medical Expenses   lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – Money for retired police dogs was voted down by the North Dakota State Senate Wednesday.  House Bill 1388 would provide funding to handlers that care for law enforcement canines after service of $1,000 a year for medical expenses for the rest of the life of the police […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 9, 2023

Eagle Scout K-9 Project 

Training Obstacles for Police Dogs  MINOT – An ambitious Eagle Scout project has resulted in a much-needed addition to law enforcement training. Ryan Hubbard chose to construct a series of K-9 training obstacles to complete his ascension to scouting’s highest honor – Eagle Scout.  “The sheriff’s department and police K-9 units had to go to […]
by Kim Fundingsland
March 9, 2023

Benefits for Veteran Spouses Pass Senate 

Tuition and Tax Breaks  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate passed Wednesday a bill to provide financial benefits to surviving spouses of deceased veterans.  House Bill 1212 would allow spouses of deceased veterans to have access to higher education tuition waivers, property tax credits, and breaks on vehicle excise taxes and license fees.  […]
by Lydia Hoverson
March 8, 2023
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