BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today declared a statewide disaster and activated the State Emergency Operations Plan after multiple tornadoes, strong winds and hail caused widespread damage Friday across North Dakota, claiming the lives of three people. “Our hearts and sympathies[...]
A 23-year-old Minot man died Saturday morning following a high-speed motorcycle crash in the 1600 block of 21st Avenue SE. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 11:25 a.m. when the driver of a 2015 Honda CBR650 motorcycle[...]
BISMARCK, ND — At its June meeting, the North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved 26 cost-share requests for a broad range of strategic initiatives designed to enhance water infrastructure, support economic development, and ensure sustainable water access across the state. In[...]
Volt Lithium Corp. announced it will commission a mobile Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) unit in North Dakota’s Bakken region later this month. The project—developed in partnership with Wellspring Hydro and backed by $2.5 million in state funding—marks the first DLE effort supported[...]
BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed June 16-22, 2025, as Pollinator Week in North Dakota. North Dakota is home to many pollinators, including more than 800,000 honey bee colonies. “Pollinator species such as bees, birds and insects are essential partners of[...]
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The U.S. is pumping out near-record levels of crude oil, but falling prices are set to slow production—and that’s just one of the shifts outlined in the latest energy forecast. In its June outlook, the EIA projects Brent crude to dip below[...]
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University’s criminal justice program has partnered with the Minot Police Department (MPD) to launch a career-shaping apprenticeship program aimed at preparing the next generation of law enforcement professionals. Through the new MPD Apprenticeship Program, eligible students pursuing[...]
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today appointed Minot attorney Steven Lautt to an open judgeship in the North Central Judicial District, which is comprised of Burke, Mountrail and Ward counties, effective Aug. 4. Lautt has practiced law as an attorney and[...]
Electing new leadership and filling a presidential vacancy topped the agenda for the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education’s May 29 meeting at Bismarck State College. The Board began its business by amending incoming Dickinson State University President Scott Molander’s contract[...]
North Dakota residents who want to give fishing a try can fish for free June 7-8. That is the state’s free fishing weekend, when all residents 16 and older can fish any North Dakota water without a license. Residents 15 and younger[...]
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BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund awards for five projects. The awards totaling $1,084,000 were approved at the ADD quarterly meeting May 28 in Minot. The ADD Fund is administered by the North[...]
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, activated Sentinel Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) Detachment 12 during a ceremony here, May 21, 2025. The event marked a crucial step in preparing the[...]
Minot, N.D. – A public information meeting for the MI-8 & MI-9 South Burdick Tie Back Levee phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) has been scheduled for Thursday, June 5. The public information meeting is sponsored by the[...]
Measles has now reached Burke County, with 28 confirmed cases statewide since early May. While most new guidance remains unchanged, state health officials continue to urge early vaccination in Williams County and are monitoring for signs of wider spread. Two new potential[...]
The Northwest Area Water Supply project has cleared two key federal hurdles, receiving long-awaited approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With Section 404 and Section 408 authorizations now secured, the state is set to move forward on a permanent intake[...]
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Six new loans from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund have been awarded to cities and water districts aiming to upgrade treatment facilities, expand capacity, and replace aging systems. Here’s the full update from state officials. — Official News Release, ND Public[...]