North Dakota will remain the only state without voter registration after lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to reinstate it. House Bill 1287, which would have required voters to register online or in person, failed in the House with a decisive 75-15 vote.[...]
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Armstrong to attend National Governors Association Winter Meeting, business session at White House
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong will attend the National Governors Association Winter Meeting Thursday through Saturday in Washington, D.C. The governor plans to participate in sessions on a variety of topics as well as a business[...]
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In Iceland, Fuel Tax To Be Replaced With Mileage Tax
Iceland is making a fundamental shift in how it taxes road use. The longstanding fuel tax will be replaced with a kilometre-based road tax, ensuring that all vehicles—electric, hybrid, and fuel-powered—pay based on distance driven. The government says this change is necessary[...]
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Should Charitable Gaming Fund Political Activity? Introduced Bill Would Allow It
Political campaigns fueled by gambling proceeds? That’s the debate sparked by Rep. Jared Hendrix’s new bill, which would classify political organizations as "public-spirited," making them eligible for charitable gaming funds. Critics, including nonprofit leaders, worry this could erode public trust in charitable[...]
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Lawmakers challenged on multiple values bills at legislatives forum
Frustration over values-based legislation took center stage at Minot’s legislative forum last Saturday, where Kalyn Dewitt protested bills she sees as blurring the line between religion and government. Dressed in a costume from The Handmaid’s Tale, she spoke out against measures like[...]
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FEMA halts enforcement of flood protection rule for public buildings
FEMA is stepping back from a key rule meant to protect public buildings from flood damage, a move experts say could put communities at risk. The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard required structures in flood zones to be rebuilt with future flooding[...]
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ND News Cooperative hires CEO to take organization to next level
Sabrina Halvorson has stepped into a vital role as the first Chief Executive Officer of the North Dakota News Cooperative, bringing more than thirty years of journalism experience to the nonprofit. Rooted in the value of local news from her early days[...]
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Idea Mining: Backyard bakery, gravel cycling event among attractions spotlighted by Nebraska tourism agency
Nebraska’s best-kept secrets took center stage at the state’s annual tourism awards, where small-town charm and major attractions alike were celebrated. Adeline’s Bakery in Burr, known for its homemade pastries and warm hospitality, won the Nebraska Passport Champions’ Choice Award. Meanwhile, Norfolk’s[...]
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Minot Police Arrest Fugitive and Seize Large Quantity of Narcotics
Law enforcement officers in Minot apprehended a fugitive and seized a significant quantity of narcotics following a surveillance operation on February 18, according to a statement from the Minot Police Department. Authorities identified the suspect as David G. Watson, 42, of Minot,[...]
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Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire in Minot, Garage Destroyed
The Minot Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 211 St. Peter Ave in southeast Minot early Wednesday morning at 12:06 a.m. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy flames coming from a detached garage at the rear of the property. Fire crews[...]
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On This Day | Thursday, February 20th
On this day in 1792 President George Washington signed the Postal Service Act, creating the United States Post Office Department. This act laid the foundation for the nation's mail system.On this day in 1872, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened its doors[...]
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On This Day | On Parking and Public Relations
The parking meters got a bad start in Minot. They are serving hundreds of communities, not without complaint of course, neither do the stop and go lights. The meters are a modern means of making sure that many people get a place[...]
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On This Day | Local Flavor
Strawberry, Vanilla, Butter Brickle, Peach Revel, Chocolate, Fudge Revel, Palmer House, Raspberry Revel, New York, White House, Peppermint Crisp, Cherry Nut -- February 20, 1947 | The Ward County Independent Why We Chose It Back when local food had local flavor! This[...]
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On This Day | Handicapping Norway
Church attendance is not what it should be. I am convinced that people do not take the interest in a state church that they do in a church of their own choosing. -- February 20, 1947 | The Ward County Independent Why[...]
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Our Self-Imposed Scarcity of Nice Places
Walkable, human-scale neighborhoods shouldn’t be a luxury, but in much of the U.S., they’ve become exactly that. Places like Milwaukee Avenue in Minneapolis or Seaside, Florida, aren’t expensive because of their design—they’re expensive because they’re rare. The real issue isn’t that these[...]
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Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight
Tonight, residents across Southern California and some neighboring states will witness the launch of an unarmed Minuteman III missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Scheduled between 11:01 p.m. and 5:01 a.m., this routine test highlights the readiness and effectiveness of the U.S.[...]