North Dakotas new system that links mental health records to the national criminal background check system that is used when buying firearms stopped more than 745 purchases in the first year. [...]Read More... from First Year: Mental Health Background Checks Stop 745[...]
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ND Highway Patrol Road Check Removes Out-of-Compliance Vehicles from Highways
— Official News Release, ND Highway Patrol — In an effort to increase commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety, North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers and civilian safety inspectors participated in a large, targeted CMV enforcement and education program. Roadcheck, sponsored by the Commercial[...]
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Bismarck: Legacy High School Tour Highlights Interactive, Modern Building
Bismarck’s third public high school is set to open this fall, and school board members got a tour of the progress and features that will enhance learning in the 21st century. [...]Read More... from Bismarck: Legacy High School Tour Highlights Interactive, Modern[...]
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Bismarck: Crimes of Opportunity Increasing, Can Be Prevented
It’s a Bismarck story with a clear message for Minot. Crimes of opportunity are the ones that people stumble into. For example, a person steals something because it is easy and accessible. They can be prevented by simple things like locking[...]
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Hoeven: The Nation Could Learn from North Dakota
Speaking at the U.S. Energy Information Administration Energy Conference, Senator Hoeven noted the impact that well-formulated regulatory policy has had on the economic growth of North Dakota. [...]Read More... from Hoeven: The Nation Could Learn from North Dakota
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Farm Credit Services Announces Grants for Local Communities
— Official News Release, Farm Credit Services — St. Paul, Minn., May 29, 2015 – One week after announcing it had provided more than $2 million in grants to support western North Dakota communities, three Farm Credit organizations today announced the most[...]
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Senate Bill Would Reorganize National Weather Service
Senator John Thune of South Dakota has authored a bill that would dramatically reorganize the National Weather Service. Get the details from the Grand Forks Herald. [...]Read More... from Senate Bill Would Reorganize National Weather Service
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National Flood Insurance Program Rate-Setting Should be Overhauled, National Research Council Says
A report by the National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences recommends recognizing the flood risk reduction provided by non-accredited levees. If adopted, the changes might reduce large rate increases set to take effect in the coming years. Full story[...]
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Oil boom creates demand for education on mineral rights
The National Association of Royalty Owners will be meeting in Minot this week. The group works to educate mineral owners on their rights and provides resources that help when negotiating a lease. The conference is Thursday and Friday at the Grand Hotel.[...]
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Leaders at Rice Lake Meet With Residents About Flooded Properties
The Rice Lake owners association are weighing their options and will soon be making decisions about what to do with flooded properties. A $2 million allocation from the state means there’s money available, but the group is considering how to best leverage[...]
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Williams County Correctional Center Plans Another Expansion
Six years after finishing construction, the Williston County Correctional center is already squeezed for space working on plans for expansion. [...]Read More... from Williams County Correctional Center Plans Another Expansion
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International Souris River Board Meeting
The International Souris River Board met Friday in Estevan. Jim Olson of KX News was there and has the coverage. [...]Read More... from International Souris River Board Meeting
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What Charleston Wants You to Hear
Following last week’s event in Charleston and the media frenzy that followed. I can’t help but thinking that the news coverage in today’s culture is contributing to the problem. So as an alternative, here’s the message one Charleston resident wants you to[...]
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SaskPower Launches Carbon Capture Test Facility Near Estevan
It’s one of those only-one-in-the-world facilities and it’s right up the road from Minot. Saskpower’s new high-tech carbon capture test facility is designed to test equipment, chemical innovation and engineering designs in a highly controlled environment. [...]Read More... from SaskPower Launches Carbon[...]
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A Minnesotan Sailed for His Life on Lake Superior
Anyone who’s spent more than a little time on North Dakota’s ‘big lake’ knows that prairie storms come up quick and pack a big punch. Here’s one boater’s experience on another lake that serves as a warning and an exciting read. [...]Read[...]
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JLG Architects Accepts Bids for Ward County Juvenile Detention Renovation
Renovation and expansion of the Ward County Juvenile Detention Center are expected to cost at least $1.9 million — that’s the lowest bid for the project. Details from KMOT News. [...]Read More... from JLG Architects Accepts Bids for Ward County Juvenile Detention[...]