A stretch of North Dakota highway is set to become a lasting tribute to fallen law enforcement officers. With unanimous support from both chambers, Senate Bill 2277 designates Highway 200 as the North Dakota Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Highway, ensuring that those[...]
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Gov. Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency as drought conditions persist; fire risk high
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as above average temperatures and below average precipitation continue to worsen drought conditions and increase the risk of wildfires. “North[...]
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North Dakota Prepares for Earlier, and Longer Spring Fire Season
“We’ve seen severe to extreme drought through the winter across western North Dakota, and moderate drought along the southern and southeastern portions of the state,” says Meteorologist Megan Jones with the National Weather Service in Bismarck. “The lack of significant snowpack during[...]
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Police, MSU collaborate on officer recruitment
Minot’s police force is stretched thin, and city leaders are looking for creative solutions. A new partnership between the Minot Police Department and Minot State University aims to ease the burden while giving students hands-on experience in law enforcement. The proposed Community[...]
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ND firefighters gather in Minot for fire school
Minot is hosting firefighters from across North Dakota this weekend for the 71st annual state fire school—a vital training event that ensures first responders stay sharp and ready for any emergency. Organized by the North Dakota Firefighter’s Association, the event brings together[...]
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One man is killed in weekend shooting in Williston
Early Sunday morning, a shooting incident in Williston has left one man dead. Occurring around 5:40 a.m. on the 300 block of 5th St W, police arrived to find the victim, whose identity remains undisclosed. Authorities believe this was a targeted attack[...]
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Fatal Crash in Williston Claims Life of Montana Motorcyclist
WILLISTON, N.D. – A 20-year-old Montana man was killed in a crash Saturday evening after a pickup truck failed to yield at an intersection in Williston. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 5:14 p.m. at the[...]
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Tobacco Compliance Checks Nab Violators, Spotlight Responsible Businesses in Minot
As part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety, the Minot Police Department conducted tobacco compliance checks during the month of January. These checks are designed to ensure that licensed businesses properly verify IDs to prevent the sale of tobacco products to[...]
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Snowmobile Crash South of Max Leaves One Injured
Max, ND – A snowmobile crash on January 25, 2025, left a 21-year-old Minot man seriously injured after hitting an embankment near Highway 83 and 21st Street NW, about seven miles south of Max. The crash occurred around 3:30 PM when the[...]
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Fargo spends $372K on protective barriers for future city events
Fargo is taking a proactive step to keep its community safe during public events, like parades and concerts, by introducing modular vehicle barriers. This $372,000 investment, funded by a new public safety sales tax, aims to safeguard areas with high pedestrian traffic[...]
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Smoke Incident Briefly Disrupts Minot International Airport Operations Saturday
An automatic fire alarm alert prompted a swift response from the Minot Fire Department at the Minot International Airport this morning. At approximately 9:15 a.m., firefighters arrived at the terminal to find significant smoke emanating from a ground floor office space. While[...]
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Williams County Fatal Crash Claims Life of Minot Man
A single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 2, approximately four miles west of Ray, North Dakota, resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man from Minot early Thursday morning. The crash occurred at 7:11 AM on January 16, 2025. According to the North[...]
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Minot Police Share News of Officer’s Death
Through a post to the Minot Police Department’s Facebook page, the following news was shared: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lt. Matt McLeod, a valued member of the Minot Police Department since 2002. Lt. McLeod’s dedication[...]
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Driver Charged After Fleeing Police and Causing Crash in Minot
On January 11, at approximately 6:24 p.m., officers from the Minot Police Department attempted to stop a white 2011 Lexus LS 400 in the 1800 block of South Broadway. The driver fled northbound at speeds of 60-65 mph, prompting officers to disengage[...]
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Injury Crash on Icy Williams County Road Under Investigation
A serious crash involving two commercial trucks occurred on January 10, 2025, at approximately 9:06 AM, just one mile south of Grenora on Williams County Road 5. The collision, attributed to treacherous icy road conditions, resulted in one driver sustaining serious injuries.[...]
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Towing Accident Leads to Fatality in McHenry County
A fatal incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred on the evening of January 8, 2025, approximately five miles south of Karlsruhe in rural McHenry County. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP), the crash occurred around 9:05 PM on[...]