— Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — Senator John Hoeven will deliver the National Weekly Republican Address on Saturday, January 10. He will discuss the importance of approving the Keystone XL pipeline and why it is the first bill being taken up[...]
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ND Lawmakers Will Consider Bill Legalizing Concealed Carry In Schools
The requirements for the permit would be significant including training with local law enforcement, but it might be an alternative to placing resource officers in schools. The bill is sponsored by Representative Dwight Kiefert of Valley City. [...]Read More... from ND Lawmakers[...]
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California Upends It’s Drug War… Implications for Minot?
When you read the article you’ll learn that California has reduced non-violent drug and property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors resulting in less incarceration. Here in Minot we’re about to vote on a $40 million expansion of our jail. [...]Read More... from[...]
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ND Chief Justice Addresses Legislature, Asks for More Judges & Staff
Chief Justice Gerald VandWalle spoke before the Legislature on Wednesday. The message: we need more help in the form of people. VandeWalle called for four new judges and 15 additional staff members to help, particularly in oil-impacted counties. [...]Read More... from ND Chief[...]
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Police In The Valley Concerned Over New Drug:Powder Fentanyl
A recent overdose death in Grand Forks has police warning people about a new drug called Fentanyl. It’s typically prescribed for pain, but in its powdered form it is dangerous and unpredictable. [...]Read More... from Police In The Valley Concerned Over New[...]
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Video: Dalrymple State Of The State Speech Seemed Written For A Different North Dakota
Rob Port at Say Anything Blog uploaded Governor Dalrymple’s entire State of the State speech given yesterday at the opening of the 2015 Legislative session. Watch the video below, read Rob’s commentary here. [...]Read More... from Video: Dalrymple State Of[...]
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Obama Veto of Keystone Pipeline Would Stick, Top Democrat Says
U.S. Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer of New York believes there won’t be enough votes to overturn a Presidential veto. The Senate would need 67 votes to pass the legislation without the Presidents signature. The bill will be taken up early this month.[...]
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2015 Legislature to Take Up the Way We Fill Vacated Senate & House Seats
This story a couple days ago, and it’s no surprise the issue is getting politicized. Rob Port offers his thoughts, but the last sentence is most important, “… reform was inspired by the immediate politics of 2016, but even if that’s true[...]
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Trafficked: An In Depth Look at Human Trafficking in North Dakota
Forum Communications has gone in depth on the human trafficking story that’s unfolding before our eyes. Kudos to Amy Dalrymple and Katherine Lymn for tackling this story so aggressively and to the content designers for presenting it in such a compelling manner.[...]
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Investigation Into Ward County Jail Inmate Death
A preliminary report on the incident calls the jail’s supervision of the inmate ‘grossly inadequate.’ New staff have been hired and the jail population has been reduced as a result. Full story from KX News. [...]Read More... from Investigation Into Ward County[...]
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The California – North Dakota Gang Connection is Real
Nice work by the Dickinson Press following up on this story from last week… apparently the gang connections between California and Western North Dakota are significant. [...]Read More... from The California – North Dakota Gang Connection is Real
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Oil Country Funding Gets Top Billing at Legislative Session
The 2015 Legislature will convene on Tuesday, and oil country funding will be a popular topic throughout the session. Get a breakdown of the major issues and the potential impact of dropping oil prices on the session from Mike Nowatzki. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Oil Tank Fire Near Williston
A set of oil tanks is burning this morning after catching fire yesterday afternoon. No injuries are reported, the fire will be allowed to burn until all the oil is consumed. [...]Read More... from Oil Tank Fire Near Williston
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2 Men Charged for Possession of Over 4 Lbs. of Heroin
A routine traffic stop led to a major drug bust on I-94. The officer noticed suspicious behavior and ordered a search of the car. The find — 4.5 pounds of heroin worth approximately $2.5 million. [...]Read More... from 2 Men Charged for[...]
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Outdoors Online: 2015 Legislative Issues
As the 2015 Legislature advances through the session, North Dakota Game and Fish will be keeping an eye on bills that may touch on outdoor issues. To stay up to date, follow the link here. Check out the video below for an[...]
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One Year Later: Casselton Train Derailment
It’s been a year since the train derailment in Casselton made national headlines. This is good touch-point article on what has happened since the derailment to help prevent something like this from happening again. [...]Read More... from One Year Later: Casselton Train[...]