North Dakota House passes bill for Renaissance Zone reentry

The state law authorizing Renaissance Zones was first passed in 2001, and at the time, it didn’t account for a time in the future in which a city with lapsed participation in the program — due to changing political fortunes — might want to rejoin. Well, the law is headed for an update, and it’s

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No More Horses in Teddy Roosevelt National Park?

Removal of at least some of the horses and other non-natural livestock in Teddy Roosevelt National Park is a likely outcome of a pending action from the National Park Service. Jackie Jahfetson with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story linked below, but it boils down to this: The Park Service sees its mission as

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North Dakota Senate OKs higher THC limit for medical marijuana patients

A bill to up the limits on the quantities and types of THC (the active ingredient in marijuana) that can be purchased from North Dakota’s medical dispensaries is one-third the way to becoming a law. Yesterday, the Senate voted 33-14 to pass the bill that was modified slightly on the floor. Jack Dura with the

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North Dakota lawmakers weigh income, property tax cut bills

The State of North Dakota’s budget surplus is among the reasons Governor Burgum and legislators are signaling tax relief, but there’s no consensus yet on what it should look like. Jack Dura and Jeremy Turley, in a joint news story between The Bismarck Tribune and Forum News Services, have the details on the property tax

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North Dakota attorney general seeks 29% budget increase; Wrigley seeks upgrades, more staff

North Dakota’s first-term Attorney General, Drew Wrigley isn’t wasting any time in his attempt to overhaul the office. Mr. Wrigely has proposed a budget increase of more than 29% in his first legislative session and a big priority is an improvement to services at the state crime lab. Travis Svihovec has the full story at

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Bismarck School Board censures Eckroth, Citizens organizing recall petition

A Bismarck School Board member has been censured by her colleagues. Board Member Emily Eckroth was arrested for obstruction during a traffic stop incident involving her husband last fall. Video of the event shows both the reason for the arrest and censure. At Monday’s meeting where the censure vote took place, Eckroth stated she would

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BisMan Community Food Cooperative permanently closing; why it matters in Minot

They gave it a six-year go, but it’s at the end. The directors of the Bisman Food Cooperative are closing the doors for good. They could not find a sustainable operating model. Blake Nicholson and David Velazquez with the Bismarck Tribune have the full story. Why does it matter in Minot? One of the common ideas

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Bill would increase THC purchase limit for North Dakota medical marijuana patients

North Dakota’s regulation of medical marijuana is among the most strict across states that have legalized marijuana in one form or another. To loosen the law up a bit, Senator Kristen Roers, R-Fargo, sponsored a bill to increase the amount of active THC patients can purchase that will also allow for more consistent doses and

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State Senator Krebsbach On Sideline at Start of Session Recovering From Broken Hip, Wrist

Minot’s most tenured legislator, Senator Karen Krebsbach, is sitting out the first few days of the 2023 legislative session. Senator Krebsbach is recovering from a December fall on the streets of Minot that left her with a broken hip and wrist. Jack Dura with The Bismarck Tribune has the full story that includes coverage of

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Mandan Tennis Center opens to the public; can host tennis, pickleball, badminton

When it comes to competition among communities, Mandan just put up a pretty big bubble-shaped flag. The 41,600 square foot Mandan Tennis Center has six courts with three of them configurable for badminton or pickleball. It’s a quality-of-life project sponsored by the Mandan Park District. Get the full story from the Bismarck Tribune.

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Sanford Resigns as Lieutenant Governor, Burgum COO Miller to Fill Term

Unexpected news out of Bismarck today. Lieutenant Governor Brent Sandford announced his resignation effective January 2. Governor Doug Burgum has appointed his Cheif Operating Officer, Tammy Miller to serve the remaining two years of Sandford’s term. Get the full details from the Bismarck Tribune.

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Bismarck bridge preservation group denied state hearing, continues

A citizen-led group in Bismarck hoping to save and repurpose the historic rail bridge across the Missouri River was denied a hearing in front of the state’s Department of Environmental Quality. It’s one step in what may be shaping up to be an exhaustive legal process required to remove the bridge. BNSF requires additional permits

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Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge preservation group seeks state hearing

It is in the “public interest to provide for the preservation of historic sites, buildings, structures and antiquities of state and national significance for the inspiration, use and benefit of the people of the state of North Dakota” That’s the position of the attorney representing a grassroots citizen group setting out to save the historic

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Budgeting process a question as counties form ‘human service zones’

Human services in North Dakota will transition from a county-by-county approach to a regional approach as a result of action by the legislature this past session. But getting there will take some planning and coordinating. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story on how the future of social services is unfolding.

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Bismarck City Commission approves off-highway vehicle ordinance

Under a strict set of requirements like minimum speed, roll cage, turn signals, and others, certain off-highway vehicles will be allowed on Bismarck streets. Owen Piehl with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story.

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Bismarck City Commission overturns Planning Commission, says yes to small house

Bismarck’s City Commission heard an appeal from a property owner who wanted to build a home on a smaller-than-usual lot in one of Bismarck’s historic neighborhoods. Though there was protest from some against the construction, the Commission found the use of a lot size variance appropriate. Get the full story from the Bismarck Tribune. How

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