Storms impact area over weekend
Two tornados and areas of large hail came with rain storms that moved through northwest and central North Dakota Sunday, Sept. 6, and Labor Day Monday, according to National Weather Service information. A stormchaser reported to the NWS a tornado about eight miles southwest of Arnegard Sunday evening. The tornado touched down briefly. Another tornado was spotted by a weather observer Monday evening about six miles south of Strawberry Lake in McLean County. The tornado lasted less than a minute, but the storm was reported to continue to rotate after the tornado dissipated. Hail of about ...
Williston group proposes to restore rare locomotive
WILLISTON — The Fort Buford 6th Infantry Association announced it has officially presented a comprehensive, volunteer-led proposal to the Williston Parks & Recreation District to cosmetically restore historic Great Northern Steam Locomotive 3059 in downtown Williston’s Railroad Park. ...
Behavioral health conference theme is Renew
BISMARCK – Registration is open for the sixth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, scheduled for Monday through Thursday, Sept. 14-17, at the Bismarck Event Center. The conference also will be available virtually. This four-day conference brings together behavioral health and children and family services professionals from across North Dakota to connect, learn, share best practices and strengthen their work with individuals, children and families. Behavioral health advocates, service providers, child welfare ...
Outdoor festival learning experience for youth
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other organizations hosted the 19th annual Outdoor Youth Festival at the Game and Fish Conservation and Outdoor Skills Park on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds, Thursday, Sept. 3. The two-hour evening event featured a ...
Research Center precipitation
On Monday, Sept. 7, at 8 a.m., 0.62-inch of moisture was recorded at the North Central Research Extension Center, south of Minot, in the 24-hour period. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 8 a.m., 0.45-inch of moisture was recorded at the NCREC in the 24-hour period.