Mental health crisis calls outpace answering capacity
When North Dakotans in a mental-health crisis call a main hotline, some are directed to a national backup center. Officials say as demand soars, local answering capacity needs more support, with lingering questions about the rural impact. An interim legislative committee heard testimony ...
Parks, Northern Bottling team up to celebrate
The Minot Park District and Northern Bottling are teaming up to celebrate 75 years of Pepsi and its long-standing partnership by hosting Pepsi Play Day on Friday, Aug. 15, from 2-5 p.m. in Oak Park. This free community event will feature food trucks, yard games, Pepsi beverages and plenty of family-friendly fun as Minot Parks and Northern Bottling celebrate a partnership that has helped support parks, programs and the Minot community for generations. "Northern Bottling has been an incredible partner to the Minot Park District," said Elly DesLauriers, executive director of the Minot ...
Carrington man injured in motorcycle crash
KENSAL – A 31-year-old Carrington man was injured Friday, July 17, when the motorcycle he was riding crashed on N.D. Highway 9, west of Kensal. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, about 7:19 p.m., three motorcycles were traveling eastbound on Highway 9. A 1994 Harley-Davidson driven by the 31-year-old Carrington man, left the roadway, entered the south ditch, struck an approach, and the driver was thrown from the motorcycle. The driver sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to the hospital in Carrington before being flown to a Fargo medical ...