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Flood project construction resumes in Minot

As a part of MI-6 Downtown and MI-7-Roosevelt Park and Zoo phases of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP), spring construction has been resumed and activity will be ramping up through April into May and will continue through the construction season into late 2026, ...

New LWV chapters reflect interest in voter outreach

Leading up to this year's midterm elections, voters on the opposite ends of North Dakota might have new opportunities to learn about candidates and voting protocols that affect them. And one organization says it's seeing renewed spirit to reach these populations. The nonpartisan League of ...

Bismarck man dies in rollover near Towner

TOWNER — A 63-year-old Bismarck man died from injuries received in a one-vehicle rollover on Willow Road and 67th Street Southeast, about 3 miles north of Towner, Tuesday, April 7. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, about 2 p.m., a 2026 Honda Odyssey, driven by the Bismarck man, ...

Spring wildfire potential remains high

BISMARCK — Despite recent snowfalls across the state, outdoor enthusiasts should remain aware of ground conditions and wildfire risks. According to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, spring is a high-risk period for wildfires due to increased human activity outdoors, dead ground ...

Governor directs state resources ready for July 4 celebrations

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Tuesday, April 7, signed an executive order directing state agencies to have personnel and resources ready to assist and respond as needed to the America 250 celebrations over the July 4 holiday, including the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt ...

‘Kites and Currents’ set at Confluence

WILLISTON — The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston will host a Confluence Learning Lab, “Kites and Currents,” on Saturday, April 25, from 2-3 p.m. This interactive, family-friendly program explores the science of weather and communication through hands-on ...