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NDDOT to mow along state highways

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BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Transportation announced crews will begin mowing a 7-10-foot clearance along shoulders of state highways starting in mid-June to July 1, depending on grass height. Additional mowing could take place sooner at highway intersections and in urban areas. Adjacent landowners who plan to mow non-interstate ditches for hay should do so before the state mows these areas. Private mowing is not allowed in medians of four-lane highways. North Dakota state law requires hay bales to be stored on the outer edge of the right of way. Large round bales ...

Building Permits

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City of Minot May – Homeowner, 1950 Sunset Ridge Road SE, foundation for moved single family home, $65,240. – Homeowner, 2501 56th St. NW, detached garage, $100,000. – Mindt Construction, 1564 and 1568 47th Loop SE, new twin homes, $115,501 each; 1566 47th Loop SE, new twinhome; 1562 47th Loop SE, new twinhome, $111,889; 1516, 1518, 1558 and 1560 47th Loop SE, new twinhomes, $129,994 each; 1556, 1554, 1552, 1550, 1522, 1520 47th Loop SE, new twinhomes, $135,328 each. – Homeowner, 1644 1st St. SE, detach structure from foundation and resecure with pony wall, $500. – ...

McLean County crash results in fatality

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MERCER – A 48-year-old Mercer man died of fatal injuries in a single-vehicle crash south of Mercer Sunday, June 7, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling northbound on Highway 41, two miles south of Mercer, during the early morning hours at an unknown time when it failed to negotiate a curve and rolled. A passerby observed the crash scene at about 5:58 a.m. and called 911. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.

Legislation introduced to address USPS delays

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BISMARCK – The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General reports North Dakota and Minnesota ranked in the 10 worst regions for mail service performance, according to U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven, both R-ND. Residents across the two states often deal with missing and delayed deliveries with little to no explanation from the USPS, they said Friday, June 5, in announcing a bipartisan group of senators from the two states have introduced legislation to address the problems shippers and recipients are having. Cramer, Hoeven and Sens. Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, ...

Lane closure required at south Minot interchange

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A soil settlement issue has been discovered at the site of a culvert replacement project at the intersection of U.S. 83 and U.S. 2 in Minot. To protect the safety of drivers while the situation is inspected and resolved, the southbound passing lane of U.S. 83 has been closed. The North Dakota Department of Transportation is working with the contractor on a repair plan and timeline. The NDDOT stated it appreciates the public’s patience and caution as this work is completed safely and efficiently. NDDOT reminds motorists to slow down and use caution throughout the work zone.

Vehicle fire extinguished in SE Minot

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Firefighters quickly extinguished a vehicle fire before it could endanger nearby buildings in southeast Minot Friday, June 5, according to the Minot Fire Department. At about 2:25 p.m., Minot Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle fire in the driveway of a residence in the 1400 block ...