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City council hears need for serious bridge repairs

The Minot City Council is seeking an action plan to address deficiencies with the Third Street Bridge following an engineering report delivered Monday, Jan. 5. “We’ll be back in front of you here this spring as we are able to confer with some others,” City Engineer Lance Meyer told the ...

Fedorchak announces reelection run

BISMARCK – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, R-ND, officially announced on Monday, Jan. 5, her campaign for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives. “As a fourth-generation North Dakotan, I want the very best state and nation for my kids and for families across our state. That means ...

Bismarck Airport resumes operations following bomb threat

BISMARCK – Normal operations resumed at the Bismarck Airport Monday evening, Jan. 5, following a reported bomb threat. According to the Bismarck Police Department, about 4:30 p.m., Bismarck Airport officials received a phone call reporting a bomb threat at the facility, claiming that ...

Suspect arrested in high-risk domestic incident Saturday

A suspect wanted in connection to a high-risk domestic incident in northwest Minot on Saturday, Jan. 3, was arrested by Minot Police. According to Minot Police Department information, officers were dispatched to a northwest Minot residence for a report of a high-risk domestic incident. ...

New ND law mandates health insurers act timely

A new North Dakota law that took effect Jan. 1 requires health insurers to respond to prior authorization requests in a timely fashion. The changes follow reforms seen elsewhere in the country, and advocates hope they'll reduce treatment delays for patients. Prior authorization involves a ...

Help decide ND’s next ‘I Voted’ sticker

BISMARCK – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe wants North Dakotans to help choose the state’s next “I Voted” sticker. Five finalist designs have been selected for the “I Voted – More Than Just a Sticker” contest, and the public can vote for their favorites by going to ...