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Constituent communication is key for District 3 Dems

Democratic-NPL candidates bring new faces and varied backgrounds to the District 3 legislative races to be decided Nov. 3. Mike Thiesen of Surrey is seeking the district’s Senate seat. Tara Hiatt and Natalie Mclaughlin of Minot are running for the House seats. They face Republican opponents Sen. Bob Paulson and newcomers Tim Mihalick and Blaine DesLauriers of Minot. Now in his second term as Surrey mayor, Thiesen served 3½ years on the city council before his election as mayor. Employed in the construction industry, Thiesen has formed ideas for spurring housing development in the ...

Respiratory disease activity in ND low

BISMARCK – The most current respiratory disease surveillance data for North Dakota shows the activity level for influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is low. The recent report is a summary of the week ending Saturday, Oct. 10. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services provides a weekly summary of respiratory disease activity, including influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). All data is preliminary and subject to revision. During the week ending Saturday, Oct. 10, North Dakota reported 23 influenza cases, 15 COVID-19 cases and ...

ND Supreme Court justice conducts virtual visit

On Thursday, Oct. 15, Justice Mark Friese met virtually with students in Danna Arquisola’s Senior Government class at New Town High School to discuss the role and function of the North Dakota Supreme Court. Students learned how the N.D. Supreme Court differs from the United States Supreme Court, how justices analyze cases using existing case law and the state and federal constitutions, and how state courts interact with law enforcement and the public. Following the presentation, students had the opportunity to ask Friese questions and learn more about the state’s highest court. In ...

Fossilized T. rex footprints airlifted from grasslands

BISMARCK – A rare helicopter airlift in early October successfully removed three massive sandstone blocks containing fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex footprints from the Little Missouri National Grasslands in western North Dakota, marking a major step in preserving one of the most scientifically ...

City responds to water main break

City of Minot crews responded to a water main break on Valley View Drive in northwest Minot early last week. Numerous homes experienced water service interruptions, according to the city. Repairs were made the same day.

LIHEAP funds distributed in ND

WASHINGTON –The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $27 million through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help North Dakota households and tribal communities afford home heating and energy costs, U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer announced. The funding includes: $20.76 million to the State of North Dakota; nearly $2.46 million to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa; $1.64 million to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe; $1.36 million to the Spirit Lake Tribe; and $1.09 million to the Three Affiliated Tribes at Fort ...