As North Dakota legislators prepare to take up the issue of transparency surrounding data centers, a recent poll showed public opposition to the facilities is growing nationwide. A new Heatmap News survey found 75% of Americans somewhat or strongly oppose having a data center built in their ...
WASHBURN – Two Washburn residents have been charged in South Central District Court in McLean County with theft from the McLean County Historical Museum in Washburn. Roger Allan Heinle, 56, is charged with conspiracy to commit theft of $10,000-$50,000, a Class B felony; dealing in stolen property, possession of a firearm by a felon or violent misdemeanor, possession of methamphetamine-second offense and possession of drug paraphernalia, manufacture, all Class C felonies. He also faces a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia from a separate incident in June. Amy Elizabeth ...
KEENE - One person died in a head-on crash on N.D. Highway 23 near Keene Saturday, Aug. 29. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 6:43 a.m., a 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 was traveling westbound on Highway 23 near Keene. The Ram crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2013 Peterbilt truck head-on. The driver of the Dodge Ram, Clayton Macklin, 19, Watford City, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Peterbilt, Lazaro Amador, 36, Williston, was not injured. Both drivers were wearing seat belts, according to the Highway Patrol. Highway 23 was ...
MOHALL - A two-vehicle crash occurred on Highways 28 and 5 near Mohall involving a 2004 Ford Taurus and a 2024 Lincoln Aviator Wednesday, Aug. 26. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at approximately 5:04 p.m., 32-year-old male from Minot was driving the Ford Taurus southbound on Highway 28 when he rear-ended a Lincoln Aviator, driven by a 54-year-old female from Sherwood, which was stopped at a stop sign. Following the crash, the Ford Taurus became engulfed in flames. Both drivers sustained minor injuries. The male driver was arrested for DUI, according to the Highway Patrol.
Drone flights observed in Minot and the area last week were associated with system inspections by Xcel Energy. According to Xcel, United Utilities Services conducted drone inspections of its transmission equipment in the Minot area from Aug. 25-29. The inspections assessed equipment condition for wildfire mitigation and overall system integrity. Ground crews also were working in the area to perform related inspections.
A text, notification or phone call can wait. Throughout September, law enforcement agencies across North Dakota will increase patrols to remind drivers that their attention belongs on the road. According to Vision Zero information, the Sept. 1-30 enforcement period is part of the Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign and focuses on enforcing North Dakota's distracted driving law. Driving requires a person's full attention. Looking at a phone, adjusting navigation, reaching for something in the vehicle or allowing other distractions to take focus away from the road can increase the risk of ...
