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State Fair announces two more concerts

The North Dakota State Fair has announced two more acts joining the 2027 Grandstand Showpass. Rock band Night Ranger will take the stage on Wednesday, July 28, followed by country music's Sam Hunt on Friday, July 30. The 2027 North Dakota State Fair runs from July 23-31. With the previously announced Treaty Oak Revival performing Thursday, July 29, the State Fair has revealed three of the four concerts included in the 2027 Grandstand Showpass. With more than four decades of hits, Night Ranger is bringing its signature arena rock sound to the State Fair. Known for anthems including ...

Victims of crash at Harvey identified

HARVEY – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victims of a two-vehicle crash at Harvey Tuesday, Nov. 3. Marcia Schneider, 66, Harvey, driver of a 2020 Dodge Caravan, and Colten Schneider, 28, Harvey, a passenger in the Dodge, died in the crash. Mychael Venne, 40, Jordan, Minnesota, driver of a Mack truck was not injured. An earlier report incorrectly said Venne was from Jordan, Montana. The Dodge was stopped at the intersection of Highways 3 and 52, proceeded forward and failed to yield to the truck, according to the Highway Patrol.

Stanley woman dies from injuries in crash

STANLEY – A Stanley woman has died from injuries she received in an Oct. 18 two-vehicle crash east of Stanley. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Marriah Harris, 25, Stanley, died Thursday, Nov. 5. Harris, driver of a 2008 Dodge Caliber, collided head-on with a Dodge Intrepid, driven by Todd Hernandez, 28, Devils Lake. The Intrepid was traveling west in the eastbound lane of N.D. Highway 2, according to the Highway Patrol.

Lignite man dies in vehicle-train crash

FLAXTON – A 62-year-old Lignite man died when the pickup he was driving struck a train near Flaxton Wednesday, Nov. 4. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, at about 9:15 p.m., the 2020 Ram 3500 driven by the Lignite man was traveling south on 82nd Avenue Northwest when it struck a moving eastbound train at a passive crossing. A passive crossing also is referred to as a not gated crossing. The driver of the Ram 3500 died at the scene. The driver was wearing a seat belt. No one on the train was injured. The crash remains under investigation by the Highway Patrol.

Republicans retain Minot-area legislative seats

Unofficial election results on Tuesday, Nov. 3, showed Republicans holding on to the Minot-area legislative seats on the general election ballot. District 3 voters sent back Sen. Bob Paulson and elected Blaine DesLauriers and Tim Mihalick to the House. District 5 voters supported Rep. Jay ...

Surrey bond vote comes up short

SURREY – Unofficial results show Surrey Public School District voters narrowly defeated a school bond issue on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The yes votes led 465-317, with about 59.46% support. The bond issue requires 60% for passage. The vote on the 20-year, $5.8 million bond issue was the second time around. The bond issue came just short of the required 60% for passage in June. Surrey Superintendent Steven Bucks said no plan has been formulated in light of the failed measure but he would be visiting with his team about the next steps. According to information provided by the school to its ...