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Bikes granted to kids at Minot elementary schools

A new program is providing every elementary school in the Minot Public Schools district with enough bikes for a class of kindergarteners, as well as a bike for the instructor. Minot schools are among 299 public and nonpublic elementary schools in North Dakota participating in the All Kids ...

Fentanyl pill seizures up in ND

OMAHA, Neb. — A recent report from the Omaha Division of the Drug Enforcement Agency announced an 83% increase in fentanyl seizures in five midwestern states, including a significant jump in North Dakota from 2022 to 2023. Fentanyl pill seizures increased nearly 50% year to year in North ...

Two all-time highs reached in November

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s oil and gas production was up in November. The number of producing wells and natural gas capture that month reached an all-time high. The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources reported on Friday the state produced 1,278,475 barrels of oil a day in ...

Burgum announces he won’t seek third term as governor

BISMARCK – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced he will not seek a third term as governor, highlighting the progress made during his two terms in office, which will conclude Dec. 14, 2024. “Serving as governor and first lady of the great state of North Dakota has been one of the most ...

Patients evacuated from Trinity St. Joseph’s

Close to 20 patients were evacuated from Trinity Hospital St. Joseph's Saturday evening after a pipe burst, causing water to stream into the facility. Mary Muhlbradt, a spokeswoman for Trinity Health, said a total of nine patients in Rehabcare and 10 from the inpatient Behavioral Health unit ...

Ward County archers take part in district event

WATFORD CITY – Eleven archers from Ward County participated in the Badlands Roundup 4-H District Archery Match held in Watford City on Saturday, Jan. 13. Indoor archery matches are in groups based on age and bow type. The age range is beginner (eight-10 years old), junior (11-13), and ...