Underwood site for critical minerals pilot project
UNDERWOOD – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the University of North Dakota for award negotiations under a $75 million initiative to advance the recovery of rare earth elements and other critical materials from coal and coal-based feedstocks. The pilot project will be located at Falkirk Mine at Underwood and is one of five projects selected nationwide. In a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, the congregational delegation cited the university’s leadership in developing technologies to recover critical minerals from North Dakota lignite. “North Dakota has ...
Minot Fire Department: Celebrate Independence Day safely
As Independence Day approaches, the Minot Fire Department is reminding residents that fireworks are prohibited within the city limits of Minot. Fireworks may only be discharged in areas where they are legally permitted, and anyone choosing to use them should do so responsibly. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks started an estimated 34,079 fires in 2024, including 3,246 structure fires, 857 vehicle fires and more than 29,500 outside fires. These incidents caused 59 civilian injuries and an estimated $98 million in direct property damage. In 2024, ...
Peace Powwow set for July 6 in Dunseith
DUNSEITH – The first International Indigenous Peace Powwow will be held Monday, July 6, at the new arbor at the Little Shell powwow grounds in Dunseith. The powwow precedes a tribal flag raising and Indigenous Peace Symposium at the International Peace Garden on Friday, July 11, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The peace powwow will follow the annual Turtle Mountain Chief Little Shell Memorial Powwow, which starts on Friday, July 3, and runs through Sunday, July 5. The weekend event will celebrate the grand opening of the new powwow arbor. This historic peace powwow is expected to bring together ...
State offers electronic records grants to rural health facilities
BISMARCK — North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a new funding opportunity to help rural health care providers strengthen and modernize electronic medical record systems to better address the medical and behavioral health needs of North Dakotans and improve outcomes for the individuals they serve. "Rural providers are finding innovative ways to meet the needs of their communities, often with limited resources," said HHS Commissioner Patrick Traynor. "This funding opportunity is about making sure they have the tools and technology needed to deliver high-quality ...
Road to close briefly for parade
VELVA – The North Dakota Department of Transportation will assist local authorities in closing a stretch of N.D. Highway 41 through the city limits of Velva on Saturday, July 4, for the parade that day. The closure will be in place from 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday. There will be no marked detour. Motorists are advised to choose a different route if they need to travel through Velva during that time.