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Respiratory disease activity in ND low

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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 ...

Getting to Know: Granville replica brings town history to life

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GRANVILLE — Displayed in the historical society's museum in McHenry County is Don Rollman's replica of Granville before the 1934 fire. The handcrafted creation has more than 70 pieces and was the first and only replica Rollman had ever made. “That was the first time I’ve done it. First ...

Constituent communication is key for District 3 Dems

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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 ...

Catching scent of cent at Minot show

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Prize drawings, expert appraisers and dealers’ displays that looked more like exhibits than sales tables attracted coin enthusiasts to the Minot Coin Club’s 14th annual coin show on Oct. 3-4 in the Sleep Inn & Suites. The coin show was well attended and gave people a chance to buy and ...

LIHEAP funds distributed in ND

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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 ...

Second Veterans Treatment Court opens in Fargo

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FARGO — The grand opening of the Veterans Treatment Court in Fargo marks an important milestone in supporting veterans who have become involved in the criminal justice system. This court represents a commitment to recognizing the unique challenges veterans may face as they transition from ...