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NDDEQ taking comments on Burke facility

Local News November 7, 2026

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has announced it proposes to issue an air pollution control permit for construction to convert the Steel Reef Burke LLC – Lignite Gas Plant into a compressor station. The facility is located in Burke County and its name has been changed to the Lignite Compressor Station with this permit action. Preliminary evaluations made by the department indicate that the facility will comply with all applicable air pollution control rules and there will be no detrimental/significant effects to air quality. Predicted concentrations ...

Boarding school survivor shares her story

Local News November 7, 2026

Minot State University's Native American Club and Cultural Awareness Center hosted Dr. Ramona Klein on Thursday, Nov. 5, to share her experience at the Fort Totten Indian Boarding School and to discuss the lasting effects the system has had on Indigenous communities. “We need generations ...

Victim of vehicle-train crash identified

Local News November 7, 2026

FLAXTON – The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a vehicle-train crash that occurred near Flaxton Wednesday, Nov. 4. Cole Allen, 62, Lignite, died in the crash. Allen was the driver of a 2020 Ram 3500 pickup that was traveling south on 82nd Avenue Northwest, five miles west of Flaxton, when it struck a moving eastbound train at a passive crossing. A passive crossing is a not gated crossing. Allen died at the scene, according to the Highway Patrol. No one on the train was injured.

Cost behind fuel: High prices pressure farmers, truckers, consumers

Local News November 7, 2026

Diesel prices in North Dakota reached a record high of $6.13 per gallon on Sept. 17, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), adding pressure to industries and people that rely on fuel to transport goods and operate equipment. As of Monday, Oct. 26, diesel averaged $6.11 per gallon, with crude oil approaching $100 a barrel and regular gasoline falling 6 cents. President Donald Trump and Gov. Kelly Armstrong have taken action and signed executive orders aimed at providing relief, but the impact of those measures will vary across industries. Travis Hermann, a business ...

State Fair announces two more concerts

Local News November 6, 2026

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

Local News November 6, 2026

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.