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Grants available for historic preservation

BISMARCK — The State Historical Society of North Dakota, through its annual appropriation of Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) money from the National Park Service, is making $150,000 available to the public for use in the restoration, stabilization and protection of historic and archaeological properties. This money can only be used on properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The granting of HPF money is a competitive process. Applications will be reviewed by a committee from the State Historical Society’s Archaeology and Historic Preservation Department ...

Golf devotee promotes sport for 50 years

Steve Kottsick’s association with Souris Valley Golf Course goes back a long way. As director of golf operations at Minot Park District’s 18-hole course and clubhouse, Kottsick is a familiar face to area golfers after having devoted 50 years to Souris Valley golf. But his connection to ...

Failed Farm Bill talks exasperate farmers

Allies for North Dakota farmers are agitated as lawmakers cannot seem to come together to pass a long-awaited Farm Bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance the legislation last week. Matt Perdue, president of the North Dakota Farmers Union, said the current draft is unlikely ...

Rugby individuals charged with multiple thefts

RUGBY – A Rugby man faces burglary and theft charges in connection with a number of rural property break-ins in the Rugby and Williston areas, according to Northeast District Court records. Zachariah Mitcheal Grotberg, 44, is scheduled for an initial appearance in court on Aug. 18. A ...

Air museum plane receives award

Drive Sober enforcement begins Friday

Law enforcement agencies across North Dakota will increase patrols Friday, Aug. 14, through Monday, Sept. 7, as part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign, according to the Vision Zero campaign. The effort is focused on removing impaired drivers from the road and preventing alcohol and drug-related crashes. "Alcohol and drugs reduce your ability to make responsible decisions behind the wheel," said North Dakota State Patrol Lieutenant Matt Johnson. "Our officers will be working throughout the enforcement period to identify impaired drivers before they cause a ...