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New ND law mandates health insurers act timely

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A new North Dakota law that took effect Jan. 1 requires health insurers to respond to prior authorization requests in a timely fashion. The changes follow reforms seen elsewhere in the country, and advocates hope they'll reduce treatment delays for patients. Prior authorization involves a ...

Help decide ND’s next ‘I Voted’ sticker

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BISMARCK – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe wants North Dakotans to help choose the state’s next “I Voted” sticker. Five finalist designs have been selected for the “I Voted – More Than Just a Sticker” contest, and the public can vote for their favorites by going to ...

Brine spill occurs near Parshall

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PARSHALL – A brine spill occurred at the Shell 153-89-5-16H-1 well site, about 11 miles north of Parshall, Saturday, Jan. 3. Hunt Oil Company notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of the spill, according to N.D. Department of Mineral Resources information. Hunt Oil reported that ...

Active Parenting course begins Jan. 20

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A five-week Active Parenting course series will be held beginning Jan. 20, according to the Parent & Family Resource Center in Region 2. Explore positive discipline and communication techniques. The interactive program addresses situations and challenges that are expected when parenting ...

Looking Back: Naming of Minot AFB evolves over decades

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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – Minot Air Force Base carries the name of the city of Minot but a number of other names were suggested before Minot AFB became its permanent name. According to the files of The Minot Daily News: In January 1960, the Minot Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs ...

ND congressional delegation supports president’s decision

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North Dakota’s congressional delegation took to social media Saturday, Jan. 4, to give their support to President Trump for his action in taking now deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro into custody. U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, chair of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland ...