How Parents Should Deal with High School Senioritis
Got a high school kid that’s losing motivation as we approach graduation? Here are some tips from a parent who witnessed an extreme case of senioritis.
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Leier: Possible record-high ice fishing activity in ND
Low gas prices, mild weather, and good fish count have made this the perfect winter for Game and Fish to measure how many people are out on the ice and where they’re coming from.
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Flood Insurance Premiums to Change – KXNet.com – Bismarck/Minot/Williston/Dickinson-KXNEWS,ND
Federal Flood Insurance premiums will be on the rise nationally by 15%-18% this year and likely for a few years in the future as well. Bonnie Campo of KX News delivers the details in an interview with a FEMA representative.
Read & Share sourced from: KX NewsProperty Tax Reform Bill Clears ND Senate
It’s an 86-page bill intended to reform and simplify the property tax system. Senate Bill 2144 would set levy limits for cities, counties, townships and other taxing authorities while giving them more flexibility in how property tax dollars are spent.
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News Release: Suicide Prevention Education Programs Launched in North Dakota
— Official News Release, ND Department of Health — In an effort to reduce suicide rates in the state, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is expanding their community education programs to educate citizens on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide. Suicide is a condition that affects people of all races, ages
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Little Missouri Bridge Plan Moved Away from Elkhorn Ranch
A proposed bridge over the Little Missouri river north of Medora that draw criticism due to its location near Elkhorn Ranch is being re-sited to a less controversial location.
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneFirst Hand Experience: Last Weeks Meth Arrest in Berthold
Want to know what it feels like to be a cop pulling over a suspicious car that leads to the biggest meth bust in North Dakota history? Get the Officer’s story in this enlightening Q & A.
Read & Share sourced from: KEYZ 660 amWatch Out For The Grand Parents Scam
If you get a call from your Grand son or daughter saying they’ve gotten in trouble and need you to wire them money, alarm bells should start to go off. It’s scam that’s been going around for a while, KMOT News has more details.
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ND Senate OKs study of new governor’s residence after stripping funding
In order to keep it alive, the sponsor of a bill to build new Governor’s mansion removed the funding and turned it into a study that will look at the idea in more detail. The bill still needs to be approved by the House.
Read & Share sourced from: InForumNorth Dakota House kills medical marijuana bill
House Bill 1430 failed 26-67; it would have allowed medical use of marijuana in North Dakota. More details and commentary from legislators from Mike Nowatzki.
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We featured an AP story yesterday on the challenges facing Watford City Schools, particularly those related to growth. Watch an accompanying video on that piece that was produced by the AP, and here’s the original story.
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We Feed, We Power, We Protect
With agriculture, we feed the world. With oil, we power the world. And with the Minot Air Force Base, we protect the world. These ideas sit at the core of the Minot’s application for the National Disaster Resiliency Competition and give City officials confidence that there will be an award of federal dollars that will
Read & ShareJudicial System and Jail Issues in Ward Co.
The case load in the Northwest Judicial District has been on the rise in recent years, particularly cases involving felonies which have tripled in number since 2008. Hear Judge Gary Lee’s comments from KMOT News.
Read & Share sourced from: KMOTWard County Sheriff’s Department Reports on Changes
Ward County Jail has had the company of an official from the State Corrections Department as it works to improve conditions and operation of the facility. One of the issues being addressed is getting the jail staffed properly and making sure those workers are appropriately tasked.
Read & Share sourced from: KX NewsLegislative Commitee Approves Performance Audits of University Foundations
Consider it fallout from the Dickinson State Foundation scandal that is still being sorted out, but the NDSU & UND Foundations are considering challenging the decision on the basis of constitutionality.
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressGrowing pains: Oil Boom Turns Prairie School to Melting Pot
Here’s some refreshing national media coverage of life in the oil patch. The article speaks to growing diversity in Watford City Schools and some of the challenges that go with introducing people to life in North Dakota. The article includes a great gallery.
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