Legislators are acting quickly to tackle the Fentanyl drug issue recently reported by he Grand Forks Herald. Rep. David Hogue (R-Minot) sponsored the bill that would add the drug to the State’s most severe drug category.
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Kristen Diederich resigned from the North Dakota Board of Higher Education on Wednesday. It’s the latest chapter in one of North Dakota’s most contentious political debates. Diederich hopes her resignation and new board members will lead to improved relations with legislators.
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Do lawmakers and the public need more transparency from local governments? A legislative resolution calling for just that got a unanimous ‘do pass’ recommendation from the Senate Political Subdivisions Committee.
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— Official News Release — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today announced the appointments of Nicholas Hacker and Greg Stemen to the State Board of Higher Education. Hacker, of Bismarck, will replace Terry Hjelmstad following the completion of Hjelmstad’s term on June 30. Stemen, of Fort Ransom, will replace Grant Shaft whose term also expires June 30.
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The White House will soon unveil a plan that makes improved Internet access a high priority.
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A Minot man turned himself in after initially fleeing the scene of a five-car accident. He is being charged with multiple offenses.
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Here’s the update: We still don’t know what quantity was spilled, but we do know the contaminate entered the watershed and has been found 19 miles downstream. The company responsible is Summit Midstream.
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If you’ve ever driven in winter, you’ve encountered a plow. Here’s some advice to help you stay safe on the roads when you have to share it with the snow removal team.
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Following a couple inmate escapes, the Heart of America Correctional Facility has updated policies and procedures to improve jail operations.
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Senator Hoeven got some prime time media coverage on Fox News Sunday night talking about the Keystone pipeline. Say Anything Blog has the full video and commentary on the appearance.
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Amy Sisk takes a look at the effects of Obamacare on local (Bismarck) employers. The early consensus… higher costs and more work.
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There are a few conditions attached to the money. For the full recap check out the article on Say Anything Blog.com
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In light of our upcoming election on the Ward County Jail, this article has a little more relevance for Minot. The gallery at the beginning is most worthwhile.
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— Official News Release, Senator Hoeven — Senator John Hoeven will deliver the National Weekly Republican Address on Saturday, January 10. He will discuss the importance of approving the Keystone XL pipeline and why it is the first bill being taken up by the U.S. Senate. “The Nebraska Supreme Court has decided that their state
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The requirements for the permit would be significant including training with local law enforcement, but it might be an alternative to placing resource officers in schools. The bill is sponsored by Representative Dwight Kiefert of Valley City.
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When you read the article you’ll learn that California has reduced non-violent drug and property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors resulting in less incarceration. Here in Minot we’re about to vote on a $40 million expansion of our jail.
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