Thank You For Not Driving’ Campaign Aims To Prevent Drunk Drivers
(Minot, ND) — A program in Minot will reward people who don’t drive home after a night of drinking. The “Thank You For Not Driving” campaign will distribute drink coupons to random cars that are left
Cass County Judge Reprimanded For Rules Violation
(Cass County, ND) — A former prosecutor turned judge is serving a disciplinary order for a rules violation. The winter 2026 edition of “The Gavel” notes District Court Judge Ryan Younggren, “knowingly submitted a video and transcript
Fargo Public School Leaders Lay Out Budget Cuts
(Fargo, ND) — The Fargo Public School Board is providing more details to their proposed budget cuts. The revelations come after a work session on Thursday. Superintendent Cory Steiner says the district needs to cut staff and
State Board Enacts Policy Requiring Advanced Degrees For Tenure
(Bismarck, ND) — Professors in North Dakota will need advanced degrees in order to receive tenure. The new requirement was mandated by a policy put in place by the State Board of Higher Education on Thursday. It
Bismarck State College Presidential Search Committee Names Semifinalists
(Bismarck, ND) — The search for the next Bismarck State College President is down to six semifinalists. The candidates will visit the campus next week and tour the college and community. The public is invited to attend
Weight Restrictions Placed On Several Roads In North Dakota
(Minot, ND) — The North Dakota Department of Transportation is placing weight restrictions on several roads. A spokesperson with Highway Patrol says the restrictions are due to softness and moisture on the roads. The weight limits will
Lead Pipe Detection Begins In Kenmare
(Kenmare, ND) — The state is working with cities to identify and replace lead pipes. Projections say nearly five-thousand homes in the state may have lead running through their waterlines. The city of Kenmare is working to
Rep. Fedorchak Visits Bakken To Talk With Oil Producers
(Williston, ND) — Rep. Julie Fedorchak says Washington is taking steps for a more competitive oil market. This comes on the heels of her visit to the Bakken last week. Fedorchak spoke with oil producers and providers
Rep. Dusty Johnson Introduces Bill To Expand Tribal Access To Firearms
(Washington, DC) — Rep. Dusty Johnson is introducing a bill to make it easier for tribal members to access guns. The Tribal Firearm Access Act would update federal law to recognize tribal ID’s as valid documents for
Woman Faces Felony Charge For Abusing Special Needs Woman
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A woman in Sioux Falls is facing accusations of abusing a woman with special needs. Kimberly Marshall is facing one felony charge after investigators found the victim standing at a bus stop for