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Minot Democrat seeks party leadership role

FARGO – Lisa Hermosillo of Minot is running for vice chair of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL alongside Adam Goldwyn of Fargo, who officially announced his campaign for reelection as party chair on Wednesday. Goldwyn was first elected to the role following the 2022 elections. With the ...

PSC sets public hearings for proposed transmission line

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Public Service Commission will hold two public hearings regarding a proposal to construct a transmission line in Mercer, McLean, Ward, Mountrail and Williams Counties. Basin Electric Power Cooperative is requesting a siting permit for the construction of a ...

WWII vet honored on 108th birthday

Residents and family members gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the 108th birthday of Ray Curtis, a World War II and retired farmer. Your browser does not support the video tag. His birthday party at Minot Lodge Senior Living in Minot included a happy birthday wish video from Gov. Kelly ...

Ag industry supports state economy

The agriculture industry generates $41.3 billion in gross business volume across North Dakota, or 25% of the state’s total volume. “It truly is one of the cornerstones to the state’s economic activity,” said Dr. Greg Lardy, vice president of Agriculture at North Dakota State ...

Laws fall short for trains blocking intersections

State and local laws prohibit trains from blocking intersections for lengthy periods, but it still happens. North Dakota state law says it’s illegal for train operators to “prevent vehicular use of any roadway for a period of time in excess of 10 consecutive minutes.” It explains ...

Sanford to host Doc Talk on heart health

BISMARCK – Experts from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a free Doc Talk on understanding heart function and circulation on Tuesday, Feb. 18. According to a Sanford news release, the event at Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence, 1200 Schaffer St., will include ...