North Dakota News

North Dakota adds incentive for businesses to subsidize child care

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — With the goal of supporting working families, state lawmakers this session passed a new tax credit that subsidizes child care for North Dakota businesses. Senate Bill 2282 applies specifically to child care stipends. The tax credit allows employers that offer this benefit to write off 50% of their child care contributions off their income taxes….

Rep. Kasper Moved From Bismarck To PAM Rehabilitation Hospital in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Representative Jim Kasper is back in Fargo and continuing to recover after experiencing a brain bleed during the legislative session. He has been in a Bismarck hospital since April 23. A statement from District 46 Republicans reveals that Kasper was moved last Thursday to PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in south Fargo. According to Kasper’s wife, Sandy,…

Gasoline prices continue to drop

FARGO (KVRR-Prairie Public) – The average price of gasoline dropped another four cents per gallon in North Dakota last week. Gas-Buddy-dot-Com says the average for regular unleaded gas is now $2.87. That’s 15 cents lower than a month ago, and 41 cents lower than a year ago. The cheapest gas was priced at $2.61, while the most expensive is priced…

2 juveniles hurt in ATV crash near Wahpeton

WAHPETON, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says an ATV crash south of Wahpeton sent two juveniles to the hospital Saturday afternoon. The two juveniles who were hurt and one other were in the ATV when the driver tried to make a turn and lost control. The ATV went into the ditch and rolled. None of the juveniles…

Jamestown Woman Accused of Child Abuse At Unlicensed Daycare

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — A Jamestown woman is arrested for alleged child abuse involving a victim under 6 years old. 55-year-old Deborah Jespersen is also accused of providing early childhood services after her license was revoked. The investigation began last month when a 6-month-old child suffered a fracture of the arm while under the care of an unlicensed childcare provider….