The remaining structures of the Holte farmstead sit on 109th Avenue, between Ray and Tioga, N.D., on Oct. 9, 2024. (Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)(Jeff Beach and Amy Dalrymple – North Dakota Monitor) At least three government agencies will investigate the causes of wildfires that have burned more than 110,000 acres in North Dakota in the last week. State-led investigations into four wildfires…
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality cautions hunters to watch for potentially toxic blue-green algae in wetlands and lakes. Blue-green algae can produce cyanotoxins, which, if ingested, can cause severe health effects in dogs and humans. Common side effects for humans exposed to water containing cyanotoxins include diarrhea, vomiting, numb lips, tingling fingers and toes, dizziness,…
Oil wells continue to operate near scorched ground south of Watford City on Oct. 9, 2024. (Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)(Amy Dalrymple – North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota’s top oil regulator says companies voluntarily agreed to pump less oil to limit fire risk, with more production cuts possible if wildfire conditions worsen. Wildfires that began Saturday in North Dakota’s oil-producing region…
POLK COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A student is arrested after another school threat is made. Polk County Sheriff’s Office says they received a report regarding threats of school violence at the Fertile-Beltrami School. The juvenile student was arrested. They say there is no immediate threat at this time and the investigation is ongoing. Polk County Sheriff’s Office is working closely…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Hurricane Helene hit hard for communities across six states. The recent death toll has reached close to 230, with 88 confirmed in North Carolina. Tom Turchin, a Boiler Tech with Johnstone Supply in West Fargo, said he wanted to do something to help. He says, “I mean charity always starts at home with your family and…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 5th annual Fly-ND Aviation Career Expo took place early this afternoon at the Fargo Air Museum. Over 200 students from across the state registered to be a part of this event to explore opportunities in aviation. With North Dakota considered the hub for aviation, training opportunities are in high demand. From UAV and helicopter pilots…
Courtesy: Gov. Burgum/FacebookBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota’s State Fire Marshal releases preliminary findings of the deadly wildfires in northwestern North Dakota The investigations are in the early stages but so far, there’s no evidence that the fires were intentionally set. The team looked at New Town/Dinwoodie, Keene Township, and Williams County fires, specifically the fires near Ray and Highway…
CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County declares a fire emergency and puts burn restrictions in place. The board of commissioners says it’s in effect through October 17th. The North Dakota Rangeland Fire Danger Rating for Cass County is High, Very High or Extreme and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. The restriction includes…
South Central Judicial District Court Judge Bruce Romanick listens to arguments in a lawsuit challenging North Dakota’s abortion ban on Oct. 10, 2024, in Bismarck. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)(Mary Steurer – North Dakota Monitor) A district court judge denied a request by the state Thursday to suspend his decision striking down the state’s abortion ban while the case goes to…
FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – Since the City of Fargo’s new ordinance banning camping within 100 feet of critical infrastructure or public paths went into effect last month, Fargo Cass Public Health staff have been working with the homeless to relocate them. Harm Reduction Division Community Liaison Chandler Esslinger says the response from people has been positive. Eesslinger says Harm Reduction staff…
