BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum has proclaimed October as North Dakota REAL ID Month. It is a reminder that starting October 1, 2020, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board a commercial flight. You’ll also need a REAL ID to gain access to secure federal facilities, including military bases, nuclear facilities and some federal offices….
FARGO, N.D. — October is just hours away and for high schoolers, that marks the beginning of College Application Month. Schools nationwide are hosting events to help students and families in need with the process. More than 150 North Dakota high schools are participating in events hosted by the Bank of North Dakota. One of them is at Davies High…
FARGO, N.D.–North Dakotans will soon be able to share images and videos with 911 dispatchers in an emergency situation. The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Transportation awarded North Dakota’s 911 System $1.47 million to upgrade to Next Generation 911 (NG911) capabilities. North Dakota has been in the process of transitioning its 22 Public Safety Answering Points for…
Bismarck, ND – Nine North Dakota Sheriffs and two Sheriff’s deputies traveled to Washington D.C. last week for a two-day border security and safe communities conference. They joined 190 other Sheriffs from across the country to hear from key leaders from the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Border Patrol and Immigration Customs and Enforcement. Administration leaders provided the…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – An event that combines skill with artistry: Roughrider Ink and Iron Expo is bringing together over 60 artists from around the nation to Veterans Memorial Arena. They’re showcasing their work and tattooing on site. The event features over 130 custom built motorcycles and live music. You can also find plenty of food trucks, a burlesque show,…
MANDAN, N.D. – A sailor from Cavalier killed at Pearl Harbor will be buried at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery near Mandan. Radioman 2nd Class Floyd Wells was killed when the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the Navy fleet docked in Hawaii on December 7th, 1941. His remains were recently identified. They will be flown to Hector International Airport in Fargo…
FARGO, N.D. — The “Blu Water Bash” is back for the second time at Blu Water Creek. It’s the biggest event of the year for the Fargo shopping complex. All 14 businesses including A Cutting Edge Jewelry, Grain Designs and Hair Success had sales. The shops are also giving away 10,000 dollars worth of prizes. 14 Customers who shop at…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Attorneys for a Christine, North Dakota man accused of threatening to shoot people at an office in Idaho wants him released to a mental-health treatment center. A public defender for 44-year-old Joshua Mjoness told a judge in Wyoming that defense attorneys might seek inpatient treatment. The judge didn’t make any rulings. Federal investigators say Mjoness threatened to…
FARGO, N.D. — As technology keeps growing, so does our electronic waste. A Bismarck recycling business is in Fargo for the first time collecting the old tech people have lying around. North Dakota E–Waste is partnering with the Homeward Animal Shelter for their “Computers for a Cause” charity event. For every computer donated, the company is giving 5 dollars to…
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s first lady is speaking out about the stigma of addiction. Kathryn Helgaas Burgum will be hosting Recovery Reinvented in Bismarck for the third year. The November event will highlight prevention, treatment and recovery options for those struggling with addiction. Burgum says alcohol and drug use is the number one social issue in North Dakota. Her…
