GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) – North Dakota sophomore forward Ludvig Hoff has been selected to represent his native Norway at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Hoff, a native of Oslo, will become the 29th UND product to compete in men’s hockey at the Winter Olympics and the first to represent Norway. Earlier this month, former UND All-America defenseman Chay…
FARGO, N.D. — A report from the American Lung Association has found that North Dakota is ranked 48th out of all 50 states, with one of the lowest state tobacco taxes. The state saw a $3.2 million decrease in funding for tobacco prevention programs during 2017. North Dakota received a Grade “F” for low state tobacco taxes and for not raising…
FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve filled up at the pump recently, you’ve probably noticed the higher prices. The average price for a gallon of gas in North Dakota has hit a 28-month high. The statewide average is $2.54. In Fargo, the highest price is $2.45 at Casey’s and the lowest is $2.24 at Fleet Farm and Sam’s Club. The key…
BISMARCK, ND — He has battled an addiction to alcohol but that isn’t stopping Ryan Rauschenberger from running for another term as North Dakota Tax Commissioner. Just last September Rauschenberger was arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol content more than two times the legal limit. Under a plea agreement, he was given a suspended jail sentence and put on…
AUDUBON, Minn. — It was a big surprise for the daughters of an airman with the North Dakota National Guard. Senior Master Sgt. Travis Schauer of the 119th Wing Civil Engineering Squad surprised his two oldest daughters at Lake Park Audubon Elementary. Schauer just returned home this morning and was greeted by his wife and youngest daughter at Hector in…
MINOT, N.D. — Governor Doug Burgum took the governor’s office one year ago and has been active in sharing his vision for North Dakota. Today, he delivered his second State of the State Address from the campus of Minot State. In his nearly 90–minute speech, Governor Burgum highlighted the challenges faced in 2017 and his vision for 2018. The governor’s…
FARGO, N.D. — Monday night’s winter storm in Minnesota caused six different flights to take an unexpected stop in Fargo at Hector International Airport. While two flights were able to head off Monday night, passengers on the other flights were forced to stay overnight in Fargo and depart Tuesday morning. A line this long is a sight rarely seen at Hector…
COLFAX, N.D. — Authorities have stepped in to investigate a case of harassment, bullying or hazing at the high school in Colfax, North Dakota. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is following up with a report filed at Richland 44 High School. Superintendent Tim Godfrey says he was notified late last week of the problem. Law enforcement was called in to…
BISMARCK, N.D. — State Representative Ron Guggisberg of Fargo delivered the Democratic Party’s response to Governor Burgum’s speech. Guggisberg criticized Republicans for the state’s budget deficit and cuts to state spending. He said this has put stress on state programs and individual taxpayers. Guggisberg said that the Republican majority failed to uphold their promise of keeping property taxes steady and…
FARGO, N.D. — If you’re planning on traveling down University Drive North over the next few days, expect there to be some delays. Starting today the road between 15th and 14th Avenues North will be reduced to one lane, while the city repairs a private sewer. As of now, the lane is expected to remain closed until January 29th….
