NORTH DAKOTA — Pet owners are being sent to the pharmacy instead of their vet to get medications As of April 1st, the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy has enforced stricter laws when it comes to some medications. Specifically, compound medications, or dispensing a drug in a different form. “There was no allowance for the veterinarian previous to us creating…
BISMARCK, ND — About 100 employees from cabinet-level agencies in North Dakota state government have expressed interest in taking voluntary buyouts to help with the state’s struggling finances. Gov. Burgum gave agency heads in April the option to offer buyouts to employees and letters went out to some 3,600 with the offer. Agencies told employees the buyouts might limit…
BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota Republican leaders want to know if Gov. Burgum exceeded his authority on some vetoes he issued. House Majority Leader Al Carlson and his Senate counterpart, Rich Wardner, have requested an attorney general’s opinion. The state Constitution gives the governor “line-item” veto authority on spending measures. The leaders question whether the governor can veto a…
FARGO, ND — The Fargo community came out to support area veterans in need. The VA hosted the seventh annual VA2K Walk and Roll. The VA2K Walk is a national event that takes place at VA locations all across the country. In spite of the weather, turnout was high. “This year’s event has been significant,” said Rachel Mustachia of the…
FARGO, ND — A man charged with killing two men in Fargo was back in court. Ashley Hunter attended a pre-trial conference. Lawyers from both sides were briefed on the rules moving forward in the trial, which is scheduled to begin on Monday and is expected to last two weeks. Attorneys agreed to last minute stipulations such as allowing…
BISMARCK, ND — Bismarck Police have arrested at least 18 adults and two juveniles in a prostitution sting at a local motel. The suspects range in age from 17-years-old to 56-years-old. All of the suspects are facing possible misdemeanor charges that have a maximum sentence of 30 days in jail. Police say they posted an advertisement for prostitution on…
CASSELTON, ND — Five people are in custody with multiple charges after a traffic stop on I94 near Casselton. Cory Fleischfresser, 30, Alberto Carpentier, 25, Oddessa Rodriguez, 26, Bryan Grob, 39, and 24–year–old Timothy Bjornson have been arrested. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said they found meth, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and stolen credit cards on the suspects. They said Fleischfresser…
FARGO, N.D. — The annual Click It or Ticket campaign is ready to kick off. State officials were also in Fargo to unveil a new strategy to encourage more drivers to buckle up. Memorial Day Weekend is just around the corner, and law enforcement agencies in North Dakota will be on the lookout again for drivers not buckling up. “They…
NORTH DAKOTA — Some students in North Dakota will see a rise in college tuition. Undergraduates at the 11 state college campuses can expect to pay four percent more. Tuition at the UND Law School is going up by nine percent. Students at NDSU’s Pharmacy school will see a rise of five percent. The chair of the State Board…
DEVILS LAKE, ND — The Devils Lake City Commission unanimously approved contract buyouts of their police chief and captain. Chief Keith Schroeder and Captain Jon Barnett will remain on leave with pay but Schroeder will be done at the end of July and Barnett will be finished at the end of June. The commission suspended the officers on April 3rd…
