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Unveiling The Most Polluted Lakes In North Dakota

What are considered the most polluted lakes in North Dakota? Let's keep in mind, that even the most polluted lakes in North Dakota would be considered some of the cleanest in other states. Despite that, I decided to investigate the subject. I spoke …

Entertainment Announcement For Norsk Høstfest In Minot North Dakota

There’s something truly special about the Norsk Høstfest in Minot, North Dakota. Every fall, Scandinavians and Scandinavia-enthusiasts from across the state—and even beyond—gather to celebrate their shared heritage. For many, like myself, it’s more than …

North Dakota Becomes 9th State With 80 MPH Speed Limit

North Dakota has raised its maximum speed limit to 80 mph on some multi-lane highways, becoming the ninth state to have a top speed limit of 80 mph or greater.. Why It Matters The change adds to the patchwork of maximum speed limits across the United …

Letter: New laws in North Dakota that inspire hope

With politics and news often focusing on the negative, I wanted to share some of what gives me hope from the 2025 legislative session in North Dakota. Each item has either been signed into law or very likely will be. We approved $500,000 for our 988 …

Public Comment Periods at North Dakota Local Government Meetings Becomes Mandatory August 1st

(Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)   (By: Michael Achterling. North Dakota Monitor) – Every meeting of a public board in North Dakota will be required to hold a public comment period during each of its meetings beginning Aug. 1. Senate Bill 2180 …

Tiny zebra mussels, if ignored, could be a big problem for North Dakota lakes

Click play to listen to this article. Compared with other states, North Dakota has yet to see a big invasion of aquatic nuisance species. But officials are not letting their guard down, and to protect regional lakes, they ask boaters to pitch in with key …

Applications Being Accepted for Deer Licenses in North Dakota

(Fire image) (KNOX) - Early Friday morning the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a general fire alarm at 1300 South Columbia Road. When fire crews arrived, they encountered smoke in a hallway and an office area. The automatic sprinkler system... 4h …

Of the 1,089 bills in North Dakota Legislature, who introduced the most?

GRAND FORKS — Of the bills Ben Koppelman introduced during the recent session of the North Dakota Legislature, some came directly from constituents, some were bigger issues divided into smaller bites and a few were what he calls “retreads,” or proposals …

Public comment periods at North Dakota local government meetings become mandatory Aug. 1

Every meeting of a public board in North Dakota will be required to hold a public comment period during each of its meetings beginning Aug. 1. Senate Bill 2180, signed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong on April 30, requires local subdivisions, school districts, park …