Jamestown (CSi) Senate Bill 2260 sponsored by District 29 State Senator, Terry Wanzek, would appropriate $20 million to be used by the North Dakota Department of Commerce to provide grants to political subdivisions that incur high costs related to economic development projects that do not receive funds from oil impact […]
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High school civics test requirement to governor
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A bill is headed to Gov. Jack Dalrymple that would require North Dakota high school students to take the same test that immigrants must pass to become a U.S. citizen. North Dakota’s Senate approved the measure Tuesday by a 43-4 vote. The proposal also […]
City current openings updated
Jamestown (CSi) The City of Jamestown has updated current openings and is accepting applications for the following: Two openings on the Special Assessment Commission–one unexpired term and one 6 year term Two openings on the Shade Tree Committee-3 year term Anyone interested in serving on the above committees/boards should complete […]
2014 busy for NDHP
Bismarck (CSi) The North Dakota Highway Patrol’s Annual Report says, last year proved to be another busy year on North Dakota roadways. Troopers made 1,677 DUI arrests and 1,049 drug-related arrests. Lack of seat belt use continued to contribute to injuries and deaths. Fifty-five percent of fatal crash victims were […]
Mattice new Foster Co. Sheriff
Carrington (CSi) The new Foster County Sheriff, Ian Mattice, was sworn in January 26, 2015. Mattice and family moved from LaMoure to Carrington. Mattice along with Pat Copenhaver, Jess Earle and Leasa Lura replaced Foster County officials who resigned late in 2014.
Tall truck load delays I-94 traffic
Jamestown (CSi) A westbound semi and trailer with a load height of 17 feet 2 inches was unable to clear the 16 feet 1 inch high overpass at I-94, exit 257, at Jamestown, about 4:30-p.m., Monday. No damages reported, as the driver stopped the rig when he realized the trailer […]
JSDC committee recommends additional rail investment
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC) Executive Committee is recommending that the Board of Directors invest an additional $970,000 for automated rail switches in the Spiritwood Energy Park Association. The request for the JSDC funding stems from the SEPA Board of Directors. The JSDC Executive Committee has scheduled a […]
2 house bills state college tuition proposals
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota lawmakers are considering a pair of proposals that would freeze tuition at the state’s colleges but at a steep cost to taxpayers. North Dakota’s university system has six four-year universities and five two-year colleges. Data show the state’s two-year colleges at Bismarck, […]
Gas prices to rise seasonal factors
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The average retail price of a gallon of gasoline in North Dakota has dropped further below $2. However, GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says motorists should expect prices to start rising soon. He says refineries have been producing less gas, and there will soon be […]
Occupants identified fatal crash near Dazey
DAZEY, N.D. (AP) – A rollover crash near Dazey over the weekend killed one man and injured another. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 33-year-old Brent Siverson, of Casselton, was a passenger in a pickup truck that went out of control on state Highway 26, went into a […]




















