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Insurance law changes effective Aug 1

Bismarck  (CSi)  Jon Godfread, ND Insurance Commissioner,   has released a  summary of insurance laws passed during the recent Session. Godhread says, “The North Dakota Insurance Department celebrated the successful passing of a good number of bills thanks to the dedicated work of its staff during this legislative session.  I encourage […]

Jamestown

SEPA seeks meetings, costs of moving AT&T cable

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Spiritwood Energy Park Association (SEPA) is looking to meeting with local boards, and Great River Energy over a dispute it has concerning costs for moving an AT&T cable, of about $210,000. SEPA  wants to discuss the issue with the Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corporation (JSDC), along with Great River […]

State

Man identified, killed in Sargent County Crash

Update… Stirum ND (CSi) The North Dakota Highway Patrol has identified the West Fargo man killed Saturday in a Sargent County accident. 19 year old Zane Buchholz of  West Fargo, was killed in the head-on collision between a dirt bike and a utility-task vehicle about a mile and a half […]

State

Scaramucci leaves White House Com. Director post

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says Anthony Scaramucci is leaving his job as communications director to give President Donald Trump’s new chief of staff a “clean slate.” That’s according to a statement by the press secretary. Scaramucci “felt it was best” and wants to give John Kelly “the ability […]

State

Kelly sworn in as White House Chief of Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is looking for a fresh start with a new White House chief of staff. But he’s still clinging to an old battle, refusing to give up on health care. Trump is hoping that retired Gen. John Kelly can bring some order as his next […]

State

ND gas prices bump higher last week

North Dakota (CSi) As of July 31 average retail gasoline prices in ND have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.25/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.5 cents per […]

Jamestown

Trash compactor fire Sat outside Menards

Jamestown (CSi) The City Fire Department was called Sat at about 3:45 pm to a trash compactor fire outside of  Menards. The fire was noticed early, as Menards General Manager Kirt Marshall says the fire department was called as a precaution.   No injuries were reported. No official information was immediately […]

State

Commercial motor vehicles, regulatory relief

Bismarck (CSi)  – North Dakota is granted an emergency declaration providing regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says, direct assistance with emergency relief efforts transporting hay, feed, livestock, supplies and equipment into or from the state, or providing other assistance in emergency services during […]

Valley City

Valley City Parking Lots get overlay

Valley City  (CSi)  On Tuesday Aug 1 three parking lots will close for a mill and overlay.   The work is scheduled to last approximately a week.  The lots include: City Hall parking lot city lot north of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church city parking lot south of the VFW Club […]

State

Aug 1 new ND concealed gun law takes affect

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Most adult North Dakotans will soon be able to carry a hidden gun without a permit. The new measure that goes into effect on Tuesday allows law-abiding adults to forgo background checks and classes that are now required to carry a concealed gun. The measure is […]