Posted: Mar 19, 2020 / 07:53 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2020 / 11:24 AM CDTMandan Public School District sent an email to parents of Fort Lincoln Elementary students informing them that a student at the elementary school has tested positive for COVID-19.The email that was sent Wednesday evening says that the North Dakota Department of Health informed the school and the families of students that were potentially in close contact with the affected student.According to Mandan Public Schools, Fort Lincoln will continue to clean and disinfect the school in an effort to stop the spread of the...…Posted: Mar 19, 2020 / 07:53 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2020 / 11:24 AM CDTMandan Public School District sent an email to parents of Fort Lincoln Elementary students informing them that a student at the elementary school has tested positive for COVID-19.The email that was sent Wednesday evening says that the North Dakota Department of Health informed the school and the families of students that were potentially in close contact with the affected student.According to Mandan Public Schools, Fort Lincoln will continue to clean and disinfect the school in an effort to stop the spread of the...WW…

Posted: Mar 17, 2020 / 02:27 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2020 / 03:25 PM CDTTwo more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in North Dakota, one in Cass County and one in Ward County, according to the North Dakota Department of Health.The individual from Cass County has a history of international travel; the public health investigation continues in both cases.The individual who tested positive for COVID-19 from Cass County is a woman in her 20s and the individual from Ward County is a man in his 60s. So far in North Dakota, 223 individuals have been tested, 220 were negative and 3 are...…Posted: Mar 17, 2020 / 02:27 PM CDTUpdated: Mar 19, 2020 / 03:25 PM CDTTwo more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in North Dakota, one in Cass County and one in Ward County, according to the North Dakota Department of Health.The individual from Cass County has a history of international travel; the public health investigation continues in both cases.The individual who tested positive for COVID-19 from Cass County is a woman in her 20s and the individual from Ward County is a man in his 60s. So far in North Dakota, 223 individuals have been tested, 220 were negative and 3 are...WW…

Posted: Feb 26, 2020 / 10:27 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 26, 2020 / 10:27 AM CSTThe American Red Cross is helping several families affected by the Minot apartment fire early this morning on 3rd Avenue Southeast.Disaster workers are providing financial assistance for emergency lodging and to help meet immediate needs such as food, clothing and other essential items that may have been lost in the fire.Health and mental health services are also available through the Red Cross. Anyone who has been displaced by this fire can contact the 24-hour disaster assistance hotline at 1-844-29CROSS.Red Cross...…Posted: Feb 26, 2020 / 10:27 AM CSTUpdated: Feb 26, 2020 / 10:27 AM CSTThe American Red Cross is helping several families affected by the Minot apartment fire early this morning on 3rd Avenue Southeast.Disaster workers are providing financial assistance for emergency lodging and to help meet immediate needs such as food, clothing and other essential items that may have been lost in the fire.Health and mental health services are also available through the Red Cross. Anyone who has been displaced by this fire can contact the 24-hour disaster assistance hotline at 1-844-29CROSS.Red Cross...WW…

Posted: Dec 13, 2019 / 02:58 PM CSTUpdated: Dec 13, 2019 / 02:58 PM CSTIt’s a common admonition: Slow down, be alert when driving on highways in snowy, slippery conditions.And always watch the road ahead for sudden traffic slowdowns and vehicles pulled to the side of the road.Nothing better illustrates why these cautionary words should be heeded than a video from the Montana Highway Patrol that is making the rounds online.McKenzie County Emergency Management posted the video to its . They got their link from a post on a miscellaneous stories of interest website called “.”The video captures...…Posted: Dec 13, 2019 / 02:58 PM CSTUpdated: Dec 13, 2019 / 02:58 PM CSTIt’s a common admonition: Slow down, be alert when driving on highways in snowy, slippery conditions.And always watch the road ahead for sudden traffic slowdowns and vehicles pulled to the side of the road.Nothing better illustrates why these cautionary words should be heeded than a video from the Montana Highway Patrol that is making the rounds online.McKenzie County Emergency Management posted the video to its . They got their link from a post on a miscellaneous stories of interest website called “.”The video captures...WW…

Posted: Nov 17, 2020 / 07:58 PM CSTUpdated: Nov 17, 2020 / 07:58 PM CSTA new addition is coming to a staple North Dakota snack line.Dot’s Pretzels is adding Cheese Curls! Dot Henke announced the latest item in a video on Facebook Tuesday afternoon. She said the Cheese Curls will be baked and have “original seasoning.”Dot’s full video is linked below:Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe NowThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe NowThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe Now✕× Close Ad…Posted: Nov 17, 2020 / 07:58 PM CSTUpdated: Nov 17, 2020 / 07:58 PM CSTA new addition is coming to a staple North Dakota snack line.Dot’s Pretzels is adding Cheese Curls! Dot Henke announced the latest item in a video on Facebook Tuesday afternoon. She said the Cheese Curls will be baked and have “original seasoning.”Dot’s full video is linked below:Thanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe NowThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe NowThanks for signing up!Watch for us in your inbox.Subscribe Now✕× Close AdWW…

Posted: Oct 20, 2020 / 11:38 AM CDTUpdated: Oct 20, 2020 / 11:38 AM CDTWATFORD CITY, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators say an equipment failure at a well near Watford City led to the release of more than 121,000 gallons of oil.The state’s Oil and Gas Division says it was notified of the spill on Sunday at the Newfield Production Co. well located about 5 miles west of Watford City.Regulators say none of the oil escaped the oil well site.The company reported that it has recovered all but 4,200 gallons of the oil.Regulators say a state inspector has been at the site and is monitoring...…Posted: Oct 20, 2020 / 11:38 AM CDTUpdated: Oct 20, 2020 / 11:38 AM CDTWATFORD CITY, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators say an equipment failure at a well near Watford City led to the release of more than 121,000 gallons of oil.The state’s Oil and Gas Division says it was notified of the spill on Sunday at the Newfield Production Co. well located about 5 miles west of Watford City.Regulators say none of the oil escaped the oil well site.The company reported that it has recovered all but 4,200 gallons of the oil.Regulators say a state inspector has been at the site and is monitoring...WW…

Posted: Sep 17, 2020 / 05:19 PM CDTUpdated: Sep 17, 2020 / 06:07 PM CDTKX News that more than 5,000 fentanyl pills were seized by the Ward County Drug Task Force earlier this week.Minot Police Chief John Klug says this is more than a major drug bust. It’s lives saved.Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, and according to Klug, is the cause of a majority of overdoses in the area.This year alone, the Minot Police Department has responded to 67 overdoses. Eleven of them were fatal.That compares to 31 overdoses in all of 2019, with three resulting in death.“Out of 5,000 pills,...…Posted: Sep 17, 2020 / 05:19 PM CDTUpdated: Sep 17, 2020 / 06:07 PM CDTKX News that more than 5,000 fentanyl pills were seized by the Ward County Drug Task Force earlier this week.Minot Police Chief John Klug says this is more than a major drug bust. It’s lives saved.Fentanyl is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, and according to Klug, is the cause of a majority of overdoses in the area.This year alone, the Minot Police Department has responded to 67 overdoses. Eleven of them were fatal.That compares to 31 overdoses in all of 2019, with three resulting in death.“Out of 5,000 pills,...WW…

Posted: Nov 18, 2020 / 09:49 PM CSTUpdated: Nov 18, 2020 / 09:49 PM CSTGov. Doug Burgum has walked back a portion of his he issued last Friday, now allowing sports practices and extracurricular activities in North Dakota to resume on Nov. 30 with extra precautions in place, though competitions will remain suspended until Dec. 14.The change comes after consultation between the governor and legislative leaders, input from the North Dakota High School Activities Association and athletic associations and feedback from others concerned about the impacts of suspended activities on students’...…Posted: Nov 18, 2020 / 09:49 PM CSTUpdated: Nov 18, 2020 / 09:49 PM CSTGov. Doug Burgum has walked back a portion of his he issued last Friday, now allowing sports practices and extracurricular activities in North Dakota to resume on Nov. 30 with extra precautions in place, though competitions will remain suspended until Dec. 14.The change comes after consultation between the governor and legislative leaders, input from the North Dakota High School Activities Association and athletic associations and feedback from others concerned about the impacts of suspended activities on students’...WW…

UPDATED 8pm: The Mandan School District is investigating a case of politics invading the classroom.The incident happened on Friday in a high school science classroom when a student brought in a Trump campaign flag.According to another student in the class, the teacher allowed the flag to be displayed, which read — Trump 2020 — followed by a sentence with a curse word on it.That student posted an image of the flag on social media, igniting a heated debate about politics in the classroom.Timestamps on the student’s social media accounts show the flag was up for most of the class period.The...…UPDATED 8pm: The Mandan School District is investigating a case of politics invading the classroom.The incident happened on Friday in a high school science classroom when a student brought in a Trump campaign flag.According to another student in the class, the teacher allowed the flag to be displayed, which read — Trump 2020 — followed by a sentence with a curse word on it.That student posted an image of the flag on social media, igniting a heated debate about politics in the classroom.Timestamps on the student’s social media accounts show the flag was up for most of the class period.The...WW…

Posted: Apr 3, 2020 / 03:53 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 3, 2020 / 10:43 PM CDTGov. Doug Burgum in his daily press conference on April 3 said he’s doing a pilot project this weekend to add to the knowledge base across the country.There will be ‘drive-in’ testing at two rural locations. Burgum says they are trying to get baseline testing in that area. The goal is to test as many people as possible from those communities – including those showing no symptoms of COVID-19.He said by proving the testing concept and identifying COVID-19 carriers earlier, the state can improve its contact tracing and...…Posted: Apr 3, 2020 / 03:53 PM CDTUpdated: Apr 3, 2020 / 10:43 PM CDTGov. Doug Burgum in his daily press conference on April 3 said he’s doing a pilot project this weekend to add to the knowledge base across the country.There will be ‘drive-in’ testing at two rural locations. Burgum says they are trying to get baseline testing in that area. The goal is to test as many people as possible from those communities – including those showing no symptoms of COVID-19.He said by proving the testing concept and identifying COVID-19 carriers earlier, the state can improve its contact tracing and...WW…