
North Dakota Expands Overweight, Oversize Permit Options
ttnews.com > articles...The new flexible permitting law was signed by Gov. Doug Burgum on March 16 and filed with the secretary of state on March 23.... ...North Dakota Expands Overweight, Oversize Permit Options.... ...Arik Spencer, past executive vice president of North Dakota Motor Carriers Association, urged legislators to pass the bill while testifying on behalf... ...Joel Morrow of Alpha Drivers Testing & Consulting traveled across America asking one simple question: What if a trucker designed a truck?...

North Dakota snowmobile trails to close for the season on April 1
valleynewslive.com...The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department will close all department snowmobile trails, including leased access across private property.... ...North Dakota snowmobile trails to close for the season on April 1. BISMARCK, N.D.... ...North Dakota who have put in an incredible amount of hours over the past several months for the benefit of all riders," said NDPRD Recreation Division... ...Chief, Anton Hillig....

Grand Forks mayor says some have benefited without annexation
grandforksherald.com > news > local...GRAND FORKS -- Mayor Brandon Bochenski says some property owners in Falconer Township have been receiving a "large discount on their tax burden for... ...In a statement sent to the Herald in advance of the next scheduled City Council meeting, Bochenski reaffirms his belief that annexation should move... ...Falconer Township resident Frank Matejcek, who also serves on the city's Planning and Zoning Commission, said it's a "given" that property values... ...Air Force in January declared Fufeng a national security threat, City Council members voted to stop the project....

House passes bill on instruction of "specified concepts" at North ...
bismarcktribune.com > news > local > education...The North Dakota House has passed a bill focusing on the instruction of "specified concepts" at institutions of higher learning across the state.... ...It defines specified concepts as those that assert the United States is inherently racist or sexist, that all Americans are not created equal and... ...Scott Dyk, R-Williston. Speaking in support, Rep.... ...Eric Murphy, R-Grand Forks. Speaking in opposition, the bill's carrier, Rep....

Taxable sales up 18% in North Dakota in 2022; Bismarck-Mandan region also sees rise
bismarcktribune.com > business...Taxable sales and purchases in North Dakota in 2022 were nearly 18% higher than the previous year.... ...Taxable sales and purchases totaled $23.9 billion, a 17.7% increase from the $20.3 billion total in 2021, according to Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus... ...Burleigh County saw an increase of 3.7% and Morton County a rise of 9.3%.... ...Other large cities: Fargo, 5.1%; Minot, 10.4%; Dickinson, 13.3%; and Williston 29.2%....

After weekend collapse, Grand Forks Fire Department, contractor urge homeowners to keep roofs clear
sports.yahoo.com...to Jim Kaiser, meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Grand Forks Office.... ...13--GRAND FORKS -- Following a roof collapse at the South Towne Square mall, the Grand Forks Fire Department and local roofing contractors are urging... ...Todd Schmidt, project manager and estimator at Skinner Roofing in Grand Forks, said changing temperatures and snow levels throughout the winter have... ...Hout said the mall will be closed "for a while," while structural engineers work on "shoring" the rest of the building, a process of building braces...

House passes bill on instruction of "specified concepts" at North ...
grandforksherald.com > news...Bill will go before House Appropriations Committee to resolve $1 million appropriation to fund biennial campus climate survey.... ...BISMARCK -- The North Dakota House passed a bill focusing on the instruction of "specified concepts" at institutions of higher learning across the... ...Speaking in opposition, Rep. Jayme Davis, D-Rolette, said the bill is an affront to academic freedom.... ...Scott Dyk, R-Williston, said the bill is needed to combat diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, which he feels are actively promoting "divisive...

Fire crews respond to overnight call in Grand Forks
grandforksherald.com > news > local...GRAND FORKS -- A heater that caught fire prompted a call to the Grand Forks Fire Department early Tuesday morning, March 28.... ...Fire crews respond to overnight call in Grand Forks. Incident occurred on 24th Avenue North.... ...The department responded with five engines, one truck and a command vehicle, and 17 personnel. There were no injuries....

North Dakota to require cybersecurity education in public schools
scmagazine.com > news > careers...Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler at the signing ceremony.... ...Doug Burgum signed the new law on March 24.... ...Baesler said the state aims to integrate and underscore the importance of computer science and cybersecurity instruction in K-12 schools.... ...North Dakota's EduTech, a division of the state's information technology support for its educators, will develop examples of cybersecurity and computer...

3 North Dakota ports of entry to see temporary expanded hours
bismarcktribune.com > news > state-and-regional...A port in Porthill, Idaho, also will expand hours. North Dakota U.S. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, U.S. Kelly Armstrong and Gov.... ...border in North Dakota.... ...Customs last September agreed to the expanded hours pending agreement from the Canada Border Services Agency.... ...CBP and the CBSA reaching agreement on making this temporary extension at Maida, Northgate and Sherwood is a step in the right direction, but more...