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Bismarck City Commission Approves 2025 Budget
(Bismarck, ND) — The Bismarck City Commission has approved next year’s budget, without any opposition and without a tax increase. The preliminary budget is roughly 404-million dollars, and the city finance director says property tax rates haven’t increased and will maintain the same mil levy. That mil level could actually decrease depending on how much Burleigh County contributes to public health. City commissioners are expected to give the budget a final approval in September.
Buffalo Days Begins in Jamestown
Buffalo Days begins in Jamestown today. The student musical opens at the Arts Center tonight, and KSJB Radio will be broadcasting live outside of the venue from 2-5:00 p.m. The all day events tomorrow include the pancake feed, parade through downtown, the car and hot rod shows, 4-H and ag exhibits, along with live music. There will also be plenty of food and craft vendors, plus kids games and inflatables. A full schedule of events for Buffalo Days is available online at JamestownChamber.com.
Great Plains Multi-Day Severe Threat
Thanks to a stubborn, slow-moving low-pressure system, a large portion of the Great Plains will deal with a storm threat over the next few days. Sunday's risk reaches from the South Dakota through Nebraska, and down into the northwestern Kansas. There's a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) in parts of the High Plains for the potential of damaging wind gusts. Although, a couple of tornadoes cannot be completely ruled out.
Dakota Cat Cafe coming soon to Lincoln, ND
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Lincoln’s Ashley Kneavel is channeling her love for animals into her up-and-coming business, “Dakota Cat Cafe.”. She said her new spot will feature a coffee and pastry cafe with a drive-through and, of course, a lounge area to play with the cats. Kneavel said...
ND seeks better housing for older population
A new design competition is looking to find better housing for Fargo's aging population. Like many other states, North Dakota has a growing number of people increasingly burdened by their own homes. Oftentimes, they want to stay in their communities but their properties might be too large, too expensive to maintain or too unsafe to occupy.
ND Governor’s Cup wraps first event and gives $125,000 to support workforce needs
FARGO, N.D. (KFYR) - A two-day, charitable, networking event, which was sponsored by Governor Doug Burgum, has had a ripple effect. Civic and business leaders gathered in Fargo for what’s called the Governor’s Cup. Leaders discussed issues and raised funds for state workforce needs, including the need for...
Cease & Desist Order Issued For Minot Smoke Shop
(Minot, ND) — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has issued a cease & desist order against a Minot smoke shop. Investigators say employees at Minot Smoke Inc. allegedly sold products that contained marijuana, THC, and other controlled substances. Authorities say none of the products were labeled to show they contained these substances. The order accuses the smoke shop of violating the North Dakota Food, Drug & Cosmetics Act, the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, the Hemp Act, and state consumer fraud laws.
Baseball: Hot Tots and Big Sticks look to avoid sweep in first series after All-Star break
Dickinson N.D.– The Badlands Big Sticks look to Tyler Conklin to shut down Larks after Bismarck took an 8-4 win Thursday, while the Hot Tots try to earn a split in St. Cloud. Baseball Scoreboard: Badlands Big Sticks 1 Bismarck Larks 5 FINAL St. Cloud Rox 6 Minot Hot Tots 2 FINAL
Fatal motorcycle crash north of Velva
VELVA, N.D. (KXNET) — A 58-year-old man from Karlsruhe died in an animal crash. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the man was driving a 2001 Honda Shadow motorcycle and heading east on 45th street, north of Velva, when his motorcycle collided with a deer. He was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced […]
First Responders Emergency Plan for the NDSF
MINOT, N.D. (KXNET) — Preparation is everything. Nobody knows that better than our first responders. Having a plan for any kind of emergency can be all the difference in keeping fairgoers safe. The North Dakota State Fair has always planned for an increase in people during fair season Since March, Ward County Sheriffs along with […]
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