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Measles Cases Are in 34 States with North Dakota Now the Focus

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Measles Cases Are in 34 States with North Dakota Now the Focus

67% Left coverage: 15 sources

As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its original epicenter of West Texas may be subsiding as hesitant residents become more concerned and willing to vaccinate, while North Dakota is a new focus…See the Story

Longtime North Dakota public servant Bruce Hagen dies

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Longtime North Dakota public servant Bruce Hagen dies

Coverage: 6 sources

Bruce Hagen, who served on North Dakota’s Public Service Commission for 39 years, died Thursday at age 94 in Bismarck.See the Story

Public Input Sought for Transportation Plan

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Public Input Sought for Transportation Plan

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Public comment will be part of the North Dakota Department of Transportation's update of the state’s long-range transportation plan.See the Story

Riverdale fisherman lands new North Dakota state record whitefish

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

BISMARCK – For the first time in more than 40 years, North Dakota has a new state-record whitefish. Lonnie Liebel of Riverdale, North Dakota, landed the 9-pound, 2-ounce whitefish Monday, June 2, while fishing the Garrison Dam Tailrace on the Missouri River, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department reported Monday, June 23. Liebel’s new record whitefish measured 25 inches in length. Bill Mitzel of Bismarck, of Dakota Country magazine fame, land…Bismarck · Bismarck See the Story

Letter: Support legislation that protects female athletes

Coverage: 2 sources

“You’ve come a long way, baby,” the 1968 slogan for Virginia Slims cigarettes acknowledged that great strides had been made for women, beginning with the right to vote over 50 years earlier.Bismarck · Bismarck See the Story

3rd Street remains closed in Bismarck as work continues

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Third Street remains closed in south Bismarck as concrete pavement repairs continue. The closure began Monday, June 2, between Bismarck Expressway and Main Avenue. One through lane has been closed in each direction for the past three weeks. This is intended for concrete pavement repairs. East Century Ave construction continues with new sewer installation Two lanes remain open, which will also be repaired this year du…Bismarck · Bismarck Read Article

Puppy Dog Coulee project enters new phase as two roads close, one opens

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — Part of the roadway that was closed for the Puppy Dog Coulee project has reopened, while two new sections will close as work continues near Dakota Square Mall. The City of Minot provided the following updates: 22nd Ave SW has reopened to vehicle traffic. New concrete curb and gutter has been installed, and new asphalt was placed north of McDonald's and Olive Garden as part of Phase 3 of the project. Final landscaping work is…Bismarck · Bismarck Read Article

Man died in kayaking accident on Lake Sakakawea

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — A man died in an accident that happened on Lake Sakakawea over this past weekend. The Mountrail Sheriff's Office told KX News they were called out to assist tribal police at around 7 p.m. on Friday after a man had tipped in his kayak while paddling near the Four Bears Memorial Bridge. The sheriff's office says they then brought out a boat, but were unable to reach the man in time. The victim was a 38-year-old man from New …Bismarck · Bismarck Read Article

East Century Avenue reconstruction sees progress

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Knife River Corp. has provided an update on the ongoing reconstruction of East Century Avenue.Bismarck · Bismarck Read Article

Dem-NPL Leaders Honor Bruce Hagen’s Legacy - Dem-NPL Party Democrats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2025 BISMARCK – Former North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Bruce Hagen died Thursday at 94. Hagen served on the PSC for 39 years. Former U.S. Senator Kent Conrad said, “Bruce Hagen was my friend, my ally, and my political partner. We campaigned together all across North Dakota many times. We did it so often we could tell each other’s stories. Bruce loved political life and holding elective office, and he was …Bismarck · Bismarck Read Article

Ponzi scheme beef company ordered to pay $103M; North Dakota investors lost around $40M

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A court ordered the cattle and beef marketing company Agridime to pay $103 million in restitution after operating as a Ponzi scheme that cost North Dakota investors about $40 million.Bismarck · Bismarck Read Article