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Bismarck · BismarckBISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — A man was arrested in Bismarck this weekend after a bizarre incident in the middle of the road. It happened along W Century Ave. around 11:30 p.m. on May 18. Bismarck police say they saw a man trying to push a Bird scooter in the middle of the road to get it to move, causing traffic to swerve around him. Police tried talking to the man, but say he ignored them, and tried walking away while heavily intoxicated.
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Drunk pedestrian blocking Bismarck traffic turns out to be Wyoming fugitive
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Bismarck · BismarckWILLISTON, ND (KXNET) — An 800-acre piece of land is being transformed into one's city's focal point — there are several ins, outs, and roundabouts within the Williston Square project. The Williston Square project dates back 10 years when the current Williston Airport opened, the city commission envisioned a one-stop-square to take replace the old airport grounds. "You're going to have housing in there, restaurant, retail, commercial," explained…See the Story
Inside the Square: Williston's historic legacy project
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Bismarck · BismarckBISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Governor Doug Burgum proclaimed May 19-25, 2024 (the U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week), as Tourism Week in North Dakota. “Travel plays an integral role in North Dakota," said Burgum, "contributing to a strong U.S. economy, creating jobs and strengthening our state’s culture and identity." In 2023, visitors to North Dakota spent more than $3.3 billion — an 8.8% increase in visitor spending which s…See the Story
Burgum declares ND Tourism Week
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Bismarck · BismarckMINOT, ND (KXNET) — The Battle of the Badges is one of the largest blood drives in the state, and it is happening Monday through Thursday. You can donate blood from 12-6 p.m. at the Grand Hotel in Minot. When you come in, staff will ask you if you want to donate on behalf of Team Law or Team Fire. Experts say this time of the year, they see their donation numbers go down because families get busy during the summer months and holidays. That's why…See the Story
Who will win Minot's 2024 Battle of the Badges?
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Astronauts · BismarckBISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum has announced NASA astronaut James Buchli as the 49th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award. Buchli was the first North Dakotan to fly in space and is a veteran of four space flights, orbiting the Earth 319 times, according to a news release from the governor’s office. “As the first person born in North Dakota to visit space, he’s an example of just how far a North Dakotan can go,” Bur…See the Story
Astronaut Buchli is North Dakota's newest Rough Rider Award recipient
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Bismarck · BismarckNORTH DAKOTA (KXNET)— On episode 14 of The Voice of the People, Nicholas Quallich spoke with state Senator Merrill Piepkorn (D) of District 44. Senator Piepkorn is endorsed by the North Dakota Democratic Non-Partisan League (Dem NPL) for governor. He discussed why he's running for governor now, his thoughts on taxes in North Dakota, what the focus of voters should really be and more. Here is a transcription of the podcast. Nicholas Quallich: He…See the Story
The Voice of the People — Episode 14: Sen. Merrill Piepkorn
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Bismarck · BismarckBISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The ND Highway Patrol and ND Department of Transportation, is cautioning motorists about expected traffic congestion this week.
Bismarck Traffic Officers investigate 2 crashes on Bismarck Expressway Traffic congestion is expected from May 23-25 near I-94, exit 157, due in part to the North Dakota State Track Meet. With the Grant Marsh Bridge construction project ongoing, along with the arriving State Track meet att…See the Story
NDHP warns motorists to expect heavy traffic this week
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Bismarck · BismarckBISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) has been approved for a $933,513 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) FY 2024 partnership agreement. This partnership will use the funds to support arts programs, services, and activities associated with carrying out the agency’s National Endowment for the Arts-approved strategic plan at the state level.
ND Council of the Arts names new Executive Director In the most recent …See the Story
ND Council on the Arts gets $933,513 NEA partnership
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