Joel Crane

There is one thing that’s true for all North Dakotans: we’re all part of the ‘701.’

A fire at Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s Antelope Valley Station near Beulah broke out Thursday morning.

The state interim tax committee met on Tuesday to discuss legislation its members would be studying before they meet again before the 2023 session.

In addition to students from Bismarck Public Schools, students from Mandan and the surrounding area schools were invited to learn more about college opportunities.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 972 points at its lowest point on Monday.

North Dakota’s unemployment rate in August was 3.2%. This is down from 3.6% in July, which is typical for this time of year.

Twenty-four Republican State Attorneys General from around the United States signed a letter on Thursday addressed to the Biden Administration regarding the president’s sweeping vaccine mandates.

The average price for online goods has risen for an unprecedented 15 months in a row.

Anthrax poisoning is preventable in cattle through vaccines, although it can take up to a week for immunity to be established and must be administered every year.

You’ve likely noticed higher prices at the store. The consumer price index is up 5.3% from last year.

If you have an iPhone, Apple encourages you to update your software immediately.

Another factor putting stress on North Dakota hospitals is a worker shortage. Healthcare professionals said it's not just nurses and doctors they need, but support staff as well.

North Dakota Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger says the state is seeing a sharp increase in taxable sales for the second quarter of 2021.

N.D. Congressman Kelly Armstrong previously called the Democratic plan a “reckless spending spree” and introduced an amendment Monday that would undercut the Democrats’ plan for a “climate bank.”

The National Institutes of Health indicate about 30% of unvaccinated people who contract COVID-19 continue to have long-haul COVID symptoms.

“Families just need to work on developing those habits: regular mealtimes and regular activity times. And it’s not easy, because everybody is busy, but families just need to take a step back and decide what their priorities are and just make those decisions."

All FBI divisions, field offices, and almost every unit contributed to the recovery and subsequent investigation of the attacks.

The site will be able to capture as much as one and half million metric tons of carbon, in addition to the two million tons of carbon it currently uses for enhanced oil recovery.

There are also virtual volunteer positions available.

There are positive enrollment numbers at higher education facilities around Bismarck as schools begin their third year of teaching during the pandemic.

Zebra mussels are considered an invasive species, and Game and Fish officials are urging boaters to assist them in containing the infestation.

Experts say the best way to evade mutations is to stay vigilant to avoid contracting the virus.

Corn prices are down more than thirty cents and soybean prices are down more than fifty cents since Ida hit at the end of August.

The project is slated to cost around $818,000. The City secured a grant from the North Dakota Department of Transportation.

The Standing Rock Community Development Corporation is hosting a two-day bareback horse racing event at Long Soldier Rodeo Grounds in Fort Yates this weekend.

As the pandemic marches on, the cost of insuring medical care against COVID-19 will likely go up.

North Dakota’s connection to one of the American service members killed in Afghanistan last week goes back thirty years.

Heading into Labor Day weekend, gas prices in Bismarck are just over $3 per gallon.

The stock market soared to record highs on Thursday. The S&P 500 hit an all-time high, the Dow Jones Industrial Index climbed 100 points, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced .3% to reach a record high.

The Federal Communications Commission is awarding two health care systems in North Dakota grants for their COVID-19 Telehealth Program.

Dow Jones estimated private businesses would add 600,000 jobs last month.

In September, Culver’s will open on State Street. Chick-fil-A will open this winter near the Kirkwood Mall.

Due to widespread drought conditions, the US Army Corps of Engineers will be gradually decreasing the amount of water released from the Garrison Dam throughout September.

Jud, a small town southwest of Jamestown, is home to what might be North Dakota’s best-kept secret. That’s where you’ll find Service Dogs for America, the state’s only accredited nonprofit provider of service dogs.

Employees at the Bismarck Airport can feel a change in the airport from last year. They report that the numbers are similar to those from before the pandemic began.

On Monday, the European Union recommended that its member nations reinstate restrictions on unvaccinated travelers from the United States.

As the pandemic has progressed, recommendations from health officials for how people can best protect themselves and their loved ones have evolved.

Because of the increased demand, the tests are selling out quickly. Your News Leader spoke to businesses in Bismarck, who wish to go unnamed, that say they’re having trouble keeping inventory stocked.

The restaurants are following a national trend of reserving a table and drinks for the 13 Americans who aren’t coming home.

Dr. Bahnson said the primary outbreak this year appears to be within a 20-mile radius of the Bismarck-Mandan area.

It’s been said North Dakota has two seasons: Winter and road construction.

The Department of Health will host future town halls concerning COVID-19.

The NDDoH has launched a first-of-its-kind website they’re calling the COVID-19 Impact Wall. It’s a statewide platform that features stories from North Dakotans who have been affected by the virus.

Organic farmers and ranchers can receive a reimbursement of up to $500.

On Wednesday, Jamestown Regional Medical Center returned to its recently-retired COVID-19 visitation restrictions.

Montana-Dakota Utilities is looking to retire its coal units at Heskett Station north of Mandan. They are planning to add another gas-fired unit, and will reroute a 1.5-mile 230-kilovolt power line to connect Heskett Station to a new substation.

According to experts, the booster shot is needed to prevent the most negative health impacts associated with contracting the virus.

The vaccine is currently available at all CVS locations and likely other pharmacies as well. Depending on your medical insurance plan, it may be free.

There are plenty of Minnesota Vikings fans in North Dakota. And this year, they can see a Bismarck native who will be on the sidelines.

The Taliban has taken control of the government in Afghanistan, and as the United States military leaves the country, the world is reminded of another controversial war that also ended in chaos. Joel Crane speaks to Vietnam veterans who are seeing history repeat itself.