Jackie Jahfetson
The Dickinson Press
Dickinson, ND, United States
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ND legislative hearings on CO2 pipeline bills draw big crowds; eminent domain the main issue
The legislation comes in response to Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed CO2 pipeline that is being reviewed by the North Dakota Public Service Commission → Read More
North Dakota bill requires state approval for wind turbine blade disposal
House Bill 1090 passed the House on a 93-0 vote Tuesday; it now goes to the Senate. → Read More
Bills target CO2 pipelines in North Dakota; energy industry worries about impacts to oil, coal
Legislation introduced by Sen. Jeff Magrum comes in response to Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed CO2 pipeline that is being reviewed by the North Dakota Public Service Commission. → Read More
'Find keepsakes' at JQ Clothing: Medora retail business offers something for everyone
“There’s a little bit of something for everyone. You come with your family, your kids can find something, the moms can find something, the dads can find something,” Jessica Quandt, owner of JQ Clothing, said. → Read More
Hay season more bountiful for southwestern ND farmers; rain still needed
It's the middle of hay season in southwestern North Dakota. With a much wetter spring and early summer, ranchers are experiencing a better hay cut than last year. We visited with JC Farms to learn more about what goes into haying. → Read More
Inflation reaches highest rate in 40 years as Dunn County approves merit and COLA increases for 2023 budget
The Dunn County Commission met Wednesday, with deliberations focused primarily on a performance merit plan and cost of living adjustment and what that could mean for county employees in 2023. → Read More
Sunrise Youth Bureau leads state by receiving shelter care certification
Sunrise Youth Bureau became the first agency in North Dakota to acquire its shelter care certification. The Sunrise Youth Bureau and an administrator with the Children and Family Services Division at the North Dakota Department of Human Services share more about the impact the certification will have for western North Dakota. → Read More
Stark County considers hiring rural grant writer position for area communities
A host of Stark County officials convened for a brainstorming meeting related to a proposal to hire a grant writer that will service rural communities with financial growth opportunities. → Read More
Western Edge round up: First carbon capture, store project allowed in US begins operations in Richardton
Follow this Dickinson news and sports podcast on Apple, Spotify and Google Podcasts on Wednesdays and Saturdays. → Read More
City of Belfield addresses water tower issue; awaits inspection before refilling
“I think it’s getting quite drawn out because it’s three weeks now... My customers are not happy. We don’t have any return motel customers. One night without a shower is long enough," Harold Hugelen said, owner of Trapper’s Kettle in Belfield, North Dakota. → Read More
Hebron farm girl brings Miss Agriculture USA crown to North Dakota
Maci Wehri, of Hebron, North Dakota, was recently crowned as Miss Agriculture USA. Wehri is also going to be a junior at Dickinson State University. We visited Wehri at her family’s farm in Hebron to learn about her passion for agriculture. → Read More
Single vehicle crash damages New England Public School's historic bell
Police say the incident remains under investigation following a high speed crash that sent one man to the hospital on Thursday and destroying the school entrance sign. → Read More
Belfield tables task order for Interstate Engineering, requests status of plan
The four major areas of infrastructure that were part of the task order include the city’s water system, sanitary/sewer collection system, stormwater management and street inventory. → Read More
Stark County Sheriff's Office alerts public of phone scammer disguised as police sergeant
The Stark County Sheriff’s Office has received several complaints of a person calling on the phone, claiming to be a deputy from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office advises the public to be on the lookout for this type of scam. → Read More
Stark County proposes hiring grant writer to help smaller communities with their infrastructure projects
During last week's Stark County Commission meeting, the county's auditor/treasurer advised the board of commissioners that a grant writer is in immediate need for smaller communities who are struggling to find adequate funds to support infrastructure projects. → Read More
Muddy 4 A Cause returns for 5-mile obstacle course in Medora
“It gets pretty tear-filled,” Muddy 4 A Cause President Jessie Brost said. → Read More
Western Edge round up: Stark County residents encouraged to report storm damages from July 3
Follow this Dickinson news and sports podcast on Apple, Spotify and Google Podcasts on Wednesdays and Saturdays. → Read More
'A lifetime collection': Native American artifacts, other collectibles to be auctioned off in Medora
Steve Yost, a Dickinson resident, is putting his 60-year-old Native American collection of artifacts and antiques up for auction at the end of July in Medora. → Read More
Summertime at Medora UnCork'd features Thursday Night Music Series, 100 wines and more
Wine bar, Medora Uncork’d, features local music every Thursday night throughout the summer. We stopped by Thursday to listen to alternative country artist Kyle Wells, of southwest North Dakota, as well as speak to one of the wine bar co-owners on what they have in store for the rest of summer. → Read More
Stark County residents encouraged to report storm damages from July 3
Stark County Emergency Management is requesting that residents report any damages incurred from the July 3 storm. → Read More