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us-news8 days ago•27 min saved

North Dakota tops Fourth of July driving danger list; NY and NJ safer

MoneyGeek analyzed federal crash data from 2020–2024 to rank states by fatal crashes per 100 million miles during the July 4 weekend. North Dakota is the most dangerous, Rhode Island the safest, with Delaware, Nevada, New Mexico and Montana rounding out the top five. New York ranks 39th and New Jersey 48th in per‑mile risk. Drunk driving remains a major factor nationwide, Arkansas and South Carolina leading in share of fatal crashes. About 2,724 people died in July 4 crashes during 2020–2024, and nearly a quarter of these deaths occur between 9 p.m. and midnight.

via New York Post|

#drunk-driving #fourth-of-july #new-york

politics11 days ago•7 min saved

Trump leans on Theodore Roosevelt legend at North Dakota library dedication

President Donald Trump attended the dedication of a $450 million Theodore Roosevelt library and museum in Medora, North Dakota, part of the America250 celebration, featuring a refurbished Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar intended to serve as Air Force One, a red‑white‑and‑blue train ride, and Rough Riders reenactors, as he lauds Roosevelt while critics question the conservation legacy highlighted by the event.

via The Guardian|

#america250 #donald-trump #north-dakota

politics11 days ago•12 min saved

Trump’s Qatar-donated Air Force One debuts on Roosevelt Library trip

Trump’s Qatar-donated Air Force One made its first official flight with him aboard, flying from Washington to North Dakota for the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library; the Boeing 747-B, praised as a “palace in the sky,” was funded by a $400 million gift from Qatar and later required security upgrades, prompting ethics questions about accepting a foreign gift, and the plane is not expected to operate as Air Force One after 2028.

via USA Today|

#air-force-one #north-dakota #politics

world-news11 days ago•117 min saved

Qatar’s gift becomes Trump’s Air Force One for North Dakota trip

President Donald Trump travels on a retrofitted Air Force One reportedly gifted by Qatar for his trip to North Dakota.

via AP News|

#air-force-one #north-dakota #qatar

politics11 days ago•0 min saved

Trump to Salute Theodore Roosevelt, Echoing a Roosevelt Legacy

In North Dakota, President Trump plans to honor Theodore Roosevelt, a figure he sees as a peer, while the piece notes Roosevelt’s outdoorsman and conservation legacy—public lands preservation and a famed Amazon expedition—highlighting contrasts between the two presidents.

via The Washington Post|

#conservation #north-dakota #politics

obituary18 days ago•1 min saved

Remembering Mike Walton: Dickinson public servant, family man, dies at 67

Mike Walton, 67, of Dickinson, ND, died June 21, 2026 at Benedictine Living Community Dickinson. A Celebration of Life is planned for Friday, June 26, 2026 at Ladbury Funeral Service, with visitation an hour prior and inurnment at a later date in Page Cemetery. Born March 27, 1959 in Colorado Springs, CO, he earned an environmental science degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, worked as a funeral director in Colorado Springs, then spent nearly 30 years as a North Dakota state health inspector before retiring and joining the Southwest District Health Unit. He married Karen Erickson in 1985 and had two daughters, Paige and Katelyn, plus grandchildren. Survived by his wife, daughters, siblings Don Walton and Patricia MacMahon, and many in-laws and nieces/nephews; he was active in several clubs and a lifelong fan of the Blue Hawks and Big Sticks.

via Ladbury Funeral Service|

#dickinson #funeral #health-inspector

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

UND Stumbles in Frozen Faceoff Semifinals, Shifts Focus to NCAA Tournament

No. 2 North Dakota was upset in the Frozen Faceoff semifinals and will now focus on securing an NCAA Tournament bid.

via University of North Dakota Athletics|

#college-hockey #frozen-faceoff #hockey

health6 months ago•0 min saved

Flu Surge in North Dakota Causes Pediatric Deaths and Hospital Strain

North Dakota has reported five flu-related deaths this season, including two children under 10, with over 5,000 cases. Health officials emphasize vaccination and vigilance for warning signs, marking the first pediatric flu deaths since 2016.

via KFYR-TV|

#children #deaths #flu

government6 months ago•4 min saved

North Dakota Law Mistakenly Lists Fake Critical Minerals Named After Coal Lawyers

A North Dakota law mistakenly included two fictional minerals, friezium and stralium, likely as a prank or clerical error by coal industry lawyers involved in drafting the bill, raising concerns about legislative oversight and accuracy.

via North Dakota Monitor|

#coal-industry #critical-minerals #fake-minerals

health8 months ago•2 min saved

North Dakota hotel under investigation for staff soaking sheets in hot tub

A hotel worker in Fargo, North Dakota, was caught soaking stained bed sheets in a hot tub to remove stains, prompting a health investigation due to concerns about sanitation and safety, as the practice poses risks of bacterial growth and disease.

via New York Post|

#bed-sheets #health #health-investigation

science9 months ago•3 min saved

North Dakota's Deadly EF-5 Tornado Ends 12-Year Drought of U.S. EF-5s

A tornado in North Dakota has been upgraded to an EF5, the strongest tornado classification, marking the first EF5 in the U.S. in 12 years, with winds exceeding 200 mph and causing significant destruction and fatalities.

via PBS|

#disaster-damage #ef5-tornado #north-dakota

science9 months ago•2 min saved

North Dakota's Enderlin Tornado Reclassified as EF-5, First in Over a Decade

A rare EF5 tornado, the first in over a decade in the US, struck North Dakota in June, with winds over 210 mph, causing significant destruction and marking a rare event on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which may be influenced by evolving damage assessments.

via CNN|

#ef5-tornado #extreme-weather #north-dakota

weather9 months ago•2 min saved

North Dakota's EF5 Tornado Ends Over a Decade Drought

A rare EF5 tornado with winds over 200 mph was confirmed in North Dakota, marking the first EF5 in the US in 12 years, causing fatalities and extensive damage, including destroyed farmsteads and uprooted trees.

via AP News|

#ef5-tornado #natural-disaster #north-dakota

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

North Dakota and Others to Compete in 2027 and 2028 Belfast Hockey Tournaments

The University of North Dakota men's hockey team will participate in the 2027 Friendship Four tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland, marking their first international games since 2013-14 and the first outside North America since 1982-83, competing alongside other top college teams in a prestigious event promoting education and community interaction.

via University of North Dakota Athletics|

#belfast #friendship-four #ice-hockey

sports10 months ago•4 min saved

K-State edges North Dakota in close game, faces improvement needs

Avery Johnson led Kansas State to a narrow 38-35 victory over North Dakota with a crucial final drive, but the team recognizes the need for significant improvement after a close call against an FCS opponent, raising concerns about their overall performance and future prospects.

via Wichita Eagle|

#avery-johnson #college-football #comeback-win