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    January 25, 2019
    Rep. Jake Blum
    ND House bill to raise speed limit passes committee
    GRAND FORKS -- A bill to raise speed limits on interstates and multilane highways in North Dakota passed the House Transportation Committee 8-4....
    government-and-politics/newsJanuary 25, 2019 - 4:47pm
    January 24, 2019
    Jim Shaw
    Shaw: Increasing the speed limit would be dangerous
    FARGO -- Public safety has never been a top priority for the North Dakota Legislature, which is why I am not surprised to see a bill to raise...
    opinion/columnsJanuary 24, 2019 - 10:40am
    November 17, 2018
    Snowplows were busy cleaning snow in the residential areas after a January 2018 winter storm. John M. Steiner / Sun file photo
    Ready for snow
    The Jamestown Street Department said it is ready for snow if it falls this weekend or later, according to Harold Sad, street foreman. "After...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 17, 2018 - 6:44am
    October 26, 2018
    Former DOT employee accused of embezzlement
    BISMARCK — A former employee of the North Dakota Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Division is facing felony charges that she embezzled thousands of dollars in customer transactions. Dorma Jean Steier, 62, of Mandan, N.D., is charged with felony counts of theft, forgery...
    news/crime-and-courtsOctober 26, 2018 - 6:05pm
    October 10, 2018
    Squirrel image from Wikipedia by BirdPhotos.com - BirdPhotos.com, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9645353
    Woman brings 'emotional support' squirrel on plane. That doesn't fly with Frontier
    Just nutty: Frontier Airlines Flight 1612 was emptied of its human passengers so authorities could remove a woman who refused to fly without...
    lifestyle/travelOctober 10, 2018 - 12:59pm
    September 23, 2018
    Legislators consider registration fee for electric vehicles
    GRAND FORKS — Gas tax collections may have exceeded state expectations this year, but some state legislators say they're still not high...
    news/government-and-politicsSeptember 23, 2018 - 6:00am
    July 22, 2018
    Jay Obrigewitch shows where a proposed bridge on the Short Ranch in Billings County would cross the Little Missouri River. Obrigewitch, who lives on the ranch with his wife and son, has leased the land since 1987. Tom Stromme / Bismarck Tribune
    Family opposes bridge through Badlands ranch: Public hearings set this week for Little Missouri River crossing
    BILLINGS COUNTY, N.D. — A long-discussed proposal to build a new bridge across the Little Missouri River takes a step forward this week,...
    news/government-and-politicsJuly 22, 2018 - 5:00am
    June 9, 2018
    Costly future for ND highways: Cost of repairs a growing problem for NDDOT
    MINOT, N.D. — Wear and tear on North Dakota highways is expected. Some roadways are heavily traveled, often by heavy vehicles that increase general wear. Winters are tough on roadways too. Ice that expands in fissures and cracks can cause significant damage to paved surfaces....
    newsJune 9, 2018 - 7:21pm
    June 1, 2018
    Mark Wolter, director of safety and maintenance for Midnite Express Inc. in West Fargo, says it is increasingly difficult for trucking companies to hire and keep qualified drivers. Dave Olson/The Forum
    Trucker shortage has industry recruiters in overdrive
    WEST FARGO—A driver shortage has recruitment efforts in overdrive as area trucking companies seek to attract a younger generation to an...
    business/transportationJune 1, 2018 - 3:55pm
    Efforts to maintain safe transport of livestock has resulted in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issuing final regulatory guidance regarding the agriculture commodity exemption, including less strict rules when drivers are within 150 air miles of their destination. Stock image
    150 air-mile exemption provides flexibility for ag-related transportation
    BISMARCK—Efforts to maintain safe transport of livestock has resulted in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issuing final...
    business/agricultureJune 1, 2018 - 11:26am
    May 16, 2018
    The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Essential Air Service contract for 2018-20 for the Jamestown and Devils Lake regional airports to SkyWest Airlines. John M. Steiner / The Sun File Photo
    DOT awards 2018-20 contract to SkyWest
    The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the Essential Air Service contract for Jamestown Regional Airport to SkyWest Airlines this week....
    news/government-and-politicsMay 16, 2018 - 8:47pm
    April 28, 2018
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    AgweekTV: ND brings back Annie’s Project to provide farm management education to women
    Annie's Project is back in North Dakota. It's a farm management program designed to educate women about the business of farming. Watch the full...
    newsApril 28, 2018 - 8:30am
    April 27, 2018
    NTSB investigators examine damage to the engine of the Southwest Airlines plane that made an emergency landing in Philadelphia on Tuesday, April 17. NTSB handout
    Passenger sues Southwest over trauma after fatal blast on flight
    Southwest Airlines has been sued by a passenger who witnessed what happened after an exploding engine part shattered a cabin window 20 minutes...
    news/accidentsApril 27, 2018 - 4:21pm
    April 24, 2018
    Twisted Truckers / Facebook
    A man was going to jump off a Detroit overpass. Then 13 truckers showed up to save him.
    DETROIT - Law enforcement knew they had to act quickly. A man, struggling with the decision to take his own life, was on the verge of jumping...
    news/nationApril 24, 2018 - 3:49pm
    April 20, 2018
    Border States awarded airport parking lot project
    The Jamestown Regional Airport Authority awarded the bid to improve and expand the airport’s parking lot to Border States Paving Inc on Wednesday. Members Mark Urquhart and Trent Slotto were absent.
    news/government-and-politicsApril 20, 2018 - 7:24am
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