GRAND FORKS MAN FACES 15 CHARGES

Charges include gross sexual imposition, aggravated assault, luring minors by computer, and pornography possession By Nick Vorlage The preliminary hearing for a man charged with multiple gross sexual imposition offenses in Grand Forks has been granted a continuance.

Former Rolette County commissioner faces charges

A Rolette County commissioner is anticipated to change his plea in a case in which he is accused of corrupting a minor. The investigation into the actions of Craig James Poitra first began in October 2023.

Crash near Grafton results in serious injuries

Foggy conditions are being blamed for a two-vehicle crash that resulted in serious injuries the morning of Friday, Aug. 29 east of Grafton near the Tri-Campbell Warehouse and scale.

Grafton man named in series of court cases

Bond hearings were held in Northeast District court last Thursday for a Grafton man named in a series of court cases. On Sunday, Aug.

TWO MORE PHARMACEUTICAL GROUPS SUE NORTH DAKOTA OVER NEW LAW

Three pharmaceutical groups have sued North Dakota in federal court over a new law that aims to stop pharmaceutical companies from limiting hospitals’ access to discount drugs.

HHS seeks public comment on Medicaid waiver to expand access for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

BISMARCK, ND - North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on an amendment to the state’s Medicaid Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/ Developmental Disabilities (IID/ DD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver dated April 1, 2025.

State continues to see housing shortfalls

Lack of housing a major hurdle for workforce attraction; some hope for renewed efforts Before leaving office, former Gov. Doug Burgum proposed spending $96 million on a housing initiative for the current biennium.

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Pembina Gorge Recreation Area receives funding Announced last week, the Pembina Gorge Recreation Area has been awarded a sum of over $425,000 through the National Parks Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund.