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NDHSAA Provides Guidance on Winter Sports Following Governor’s Mandates
BISMARCK, N.D. (KEYZ) - While Athletes and Parents Protest #letmeplay, the North Dakota High School Activities Association has provided some guidance on the Governor's Executive Order Suspending Sports into December.
Under the Governor's Orders, sports teams are unable to practice in person until December 13th; and teams must have at least 9 practices to begin competing
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Williston PD Issues Response to Governor’s Mandate; Asks Public to Comply
WILLISTON, N.D. (KEYZ) - Within days of the Governor's mask mandate, the Williston Police Department issues its response:
With the new mandate comes additional responsibilities for Williston's PD. In a statement released Tuesday, law enforcement officials are asking the public and any visitors to the city to follow the mandate and executive order to allow officers to continue to respond to calls w
Fallen North Dakota Soldier Honored During Rams-Seahawks Game
LOS ANGELES, C.A. (KEYZ) - A fallen North Dakota soldier was honored during a football game yesterday.
Army National Guard Sergeant First Class Darren Linde was killed along with another member of the 818th engineering company in December 2012 after their vehicle struck an IED
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Isaak Trial Delayed Due to COVID-19
MANDAN, N.D. (KEYZ) - The suspect in a Mandan quadruple homicide case is getting a temporary reprieve.
According to local court officials, the trial of Chad Isaak for his role in the April 2019 incident, which had been set for November 30th, has been delayed until June due to mounting COVID-19 concerns
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Grand Forks to Limit Bar and Restaurant Capacity
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KEYZ) - Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski is issuing an emergency order that places capacity limits on bars and restaurants to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Starting today, all bars and restaurants in the city are capped at 50-percent capacity, which also applies to sporting events, special gatherings and on-sale dispensing locations
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North Dakota Department of Health Says to Take Precautions this Thanksgiving; College Students Asked to Stay on Campus
With cases rising, the NDDOH is encouraging small gatherings this Thanksgiving.
“There are several factors that contribute to the risk of getting infected or infecting others with COVID-19 at a holiday celebration,” said Disease Control Director Kirby Kruger. “If you follow
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ND Nurses Association Against Burgum Decision to Allow Asymptomatic Nurses to Work.
BISMARCK, N.D. (KEYZ) - One group isn't backing the recent executive order issued by the Governor of North Dakota.
The North Dakota Nurses Association does not support Governor Doug Burgum's decision to allow asymptomatic, COVID-positive nurses to continue to work
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Mayor of Sidney to be part of Governor-Elect’s COVID-19 Task Force
BOZEMAN, M.T. (KEYZ) - The Governor-Elect of Montana announced his COVID-19 Task Force Tuesday.
Greg Gianforte has 21 individuals, comprised of healthcare experts, business leaders, law enforcement, school administrators, and local and tribal leaders
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Bail Set at $1.5 Million for Man Who Shot at Police in Wisconsin; Attempted Murder in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (KEYZ) - A 23 year old man faces a large bond for a number of crimes.
Bail has been set at one-and-a-half million dollars for Nathanael Benton, who is accused of shooting two police officers in Delafield, Wisconsin. Benton was arrested Friday after a 9-hour manhunt and is also wanted for attempted murder in Fargo
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Man who died of COVID-19 Wins North Dakota House Seat
BISMARCK, N.D. (KEYZ) - A victim of COVID-19 in North Dakota was a winner in yesterday's election.
Republican for North Dakota's 8th District David Andahl died on October 5th, but people had already voted for him through early voting.
It was ruled that the electorate could continue to vote for Andahl post-mortem, and that the state's Republican party could choose the person to fill his seat if h