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A former Bismarck mayor was sworn into the Burleigh County Commission during a special meeting in which the commission cut over $600,000 from its 2024 budget.

The Burleigh County Commission on Wednesday appointed former Bismarck Mayor Steve Bakken to a vacant seat on the board, following two failed attempts to appoint others to replace Becky Matthews.

A proposed ordinance that seeks to restrict off-highway vehicle movement in Burleigh County is drawing both support and opposition.

Burleigh County Commission Chair Becky Matthews has stepped down as chair, citing health issues, though she will continue serving on the board.

The Burleigh County Commission is tightening regulations for off-highway vehicles by using its updated home rule charter.

The Burleigh County Commission has approved a preliminary budget that includes the creation of a county administrator position, a property tax increase and funding for the Provident Life building.

The Burleigh County Commission on Wednesday considered but decided against hiring a law firm to help protect new county regulations for hazardous liquid pipelines.

From Ann Corcoran at Refugee Resettlement Watch...

Landowners brought concerns about disruptions to their properties, and a labor union questioned the track record of a pipeline installer.

The Public Service Commission is still considering the CO2 pipeline company’s application.