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North Dakota’s strong position — with our economy open, children in school and key COVID-19 metrics among the lowest in the country — is a testament to the fact that our well-tested emergency response systems and processes have met the challenge of the biggest health emergency in 100 years.
North Dakota’s strong position – with our economy open, children in school and key COVID-19 metrics among the lowest in the country – is a testament to the fact that our well-tested emergency response systems and processes have met the challenge of the biggest health emergency in 100 years.
Our active case count is around 800, down from a peak of over 10,000 in mid-November, and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have decreased from over 300 in mid-November to around 40 today.
1:13 The North Dakota Legislature will again consider a measure for annual sessions of the North Dakota Legislature. It’s the third time Sen. Brad Bekkedahl (R-Williston) has introduced the bill. Bekkedahl said the state’s budget has grown – it’s now about $15 billion for a two year period. And he said the Legislature is still meeting every two years to decide how to spend it. "The Attorney General has put out an opinion that questioned the legitimacy of the Budget Section, which now acts on financial requests between sessions," Bekkedahl said. "I've always been a proponent that eve...
Burgum releases yearâs highlights ahead of address Jan 2, 2021 Submitted Photo Gov. Doug Burgum, right, and U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, center, get a close look at a B-52 bomber at Minot Air Force Base Sept. 1. BISMARCK – It was a year to be remembered. When Gov. Doug Burgum delivers his State of the State Address to the Legislature on Tuesday, he will have much to reflect on. “The historic health and economic challenges of the past year remind us of North Dakotans’ strength, resiliency and ability to overcome adversity. This inspired our administration to work even har...