MINOT, North Dakota, April 24 (TNSEve) -- Minot State University issued the following news release: After a year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Minot State University Alumni Association is proud to announce the return of the annual Gala Dinner and Auction Friday, May 7 at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center. The Gala, the Alumni Association's premier fundraising event, will commemorate the University's history, alumni, and students with the 37th annual event. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a so  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 23 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following statement on April 21, 2021: * * * Democratic-NPL Chair Kylie Oversen released the following statement in regards to the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin and the murder of George Floyd: "Along with many of you, I held my breath and watched the Judge announce the verdict yesterday. I and the entire Democratic-NPL were thankful to see George Floyd's murderer being held accountable, even though we  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 22 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on April 21, 2021: Gov. Doug Burgum today signed House Bill 1431, praising the $680 million bonding package as an economically sound tool to support infrastructure upgrades across North Dakota including flood control, roads, bridges, water projects and an agricultural facility - all with using Legacy Fund earnings and without raising taxes. Joining Burgum for the signing were Lt. Gov. Sanford, the b  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 23 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on April 22, 2021: Gov. Doug Burgum today signed legislation that provides tax relief for the state's lignite coal industry as it continues to innovate for the future and supply reliable, low-cost electricity for residents and businesses in North Dakota and beyond. House Bill 1412 exempts coal plants from the state's coal conversion facility tax for the next five years. The bill is expected to save   more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 24 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on April 23, 2021: Gov. Doug Burgum today signed legislation that creates common-sense liability protections to shield health care providers, businesses and others from frivolous claims related to exposure to COVID-19. Those joining Burgum for the signing of House Bill 1175 included the bill's prime sponsor, Rep. Michael Howe, Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner, Assistant Senate Majority Leader Jer  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 20 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on April 19, 2021: Gov. Doug Burgum today signed House Bill 1435, which will cover the cost of health insurance for surviving spouses and dependents of emergency responders who die in the line of duty. Joining Burgum at the official bill signing were Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, representatives of law enforcement, firefighters and other emergency responders, state legislators and Mandy Holte, w  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 22 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on April 21, 2021: Gov. Doug Burgum announced today he will lift North Dakota's COVID-19 emergency declaration on April 30 as the state continues to shift the focus of its pandemic response efforts to increasing vaccination rates. Burgum declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 on March 13, 2020, the same day then-President Donald Trump declared a national emergency and two days after   more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 21 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on April 20, 2021: North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister today announced the Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative, where North Dakota will administer COVID-19 vaccinations to Manitoba-based truck drivers transporting goods to and from the United States. This is the first such program between a Canadian and American jurisdiction. "North Dakota and Manitoba  more

WILLISTON, North Dakota, April 22 (TNSPer) (TNSJou) -- Williston State College issued the following news release: In February 2021, Dr. Kim Weismann of Williston State College was named the Editor of the Journal of Communication Speech and Theater Association of North Dakota. This is a three-year term which is appointed by the Board of the Communication Speech and Theater Association of North Dakota (CSTAND). In her role as Editor, Dr. Weismann will call for submissions, review manuscripts and  more