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New Load Restrictions on Highways Mar 15 2010 6:13PM
Many state roadways will experience some changes starting today.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has implemented additional load restrictions as of this morning.
At 7am, the new restrictions became effective on all highways south of I-94,
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Stimulus Feb 20 2010 7:15PM
Just one year ago this week, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Investment Act into law.
The state of North Dakota is expected to receive more than 600 million dollars within two years, from that Act, to help stimulate the economy.
Kate Sc
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Stockmen's award Feb 19 2010 11:07PM
Flexible hours.
Great benefits.
A friendly environment.
Sound like a place you would like to work?
Tonight Ag. Reporter Sarah Gustin visits the organization being named the best place for young people to work in the state.
These days finding a job is
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Stimulus Money in ND Feb 17 2010 7:01PM
Just one year ago today, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Investment Act into law.
The state of North Dakota is expected to receive more than 600 million dollars within two years, from that Act, to help stimulate the economy.
Reporter Ka
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| 140 crashrelated deaths reported in ND in 2009 Feb 6 2010 11:54AM
North Dakota officials have documented 140
deaths from crash-related injuries in the state in 2009.
Information released Friday by the Highway Patrol and state
Department of Transportation indicates failure to use seatbelts
likely contributed to
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Weather Closes Major Roads in ND Dec 25 2009 11:20PM
The North Dakota Department of Transportation closes several majors roadways in North Dakota...as the winter storm systems moves across the state.
Interstate 94, 29 and Highway 83 are closed.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation made the
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Dec 25 2009 4:13PM
Interstate 94 in North Dakota is closed from
the [[kxtopic:montana:t[Montana]:t]] border to the [[kxtopic:minnesota:t[Minnesota]:t]] border because of the major
snowstorm moving through the Plains states.
The [[kxtopic:north-dakota-department-of-
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| Interstate 94 in N. Dakota closed because of storm Dec 25 2009 4:06PM
Interstate 94 in North Dakota is closed from
the Montana border to the Minnesota border because of the major
snowstorm moving through the Plains states.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation made the decision
Friday afternoon as blowing
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| No Travel Advisory for all of ND except northwest Dec 25 2009 11:26AM
The North Dakota Department of Transportation
has extended the No Travel Advisory for the entire state, except
the northwest corner, because of snow, blowing snow and reduced
visibility.
A Travel Alert remains in effect for the northwest corner
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Winter on it's way Dec 24 2009 12:58PM
For many Christmas will be spent...right where they are.
Good Afternoon, I am Sarah Gustin, thanks for joining us.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has extended a travel alert, which is now in effect for the entire state.
There isn't muc
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Road travel Dec 23 2009 7:08PM
The snow continues to fall as a winter weather system makes its way into our area.
For many people hoping the get away for the holidays, this winter storm couldn't have come at a worse time.
Reporter Kate Schell travels to the Department of Tran
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| DOT Website Dec 17 2009 11:07PM
The D-O-T wants you to know before you go.
And today, they launched their new travel website helping you do just that.
The D-O-T has revamped their travel information maps and their 5-1-1 call system, hoping the new changes will help driver
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DOT Website Dec 17 2009 7:02PM
The D-O-T wants you to know before you go.
And today, they launch their new travel website helping you do just that.
The D-O-T has revamped their travel information maps and their 5-1-1 call system.
The D-O-T is hoping the new changes
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| Here is the latest North Dakota news from The Associated Press... Dec 17 2009 8:45AM
Icy road conditions caused by freezing
rain have prompted the North Dakota Department of Transportation to
issue a no-travel advisory for McKenzie County. Motorists are being
urged to call "511" or visit www.511.nd.gov to monitor the latest
road cond
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| DOT advises against McKenzie County road travel Dec 17 2009 7:56AM
Icy road conditions caused by freezing
rain have prompted the North Dakota Department of Transportation to
issue a no-travel advisory for McKenzie County.
The advisory issued late Wednesday night applies to all state
and county roads in McKenzie
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The Cost of a DUI Dec 7 2009 7:02PM
The price you pay... for getting behind the wheel when you shouldn't.
Along with the holidays come the yearly reminders to NOT drink and drive... But a new drunk driving tactic targets your wallet.
Reporter Amber Schatz explains what a DUI can really co
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Organ and tissue registry Nov 18 2009 7:59AM
Each day, 18 people across the country die as they wait for an organ transplant.
Good evening, I'm Lauren Kalberer, and I'm Tom Gerhardt...
In an effort to save lives, the state of North Dakota is expanding the way people resigster for organ and
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Road Work Hold-up Oct 16 2009 10:59PM
A brutal winter, late spring and early fall have made for a jammed pack construction season.
Tonight Reporter Sarah Gustin explains how this cold, wet weather is putting the brakes on road work.
"No doubt the streets of Bismarck took a hard hit this ye
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| New License Plate Honors Fallen Service Members Sep 28 2009 12:00AM
BISMARCK - Gov. John Hoeven and the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) today were joined by legislators and the families of service members who have fallen in the line of duty to unveil the state’s new “Gold Star” f
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Teen drivers Sep 17 2009 11:06PM
The North Dakota Department of Transportation launches a new website with a message geared toward teen drivers.
The Department of Transportation hopes this website will reduce the number of teen-driver crashes.
The website has videos
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Teen Driving Website Sep 17 2009 1:18PM
The North Dakota Department of Transportation launches a new website with a message geared toward teen drivers.
The Department of Transportation hopes this website will reduce the number of teen-driver crashes.
The website has videos
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| Expressway Bridge Work Begins Monday July 6 Jul 6 2009 12:00AM
Construction work will begin on the Bismarck Expressway Bridge over the Missouri River on Monday, July 6. The work consists of installing new expansion joints and a bridge deck repair to provide a new driving surface.
Traffic across
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Road Construction and Safety May 22 2009 7:37PM
With summer comes road construction and soon North Dakota will see the largest road project in the state's history.
This summer, the North Dakota Department of Transportation will spend 383 million dollars on over 1300 miles of construction project
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Record Road Construction May 22 2009 7:09PM
With summer, comes road construction and soon North Dakota will see the largest road project in the state's history.
This summer, the North Dakota Department of Transportation will spend 383 million dollars on over 1300 miles of construction projec
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| Governor Signs Landmark $1.35 Billion Transportation Funding Bill May 1 2009 12:00AM
Provides Disaster Assistance Funding for Cities, Counties and Townships
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven today signed SB2012, a $1.35 billion landmark transportation funding bill that includes an unprecedented $138 million in state General Fund dol
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Very Wet Interstate Apr 14 2009 7:04PM
Water will be slowing you down on I-94...
This is Interestate 94 two miles east of Steele.
The Highway Patrol reopened the highway this morning after closing the stretch from Bismarck to Jamestown last night.
North Dakota Highway Patrol Tr
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| Flood forces closing 31 miles of Interstate 29 Mar 29 2009 12:36PM
Thirty-one miles of Interstate 29 north of
Fargo are closed due to water on the road.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation closed the
interstate on Saturday night.
Detours were established between mile markers 69 and 100 north
of
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| Flood forces closing 31 miles of Interstate 29 Mar 29 2009 12:36PM
Thirty-one miles of Interstate 29 north of
Fargo are closed due to water on the road.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation closed the
interstate on Saturday night.
Detours were established between mile markers 69 and 100 north
of
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| Updated 2009 Flooding Incident Report - NDDES Mar 27 2009 10:24AM
ND Department of Emergency Services - Updated at 7:25am, March 27th, 2009
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| Morton-Mandan Flood Situation Update Mar 27 2009 10:22AM
The Morton County Emergency Management Office and City of Mandan issue the following update regarding flood conditions and related issues:
The major ice jam on the Missouri River north of Bismarck-Mandan near the Heskett Station remains. Officials
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High Water on Highway 83 Mar 23 2009 11:20PM
High water is also causing a few travel problems tonight.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has reduced U.S. Highway 83 to one lane traffic traffic in the southbound lane near Coleharbor due to water on the road.
The DOT says the water is li
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| NDDOT seeks comments on transportation plan Feb 28 2009 11:06AM
The state Transportation Department is
seeking public comments on its transportation plan for the years
2010 through 2013.
The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is a four-year
program of transportation projects to be funded with feder
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Transit Could Benefit from Stimulus Feb 10 2009 7:17PM
The economic stimulus package is one step closer to President Barack Obama's desk.
Today, the senate approved an 838-billion dollar package.
Now the senate and house will work out a compromise.
Meanwhile, states are preparing to put the mon
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Texting While Driving Jan 22 2009 7:17PM
Most of you know that talking on your cell phone or texting can distract you while driving...
But many people still do it.
Today North Dakota legislators take a look at the unsafe trend.
Donnell Preskey has more on the effort to make dr
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DOT Road Conditions Dec 30 2008 7:11PM
Keeping you safe on the road is a team effort.
When the snow falls and the wind blows you can come across some dangerous travel conditions.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation provides this road conditions map to make sure your trav
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| Crews battle cold to clear streets, interstates Dec 15 2008 7:10AM
Crews are digging out from a weekend of
blizzard conditions across much of North Dakota, and officials say
it could be noon before the interstate highways are open statewide.
Interstate 29 is closed from the South Dakota border to Canada
and I-9
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| Road Closures set for October 29 Bridge Implosion Oct 28 2008 12:00AM
Crews with the blasting demolition company Demtech, are making final preparations for Wednesday morning?fs detonation to drop the two remaining trusses of Memorial Bridge. The blast time is set for 10:00 a.m. on October 29.
River Ro
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| North Broadway Ribbon Cutting Held Today in Minot Oct 24 2008 12:00AM
MINOT, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven, along with local and state officials, were in Minot this afternoon for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the second phase of the North Broadway reconstruction project.
"We have now com
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Bridge plans Oct 17 2008 7:37PM
The next two sections of the Liberty Memorial Bridge will come down together.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has scheduled the demolition for Wednesday October 29th at ten in the morning.
Right now crews are making the final preperations
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Bridge Demo Plan Oct 17 2008 12:46PM
The rest of the Memoral Bridge will be coming down soon...
Good Afternoon, I'm Donnell Preskey...
The North Dakota Department of Transportation says the last of the Memorial Bridge will be dropped the morning of October 29th.
It's s
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Gas Tax Oct 13 2008 9:58PM
You may have noticed gas prices are on the way down.
However, even at $2.89, many of you are still looking for a more fuel efficient vehicle. But as your gas milegage increases, so do concerns from state and local government.
When you come here, you ge
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| Transportation Enhancement Application Deadline Oct 13 2008 12:00AM
The Transportation Enhancement (TE) program utilizes federal funds administered by the North Dakota Department of Transportation to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, or environmental character of the Nation?s transportation system. C
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| Safe Routes to School Program Application Deadline Oct 23 2008 12:00AM
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program utilizes federal funds administered by the North Dakota Department of Transportation to empower communities to make walking and bicycling to schools a safe and routine activity. The intent of th
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| Hoeven, Officials Celebrate Completion Of Highway 2 Four-Laning Project, Event Celebrates "Across The State By 2008" Oct 9 2008 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven today was joined in Williston by federal, local and state officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of 4-laning U.S. Highway 2.
Construction on the 97-mile long, four-lane
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Technology - Making Roads Safer Sep 29 2008 8:35PM
Complaining about road conditions.
You probably do it everytime you hit a bump and spill your coffee or when you sink into another pot hole.
But some new technology is helping to smooth our your ride.
Brad Feldman shows us how the Department
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Crackdown Campaign Aug 14 2008 8:33PM
Drunk Driving.
Over the limit.
Under Arrest.
That is this year's Labor Day crackdown campaign.
Our state qualified for federal funding because we are one of the top ten states for alcohol-related motor fatalities.
And a portion of these funds...127-
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One Bridge Closes another Opens Jul 31 2008 7:10PM
It's a day of change in Bismarck-Mandan.
Those people going from one community to the next have a new route.
Brad Feldman takes us to the emotional closing of the Liberty Memorial Bridge.
Eighty-six years have passed since this historic br
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One Bridge Closes another Opens Jul 31 2008 7:09PM
It's a day of change in Bismarck-Mandan.
Those people going from one community to the next have a new route.
Brad Feldman takes us to the emotional closing of the Liberty Memorial Bridge.
Eighty-six years have passed since this historic br
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One Bridge Closes another Opens Jul 31 2008 7:07PM
It's a day of change in Bismarck-Mandan.
Those people going from one community to the next have a new route.
Brad Feldman takes us to the emotional closing of the Liberty Memorial Bridge.
Eighty-six years have passed since this historic br
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The Time Before the Bridge Jul 29 2008 10:52PM
A local landmark will be closing this week.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation will transfer traffic to the new Liberty Memorial Bridge this Thursday.
Only two lanes of traffic will be open.
It'll likely be an emotional day as th
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Adopt-A-Highway Program Reduces Highway Litter May 14 2008 1:08PM
If you'd like to help out in your community, adopting a highway might be the way to go.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation sponsers the adopt-a-highway program that gives North Dakotans a chance to clean their local community.
Brad Darr o
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| Test of ND Amber Alert Plan May 13 2008 12:00AM
The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) and the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) today announced an annual test of the AMBER ? America?s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response ? Alert system to be conducted between 2
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Ditch Cleaner May 6 2008 11:21PM
When your home is messy, you most likely organize it.
If your car is dirty, you'd probably take it through a car wash.
But when your community has garbage piling up, what do you do?
Brad Feldman shows us one woman doing the natural thing, pi
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Load Restrictions Coming Soon Feb 26 2008 7:39PM
The changing weather will soon be ushering in a new change in what you can take on area roads.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is preparing to bring back the seasonal load restrictions to be placed on many state highways.
Typically, the lo
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Alcohol Education Feb 20 2008 7:18PM
Imagine getting to experience what it's like to drive under the influence of alcohol without drinking a drop.
Educators, law enforcement, and other alcohol prevention specialists from communities around the region are getting that chance this week.
The
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| Hoeven To Visit Site Of Industrial Plating Corp. Fire In Wahpeton Today Governor Authorizes State Resources To Assist In Effort Feb 18 2008 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven, along with Adjutant General David Sprynczynatyk and Division of Emergency
Services Director Greg Wilz, will be in Wahpeton today to help coordinate firefighting efforts at the site of
Industrial Plating Corp. The G
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License Plates Jan 29 2008 11:17PM
Citizens in North Dakota have a new way to support their favorite organizations.
Governor Hoven announced today that the North Dakota Department of Transportation has approved new license plates featuring the Ducks Unlimited logo and the North Dakota St
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To Engineer or Not? Jan 14 2008 8:21PM
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is ready to help with funding for an overpass at 55th Avenue in east Minot.
Dave Leftwich of the DOT today confirmed to county officials the department was committed to paying at least one-and-a-half
million
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Webcams placed throughout the state Dec 4 2007 7:18PM
Before venturing out in the winter weather it is always a good thing to check the conditions.
Besides the road condition maps, the North Dakota Department of Transportation has put together a network of sky cams.
The feature allows you to act
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Local womans says she can't find a job Dec 4 2007 11:45AM
Since we aired the Open Invitation series last week, we have been hearing a lot from you, the viewers.
Some people are in favor of the Experience North Dakota recruiting trips while others think it is money wasted.
Tonight Brad Feldman introdu
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Proposed Parks Nov 28 2007 7:08PM
The area around the Liberty Memorial
Bridge is off limits right now but once the bridge is done, you'll be able to enjoy the area around it.
There will be two parks built where the old bridge is - one on each side of the river.
However the price f
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Streets Opening Nov 2 2007 7:12PM
Traveling around certain parts of Bismarck, is getting easier.
The North Dakota Department of Transportation
cut the ribbon on the HWY 1804 project near the University of Mary.
North Dakota DOT Director Francis Ziegler, says the project was done on t
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Scattered Village Project Sep 18 2007 11:06PM
They were just doing their jobs when they stumbled across some North Dakota History.
Department of Transportation workers, building a road in Mandan, found bones, pottery, tools and other priceless artifacts...
Several community members are honore
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| Hoeven, City Officials Announce Completion Of Eight-Year, $150 Million Reconstruction Project On I-29 Sep 12 2007 12:00AM
FARGO, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today was joined by North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and City
of Fargo officials to announce the completion of the I-29 Reconstruction Project through the Fargo corridor. Traffic
will be switched
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Morton County Bridge Labeled Structurally Deficient Sep 11 2007 7:09PM
Structurally deficient.
Its a word many people didn't know the meaning of before the tragic bridge collapse in Minneapolis.
It's a term used to describe a bridge with a problem with either the driving surface, piers or beams.
Now the North
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| River Road Closure September 6th, 7 AM Sep 5 2007 12:00AM
Beginning Thursday September 6, 2007 at 7:00 AM, Gabe Construction will be closing River Road to locate underground utilities under the Memorial Bridge prior to the installation of new utilities for MDU. River Road will be closed from
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| Hoeven: Job Service North Dakota Unemployment Benefits Available For Northwood Residents Aug 29 2007 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today announced that working residents of the Northwood area are eligible
for unemployment benefits if their workplace is not operational due to the recent tornado. By filing a claim prior to
midnight on Satur
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| Hoeven: Job Service North Dakota Unemployment Benefits Available For Northwood Residents Aug 29 2007 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today announced that working residents of the Northwood area are eligible
for unemployment benefits if their workplace is not operational due to the recent tornado. By filing a claim prior to
midnight on Satur
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| Hoeven Requests Fema To Conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments Due To Northwood Tornado Aug 27 2007 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) join local and state officials to conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) for the City of Northwood, which received damages resulting from the A
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Website Provides List of Structurally Deficient Bridges Aug 17 2007 12:52AM
The North Dakota Department of Transportation has released a list of the structurally deficient bridges in the state.
These are bridges where either the bridge deck, piers or beams have a low rating.
According to the list, there are 751 structurally def
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List of ND Bridge Ratings Aug 16 2007 10:34PM
Its been two weeks since the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis.
Today, crews pulled two more bodies from the Mississippi River.
This makes eleven victims recovered from the scene.
With the thoughts of what happened that day still fresh i
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List of ND Bridge Ratings Aug 16 2007 6:58PM
Its been two weeks since the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis.
Today, crews pulled two more bodies from the Mississippi River.
This makes eleven victims recovered from the scene.
With the thoughts of what happened that day still fresh i
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Officials Remember Apple Bridge Collapse Aug 3 2007 11:34PM
Though it happened on a smaller scale, North Dakota was the site of a bridge collapse a few years ago.
On April 11, 1986 ice caused the fall of the timber pier on the north side of the structure that supported the Apple Creek Bridge on Highway 1804.
The
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Seatbelt Use in ND Aug 3 2007 7:06PM
More North Dakotans are buckling up than the national average...
A recent survey from by the North Dakota Department of Transportation shows about 82-percent of the state uses seatbelts.
But DOT officials hope this number continues to rise.
Over 70-
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1986 - Apple Creek Bridge Collapses Aug 3 2007 7:06PM
Bismarck has had its own bridge collapse before.
On April 11, 1986 ice took out the timber pier on the north side of the bridge that supported the Apple Creek Bridge on Highway 1804.
The entire bridge collapsed into the river.
One lady r
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Bridge Safety in ND Aug 2 2007 7:27PM
Recovery work continues in Minneapolis where the 35W bridge collapsed 24 hours ago.
Four people have been confirmed dead and many others are still missing.
This incident has many people, including engineers, questioning the safety of bridges everywhere.
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Bridge Safety in ND Aug 2 2007 7:09PM
Its a shocking sight for anyone.
A bridge collapse in Minneapolis has many people questioning bridge safety.
Here in North Dakota there are just over five thousand bridges throughout the state.
Seventeen hundred of these bridges are on th
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| Statement Of Gov. John Hoeven On The Collapse Of The I-35 Bridge In Minneapolis Aug 2 2007 12:00AM
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the collapse of the I-35
bridge in Minneapolis Wednesday evening:
“Mikey and I join the people of North Dakota in offering our condolences and sy
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| University Drive Seal Project begins July 30th Jul 27 2007 12:00AM
On Monday, July 30th,the North Dakota Department of Transportation will start work on the University Drive seal project from Bismrack Expressway to 48th Street.
The project is intended to begin near 48th Avenue and progress Northwar
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Heat May Cause Pavement to Buckle Jun 24 2007 11:04PM
The North Dakota Department of Transportation is urging drivers to exercise a little extra caution during these hot summer days.
As the mercury rises over the 90-degree mark, road pavement may buckle.
And the longer the sun warms the roads, the more lik
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