North Dakota
Driver charged after head-on crash with trooper in Bismarck
BISMARCK—A Bismarck man was hospitalized and received multiple charges early Sunday, March 10 after driving the wrong way down a highway and striking a North Dakota Highway Patrol vehicle.
A NDHP trooper was parked in the median on Highway 83 in north Bismarck around 3 a.m. when he saw a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix traveling south in the northbound lane of the highway.
According to a release from the NDHP, the trooper activated his lights and drove onto the highway to get the driver’s attention. As the Pontiac drew closer, it drifted toward the median then swerved back onto the roadway, hitting the trooper’s vehicle head on.
Submitted photo / North Dakota Highway Patrol
Front airbags deployed on both cars. Another vehicle on the highway at the time avoided collision.
The trooper sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalization. The driver of the Pontiac, Steven Kessel of Bismarck, and his passenger, Nathan Lavallie of Mandan, were both taken by ambulance to the hospital.
Kessel was charged with DUI, reckless endangerment and driving with a suspended license.
The crash remains under investigation.
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North Dakota
North Dakota troopers escort semi truck hauling 81 foot wide building on five mile journey
The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) was on scene to assist with the move of a large building in Cass County on Wednesday.
On January 14, 2026, NDHP troopers were on hand to assist a heavy haul team with moving a building on a five mile journey along Highway 46 from Co. Rd. 17 in Cass County to west of Kindred.
Troopers say that the building is 81 feet wide, 81 feet long and 35 feet high.
NDHP warned motorists that the building’s track would be “slow moving” and would take up the entire roadway. Troopers advised alternate routes.
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO/KVRR) — The North Dakota Democratic-NPL will hold its state convention in Bismarck on Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8, 2026.
They say all official business will take place on Saturday, March 7.
Delegates to the state convention are elected at their legislative district conventions.
If a district does not fill its slate, it may allow the district chair to appoint the remaining delegates.
“At a moment when division threatens progress, we come together – across generations, communities, and regions – to reaffirm that democracy works best when everyone has a voice and a stake in what comes next,” North Dakota Democratic-NPL Secretary and Convention Planning Chair Kari Breker said. “This convention is about leadership rooted in hope, action over cynicism, and unity as the engine of lasting change. Together, we are not just defending democracy – we are building a future worthy of the next generation.”
The North Dakota GOP State Convention is scheduled to be held in Minot from March 26 through March 29 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.
JAMESTOWN — Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of North Dakota’s top recommended hospitals, an honor shared only by the Fargo VA Medical Center. This recognition is based on patients’ responses to the question: “Would you recommend this hospital to your friends and family?”
Inclusion on the top recommended hospitals list reflects a five-star rating for patient recommendations. Ratings are determined through the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
“This recognition by Becker’s reflects our continued focus on exceptional patient care, clear communication and strong partnerships between patients and care teams,” said Trisha Jungels, JRMC chief nursing officer. “At JRMC, trust is built through listening, compassion and clinical excellence, and this honor reflects the dedication of our teams every day.”
JRMC’s inclusion on this list, along with other recent national awards and recognitions — such as its Pathways of Excellence designation and multiple top critical access hospital recognitions — further distinguish the medical center as a regional and statewide leader in care.
To learn more about JRMC, visit
jrmcnd.com
or call (701) 952-1050.
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