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Friday’s local scoreboard for March 17

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March 18, 2023

NCHC Frozen Faceoff match
At Xcel Vitality Heart
Friday’s semifinals
Colorado Faculty 1, Denver 0
First interval — No scoring.
Second interval — 1. CC, Hunter McKown PP (Nicklas Andrews, Noah Laba) 13:22
Third interval — No scoring.
Goalie saves — CC: Kaidan Mbereko 23; DU: Magnus Chrona 20, Matt Davis 5

St. Cloud State 3, North Dakota 2, OT
First interval — 1. UND, Ethan Frisch PP (Jake Schmaltz, Jackson Blake) 6-18; 2. SCSU, Veeti Miettinen PP (Cooper Wylie, Grant Cruikshank) 17:16
Second interval — 3. UND, Judd Caulfield (Mark Senden, Gavin Hain) 12:29
Third interval — 4. SCSU, Jami Krannila (Zach Okabe, Miettinen) 5:06
Time beyond regulation — 5. SCSU, Okabe (Krannila, Miettinen) 5:45
Penalties — Ondrej Trejbal, SCSU, holding 5:28 first; Josh Luedtke, SCSU, hooking 8:28 first; Nick Portz, UND, holding 8:28 first; Ethan Frisch, UND, holding 15:58 first; Cooper Wylie, SCSU, hooking 2:35 second; Dylan James, UND, hitting from behind 5:22 second; Cooper Moore, UND, boarding 18:12 second; Joe Molenaar, SCSU, holding 5:45 third; Gavin Hain, UND, tripping 1:15 time beyond regulation
Goalie saves — UND: Drew DeRidder 6-3-2-7–18, SCSU: Jaxon Castor 4-10-6-3–23
Penalties-minutes — UND 5-10, SCSU 4-8
Energy performs — UND 1-3, SCSU 1-4
Referees — Sterling Egan and Nathan Wieler
Linesmen — Justin Hills and Erik Contino
Attendance — 10,242
Saturday’s championship
Colorado Faculty vs. St. Cloud State, 7:30 p.m.
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Huge Ten match
In Minneapolis
Saturday’s championship
Minnesota vs. Michigan, 7 p.m.

CCHA Mason Cup match
In Mankato
Saturday’s championship
Northern Michigan vs. MSU Mankato, 6:07 p.m.

Atlantic Hockey match
In Buffalo
Saturday’s championship
Holy Cross vs. Canisius, 5:05 p.m.

ECAC match
In Lake Placid, N.Y.
Friday’s semifinals
Colgate 2, Quinnipiac 1, 2 OT
Harvard 1, Cornell 0, OT
Saturday’s championship
Colgate vs. Harvard, 6:32 p.m.

Hockey East match
In Boston
Friday’s semifinals
Boston 2, Windfall 1, OT
Merrimack 2, UMass-Lowell 1, 2 OT
Saturday’s championship
Boston vs. Merrimack, 6 p.m.

NCAA championship match
At Amsoil Area in Duluth
Friday’s semifinals
Ohio State 3, Northeastern 0
Wisconsin 3, Minnesota 2, OT
Sunday’s championship
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin, 3 p.m.

N.D. Mr. Basketball finalists

Darik Dissette, Minot, 27.7 ppg, 8 rpg
Alex Dvorak, Dickinson, 25.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg
Tyson Enget, Powers Lake-Burke Central,18 ppg, 8.5 rpg
Ryan Erikson, Bismarck Century, 17.1 ppg, 10.1 rpg
Zach Kraft, Crimson River, 22.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg
Ayden Stainbrook, North Border, 21.1 ppg, 11.5 rpg

Minn. Part 8A match
At Ralph Engelstad Area in Thief River Falls
Friday’s championship
Sacred Coronary heart vs. Fosston, postponed to Saturday, March 18 at 1 p.m. attributable to climate

Minn. Part 8AA match
At Detroit Lakes
Friday’s championship
Dilworth-G-F 77, Thief River Falls 67, OT
Halftime: Dilworth-G-F 36, Thief River Falls 30
Thief River Falls — J. McDougall 6, C. Rosendahl 15, J. Rosendahl 23, J. Freidrich 5, J. Manning 18
Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton — N/A

Minn. Part 6A match
At Fergus Falls Roosevelt
Friday’s championship
Border West 65, Henning 51

N.D. Class B state match
At Bismarck Occasion Heart
Thursday’s quarterfinals
Shiloh Christian 69, Powers Lake/BC 38
Halftime: Shiloh Christian 44, Powers Lake/BC 24
Powers Lake/Burke Central — Luke Fraunfelter 2, Gracin Schroeder 5, Tyson Enget 9, Beau Kearsley 5, Lucas Parslow 3, Jaden Bullinger 3, Kyle Huseby 11
Shiloh Christian — Kyler Klein 14, Wyatt Westin 8, James Melberg 2, Caden Englund 12, Isaac Emmel 14, Atticus Wilkinson 8, Joseph Wanzek 11

Beulah 48, Medina-P/B 31
Halftime: Medina-P/B 21, Beulah 19
Medina-Pingree/Buchanan — Gage Magstadt 8, Sawyer Wanzek 4, Joshua Moser 5, Rylen Wick 8, Roper Foerderer 2, Adam McClellan 4
Beulah — Hint Beauchamp 10, Aidan O’Brien 3, Braylen Schirado 12, Champ Hettich 8, Bennett Larson 4, Tarren Larson 11

Central Cass 58, Warwick 46
Halftime: Warwick 29, Central Cass 27
Warwick — Dorvan McKay Jr. 4, Dwight Hunt 3, Dalton Joramo 6, Marcus Joramo 2, Elijah Feather Jr. 19, Mark Fasset Jr. 10, Jason Lenoir 2
Central Cass — Chase Bachmeier 4, Carter Vrchota 12, Sam Kobbervig 9, Mason Bosse 10, Cole Holzer 16, Eli Buhr 7

Des Lacs-Burlington 55, Thompson 48
Halftime: Des Lacs-Burlington 33, Thompson 18
Des Lacs-Burlington — Ryan Olson 7, Braylon Fisher 13, Paxton Ystaas 12, Carson Yale 14, Ty Hughes 9
Thompson — Drew Overby 13, Brayden Wolfgram 5, Karter Peterson 4, Thomas Schumacher 3, Gavin Krogstad 2, Braden Tyce 6, Jakob Starcevic 15

Friday’s outcomes
Comfort semifinals
Powers Lake/Burke Central 64, Medina-Pingree/Buchanan 62

Thompson 83, Warwick 67
Halftime: Warwick 43, Thompson 33
Thompson — Drew Overby 32, Brayden Wolfgram 9, Kater Peterson 11, Thomas Schumacher 3, Gavin Krogstad 6, Braden Tyce 8, Jakob Starcevic 14
Warwick — Dorvan McKay Jr. 17, Dwight Hunt 11, Dalton Joramo 5, Marcus Joramo 6, Elijah Feather Jr. 7, Mark Fasset Jr. 17, Jason Lenoir 4

Semifinals
Shiloh Christian 65, Beulah 61, OT

Central Cass 64, Des Lacs-Burlington 57
Halftime: Des Lacs-Burlington 28, Central Cass 27
Des Lacs-Burlington — Rylan Olson 16, Braylon Fisher 7, Paxton Ystaas 7, Jake Schaefer 8, Carson Yale 17, Ty Hughes 2
Central Cass — Chase Bachmeier 2, Carter Vrchota 9, Sam Kobbervig 26, Mason Bosse 11, Cole Holzer 13, Eli Buhr 3

Saturday’s video games
Seventh place
Medina-Pingree/Buchanan vs. Warwick, 1 p.m.
Fifth place
Thompson vs. Powers Lake/Burke Central, 2:45 p.m.
Third place
Beulah vs. Des Lacs-Burlington, 6 p.m.
Championship
Shiloh Christian vs. Central Cass, 8 p.m.

Minn. Class A match
At Maturi Pavillion in Minneapolis
Thursday’s quarterfinals
Mountain Iron-Buhl 65, Minneota 50
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 60, Underwood 44
Hayfield 63, Badger-Greenbush-Center River 58, OT
BOLD 67, United Christian Academy 29

Friday’s outcomes
Comfort semifinals
At Gangelhoff Centre in St. Paul
Underwood 60, Minneota 43
Badger-Greenbush-Center River 75, United Christian Academy 41
Semifinals
At Williams Area in Minneapolis
Mountain Iron-Buhl 61, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 57
BOLD 58, Hayfield 46

Saturday’s video games
At Gangelhoff Centre in St. Paul
Comfort winner
Badger-Greenbush-Center River vs. Underwood, 8 a.m.
Third place
Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa vs. Hayfield, 10 a.m.
At Williams Area in Minneapolis
Championship
Mountain Iron-Buhl vs. BOLD, midday

WBI match
In Lexington, Ky.
Friday’s quarterfinals
Jap Tennessee State 81, Florida Worldwide 56.
New Mexico State 51, Illinois-Chicago 41
Georgia Southern 69, Northern Illinois 58

Cal Baptist 96, North Dakota 79
Halftime: Cal Baptist 50, North Dakota 39
North Dakota (FG-FT-TP) — Kacie Borowicz 6-16 8-8 20, Juliet Gordon 4-8 2-2 11, Joli Daninger 3-5 3-3 10, Claire Orth 3-7 1-1 7, Sammiyah Hoskin 2-6 0-0 5, Nakiyah Hurst 7-10 1-2 16, Maggie Manson 3-10 0-0 9, Rakiyah Beal 0-2 1-2 1, DJ Davis 0-4 0-0 0, Tara Bieniewicz 0-2 0-0 0, Allie McCarthy 0-0 0-0 0, Mikayla Aumer 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28-70 16-18 79
Cal Baptist — Grace Schmidt 11-13 3-4 26, Lesila Finau 7-18 3-4 18, Brittany Klaman 5-10 2-2 16, Trinity San Antonio 5-11 2-2 13, Dorcas Wu 4-9 0-0 11, Filipa Barros 3-6 0-0 6, Tiena Neale 2-2 0-0 5, Chloe Webb 0-4 1-2 1, Sarah Lange 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-73 11-14 96
Three-pointers — UND 7-30 (Borowicz 0-3, Gordon 1-3, Daninger 1-3, Orth 0-1, Hoskin 1-1, Hurst 1-3, Manson 3-9, Beal 0-2, Davis 0-3, Bieniewicz 0-2), CBU 11-30 (Schmidt 1-1, Finau 1-7, Klaman 4-8, San Antonio 1-3, Wu 3-6, Barros 0-2, Neale 1-1, Webb 0-2); Rebounds — UND 36 (Borowicz 2, Gordon 12, Daninger 6, Orth 3, Hoskin 3, Hurst 6, Davis 2, TEAM 2), CBU 44 (Schmidt 8, Finau 6, Klaman 4, San Antonio 5, Wu 10, Barros 5, Neal 1, Webb 3, TEAM 2); Assists — UND 12 (Borowicz 4, Hoskin 2, Manson 3, Davis 3), CBU 22 (Schmidt 1, Finau 4, Klaman 4, San Antonio 4, Wu 2, Barros 2, Neale 2, Webb 3); Turnovers — UND 17 (Borowicz 6, Gordon 2, Daninger 3, Orth 2, Hoskin 1, Manson 1, Davis 1, TEAM 1), CBU 15 (Schmidt 4, Finau 1, Klaman 3, San Antonio 3, Wu 2, Webb 2)

Saturday’s semifinals
Jap Tennessee vs. New Mexico State, 1:30 p.m.; Cal Baptist vs. Georgia Southern, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday’s comfort semifinals
Florida Worldwide vs. Illinois-Chicago, 11 a.m.; North Dakota vs. Northern Illinois, 4 p.m.
Sunday’s video games
Seventh place, 11 a.m.
Fifth place, 1:30 p.m.
Third place, 4 p.m.
Championship, 6:30 p.m.

Friday’s outcomes
Minnesota 9, S.D. State 5
Minnesota 5, Wichita State 2
UMary 4, Alliance College 0
New Haven 2. UMary 0
Northeastern State 11-9, Northern State 0-1
St. Cloud State at Minnesota Duluth, canceled

North Dakota 5, Rider 4
RID 000 002 2 –4 7 2
UND 000 401 X –5 7 0
WP: Jackie Albrecht; LP: Fallyn Stoeckel
Highlights — R: Jessie Niegocki 1×3, R, Julia Harsche R, Ysabellah Otero 1×3, RBI, Chelsea Weatherford R, Laneya Wright 2×4, R, 2 RBI, Kristyn Gardner 1×2, RBI; UND: Albrecht 6 SO, Madi Moore 1×3, R, Isabella Haslett 1×4, R, Cassie Castenada 1×2, R, RBI, Madison Pederson 1×2, RBI, Brooklyn Morris R, Taya Hopfauf 1×3, RBI, Baylee Howley 1×1, R, Angie Dumlao RBI

Maryland 9, North Dakota 4
UND 200 000 2 –4 10 3
MAR 016 002 X –9 15 0
WP: Kyra Pittman; LP: Makaela Carr
Highlights — UND: Madi Moore 3×4, Haslett RBI, Castaneda 1×4, RBI, Pederson 1×3, R, RBI, Mariah Peters 2×3, RBI, Katie Joten 1×2, R, Howley 2×3, R, RBI; UM: Megan Mikami 2×4, RBI, Kiley Goff 3×4, 2R, Jaeda McFarland 1×3, R, Amelia Lech 3×4, R, 4 RBI, Kamryn Davis R, Mackense Greico 1×4, R, Trin Schlotterbeck 1×2, RBI, Campbell Kline 1×2, RBI, Michaela Jones 1×3, 2R, Sammi Woods 2×3, R, 2 RBI

Thursday’s outcomes
N.D. State 4, Purdue 0
Wayne State 7, UMary 1
UMary 8, Salem 0

Friday’s outcomes
N.D. State at Houston Christian, canceled attributable to rain
Houston 3, Minnesota 2
MSU Mankato 5, Northern State 2
Dickinson State 11-9, Valley Metropolis State 3-3

Thursday’s outcomes
MSU Mankato 12-5, Northern State 2-2
Valley Metropolis State 5-4, Dickinson State 3-5

Friday’s outcomes
Idaho 4, North Dakota 2
Penn State 4, Minnesota 0
Minnesota Duluth 5, Bemidji State 2

Friday’s end result
Idaho 5, North Dakota 2
Singles
1. Francisco Bascon, UI, over Gerhard Sullwald 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-4; 2. Francisco Homosexual, UI, over Edmond Aynedjian 6-2, 6-2; 3. Bruno On line casino, UI, over Cian McDonnell 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 6-2; 4. Nikita Snezhko, UND, over Matteo Masala 4-6, 6-3, 6-3; 5. Riley Odell, UND, over Taiyo Kurata 3-6, 6-3, 6-3; 6. Mario Duron, UI, over Petro Alex 6-2, 6-0
Doubles
1. Bascon/Masala, UI, over Snezhko/Sullwald 7-5; 2. Homosexual/Kurata, UI, over Aynedjian/McDonnell 7-5; 3. Odell/Drew Van Fossen, UND, vs. On line casino/Alejandro Salvador, UI, 6-6 (2-4), unfinished.

UND future schedules
The UND Combating Hawks soccer program launched the workforce’s future schedules on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 and are as follows:
2023
Sept. 2 vs. Drake
Sept. 9 vs. Northern Arizona
Sept. 16 at Boise State
Sept. 30 at S.D. State
Oct. 7 vs. Western Illinois
Oct. 14 vs. N.D. State
Oct. 21 at Northern Iowa
Oct. 28 vs. Indiana State
Nov. 4 at Murray State
Nov. 11 at South Dakota
Nov. 18 vs. Illinois State

2024
Aug. 31 at Iowa State
Sept. 7 vs. Montana
Sept. 14 vs. Idaho State
Sept. 21 vs. San Diego
Oct. 5 vs. Northern Iowa
Oct. 12 at Illinois State
Oct. 19 vs. S.D. State
Oct. 26 at N.D. State
Nov. 2 at Indiana State
Nov. 9 vs. Murray State
Nov. 16 vs. South Dakota
Nov. 23 at Western Illinois

2025
Aug. 30 at Kansas State
Sept. 6 vs. Portland State
Sept. 13 at Montana
Sept. 20 vs. Valparaiso
Oct. 4 vs. Missouri State
Oct. 11 at S.D. State
Oct. 18 at Southern Illinois
Oct. 25 vs. Western Illinois
Nov. 1 at South Dakota
Nov. 8 vs. N.D. State
Nov. 15 at Youngstown State
Nov. 22 vs. Illinois State

2026
Sept. 5 vs. St. Thomas
Sept. 12 at Portland State
Sept. 19 at Nebraska
Oct. 3 at Illinois State
Oct. 10 vs. South Dakota
Oct. 17 vs. S.D. State
Oct. 24 at Western Illinois
Oct. 31 at Missouri State
Nov. 7 vs. Youngstown State
Nov. 14 at N.D. State
Nov. 21 vs. Southern Illinois

Girls’s outside observe and discipline

Summit League
2023 Summit League preseason coaches’ ballot
1. South Dakota (7 first-place votes) 63 whole factors
2. N.D. State (2) 58
3. S.D. State 50
4. North Dakota 43
5. Kansas Metropolis 32
6. St. Thomas 27
7. Omaha 22
8. Western Illinois 15
9. Oral Roberts 14

Northern Solar Intercollegiate Convention
2023 NSIC preseason coaches’ ballot
1. MSU Mankato (14 first-place votes) 196 whole factors
2. Augustana 181
3. Winona State (1) 160
4. Sioux Falls 147
5. UMary 144
6. Minnesota Duluth 127
7. Wayne State 110
8. Concordia-St. Paul 108
9. Northern State 107
10. St. Cloud State 73
11. MSU Moorhead 68
12. Bemidji State 64
13. (tie) Minot State and SOuthwest Minnesota State 38
15. Higher Iowa 14

Males’s outside observe and discipline

Summit League
2023 Summit League preseason coaches’ ballot
1. South Dakota (4 first-place votes) 46 whole factors
2. N.D. State (3) 42
3. S.D. State (1) 41
4. (tie) North Dakota and St. Thomas 26
6. Kansas Metropolis 17
7. Western Illinois 16
8. Oral Roberts 10

Northern Solar Intercollegiate Convention
2023 NSIC preseason coaches’ ballot
1. MSU Mankato (10 first-place votes) 120 whole factors
2. Augustana (2) 112
3. MSU Moorhead 91
4. UMary 88
5. Wayne State 76
6. Minnesota Duluth 70
7. Concordia-St. Paul 66
8. Northern State 53
9. Sioux Falls 48
10. Minot State 34
11. Southwest Minnesota State 22
12. Higher Iowa 12

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NDGF taking proactive measures to prevent aquatic nuisance species from spreading

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July 20, 2024

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NDGF taking proactive measures to prevent aquatic nuisance species from spreading

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Aquatic nuisance species are nonnative plants, animals and pathogens that can threaten our aquatic resources. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is taking proactive measures to stop the spread of ANS into our waterbodies by conducting watercraft inspections at popular boat ramps statewide.

“We got watercraft inspectors that are working throughout this summer around the state of North Dakota to check boats, to educate boat owners to do the right things at ramps, make sure boats are all clean, drain, dry before recreating here,” said Ben Holen, NDGF Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator.

What can anglers or watercraft recreationists expect when they come to an ANS inspection?

“A watercraft inspector will ask a few questions, only takes a couple minutes, and then they look at the hull of the boat. They’re looking at the engine area, looking at the anchor and also looking at all drain compartments, making sure all water is out of that watercraft. Everything is drained. Everything is cleaned, drained, dry before you get on that water body,” said Holen.

These watercraft inspections are voluntary and most people are cooperative and thankful the Game and Fish Department is spearheading efforts to stop the spread of ANS.

“We see a lot of our fishermen are really educated about aquatic nuisance species. They’re pulling their plugs every time, removing vegetation, doing the right things. Occasionally there are slip-ups, but that’s why our inspectors are out here making sure that those boats are good to go,” said Holen.

It’s not only fishing boats that are inspected, it’s all watercraft.

“So whether you’re a jet skier, a kayak, a canoer, a wakeboarder, you all play a part in curbing the spread of aquatic nuisance species in North Dakota,” said Holen.

The purpose of these inspections is to educate the public so they can help curb the spread of ANS.

“We can’t be at every ramp, every single circumstance, so hopefully some of these recreationists can take the tools that they learn from watercraft inspectors and apply them on their own when they’re out there recreating on their own and do a self-inspection,” said Holen.

The Game and Fish Department is committed to safeguarding our natural resources for future generations to enjoy.

“So we really, really like to keep it that way and keep these resources pristine for a long time,” said Holen.

For more information on Aquatic Nuisance Species, visit gf.nd.gov

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How gas prices have changed in North Dakota in the last week – 7/19/2024

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July 20, 2024

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How gas prices have changed in North Dakota in the last week – 7/19/2024

STACKER — The typically busy summer driving season tends to lead to more demand for gasoline and, in turn, higher prices at the pump. But that hasn’t happened this summer, and analysts aren’t sure of the reason.

“[Drivers] appear to be staying off the road, and the recent scorching heat is possibly to blame. Maybe things will pick up soon,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a statement Thursday, adding that prices could dip even lower.

Prices are several cents above their levels a month ago, but a gallon of gas is still cheaper than it was this same time last summer. The U.S. has been producing a large amount of gasoline to bolster domestic supply, another factor that can push prices downward. The total amount of gasoline in the U.S. supply is slightly above the five-year average, according to Energy Information Administration data.

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in North Dakota. Gas prices are as of July 19.

North Dakota by the numbers
– Gas current price: $3.39
– Week change: $0.00 (0.0%)
– Year change: -$0.08 (-2.3%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.80 (6/15/22)

– Diesel current price: $3.65
– Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%)
– Year change: -$0.13 (-3.3%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.62 (6/25/22)

Metros with most expensive gas in North Dakota
#1. Minot: $3.48
#2. Bismarck: $3.48
#3. Grand Forks (ND only): $3.27
#4. Fargo-Moorhead (ND only): $3.24

States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $4.72
#2. Hawaii: $4.70
#3. Washington: $4.27

States with the least expensive gas
#1. Mississippi: $3.00
#2. Louisiana: $3.10
#3. Texas: $3.12

This article originally appeared on Stacker, and was produced and distributed through a partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished pursuant to a CC by NC 4.0 License.

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Why is driving deadlier on North Dakota roads in the summer?

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July 20, 2024

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Why is driving deadlier on North Dakota roads in the summer?

BISMARCK — With serious and fatal crashes consistently rolling in during the 100 deadliest days on the road between Memorial Day and Labor Day, North Dakota safety leaders are cautioning drivers about the “false sense of security” bright summer days can spark.

That sense of safety when the snow clears has earned North Dakota the unfortunate accolade of being named the state with the most reckless drivers by

Travel and Leisure.

While many point to high rates of intoxicated driving, cheap speeding tickets and the state’s rural road networks as reasons for crashes or reckless driving, officials in the state see a clear trend between summer driving conditions and catastrophic collisions.

During the 100 deadliest days, fatal crashes are twice as likely, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s 2022 Crash Summary

report.

Since the end of May, there have been nearly 50 serious-injury or fatal crashes statewide, according to a Forum analysis of reports from the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Approximately one-third of those crashes were fatal, surpassing last year’s numbers at this point in the year.

Several of those crashes involved motorcyclists not wearing helmets and drivers or passengers not using seat belts.

A recent crash near Jamestown that left two children dead,

as well as the driver and another child critically injured, has officials emphasizing the risks of summer driving. The mother of the two boys said they were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

Combining risk factors like not using restraints or safety gear with faster summer driving speeds can be a recipe for disaster.

“The clear roads and the good weather conditions often give people a false sense of security. They know that they can travel faster,” said Karin Mongeon, director of NDDOT’s Highway Safety Division.

“Really, the winter weather in North Dakota slows people down,” she said.

Mongeon works closely with Vision Zero, a government initiative created in 2018 aiming to decrease statewide fatalities by preventing reckless driving behaviors.

Motorists drive through the busy intersection at 13th Ave and 45th Street in Fargo on Friday, July 19, 2024.

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The program prioritizes areas of concern based on statewide data submitted by county law enforcement. Prominent dangerous behaviors include drunken driving, lack of seat belt use and speeding.

Mongeon said that although any number above zero is devastating, there has been a decrease in road-related deaths in North Dakota since the initiative began.

From 2017 to 2022, fatalities decreased by over 15%, dipping below 100 and the national average for the first time in decades, according to the 2022 NDDOT crash summary. Of the 98 fatalities in 2022, 69% of people were not wearing seat belts, 38% of crashes were alcohol-related, 31% involved speed and or aggressive driving and 48% involved lane departures.

071724.DrivingFatalitiesBymonth.NDDOT — Driving fatalities skyrocket in the warmer months in North Dakota.

A 2023 report is set to be released in September, which will denote 106 deaths. Despite the spike, Mongeon said she anticipates the downward trend to continue.

Education and outreach have proven to be vital components of Vision Zero, according to Sgt. Jenna Clawson Huibregtse, the Highway Patrol’s safety and education officer.

Schools can designate themselves as Vision Zero schools, leaving it up to the students to pick their initiative, like distracted driving or wearing seat belts. Coordinators recruit by attending community events and sending representatives to school board meetings.

The Highway Patrol also recently began releasing crash information regularly on social media. Crash reports are also available on

the agency’s website.

“We’ve noticed that if we attach a face and a name and put all of our information in one place, that it is making a difference,” Clawson Huibregtse said.

“We live in such a great state; there’s responsible people driving every single day making good decisions, but we want people to be aware of the reality of what’s on the road and what our troopers see every day,” she said.

Another Vision Zero approach to safer roads involves physically rebuilding them.

Wider center and shoulder lines, roundabouts in place of intersections and more rumble strips are some projects keeping state engineers like Justin Schlosser busy. Since implementing more roundabouts alone, overall crash numbers have decreased by a

third, according to an NDDOT traffic study published earlier this month.

“If there’s a crash (in a roundabout), you’re going to have some kind of sideswipe or rear-end, which are typically less severe injury crashes than an angle crash, usually the most severe type of crash you can get into,” Schlosser said.

“There’s just a bigger emphasis on driver safety and making sure that we don’t lose any lives on our roadways, but Vision Zero has definitely put a higher emphasis on that and helped us get in the right direction,” he added.

Clawson Huibregtse pointed to another factor in reckless driving — speeding tickets.

North Dakota has some of the lowest citation fees in the nation, with amounts ranging from $5 to $100, depending on the zone. Offenders traveling 16 to 20 mph above the speed limit, for example, pay $15. Thirty-six to 45 over is a $70 fine and 46 mph-plus results in a $100 fine, as stated in the

Century Code.

“It’s just not a deterrent at all for people to not behave recklessly when they know that there’s really no financial penalty,” Clawson Huibregtse said. “And it shouldn’t come down to that, it should come to the life and limb thing, but it just comes down to people’s pocketbooks sometimes.”

Increasing citation amounts has been struck down at past legislative sessions. But with more public interest in the issue, Clawson Huibregtse said she wouldn’t be surprised if the topic resurfaces this coming session.

“We hope, the more we work together across agencies, that we’re going to bring that number to zero, or as close as we can to zero,” she said.

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