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Monday’s local scoreboard for Feb. 20

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February 21, 2023

Monday’s outcomes
Badger-Greenbush-Center River at Sacred Coronary heart, postponed
Stephen-Argyle 71, Northern Freeze 68
Roseau 67, Lake of the Woods 31

Crimson Lake Falls 65, Win-E-Mac 36
Halftime: Crimson Lake Falls 34, Win-E-Mac 15
Crimson Lake Falls — Brooklyn Cardinal 6, Brea DeRosier 2, Paige Schafer 2, Shandi Nelson 18, Jordan Weiland 2, Lexi Swendra 8, Savanna Nelson 2, Emma Knott 4, Gabby Casavan 21
Win-E-Mac — Nadelly Neubert 8, Kiann Tadman 6, Lauren Kaupang 13, Kiersten Anderson 2, Emily Strom 2, Ava Howard 5

N.D. Area 1 event
Monday’s quarterfinals
Central Cass 49, Wyndmere-L-H 26
Sargent County 58, Maple River 34
Northern Cass 59, Oak Grove 48

N.D. Area 3 event
Monday’s quarterfinals
Kidder County 48, Oakes 31
Linton-HMB 50, LaMoure-L/M 37

N.D. Area 5 event
Monday’s quarterfinals
Shiloh Christian 71, Flasher 18
Washburn 64, Standing Rock 48
Garrison 51, New Salem-Almont 26
Central McLean 76, Middle-Stanton 15

N.D. Area 6 event
Monday’s quarterfinals
Our Redeemer’s 58, Towner-G-U 36
Bottineau 49, Des Lacs-Burlington 34
Rugby 56, Surrey 35
South Prairie-Max 54, Nedrose 48

N.D. Area 7 event
Monday’s quarterfinals
Bowman County 70, Killdeer 53
Glen-Ullin/Hebron 55, Dickinson Trinity 50
Beulah 50, Richardton-Taylor 37
Grant County/Mott-Regent 51, Hazen 36

N.D. Area 8
Monday’s quarterfinals
Kenmare-Bowbells 58, Trenton 20
New City 53, Stanley 45
Powers Lake-Burke Central 56, Parshall 42
Tioga 55, Mandaree 42

N.D. Area 2 event
In Grand Forks
Monday’s quarterfinals
Thompson 71, Hillsboro-CV 21
Halftime: Thompson 47, Hillsboro-CV 6
Hillsboro-Central Valley — Sadie Gallagher 7, Addison Saure 3, Megan Ensign 1, Kennedy Olsen 1, Elisa Jennen 7, KC Sauvageau 2
Thompson — Olivia Dick 7, Sydney Schwabe 5, Jordan Tozer 2, Addison Sage 12, Clara Stevens 17, Andie Schwab 1, Kya Hurst 12, Jailin Avdem 1, Brenna Martin 14

Hatton-Northwood 69, Cavalier 56
Halftime: Hatton-Northwood 32, Cavalier 30
Hatton-Northwood — Makenna Gader 17, Amara Howson 19, Kennison Azure 20, Elizabeth Pinke 9, Chloe Bilden 2, Trista Bilden 2
Cavalier — Graessen Helgoe 1, Rylen Burgess 22, Jade Kihne 18, Gracee Thorlakson 2, Eden Service 13

Grafton 46, Park River/F-L 27
Halftime: Grafton 29, Park River/F-L 11
Grafton — Savannah Blackcloud 3, Ainsley McLain 18, Addison Frederickson 4, Kate LeClerc 16, Paityn Ziegelmann 3, Kiera Cole 2
Park River/Fordville-Lankin — Lily Skibicki 3, Addison Skibicki 2, Sophia Markusen 1, Greta Wharam 6, Hannah Halvorson 7, Megan Larson 6, Ella Johnson 2

Could-Port-C-G 63, North Border 25
Halftime: Could-Port-CG 35, North Border 8
North Border — Addison Brown 5, Kierra Helland 3, Jaelyn Johnson 1, Jenna Fraser 5, Taelyn Dunnigan 7, Keira Moore 2, Katelyn Bjornstad 2
Could-Port-C-G — Maysa Larson 4, Allison Stromsodt 2, Raegan Zerface 10, Raina Satrom 14, Danice Hanson 5, Rylee Satrom 22, Kathryn Bradner 4, Hudson Zerface 2

Tuesday’s semifinals
Thompson vs. Hatton-Northwood, 6 p.m.; Could-Port-C-G vs. Grafton, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday’s championship
7:30 p.m.
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N.D. Area 4 event
In Devils Lake
Monday’s quarterfinals
Langdon-E-M 58, North Star 18
Halftime: Langdon-E-M 38, North Star 8
Langdon-Edmore-Munich — J. Swanson 6, M. Romfo 13, C. Badding 12, J. Henderson 23, T. Johnston 4
North Star — Okay. Erickstad 4, R. Stephens 4, M. Nikolaisen 6, M. Wanek 2

4 Winds-Minn. 57, St. John 45
Halftime: 4 Winds-Minn. 29, St. John 24
4 Winds-Minnewaukan — H. Fasset 8, A. Lawrence 12, Okay. Noticed Wolf 3, A. Gourd 5, S. Robertson 10, G. Robertson 6, S. Gourd 13
St. John — A. Delorme 3, Okay. Keplin 2, A. Jeanotte 7, N. Decoteau 17, A. Morin 1, A. Delorme 3, Okay. Davis 4, Okay. Desjarlais 8

North Prairie 63, Harvey-Wells County 38
Halftime: North Prairie 38, Harvey-Wells County 21
North Prairie — H. Peltier 5, E. Smith 13, L. Motl 11, J. Rosinski 17, R. Hanlan 3, M. Leas 9, M. Casavant 5
Harvey-Wells County — E. Physician 8, B. Keller 10, L. Arnold 5, R. Neumiller 11, B. Heilman 4

New Rockford-Shey. 56, Benson County 34
Halftime: New Rockford-Shey. 32, Benson County 26
New Rockford-Sheyenne — L. Wobbema 4, Okay. Belquist 22, Okay. Allmaras 3, A. Peterson 16, Okay. O’Connor 11
Benson County — E. Fossen 3, Okay. Williams 2, Okay. Knatterud 2, L. Engstrom 4, A. Kenner 12, Okay. Maddock 9, L. Fautsch 2

Tuesday’s semifinals
Langdon-Edmore-Munich vs. 4 Winds-Minnewaukan, 6 p.m.
North Prairie vs. New Rockford-Sheyenne, 20 minutes after first semifinals sport ends
Thursday’s video games
Third place, 6 p.m.
Championship, 20 minutes after third-place sport

N.D. Class B
Week 13 ballot
1. Thompson (4 first-place votes) 124 whole factors, 19-2 total file
2. Kenmare-Bowbells (5) 116, 19-2
3. Central Cass (1) 100, 17-3
4. Rugby (2) 99, 18-2
5. Shiloh Christian (2) 94, 17-2
6. Could-Port CG 77, 18-3
7. Central McLean 67, 19-2
8. Garrison 42, 19-2
9. Bowman County 25, 19-2
10. Oakes 20, 18-3
Others receiving votes: Kindred 13-7, Northern Cass 16-4, Langdon-Edmore-Munich 16-5

Monday’s outcomes
Grafton 92, Stephen-Argyle 64
Roseau 77, Lake of the Woods 34
Brainerd 80, Fergus Falls 58

Thompson 68, EGF Senior Excessive 59
Halftime: Thompson 29, EGF Senior Excessive 27
Thompson — Drew Overby 23, Brayden Wolfgram 16, Karter Peterson 4, Gavin Krogstad 2, Braden Tyce 4, Jakob Starcevic 19
EGF Senior Excessive — Austin Rusling 10, Clyde Anderson 13, Chase Lindgren 6, Caleb Johnson 4, Drew Carpenter 4, Cooper Smith 5, Damian Bushaw 4, Caleb Zedjlik 7, Carson McDonald 6

N.D. Class B
Week 12 ballot
1. Central Cass (12 first-place votes) 138 whole factors, 19-0 total file
2. 4 Winds-Minnewaukan (2) 124, 18-1
3. Bishop Ryan 107, 17-2
4. Shiloh Christian 85, 16-4
5. Sargent County 79, 18-1
6. Bowman County 70, 16-2
7. North Border 50, 17-2
8. (tie) Beulah 33, 16-3 and Ellendale 33, 16-3
10. North Prairie 30, 18-2
Others receiving votes: Thompson 13-6, Des Lacs-Burlington 14-5, Garrison 16-3, North Star 14-6, Standing Rock 16-3

Minn. Part 8A event
Tuesday’s play-in video games
No. 9 Crookston at No. 8 Park Rapids, 6 p.m.
No. 10 Lake of the Woods at No. 7 Bagley-Fosston, 7 p.m.
Thursday’s quarterfinals
No. 6 Kittson County Central at No. 3 Detroit Lakes, 6 p.m.
Lake of the Woods/Bagley-Fosston winner at No. 2 EGF Senior Excessive, 7 p.m.
Crookston/Park Rapids winner at No. 1 Warroad, 7 p.m.
No. 5 Crimson Lake Falls at No. 4 Thief River Falls, 7 p.m.
Saturday’s video games
At Thief River Falls
Semifinals, 4 and 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 2
At Thief River Falls
Championship, 7 p.m.

N.D. state event
At Ralph Engelstad Area
Thursday’s quarterfinals
East No. 1 Crimson River vs. West No. 4 Jamestown, midday
East No. 3 West Fargo Sheyenne vs. West No. 2 Minot, 2:30 p.m.
East No. 4 Fargo Davies vs. West No. 1 Bismarck Legacy, 5:30 p.m.
East No. 2 Fargo South-Shanley vs. West No. 3 Bismarck Century, 8 p.m.
Friday’s video games
Comfort semifinals, midday and a pair of:15 p.m.
Championship semifinals, 5:30 and eight p.m.
Saturday’s video games
Fifth place, 1:15 p.m.
Third place, 3:30 p.m.
Championship, 6:30 p.m.

Minn. Class A state event
At Xcel Power Middle
Wednesday’s quarterfinals
No. 2 Proctor/Hermantown vs. Mankato East (random draw), 11 a.m.
No. 3 Orono vs. Luverne (random draw), 1 p.m.
No. 1 Warroad vs. Albert Lea (random draw), 6 p.m.
No. 4 South St. Paul vs. No. 5 Fergus Falls, 8 p.m.
Friday’s semifinals
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Saturday’s video games
Third place, 9 a.m.
Championship, 4 p.m.

Minn. Class AA state event
At Xcel Power Middle
Thursday’s quarterfinals
No. 2 Andover vs. Rosemount (random draw), 11 a.m.
No. 3 Edina vs. Lakeville North (random draw), 1 p.m.
No. 1 Minnetonka vs. Centennial/Spring Lake Park (random draw), 6 p.m.
No. 4 Gentry vs. No. 5 Moorhead, 8 p.m.
Friday’s semifinals
6 and eight p.m.
Saturday’s video games
Third place, 11 a.m.
Championship, 7 p.m.

Summit League
Standings
Convention / General
S.D. State 16-0 23-5
North Dakota 10-6 17-9
N.D. State 10-6 16-10
South Dakota 8-8 12-15
Oral Roberts 8-8 11-16
Denver 8-9 12-16
Omaha 7-10 12-16
St. Thomas 6-10 11-15
Western Unwell. 5-11 10-17
Kansas Metropolis 3-13 7-20

Northern Solar Intercollegiate Convention
Standings
Convention / General
Minn. Duluth 21-1 24-3
MSU Mankato 19-3 23-3
Augustana 18-4 24-4
St. Cloud St. 14-8 17-9
SW Minn. St. 14-8 17-10
Northern St. 12-10 17-11
UMary 12-10 13-12
MSU Moor. 11-11 14-12
Con.-St. Paul 10-12 13-13
UM Crookston 9-13 10-18
Minot State 8-14 12-16
Wayne State 7-15 11-15
Higher Iowa 6-16 10-17
Winona State 5-17 11-17
Bemidji State 5-17 8-18
Sioux Falls 5-17 8-20
NSIC athletes of the week
North division — Brooke Olson, Minnesota Duluth
South division — Michaela Jewett, Augustana

NSIC event
Tuesday’s first spherical sport
North No. 6 Minnesota Crookston at South No. 3 Southwest Minnesota State, 1 p.m.
Wednesday’s first spherical sport
South No. 6 Higher Iowa at North No. 3 Northern State, midday
South No. 4 Concordia-St. Paul at North No. 5 MSU Moorhead, 6 p.m.
South No. 5 Wayne State at North No. 4 UMary, 6 p.m.
Saturday’s quarterfinals
In Sioux Falls
Concordia-St. Paul/MSU Moorhead winner vs. North No. 1 Minnesota Duluth, 11 a.m.
Wayne State/UMary winner vs. South No. 1 MSU Mankato, 1:30 p.m.
Sunday’s quarterfinals
In Sioux Falls
Higher Iowa/Northern State winner vs. South No. 2 Augustana, 11 a.m.
Minnesota Crookston/Southwest Minnesota State winner vs. North No. 2 St. Cloud State, 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27
In Sioux Falls
Semifinals, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
In Sioux Falls
Championship, 4 p.m.

North Star Athletic Affiliation
Standings
Convention / General
Dakota State 13-1 23-5
Mayville State 12-2 20-5
Bellevue 10-4 16-11
Valley Metropolis St. 7-7 14-13
Dickinson St. 7-7 12-16
Viterbo 4-10 7-19
Waldorf 2-12 4-20
Presentation 1-13 2-23
NSAA athlete of the week
Savannah Walsdorf, Dakota State

NSAA event
Tuesday’s quarterfinals
No. 7 Waldorf at No. 2 Mayville State, 5:30 p.m.
No. 5 Valley Metropolis State at No. 4 Dickinson State, 5:30 p.m.
No. 8 Presentation at No. 1 Dakota State
No. 6 Viterbo at No. 3 Bellevue
Saturday’s semifinals
In Watertown, S.D.
1 and three p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26
In Watertown, S.D.
Championship, 1 p.m.

Summit League
Standings
Convention / General
Oral Roberts 15-0 24-4
S.D. State 11-4 16-11
N.D. State 9-6 12-15
St. Thomas 8-7 17-11
Western Unwell. 8-7 15-11
Kansas Metropolis 7-8 11-17
South Dakota 6-9 11-16
North Dakota 4-11 10-18
Denver 4-12 13-16
Omaha 4-12 8-20

Large Ten
Monday’s consequence
Illinois 78, Minnesota 69

Northern Solar Intercollegiate Convention
Standings
Convention / General
Northern St. 19-3 23-5
MSU Moor. 17-5 22-6
Minn. Duluth 16-6 20-8
Bemidji State 13-9 18-10
Sioux Falls 13-9 18-10
Wayne State 13-9 18-10
Higher Iowa 13-9 16-12
SW Minn. St. 12-10 16-11
MSU Mankato 11-11 17-11
Augustana 11-11 15-13
Winona St. 10-12 15-12
UMary 7-15 11-15
Minot State 7-15 10-16
St. Cloud St. 7-15 10-17
Con.-STPl 6-16 8-20
UM Criminal 1-21 2-26
NSIC athletes of the week
North division — Lorenzo McGhee, MSU Moorhead
South division — Lucas Duax, Higher Iowa

NSIC event
Tuesday’s first spherical
North No. 5 Minot State at South No. 4 Southwest Minnesota State, 3 p.m.
South No. 6 MSU Mankato at North No. 3 Minnesota Duluth, 3 p.m.
North No. 6 St. Cloud State at South No. 3 Sioux Falls, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday’s first spherical
South No. 5 Augustana at North No. 4 Bemidji State, 6 p.m.
Saturday’s quarterfinals
In Sioux Falls
Minot State/Southwest Minnesota State winner vs. North No. 1 Northern State, 4:30 p.m.
Augustana/Bemidji State winner vs. South No. 1 Wayne State, 7 p.m.
Sunday’s quarterfinals
In Sioux Falls
MSU Mankato/Minnesota Duluth winner vs. South No. 2 Higher Iowa, 4:30 p.m.
St. Cloud State/Sioux Falls winner vs. North No. 2 MSU Moorhead, 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27
In Sioux Falls
Semifinals, 4:30 and seven p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
In Sioux Falls
Championship, 7 p.m.

North Star Athletic Affiliation
Standings
Convention / General
Mayville State 12-2 22-5
Viterbo 9-5 15-12
Dickinson St. 9-5 13-14
Valley Metropolis St. 8-6 15-13
Bellevue 7-7 15-13
Dakota State 6-8 12-16
Waldorf 4-10 8-18
Presentation 1-13 6-20
NSAA athlete of the week
John Evans, Dickinson State

NSAA event
Tuesday’s quarterfinals
No. 8 Presentation at No. 1 Mayville State, 7:30 p.m.
No. 5 Bellevue at No. 4 Valley Metropolis State, 7 p.m.
No. 6 Dakota State at No. 3 Dickinson State, 8:30 p.m.
No. 7 Waldorf at No. 2 Viterbo
Saturday’s semifinals
In Watertown, S.D.
6 and eight p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26
In Watertown, S.D.
Championship, 4 p.m.

Sunday’s consequence
Sacred Coronary heart 3, Canisius 2, OT

USA Immediately / USA Hockey Journal
Week 22 ballot
1. Minnesota (17 first-place votes) 662 whole factors, 23-8-1
2. Quinnipiac (17) 659, 26-3-3
3. Denver 600, 24-8-0
4. Michigan 560, 20-10-2
5. Western Michigan 513, 21-10-1
6. St. Cloud State 485, 18-9-3
7. Ohio State 476, 18-11-3
8. Boston 441, 20-10-0
9. Harvard 439, 19-6-2
10. Penn State 408, 19-12-1
11. Michigan Tech 320, 21-8-4
12. MSU Mankato 279, 20-11-1
13. Cornell 234, 16-9-2
14. Northeastern 222, 15-10-5
15. Omaha 214, 17-10-3
16. Merrimack 134, 18-12-1
17. UConn 125, 17-10-3
18. Michigan State 118, 16-16-2
19. Notre Dame 88, 14-14-4
20. UMass-Lowell 61, 16-11-3
Others receiving votes: Alaska-Fairbanks 43, North Dakota 21, RIT 14, Windfall 12, Boston Faculty 7, Bemidji State 4, Colgate 1

Sunday’s consequence
Ohio State 3, Wisconsin 1

Monday’s consequence
Northwest Missouri State 9, Minnesota Duluth 8

Sunday’s outcomes
Minnesota 2, Virginia 1
Minnesota Crookston 12, Western Oregon 3
Georgian Courtroom 12, Minnesota Crookston 1
Minot State 14, Carroll Faculty (Mont.) 2
Montana State-Billings 4, Bemidji State 1
Minnesota Duluth 3, Missouri-St. Louis 2
Minnesota Duluth 5, Quincy College 1
MSU Mankato 8, Newman 1
MSU Mankato 5, Emporia State 0

UMass 2, North Dakota 0
UMA 010 010 0 –2 5 1
UND 000 000 0 –0 5 1
WP: N. Horton; LP: Makaela Carr
Highlights — UMA: B. Pantoja 1×4, R, C. Whittier 3×4, RBI, J. Shields 1×2, R, Horton 5 SO; UND: Carr 6 SO, Katie Joten 2×3

Monday’s consequence
New Mexico 4, Minnesota 3 (in 12)

Sunday’s outcomes
Sacramento State 3-4, N.D. State 2-13
UC Santa Barbara 13, Minnesota 2
Minot State 6, Newman 5

Sunday’s outcomes
Minnesota Crookston 6, Higher Iowa 1
UMary 5, MSU Moorhead 2

Sunday’s consequence
Northern Illinois 4, North Dakota 1

Girls’s observe and discipline

Northern Solar Intercollegiate Convention
NSIC athletes of the week
North division — Renea Taylor, Northern State
South division — Lexie Hurst, MSU Mankato

Northern Solar Intercollegiate Convention
NSIC athletes of the week
North division — Ezekiel Clark, MSU Mankato
South division — Carson Dittel, MSU Mankato

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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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United Liberian Association of North Dakota to celebrate Liberia Independence Day

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July 20, 2024

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United Liberian Association of North Dakota to celebrate Liberia Independence Day

Fargo — “We have been in the Fargo Moorhead area, you know, most of the time. You know the community. You know our host. They don’t see us. You know, very often. we want to ensure that, you know, we showcase, you know, the number of people, the Liberian people, that live here,” said Zlandorper Behyee, Treasurer of ULAND.

The United Liberian Association of North Dakota is celebrating Liberia Independence Day in Fargo for the 15th year, and organizers say instead of a hosting it in a community hall, they’re bringing the festivities outdoors.

“We’re looking at unity, coming together, bringing our community together, recognition and also diversity within our community where we live,” said ULAND President Ebenezer Saye.

Liberia was the first nation on the African continent to gain its independence from the U.S. on July 26, 1847.

Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, the organization will host a soccer game for boys and girls at the Pepsi Soccer Complex in north Fargo.

At 5 p.m., there will be a formal program with city officials.

Throughout the festivities, organizers say there will be African music, food, and traditions.

My name is Anne Sara, better known as Sara.
I was born an only child in Port-au-prince, Haiti and moved to the U.S at the age of 2.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is where I was raised.
After graduating with my bachelor degree at Albright College, I moved to Florida to continue my studies.
WDAY is the reason why I moved to North Dakota.

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