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North Dakota on track to be one of the deadliest states to work
FARGO — North Dakota appears to be on course to be one of the deadliest states to work after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest report for 2022.
The state-by state comparison is pending a report evaluation, which the AFL-CIO typically releases in late April. The AFL-CIO, a national labor organization, has been compiling reports on worker safety for more than 30 years.
The number of
fatal work injuries
in North Dakota totaled 37 in 2022, which was up by three deaths from the year before, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Last year, Atticus, a law firm which tracks the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data and focuses on workplace safety,
labeled North Dakota as the most dangerous state to work in.
Minnesota came in as the eighth most dangerous, according to the study.
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that self-employed fatal incidents in North Dakota decreased from 11 in 2021 to 10 in 2022. Across the state, there are about 417,000 workers, according to the bureau’s statistics.
Minnesota’s
workforce was about 2.9 million
in 2022, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Transportation incidents topped the chart in North Dakota, resulting in 13 fatal work injuries, up from 10 and accounting for 35% of all fatal workplace injuries.
A total of eight deaths across North Dakota were related to contact with objects or heavy equipment. Exposure to harmful substances or environments was the third-most prominent fatal work event with seven fatalities, up from six in 2021.
Some of the deaths from 2022 included a man who was crushed when a lawn mower overturned, two people who were crushed by an excavator and a load that fell from a truck, and one person who died after falling down stairs.
According to the
National Safety Council,
North Dakota’s fatality rate is slightly worse than in 2021, which saw nine out of every 100,000 workers die while on the job, a number that far outpaced Minnesota’s rate of roughly three of every 100,000 workers dying on the job.
Minnesota saw a total
of 81 fatal work injuries in 2022, up one from 80 in 2021, according to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, which coincided with the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ number.
Minnesota’s fatal-injury rate was listed at 2.8 per 100,000 workers, the same rate as the previous year.
The national fatal-injury rate per 100,000 workers was 3.7 people, according to the bureau’s statistics.
North Dakota’s fatality rate exceeded the national average in all fatal injury categories except transportation and violence by persons or animals. Nationally, transportation-related injuries comprised 38% of workplace deaths, according to the bureau’s statistics.
Contact with objects or equipment and exposure to harmful substances deaths comprised 14% and 15%, respectively, of the U.S. total, but in North Dakota comprised 22% and 19%.
Additionally, men accounted for 95% of the work-related fatalities in North Dakota compared to 92% of national share, according to the bureau’s statistics. Most of the people who died (78%) while on the job were listed as white non-Hispanics.
Out of the 37 fatal work injuries in North Dakota, 73% worked for wages and salaries while the rest were self-employed.
Nationally, there were 5,486 fatal work injuries in 2022, which is a 5.7% increase from 2021 with 5,190 incidents, the bureau reported.
The number of deaths in 2022 was the highest since at least 2011, which had 4,693 recorded fatal incidents. The most dangerous years since then were 2016 and 2021 with 5,190 deaths, 2018 with 5,250 deaths and 2019 with 5,333 deaths.
“A worker died every 96 minutes from a work-related injury in 2022, compared to 101 minutes in 2021,” the bureau reported.
Also, the amount of unintentional overdoses increased 13.1% to a high of 525 fatalities in 2022, up from 464 in 2021, which continues a trend of annual increases since 2012, according to the bureau’s statistics.
While the death rate across the nation appeared to be increasing, so did the nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses rate, with 2.8 million incidents in 2022, up 7.5% from 2021. Illnesses that year, which was during the coronavirus pandemic, increased 26.1% to 460,700 cases, according to the bureau’s statistics.
The Denver Broncos made their big splash this offseason trading for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to bolster their offense. The position is now five deep at the position with Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant.
The receiving corps has a lot of talent, but also a lot of questions. Sutton isn’t getting any younger and has a significant cap hit in 2027. Additionally, it’s the last year of Mims’ rookie contract. In my opinion, the Broncos don’t have a long-term replacement in the mix for Sutton at the X position, which could be an area they seek to address in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The Broncos utilizing their second-round selection on a wide receiver is very unlikely. However, a player I believe they will carry a relatively high grade on his North Dakota State standout Bryce Lance. Lance broke out in 2024 during the Bison’s last FCS title with 75 receptions for 1,053 yards and 17 touchdowns catching passes from Cam Miller. This past year, he had 51 receptions, 1,070 receiving yards, and 8 touchdowns with projected Day 2 pick Cole Payton throwing him the ball.
He checks a lot of the boxes Head Coach Sean Payton covets at the position. Not only that, but I also believe he has the ability to be an explosive X receiver at the next level. Let’s do a deep dive regarding his strengths and weaknesses, and why and when the Broncos should consider selection him in this year’s draft.
Player Profile: Bryce Lance — Wide Receiver — North Dakota State
Height: 6’3” | Weight: 204 pounds | Arm Length: 32-1/8” | Hand Size: 9-1/4” | Age: 23 Years Old
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40-Yard Dash: 4.34 seconds | 10-Yard Split: 1.49 seconds | 3-Cone Drill: 7 seconds
Vertical: 41.5” | Broad Jump: 11’1” | 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.15 seconds
Statistics: 57 games played, 26 starts, 127 receptions with 2,157 receiving yards. 25 receiving touchdowns, as well as 121 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
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Hart’s Scouting Report
Positives:
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Good size and frame to handle being an X receiver on the outside in the NFL
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Elite athlete who has top-tier speed and vertical playmaking ability
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One of the most productive wide receivers in college football the past two seasons with a penchant for touchdowns and big-time plays that move the chains
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Incredible ball tracker down the field with a knack for coming down with highlight reel catches in the endzone, much like Sutton
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Amongst the best in this class most with respect to efficiency on outs, posts, corners, screens, and nine routes
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Top-notch hops and strong hands who routinely comes down with contested catches
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Ample special teams experience serving primarily in that fashion for the Bison in 2022 and 2023 after his redshirt season
Negatives:
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Despite tremendous downfield speed, he doesn’t sport much short area quickness
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Will likely need to add some strength and weight to handle the rigors of the next level
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Route refining and release at the line of scrimmage will need some work to take on NFL caliber talent
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Doesn’t have a lot of drops, but would like to see better catching technique, too often body catching instead of extending out and plucking from the air
Hart’s Projection: Top 75 Selection — Late Second Round, Early Third Round Value
Why the Denver Broncos should consider drafting Lance
After a quiet start to their free agency period, the Broncos took the NFL and media waves by storm acquiring Waddle for their first and third round picks in this year’s draft. It’s safe to say it is no longer a primary need for the team. However, it’s certainly a position where a long-term vision may come into focus during this year’s draft endeavors.
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Do I think the Broncos will use their top selection in this year’s draft on another wide receiver? No. Do I believe they should be interest in a player with Lance’s skillset, upside and ability? Absolutely. Sutton has been a good wide receiver for the franchise for years. In fact, I think he is a player underappreciated by most of the fan base. Nevertheless, it’s a possibility, especially if he has a drop in production this season, that Denver could move on from him at the end of this season. His 2027 cap hit is just over $28 million dollars.
Lance has some work to do transitioning from the FCS to NFL, but his elite athleticism and playmaking ability are enticing. He is arguably this draft’s best deep ball receiver and sported over 20 yards per reception this past season. That’s an area where Denver struggled with during their ‘25, especially Troy Franklin, whose deep ball tracking and contested catch ability are subpar.
He checks a lot of boxes, and I believe is a player the Broncos’ brass will think highly of. Whether or not that results in them drafting him is an entirely different matter. They certainly have bigger needs, though I think the Bison standout is a great fit for Denver’s offense and boasts the potential to be Sutton’s heir at the X position.
I have Lance ranked as a Top 75 player with a late-second round, early third-round grade. The Broncos are scheduled to pick at 62 overall, which may be a bit too early for him. Perhaps in a trade down scenario, the odds could pick up a bit. Overall, I love the fit, but it seems unlikely the FCS superstar ends up sporting a Broncos’ cap on draft day.
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Did you know that North Dakota has 63 wildlife refuges? That is more than any other state! These refuges are places where the land and water are protected to preserve the homes of animals dependent on the land.
North Dakota’s refuges are home to many animals, including moose, badgers, coyotes and more than 250 kinds of birds.
You can visit many of North Dakota’s wildlife refuges, including Audubon National Wildlife Refuge in McLean County, Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge in Williams County and Slade National Wildlife Refuge in Burleigh County.
Activities can range from fishing and hunting to enjoying hiking trails and photography.
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Former Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball wing Jack Robison announced he’d be transferring to North Dakota State University.
The Bison landed the 6-foot-6 forward who still has two years of eligibility remaining.
The 2026 Summit League Champions finished the 2025-26 season 27-8 overall as they suffered a 92-67 defeat in the NCAA Tournament to No. 3 Michigan State.
With only two seniors on their roster a year ago, NDSU is looking to pick up right where they left off. Robison didn’t have a ton of playing time in his two-year career with the Badgers, but his 30 appearances helped him get his feet wet.
Robison averaged 1.8 minutes per game in 2025-26, which was up from the 1.2 he averaged as a freshman. Not only were his minutes up, but he appeared in four more games as he was beginning to catch Greg Gard’s attention.
The Badgers have a ton of turnover heading into 2026-27, but Robison was the first to announce where he’d be heading. Wisconsin still awaits John Blackwell’s decision to see if he’s staying in the Big Ten or not, but Badgers fans at least know where they can follow Robison’s career for potentially his final two collegiate seasons.
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