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North Dakota Submarine Deployment Detailed
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Commander Speaks to ND Legislature
lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s submarine executed its third deployment a 12 months in the past in the course of the Russia-Ukraine warfare. Its commander detailed the journey to the state legislators earlier this week.
Commander Robert Edmonson III, Connecticut, commanding officer of the submarine USS North Dakota, instructed legislators he commanded his first deployment on March 29, 2022, a month after Russia invaded Ukraine, the place the crew was in complete communications blackout for over two months and traveled over 40,000 complete miles, together with going above the arctic circle and crusing all through the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea.
Edmonson grew to become the fourth commanding officer of USS North Dakota on February 12, 2021, following the ship’s return from a second profitable deployment. He and the crew had been instantly tasked with a strenuous preparation interval previous to the third deployment.
Earlier than this deployment, Edmonson reported to Admiral William Houston, commander of the US Naval Submarine Forces, on the North Dakota’s readiness.
“He acknowledged we had been deploying with the best state of operational and materials readiness that he had ever seen,” mentioned Edmonson. “I quickly realized simply how necessary these preparations had been.”
Edmonson mentioned the crew executed their preparation duties flawlessly amidst immense operational, materials, and scheduling strain. One of many highlights included being chosen to take part within the Submarine Command Course.
“This is among the submarine forces pinnacle occasions the place hopeful commanding and govt officers are challenged to steer a crew by intense and sophisticated peace and wartime operations,” mentioned Edmonson. “Throughout these workouts the officers and crew apply techniques that problem the total spectrum of submarine operations.”
Then got here the deployment, which Edmonson mentioned was one of the tough he has seen in his 25 years of naval service.
“The deployment final 12 months was onerous, however your crew didn’t present it,” mentioned Edmonson. “Their achievements had been so impactful that our time at sea was prolonged from six months to seven months. Our missions had been so essential to our nationwide safety that we had been requested from the best ranges of command to remain at sea 94% of these lengthy seven months.”
Edmonson mentioned the crew obtained private and ship awards that met a brand new excessive bar of excellence.
“Your crew represented North Dakota with honor,” mentioned Edmonson. “We made an enormous funding, growing the leaders to inherit our future, attaining the best ranges of retention, qualification, and development throughout all submarines within the Atlantic fleet. All of this was attainable due to the sacrifice of the crew and their households.”
Edmonson mentioned the ship was awarded the Battle Effectiveness Award, an honor given to warships which have met and excelled at each attainable job all year long. Edmonson added that North Dakota has achieved this twice in its three complete deployments.
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The most deadly time to drive is between Memorial Day and Labor Day
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NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The hundred-day span between Memorial Day and Labor Day is marked as the most deadly period on the road here in North Dakota.
According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s 2022 crash summary report, fatal crashes are twice as likely during this time.
That’s why North Dakota leaders are urging drivers to not fall into a “false sense of security” during the bright and cheery days of summer.
According to Travel and Leisure, North Dakota has been marked as the state with the most reckless drivers.
There’s a range of reasons for this from drunk driving to speeding. But another reason is that when the snow clears, North Dakota drivers are eager to get out more and drive faster than they would in the snow, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division director.
And because North Dakota has some of the lowest citation fees in the nation, ranging from $5 to $100, the Highway Patrol’s safety and education officer says that drivers aren’t given enough deterrents to drive safely.
However, with growing concerns about safety, there could be talk of increasing citation amounts in coming legislative sessions.
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NDGF taking proactive measures to prevent aquatic nuisance species from spreading
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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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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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