North Dakota
North Dakota woman was in Texas when catastrophic flooding hit
Texas flooding (CBS News)
KERRVILLE, Texas (KFGO PRAIRIE PUBLIC RADIO) – Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing Vice President Kristin Hedger lives part time in Kerrville, Texas – and was there during the historic and deadly floods. Kristin Hedger was born in Bismarck – but says her dad married a Texan, so she has split her life between Dickinson, North Dakota and Kerrville, Texas.
She serves as Vice President at her family business, Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing – which has locations in Killdeer and Dickinson, in addition to Kerrville. She was in her fifth floor condo in Kerrville overlooking the Guadalupe River when the historic and deadly floodwaters roared through on the 4th of July.
“The nature of the hill country is such that flash flooding is a phenomenon that can really overtake communities in a very rapid sense, and that’s unfortunately what we suffered from on the 4th of July.”
More than 100 people have died.
Hedger says Kerrville and Dickinson are very similar communities in size and atmosphere – the residents just have different accents. And she says the Guadalupe River, which serves as a water source for Kerrville, is typically tranquil and clean. She says it’s usually a refuge for people looking to get away from the bigger cities and slow down for a minute – and that’s why so many were there this weekend. She says the hill country of Texas is no stranger to flash flooding along its rivers, but what occurred was something no one could have foreseen.
“We literally went in the span of about 35 minutes, 27 feet. So, even on the 3rd, I saw some signals that there might be some flooding, but this was much more aggressive. We just couldn’t see. There’s two, what we call the North Fork and the South Fork headwaters up above a small town called Hunt, and they both got socked with rainstorms that basically sat over those two spots and really just kind of fed into the Guadalupe, and we just had a wall of water that just surged.”
Hedger says her pontoon, named “Bullfeathers,” was washed away in the flood. In the aftermath she’s been doing some volunteer work helping to feed first responders. She says the community is a faith-filled area, and is tough – jumping in to respond and lift each other up out of the disaster.
North Dakota
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BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — As the snow continues accumulating in the Bismarck/Mandan area and surrounding communities, the roads will become snow-covered and slippery.
Accumulations of 7-8 inches are expected in Bismarck, and more snow is expected further south, with as much as 9-12 inches projected to accumulate in Ashley.
The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is advising people to drive carefully, as blowing snow can reduce visibility and slippery roads can make it difficult to maneuver a car.
The NWS is also advising people to leave extra time for travel, have an emergency kit in their car, and tell others about their travel plans.
Conditions are expected to improve from west to east on Saturday.
North Dakota
Local North Dakota health units to recognize National Public Health Week with statewide walking event
BISMARCK — In recognition of
National Public Health Week
, all 28 local public health units across North Dakota will participate in “Stroll N Roll North Dakota,” a statewide walking event designed to promote physical activity and social connection. Local public health units are inviting community members to lace up their walking shoes and move together.
“Stroll N Roll North Dakota” will take place throughout the day on Wednesday, April 8. Individuals of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate at a time that works best for them. Walking, biking, rollerblading and the use of wheelchairs, strollers or other mobility devices are all welcome. While there is no minimum time requirement, adults are encouraged to aim for 30 minutes of activity, consistent with recommendations from the American Heart Association. This statewide event is sponsored by the
North Dakota State Association of City and County Health Officials
(ND SACCHO), a group that helps coordinate local public health efforts across the state.
Each year, National Public Health Week takes time to celebrate the impact of public health and highlight priority issues that can improve the nation’s well-being. The theme for 2026 is “Ready. Set. Action!” and will focus on how the work of public health improves the lives of residents, provides safeguards for families and strengthens communities. “Stroll N Roll North Dakota” complements this message by promoting physical activity, which supports heart health, mental health, chronic disease prevention and social connection.
Contact your local public health unit at
https://www.ndsaccho.org/local-public-health-units/
for details.
Participants are encouraged to share photos and use the hashtag #StrollNRollND on social media.
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