North Dakota
Sargent County Museum roof collapses during blizzard
FORMAN, N.D. — Heavy snow from the current blizzard is being blamed for bringing down the roof on one of many buildings on the Sargent County Museum in rural Forman, North Dakota.
It crushed artifacts and historical past courting again to the early 1900s which are saved inside.
“Coronary heart-wrenching. All of the work that went into this and to see half the constructing gone,” mentioned museum supervisor Pat Olofson. “You may’t exchange what’s in a museum as a result of so lots of them are one in every of a form.”
It is believed the roof of the constructing got here down simply after 1 a.m. Thursday morning, April 6. That is when Olofson mentioned the alarm went off.
“Had sufficient stress when the entire constructing imploded, it hit this massive tractor right here, this Reeves. It bounced into the door and bounced again,” she mentioned.
Rudy Rathert owns lots of the 30 tractors inside. You may barely see the exhausts protruding above the snow.
“Ones again to 1909, 10, and up into the kids. Massive ones, massive heavy iron, prairie tractors they name them,” Rathert mentioned.
Additionally feared to be misplaced are the information reproduction retailer and the cook dinner automobile assortment.
It is believed the whole assortment is value tens of millions, and isn’t coated by insurance coverage since insuring uncommon artifacts will be costly.
“It is fairly disheartening,” Rathert mentioned.
Additionally disheartening is that this was virtually averted. When the roof began leaking in an adjoining constructing final week, the museum supervisor put out a name to clear a couple of foot of snow off the tin roof buildings.
“They saved telling me after this subsequent snowstorm we will probably be there,” she mentioned concerning the response.
Thursday, almost a dozen volunteers confirmed up immediately to assist clear almost 3 ft of snow off the museum’s greatest constructing, together with Brody Ennis who known as the collapse “thoughts blowing.”
“All of that caved in. It is fairly loopy,” Ennis mentioned.
There’s worry that constructing could also be in jeopardy of collapsing too as a result of the lights seemed to be bowed.
“We have already misplaced one constructing, lets hopefully save among the others,” Olofson mentioned.
As soon as the museum will get the OK to get the gathering out, the large query then turns into the place do they put it till a brand new constructing is constructed.
Matt Henson is an Emmy award-winning reporter/photographer/editor for WDAY. Previous to becoming a member of WDAY in 2019, Matt was the principle anchor at WDAZ in Grand Forks for 4 years. He was born and raised within the suburbs of Philadelphia and attended school at Lyndon State Faculty in northern Vermont, the place he was acknowledged twice nationally, together with first place, by the Nationwide Academy for Arts and Science for tv manufacturing. Matt enjoys being a voice for the little man. He focuses on crimes and courts and investigative tales. Simply as typically, he shares tear-jerking tales and tales of accomplishment. Matt enjoys touring to small cities throughout North Dakota and Minnesota to share their tales. He will be reached at mhenson@wday.com and at 610-639-9215. When he is not at work (uncommon) Matt resides in Moorhead and enjoys spending time together with his daughter, {golfing} and attending Bison and Sioux video games.
North Dakota
The most deadly time to drive is between Memorial Day and Labor Day
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.
North Dakota
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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North Dakota
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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