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The 8 Species Of Snakes You Could Encounter In North Dakota

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August 11, 2024

The 8 Species Of Snakes You Could Encounter In North Dakota

North Dakota ranks at the bottom of the United States when it comes to snake diversity.

THANK GOD! I’m not a fan of snakes and never have been. Growing up in eastern North Dakota, I really only had a couple of encounters with garter snakes and that’s about it.

My lake cabin in northeast South Dakota also only has garter snakes thankfully. It does freak me out sometimes when I see them swimming in the water, and I wonder if they’re going to try to crawl in?

Summertime is always a time in North Dakota when you can expect snakes to be more active.

I’ve heard about several encounters people have had with Rattlesnakes on the Missouri River, where a snake will be swimming on the surface of the water and will try to take up residency inside the boat. I’ve read that Game & Fish says you should keep your oar on hand in case of such an encounter. Apparently, the rattlers get confused and think your boat is an island. YIKES!

Getting back to North Dakota snakes.

We only have 8 different species of snakes in North Dakota and only one of them is venomous. The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most common rattlesnake in the United States. It’s also the only venomous snake in Canada.

Bullsnakes, a nonvenomous snake in North Dakota are often mistaken for Prairie Rattlesnakes. Both the Bull and Prairie Rattlesnake have a primary range west of the Missouri River, however, they can and do swim across the river at times.

It’s been well documented that Prairie Rattlesnakes have been expanding their range east of the Missouri River. You can read all about that here.

Bullsnakes have been reported numerous times near my house south of Lincoln in the Copper Ridge Development. I usually see one or two that get run over on the roads each year. So, it wouldn’t be unheard of to run into a rattlesnake on the Bismarck side of the river.

Here are the 8 different species of snakes in North Dakota.

Try not to get too creeped out.

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Cass County Deputy being investigated by the ND BCI resigns

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November 21, 2024

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Cass County Deputy being investigated by the ND BCI resigns

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy who is under investigation by the the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has resigned from the department.

Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner says he was contacted by the BCI in September saying they were initiating an investigation into Deputy Carson Quam for alleged criminal activity. Jahner says the Sheriff’s Office was unaware of any criminal activity Quam was potentially involved with.

On November 21, the Sheriff’s office announced that Quam is no longer an employee of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

Jahner says the information was not released in September because it was an active and ongoing investigation from another agency.

“Any time criminal allegations are made against one of my employees, my Office will always collaborate with the investigating and prosecuting agencies to assist throughout the investigation and potential prosecution, working to ensure the integrity of the case. If criminal activity is substantiated, it will not be tolerated. My Office will always strive through rigorous background checks, department training, and accountability to put the best deputies in our communities to protect and serve our citizens,” said Sheriff Jahner.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says it is unable to comment further pending investigation and review by the Grand Forks and Cass County States Attorney’s Offices. Valley News Live will continue to follow this situation as it develops.

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Johnston leads Loyola Marymount against North Dakota after 27-point outing – WTOP News

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November 21, 2024

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North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount…

North Dakota Fightin’ Hawks (2-2) at Loyola Marymount Lions (1-2)

Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount hosts North Dakota after Will Johnston scored 27 points in Loyola Marymount’s 77-71 loss to the Saint Louis Billikens.

Loyola Marymount finished 12-19 overall with an 8-8 record at home during the 2023-24 season. The Lions averaged 11.9 assists per game on 25.9 made field goals last season.

North Dakota finished 18-14 overall a season ago while going 7-8 on the road. The Fightin’ Hawks averaged 75.3 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field and 32.6% from 3-point range last season.

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Snow gives wildfire responders first chance to catch breath in months

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November 21, 2024

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Snow gives wildfire responders first chance to catch breath in months

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – First responders finally have a chance to catch a breath after an intense couple of months.

Hunter Noor with the North Dakota Forest Service said the snow is bringing some much-needed moisture to dry areas in the state. He said first responders and volunteers who have been working since October to manage the fires hope the snow continues because it could mean the end of a historic wildfire season.

“I’d like to say we are done, but I’m going to knock on wood when I say it, because you never know what Mother Nature’s going to throw at you. So, December— it could warm back up to 40, 50 degrees, you could have another wind event and see more fires— but looking at the forecast, looking at what they’re predicting, it looks like we’re going to slide into the winter season, hopefully pretty quietly,” Noor said.

He said more precipitation should help keep any potential fires at bay.

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