A bipartisan group of lawmakers want to tighten North Dakota’s seat belt law to allow police to pull over anyone they see driving unbuckled – or any of their passengers. It’s the latest in a decades-old and contentious effort to encourage more seat belt use among North Dakota drivers. Advocates of the so-called primary-enforcement idea have been rebuffed repeatedly in the Republican-led Legislature. North Dakota’s current law is a ″secondary enforcement″ provision, meaning that police may not pull over a motorist simply for not being belted. Police first must see the driver committing another violation such as speeding.
Senator Mitchell seeks trial delay until after the Minnesota Legislature adjourns
(KNOX) - Lawyers for Minnesota Democratic State Senator Nicole Mitchell are asking that her Becker County burglary trial be delayed until late spring, after the upcoming legislative session adjourns. The motion was filed Friday. Her trial is set for ...
Jan 10, 2025
Grand Forks Chosen For Potato Processing Facility
(KNOX) - Agristo, a family owned potato processing company from Belgium, has informed the City of Grand Forks they intend to build their first North American facility in Grand Forks. For the last three years Agristo has been working with local potato...
Jan 12, 2025
Altru celebrates a new state-of-the-art hospital Thursday
(KNOX) - Altru Hospital cuts the ribbon Thursday on its new state-of-the-art hospital. A Community Celebration is scheduled for 2 to 7 p.m. and is open to the public. The new hospital is located next to the current hospital at 1200 South Columbia R...
Jan 08, 2025
Grand Forks Planning and Zoning Commission Approved Changes in Preparation for Sports Facility
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks Planning and Zoning Commission has approved changes to lots on South 42nd Street. Grand Forks City Planner Sierra Johnson says the changes will not create traffic problems in the area. "We did have internal conversations...
Jan 10, 2025