Construction zone traffic violations will cost North Dakota drivers more money starting this month.
Pee Wee’s Bill went into effect last week, a bill that increases the minimum fine for a traffic violation in a construction zone, when workers are present, from $80 to $150.
Over 1,300 car crashes in work zones were reported between 2019 and 2024. Nine deaths resulted.


Grocery Store Deserts Continue as a Concern
(North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota and other states are looking for solutions to keep grocery stores in business in rural areas. According to North Dakota State University Extension, North Dakota has 90 grocery stores, down from 137 in 2014. Jodi ...
May 14, 2026

Wages Increase in Grand Forks County
(KNOX) - Average annual wages in Grand Forks County climbed 2.9% in 2025 according to a new report from North Dakota Job Service. That pushes the average salary to $61,513. Paychecks climbed in 44 of the state's 53 counties last year. Oliver County r...
May 15, 2026

Crash Near Euclid Claims Life of Roseau Man
(KNOX) - A single vehicle crash in Euclid (MN) on Monday has claimed the life of a 65 year old man. The Polk County Sheriff's Department identified the driver as Dale Jensen of Roseau (MN). Jensen was alone in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at t...
May 20, 2026

Knutson Printing Gets Go-Ahead for Rebuild
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks City Council gave final approval Monday to move that allows Knutson Printing to rebuild its print shop on University Avenue. The building was heavily damaged by a fire in January. The council agreed to rezone the property at ...
May 19, 2026





