HB 1435 to support dependents of those who pay ultimate sacrifice
After Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte died in May 2020 when he was fatally wounded in an exchange of gunfire, that incident sparked conversations for House Bill 1435. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
A Dickinson firefighter waters down a burning old truck April 3, 2021. Researches have found that more than two-thirds, or 68%, of firefighters develop cancer, compared to about 22% of the general population, according to the Firefighter Cancer Support website. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)
With the signing of Gov. Doug Burgum’s House Bill 1435, emergency responders and their families can feel a little more at ease if they die in the line of duty, because North Dakota will cover the cost of health insurance for surviving spouses and dependents.
Medora wildfire rages into the night; 9,600 acres destroyed
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Assistant Chief Deb Barros retires after 43 years of public service
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Two residential fires in a span of 24 hours highlight DFD skill
Hanukkah is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. A Jewish man in Dickinson watched helplessly as firefighters battled a significant residential fire leaving his home all but destroyed after an unattended menorah candle set fire to the home on Tuesday evening. AND On Wednesday afternoon a second residential fire damaged a home on Sims Street in Dickinson, causing near $50,000 worth of damage. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
Dickinson Fire Chief Jeremy Presnell (far left) addresses his fire personnel Wednesday afternoon at 1046 Sims St. where a structure fire took place. The extent of the damage is approximately $50,000 and the Dickinson Fire Department is still investigating the cause of the incident. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)