Bill Dubensky

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News Reporter at KNOX AM and FM

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Burning Ban in Effect in Grand Forks County

3 days ago | knoxradio.com | Bill Dubensky

(File image)(KNOX) – There is an outdoor burn ban in effect in Grand Forks County until Friday due to the dry conditions. The ban is in place for all of Grand Forks County and the City of Grand Forks. The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office and rural Grand Forks County Fire Departments have been responding to several fires that have gotten out of control. Nobody should set on fire any object outdoors. This includes the burning of trees, grass, leaves and ditches.
Initial Approval Given for a Water Main Near Highway 81 in Grand Forks

3 days ago | knoxradio.com | Bill Dubensky

(File image)(KNOX) – Initial approval was given to a project that is scheduled to be done near Highway 81 in Grand Forks for a water main. This phase covers most of the properties adjacent to the east side of Highway 81 from 27th Avenue North up to 33rd Avenue North. It also includes several properties along the north end of Mill Road. This project will provide water service and fire protection to the properties adjacent to the project.
Minnesota House Passes Health, Children, and Families Budget Bill

3 days ago | knoxradio.com | Bill Dubensky

(File image)(KNOX) -The Minnesota House passed HF 2435, the 2025 House Health, Children, and Families budget bill. The bill funds many of the pieces of Minnesota’s health care system, including hospitals, pharmacies, and emergency medical services, as well as child protection, child care, and early learning. It modernizes the Social Services Information System (SSIS), addresses food insecurity, and continues support for early learning scholarships.
Cuts Have North Dakota Manufacturing Support Agency Working on Plan B

3 days ago | knoxradio.com | Bill Dubensky

Impact Dakota. (photo courtesy of Impact Dakota via the North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) – The North Dakota program that provides training and support to manufacturers in the state faces an uncertain future if federal funding is cut. Impact Dakota temporarily lost its federal funding last month. Jodie Mjoen, CEO and president of Impact Dakota, said federal funding is usually renewed on April 1.
Fargo lawmaker Leaves Hospital

3 days ago | knoxradio.com | Bill Dubensky

Rep. Jim Kasper, R-Fargo. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) -State Rep. Jim Kasper, R-Fargo, returned to Fargo on May 8 to continue his recovery after being hospitalized during the closing days of the legislative session. Republican District 46 Chair Rob Muntz said Kasper suffered a brain bleed on April 23 and was transported to CHI-St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, where he stayed until Thursday.
More Measles Cases Confirmed in North Dakota

4 days ago | knoxradio.com | Bill Dubensky

(Photo by George Frey/Getty Images via the North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) -New measles cases were confirmed in Cass County bringing North Dakota’s total cases to 11 since May 2, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services. The department reported both people were unvaccinated and one was hospitalized as a result of the disease. Both people are believed to have contracted measles from international travel.
Walsh County Jail Could Close if New One is Not Built

4 days ago | knoxradio.com | Bill Dubensky

(File image)(KNOX) – The state of North Dakota said that if a new a Walsh County isn’t built, they will close the current one. Voters head to the polls on Tuesday to vote on $43 million for a new jail that would be located in Grafton. Sewer backups in cells, corroded pipes, no air conditioning and mold in the basement are some of the troubles with the 5 decade old building.
Volunteers Prep for Fort Union Rendezvous Amid National Park Service Whiplash

4 days ago | knoxradio.com | Bill Dubensky

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site. (Photo provided by National Park Service via the North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) – The third full weekend in June is always the busiest part of the summer at Fort Union Trading Post near Williston. This is when the National Park Service historic site hosts its Rendezvous, which draws about 3,000 visitors. This year, however, the event has been in flux as organizers adapt to ever-changing federal funding streams and staffing models.
North Dakota Adds Incentive for Businesses to Subsidize Child Care

4 days ago | knoxradio.com | Bill Dubensky

(Getty Images via the North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) – With the goal of supporting working families, state lawmakers this session passed a new tax credit that subsidizes child care for North Dakota businesses. Senate Bill 2282 applies specifically to child care stipends. The tax credit allows employers that offer this benefit to write off 50% of their child care contributions off their income taxes.
Some Schools Canceled Band Trip to Williston Because of Measles Cases

4 days ago | knoxradio.com | Bill Dubensky

(Photo by Illustration Justin Sullivan/Getty Images via the North Dakota Monitor)(North Dakota Monitor) – Bands from Minot middle schools have canceled their planned trip to the Williston Band Day parade Saturday due the measles outbreak, according to a message sent to Minot-area parents from school administrators. “We understand this news may be disappointing for our young musicians who were looking forward to this event,” the message states.