Dave Thompson

Jan 16, 2025 | bismarcktribune.com | Dave Thompson

The North Dakota House has approved a measure to replace Chinese-made drones in the state fleet. The state has 353 drones, 307 from China. The sponsor of House Bill 1038 -- Rep. Mike Nathe, R-Bismarck -- said he was told by some federal officials that the Chinese drones were equipped with data gathering and transmitting devices, Prairie Public reported. "These drones are flying over these communities, over the oil fields, over the missile sites, the air bases, everything," Nathe said.

Jan 14, 2025 | bismarcktribune.com | Dave Thompson

The North Dakota Legislature will consider allowing so-called “blackout” plates on motor vehicles. Those plates would have white numbers and letters on a black background. Senate Bill 2133's main sponsor – Sen. Kristin Roers, R-Fargo – said the idea came from a constituent in Horace. "The person mentioned that a couple of our surrounding states — Iowa and Minnesota — had started having what they call 'blackout plates,'" Roers said.

Nov 13, 2024 | jewishvoicesnj.org | Dave Thompson

As we move through life, we find ourselves turning the pages to new chapters, each with its own joys, challenges, and discoveries. I find myself in a season of change as Jade, my older daughter, prepares to get married this December, and Emma, my younger daughter, embarks on her teenage independence by learning to drive at 16. These milestones remind me that life’s transitions, no matter how big or small, are filled with both anticipation and reflection.

Jul 12, 2024 | bismarcktribune.com | Dave Thompson

Prairie Public The state Board of Higher Education has given Bismarck State College the go-ahead to offer associate degree programs in dental assisting and dental hygiene. The vote was not unanimous, however. Supporters of the program said there is a big demand for dental assistants and hygienists. But there is already a program at the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton.

Jul 11, 2024 | bismarcktribune.com | Dave Thompson

The state Board of Higher Education has given Bismarck State College the go-ahead to offer associate degree programs in dental assisting and dental hygiene. The vote was not unanimous, however. Supporters of the program said there is a big demand for dental assistants and hygienists. But there is already a program at the North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton. And programs will be offered this fall in Minot through Minot State University and the affiliated Dakota College at Bottineau.