Outnumbered Democrats look to ideas, relationships to advance priorities

BISMARCK – In the 2021 North Dakota Legislature, Democrats make up just under 15% of the 141 lawmakers present this session – seven Democrats in the State Senate and 14 in the House of Representatives – but they say they will have an impact.

We the People

Memories of the footage of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, on January 6, 2021, will be forever etched in the minds of the citizenry. No American since the War of 1812 has seen an assault on our Temple of Democracy.

International Music Camp Announces Programming Updates for 2021

The International Music Camp will host full-week programs, master classes, and lessons online throughout June and July as a part of their IMC @ Home program.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

There is more than a little hateful and cruel rhetoric on Facebook, the media, and in everyday conversation. The genesis of much of it is politics, but certainly not all.

Senior Citizen Update

Pembina County Meals & Transportation has received a grant from the Drayton Area Community Foundation in the amount of $990.00. This grant will be used to provide free rides to medical appointments to Drayton residents. The ride may be to a medical doctor, eye doctor or dentist.

Public invited to COVID-19 Vaccine virtual forum

The public is invited to a free virtual forum, “Community Voices: COVID-19 Vaccine,” on Friday, Jan. 22 from noon to 1 p.m. CST. This forum will convene local public health and medical experts to provide information and answer questions on North Dakota’s vaccine rollout and vaccine safety.

Grand Forks Health Officer issues order to continue mask mandate

Grand Forks, ND – Grand Forks Health Officer, Dr. Joel Walz, has issued a Health Officer Order that will continue the requirement of masks or face coverings for all residents within Grand Forks County to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This order will go into effect January 18, 2021 at 12:01 a.

Moving Cancer care close to home – UMC Chemotherapy

Unity Medical Center (UMC) in Grafton wants to remind patients that they are in the driver’s seat as to where to receive chemotherapy or infusions and have the option of receiving treatments at UMC once settled into a treatment plan.

Capitol Insight

Greetings from Bismarck. We are into the third week of the 2021 session and are pretty well adjusting to the mask and shield rules. It is somewhat of a nuisance but if it makes others more comfortable around us it isn’t that difficult to do.

Department of Human Services will work to coordinate the transition of Lutheran Social Services programs

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Human Services has partnered with Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota (LSSND) to provide programs to vulnerable populations for several decades.