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North Dakota National Guard soldiers and airmen work with the Department of Emergency Services to prevent the spread of a wildfire near Mandaree on Oct. 6, 2024. Gov. Kelly Armstrong declared a statewide fire emergency Aug. 7, 2026, due to drought conditions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Samuel J. Kroll)

North Dakota National Guard soldiers and airmen work with the Department of Emergency Services to prevent the spread of a wildfire near Mandaree on Oct. 6, 2024. Gov. Kelly Armstrong declared a statewide fire emergency Aug. 7, 2026, due to drought conditions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Samuel J. Kroll)

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North Dakota governor declares fire emergency amid drought

North Dakota Monitor Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday declared a statewide fire emergency as drought conditions have spread across the state.North Dakota also is activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as the risk of wildfires has intensified during a hot, dry summer.
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First case of West Nile virus reported in North Dakota

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus this season. The individual, a Cass County resident, was hospitalized.
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Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, local wildlife clubs and other sponsors will host the 19th Annual Youth Outdoor Festival Sept. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Game and Fish Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park on the grounds of the North Dakota State Fair.
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NEWS BRIEFS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Senate passes Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review ActThe U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, legislation introduced by North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer and New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan.
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Two high-profile cases heard in Northeast District Court

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Two high-profile cases were heard in Northeast District Court in Grafton on Monday, Aug. 3.Martin Bustamante TorresA plea agreement for 61-year-old Martin Bustamante Torres would call for a 20-year sentence with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. On Aug.
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Off the Charts returns to Cavalier this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
By Valley News and Views Staff Cavalier City Park will once again be filled with music, activities and plenty of people this weekend as the annual Off the Charts Music Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16.
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