Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
Good morning, Grand Forks.
Last year, the Great Plains Food Bank served 167,000 people and saw an 11% increase in need as almost one in five adults relied on its help.
It also distributed nearly 15 million pounds of food using mobile pantries to reach rural areas.
The National Weather Service said the flood risk in the Red River Basin is lower due to dry winter conditions, although added moisture from recent snowfall may boost runoff when the melt begins; updated forecasts may follow on March 26.
North Dakota homeowners can apply for a state property tax credit up to $1,600 through the Office of State Tax Commissioner until April 1.
The credit helps lower taxes on primary residences (houses, mobile homes, and condos).
North Dakota meets only 23% of its mental health workforce need, leaving over 300 local patients waiting at Sanford Health while officials use a grow our own strategy — including a new residency program at UND and telehealth for rural care — to address the gap.
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