Good morning, Grand Forks.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong said that House Bill 1160 will require all personal communication devices to be securely stowed from the start to the end of the school day in K-12 public schools—this law will become effective Aug.

1 and was supported by Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler and other lawmakers who wanted to improve student focus.

The North Dakota Senate unanimously passed House Bill 1168, a backup property tax reform plan that mirrors many provisions of Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s favored measure.

The bill offers tax relief measures such as a primary residence credit up to $1,650 + a renters rebate expansion, and it prepares state lawmakers for future adjustments if the primary measure fails.

Crews have closed 27th Ave. N. between N.

39th St. and Rivards Turf and Forage west of Washington St. due to frost-damaged conditions — teams will grade and reopen the road once the frost is gone.

North Dakota lawmakers are debating a gas tax increase as House members advanced a 5-cent proposal to raise the motor fuels tax to 28 cents for road repairs—while the Senate unanimously defeated a separate 3-cent proposal to support property tax cuts.

Gov. Armstrong vetoed a library obscenity bill and a private school funding measure after lawmakers did not secure a two-thirds vote to override his decisions—he urged legislators to back a broader Education Savings Account plan, which also failed to pass.

An Evening with 3 Farm Daughters

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Prohibition Comedy & Event Room — Free for members, $25 for non-members — Explore the inspiring journey of three sisters turning their family farm passion into a thriving business.