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Notice of Public Hearing - LaMoure County Water Resource District
The LaMoure County Water Resource District (“the District”) will conduct a public hearing regarding BOOM LAKE FLOOD MITIGATION Surface Drain application No. 6856 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the lower level of the LaMoure County Courthouse. If you are unable to attend in person, you may join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at https://meet.goto.com/127272973 or dial in using your phone at 1 (408) 650-1253; access code 127-272-973.
At the hearing, the District will afford the public the opportunity to submit comments regarding a proposed surface drain project being proposed by the City of Marion, North Dakota, for flood mitigation relative to Boom Lake. The drain alignment will begin at Boom Lake in the SW¼ of Sec. 10, Twp. 136N., Rge. 61W., run east to ND Highway 61, follow along the side of Highway 61 south, and outlet in the SW¼ of Sec. 14, Twp. 136N., Rge. 61W., at a natural waterway that flows to Bear Creek, tributary to the James River.
Information regarding Surface Drain application No. 6856 will be available beginning 14 days prior to the meeting for public review and inspection at the LaMoure County Clerk of Court’s office located on the 2nd floor of the LaMoure County Courthouse, 202 4th Ave. NE, LaMoure, North Dakota.
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LaMoure County Spring Load Restrictions effective Monday March 9th at 7AM
Annually, LaMoure County activates Spring Load Restrictions. Load restrictions reduce damage to roadways caused by heavy loads at the time of year when highway pavements are most vulnerable. LaMoure County sets load restrictions as weather and roadbed conditions require, then removes these restrictions when roadbeds are stable enough to carry legal weight traffic without damage.
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North Dakota Move Over Law
On the interstate system or on a multi-lane highway outside of city limits, when any vehicle is parked or stopped and displaying a flashing, revolving or rotating light, the driver of an approaching vehicle must slow down and move over to the other lane - as safety conditions allow.
- The fine for not moving over is a $20 fine.
- The fine for not moving over or slowing down to the other lane for an authorized emergency vehicle (or DOT maintenance vehicle) is a $50 fine.
View the applicable ND Century Code North Dakota Century Code t39c10
What you need to do.When a vehicle with flashing lights is stopped on or next to a roadway, drivers approaching the vehicle should:
- change into a lane not immediately adjacent to the vehicle, or
- slow down to a reasonable speed if you’re unable to safely make a lane change.
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Facilities that store, sell, and/or handle hazardous materials are required to submit an annual report to the State of North Dakota; these reports are submitted ONLY online now. These annual reports are known as TIER II reports and they are due by March 1st of each year.
North Dakota's Unified Spill/Tier II reporting system tool is used by producers, first responders, industry and more for an effective response and mitigation of events: https://www.spill.nd.gov/
Notice of Fee Change
Per changes to the North Dakota century code made in legislation in 2025 we are notifying of the intent to raise fees for hazardous chemical storage. North Dakota century code 37-17.1-7.1 2 identifies the new system for changing fees. Per that change the Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is providing notice of the following changes.
The ceiling has been raised in the latest version of the law to nine hundred fifty dollars effective January 1, 2026.
Per chemical fee to be raised twenty-five dollars to fifty dollars per chemical. Fees would be in effect January 1, 2027.
This will be the first fee increase since 1991. The fees are divided per century code between the local and state jurisdictions to help them with preparedness and response. Fees may only be used for hazardous chemical related items, training, and response.
Per the changes all partners have one year to submit comments to the Director before said changes will be made. To submit comments please contact:
Jeff Thompson
Hazardous Chemical Officer
701-328-8216
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Please see the image below for the Pesticide Certification Program. Registration is Mandatory. No Walk-ins.
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Always Drive Sober.
STATEWIDE, N.D. – Law enforcement across North Dakota will have extra patrols to remove impaired drivers from the road during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement period, running from Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2026.
In 2024, one alcohol-related crash occurred nearly every 14 hours. While alcohol-related fatalities have shown a steady decline from 2020 to 2024, impaired driving continues to take lives on North Dakota roads.
“Driving sober is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself, your loved ones and everyone sharing the road,” Williston Police Department Chief Steve Gutknecht said. “Make the safe choice this holiday season by always driving sober or arranging a sober ride.”
In addition to driving sober, motorists are urged to buckle up, which remains the best defense against serious injury or death in a crash.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over is part of North Dakota’s Vision Zero strategy to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries statewide.
To honor the lives lost in vehicle crashes, visit the North Dakota Crash Memorial Wall.
