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STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Jails, schools and U.S. 85 among floor topics
BISMARCKThe state Senate unanimously approved a bill Tuesday aimed at reducing the burden of inmate medical costs for jails. Senate Bill 2024 aims to make it clear that it is not the responsibility o...
Posted on 1/25/11 at 3:35 PM
ND county wants more money for oil-impacted jail
A county on the edge of western North Dakota's booming oil patch is freeing some prisoners because of the lack of jail space, officials said Thursday.
By James MacPherson , February 01, 2013
Grand Forks County jail sees more prisoners, mulls new wing 
The Grand Forks County jail is starting to experience some growing pains, and that has Administrator Bret Burkholder looking down the road at an expansion of the $16 million building that is not yet 5 years old. While the 242-bed facility is not exactly overcrowded, the average number of prisoners has risen steadily in recent years and is likely to surpass 200 a day this year, based on bookings so far.
By Kevin Bonham , May 04, 2012
Crookston jail administrator receives federal training
The jail administrator at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston recently completed a select training course sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice.
By Herald Staff Report , April 02, 2012
Inmates become ill at Fargo jail
Cass County investigates potential food borne illnessAbout 90 percent of the 184 inmates at the Cass County Jail became ill Sunday night and early Monday with a potential food borne illness, Sheriff Paul Laney said.
By Helmut Schmidt , November 28, 2011
Authorities ID inmate who died at Jamestown jail
Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at the Stutsman County jail in Jamestown. Stutsman County Deputy Jason Faulk says that the inmate was 31-year-old Joshua Ellis of Thompson.
By Associated Press , October 26, 2011
1 of 2 in N.D. jail escape gets 10 months
Ryan Eugene Thomas was sentenced in connection with his escape from a town jail earlier this month.
By Associated Press , July 06, 2011
In Minnesota, 3,000 jail cells sit empty
Falling crime rates and a jail-building boom coincided to produce an unprecedented surplus of jail beds in many of the state's counties.
By Katie Humphrey and David Peterson , June 06, 2011
Three convicted for attempting to smuggle drugs into Grand Forks County jail
Marcellus Beasley, 42, of Grand Forks was sentenced to a year in jail and two years probation for delivering 10 oxycodone pills to inmate Alicia Schrum, 29. Another inmate, Megann Garza-Chin, 27, helped set up the drug delivery, according to court documents.
May 19, 2011
Burleigh County jail officer fired, charged with assault
A Burleigh County detention officer has been fired and charged with assault for allegedly putting an inmate in a headlock, kneeing him in the groin and pushing his head into a wall.
By Associated Press , May 13, 2011
Arizona sheriff invites public to vote on most popular jail booking photos
The Arizona sheriff known for dressing inmates in pink underwear and feeding them green baloney is inviting people to choose the most popular jail booking photos posted on his website.
By Associated Press , April 20, 2011
Sioux Falls prison guard killed by 2 inmates in failed escape attempt
Two inmates killed a guard Tuesday during a failed escape attempt at a Sioux Falls prison, authorities said.
By Dirk Lammers , April 12, 2011
DUI suspect escapes from jail in Hillsboro
Sheriff: Man poses no threat to publicA man arrested on drunk driving charges escaped from the Traill County jail in Hillsboro, N.D., Wednesday morning and was still on the lam Wednesday night.
By Stephen J. Lee , April 06, 2011
No one hurt in Fargo jail fire
Authorities say damage from a kitchen fire in the Cass County Jail was minimal, and no one was hurt.
By Associated Press , March 21, 2011
Minnesota Senate votes for stiffer dog abuse penalties
The bill increases potential restitution costs for people who hurt dogs in police actions, search and rescue, correctional facilities or arson investigations.
By Associated Press , March 10, 2011
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