North Dakota National Guard Conducts Counter IED Engagement with Benin

Counter Improvised Explosive Device Awareness is a broad program that aims to teach Soldiers how to counter or neutralize the enemy’s use of IEDs, according to U.S. Army Master Sgt. Ryan Lindberg, 164th Regional Training Institute, North Dakota National Guard, Read More …

North Dakota: First responders come to Minot AFB for Hydra Fury 24

The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight hosted Hydra Fury 24 at Minot AFB from June 4-6. The joint training exercise was attended by representatives from Air Force EOD flights, Naval School EOD, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Defense Read More …

North Dakota: Explosive device found in backpack of man being booked into Cass County Jail

A man being booked into the Cass County Jail over the weekend is now facing additional charges after officers say they found what appeared to be an explosive device in his backpack. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, the Read More …

North Dakota: Charges filed after 1,000 pounds of explosives discovered in Williston

A Williston man accused of storing more than 1,000 pounds of homemade explosives in his garage is now facing criminal charges. Court records show Ross Petrie, 28, is charged with a felony called “release of destructive forces.” An affidavit of Read More …

North Dakota explosive specialist recognized nationally by TSA

Hundreds of passengers go through security every day in the eight North Dakota Airports. TSA officials are trained by experts to spot explosives and other threats to passengers. There are two explosive specialists in North Dakota who train and educate Read More …

North Dakota: Bomb caused explosion near Minot home; no one injured

The Minot police department and bomb squad responded to a report of an explosion around 5 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, that occurred outside of a home in the southeast part of the city. No one was injured, and no one Read More …