Predator Awareness

By Marci Narum You have just put in another extra-long day of work, and it’s already getting dark. But as you lock your office door, you remember:  the kids drank all the milk at breakfast, plus, you’re out of eggs, and you need veggies for dinner tonight. So you make...

Texting and Driving

By Jody Kerzman The statistics are staggering. According to AT&T, 43 percent of teens text while driving, 73 percent of teens look at their phones at a stop light, and 89 percent of teens expect a response to a text within five minutes. That’s despite the fact...

Play it Safe at Any Age

By Marci Narum Lt. Lori Flaten has seen it all. As a member of the Mandan Police department for  39 years, she can spot a dangerous situation, and predict the outcome. And it’s not always for the best, unfortunately. She would love more than anything to change that....