Kidder County Emergency Management

05/12/2026

05/08/2026

Burn restrictions are now in effect in Kidder County.

"...Fire Emergency and Burn Restriction (to include a ban and restriction on controlled burns, crop residue burning, fireworks, garbage burning, and campfires) remain in effect when the North Dakota Fire Danger Rating is in the Extreme, Very High, or High and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued, until further notice for Kidder County, North Dakota. Additionally, burning will be allowed with a Low or Moderate Fire Danger Rating upon approval of the local fire response authority who has jurisdiction over the designated area in Kidder County, North Dakota.

What’s Included
Open Burning: Includes burning of leaves, grass clippings, garbage/pits, construction debris, fallen trees, controlled burns, crop residue or hay land, sloughs, and campfires/bonfires.

What’s Excluded
Controlled Devices: Only when device (gas, charcoal, or wood-fired grills, patio fireplaces and chimneys, gas camp stoves, and smokers) is on a hard, non-organic surface and 15’ away from vegetation and an extinguisher or water is available on site.

THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THIS BURN RESTRICTION IS A CLASS B MISDEMEANOR
(NDCC 37-17.1-10.1: MAXIMUM SENTENCE OF 30 DAYS IN JAIL AND $1,500 FINE).

The Fire Danger Rating is available at the following website: https://ndresponse.gov "

04/23/2026

Thank you to Karen at Countryside Designs & Signs in Steele for making the new KC EM office sign.

04/08/2026

03/31/2026

Since 1964, the Gruebele family has been at the heart of the small town of Pettibone. They’ve run the local grocery store 10 hours a day, six days a week. But now, the store is closing. MORE: https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/03/30/its-big-part-everybodys-life-family-run-grocery-store-pettibone-closing/

03/27/2026

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

These resources teach you to build an emergency kit filled with the items you need to survive on your own for several days after a disaster. After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for sever...

02/13/2026

The "Minnesota Bricks" channel on Youtube posted this fascinating 20 min documentary about Crystal Springs, ND and the early days of Highway 10.

Encouraging families from the more populated, eastern cities of the United States to pack up their luggage and visit western scenic destinations is the theme...

02/04/2026

Congratulations to the Kidder County Townships who won ND DOT Flex Fund grants for township road projects!

Tappen & Sibley: $1.05M
Peace: Two projects funded, $1.5M
Bunker: Two projects funded, $1.2M
Williams: $340k
Northwest & Stewart: $400k
N/S Merkel: $720k
Petersville: $388k
Valley & Tanner: $300k

10/30/2025

North Dakota is preparing for a potential pause in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits beginning November 1, should the federal government shutdown continue. While the state has funding to support the program, North Dakota cannot issue benefits without federal authorization, leaving many households at risk of temporarily losing access to food assistance. Resources below.

Kidder County Food Pantry
Address: 202 1st Ave NW Steele, ND
Phone: 701-214-3320
Operation Hours: First Monday: 4:00pm-5:30pm

South Country Human Services
Kidder County Courthouse Addition
122E Broadway, Steele

https://ndresponse.gov/shutdownresources

09/24/2025

First Security Bank in Robinson and Kidder County Emergency Management worked with the Governor's Office, Bank of North Dakota, and ND DES to expand this program's eligibility to include the August storm (previously only damage from the June 20 storm was eligible).

The Grain Storage & Facility Rebuilder Programs are designed to provide timely financial support to North Dakota’s agricultural producers who were impacted by the severe weather events between June 2025 and August 2025. There are two programs available and producers may apply for either one or both programs based on eligibility.

The Grain Storage & Facility Rebuilder Programs are designed to provide timely financial support to North Dakota’s agricultural producers who were

08/26/2025

22nd St SE between 29th Ave SE and 31st Ave SE (SW of Robinson) has been re-opened.