Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023.
That’s a historic increase and welcome news for American retirees and others — but it’s tempered by the fact that it’s fueled by record high inflation that’s raised the cost of everyday living.
The average recipient will receive more than $140 a month extra beginning in January. The cost-of living adjustment is meant to help cover the higher cost of food, fuel and other goods and services.
There are over 138,000 recipients in North Dakota and 1.07 million in Minnesota.
Grand Forks Air Force Base in lockdown
(KNOX) - The Grand Forks Air Force Base is on lockdown and cars are being turned away at the gate Wednesday afternoon, April 17, following a report of a shot being fired on the base. A spokesperson said that "at about 1 p.m. local time here, Gra...
Apr 17, 2024
NDHP ID's GF driver injured in semi crash
The North Dakota Patrol has released the name of a 47 year old Grand Forks man who suffered serious injuries in a semi crash on Highway 2 east of Petersburg on Thursday. According to the NDHP Chad Ramstad was heading west when the trailer combination...
Apr 13, 2024
Bismarck house fire under investigation
One person was injured during a house fire in Bismarck Saturday evening. The Bismarck Fire Department responded to the call shortly before 7:00 p.m. When crews arrived on scene they found heavy smoke coming from the back of the single family home. F...
Apr 14, 2024
MN Patrol names new leader
Interim Col. Christina Bogojevic will be the Minnesota State Patrol's next colonel. Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson made the announcement noting that Bogojevic has been with the State Patrol for more than 20 years and has ser...
Apr 13, 2024
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