Steve Bodakowski
Steve joined the WDAZ News team in October of 2007. He grew up in Connecticut where he attended Southern Connecticut State University.He graduated in December 2006 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Before coming to WDAZ Steve worked as an intern at WTNH and FOX-61 News in Connecticut. Steve spent a year reporting from the Devils Lake Bureau, He now covers UND and Higher Education here in Grand Forks.
In his spare time he enjoys lifting weights, playing basketball and cooking.
Nickname Supporters Have Signed Petition In Ft. Yates
Nickname supporters on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation say they have a petition ready, and they will present it to the tribal council asking for a reservation wide vote to gauge tribal approval on the future of the name and logo.WDAZ, 03/12/2010
New State Vehicle Rules Could Be a Problem For UND Student Groups
Changes in the oversight of state fleet vehicles at UND has led to a new policy in requesting one. It will mean a stricter policy on when a state vehicle is allowed to be used. Now UND's student government members are worried that it will make it harder for them to go to important events.WDAZ, 03/11/2010
UND Aerospace Scores Big International Training Contract
UND has landed another major international training contract. This time it's to train air traffic controllers from Norway.WDAZ, 03/10/2010
UND Security Goes High-Tech
UND is taking making campus security high-tech. They've eliminated keys on may buildings and access points on campus and have a completley electronic system that can be controlled from a lap top.WDAZ, 03/10/2010
UND Developing New Strategic Plan
UND has hired a consulting group to carve a new path for UND. It involves two main goals. The first is to strengthen connections, the second enhance the community. It could even involve new building projects.WDAZ, 03/09/2010
Devils Lake City Offers Plans Lakewood Embankment
Devils Lake city officials presented two plans to residents of the Lakewood area for an embankment that will be built to protect the area from the rising Devils Lake.WDAZ, 03/08/2010
Lakota Ambulance Service Asking For Help
The Lakota Ambulance crew is asking for a little help from Nelson County residents. A petition is asking for a Mill Levy to be implemented for the service during a June election. A move that would make them eligible for government grants.WDAZ, 03/08/2010
New Flood Forecast Looks a Little Better
The National Weather Service released a new flood outlook for this spring and the news in encouraging. There was little to no change in the new outlook for most of the region. The chances of flooding have even dropped for some locations with the exception of Devils Lake.WDAZ, 03/05/2010
Standing Rock Supporters: Enough Signatures on Petition
A group of Sioux nickname supporters on the Standing Rock Reservation say they have enough signatures to ask for a reservation-wide vote on the issue.WDAZ, 03/02/2010
UND ROTC Gets One Of Nations Highest Honors
The U-N-D ROTC battalion got one of the nation's highest honors today for their work, the 2010 McArthur Award.WDAZ, 03/02/2010
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