Burn Ban 2019
Ban is in effect when the ND Rangeland Fire Danger Rating is in the High, Very High, Extreme and/or a Red Flag Warning has been issued. Burning is allowed when fire danger is in a Low or Moderate rating. Read the full document: 2019 Burn Ban
To check the map before burning please CLICK HERE
 

Burke County, ND

We are located in northwestern North Dakota and were founded in 1910. Burke County is bordered on the north by Saskatchewan, Canada and we have a land area of 1104 square miles with a population of approximately 1970 for a density of about 2 people per square mile.

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The Burke County Courthouse

The courthouse is conveniently located in the town of Bowbells, ND just 69 miles from Minot and 107 miles from Williston.

Courthouse is open Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00
closed for lunch from 12-12:30
and all holidays