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Denmark weighs NATO Article 4 after more suspicious drone incursions

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Denmark is weighing whether to trigger NATO’s Article 4 after a string of mysterious drone incursions forced the closure of Aalborg Airport and raised alarms near key air bases. Defense officials say the activity looks systematic and professional, though no culprit has been identified. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned the incidents must be seen alongside […]

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Eight Swedish glaciers melted away: ‘It’s a very clear sign’

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In Sweden’s far north, scientists are watching history vanish in real time. High-resolution satellite images confirm that eight glaciers have disappeared in just over a year, their melt signaling a shift that cannot be undone. While these were small ice masses, their loss disrupts local water systems and warns of what’s ahead. Glaciologist Nina Kirchner […]

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Enrollment up nearly 4% at North Dakota public colleges, universities

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Enrollment across North Dakota’s public colleges and universities is climbing again, reaching its highest level in more than a decade. The University of North Dakota set a record with nearly 16,000 students, while North Dakota State University held steady at just under 12,000, buoyed by growth in first-year and international students. Community colleges also saw […]

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State lawmakers select consultant for term limits study after questioning its need

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North Dakota lawmakers chose a consultant to conduct a study on the effects of the state’s term limits law, but some lawmakers questioned the need for the study at all. Members of the Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee heard presentations Tuesday from Garty Consulting LLC and the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth, but […]

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Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grants Awarded to 11 North Dakota Communities

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Eleven rural communities across North Dakota have been awarded a combined $1 million through the Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant program to support local food access and economic development. These grants will help sustain and strengthen grocery services in small towns, ensuring residents have access to fresh, affordable food close to home. The 2025 grant […]

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Pheasant Season Preview 2025

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North Dakota’s pheasant hunters will find plenty of birds in the field this fall, even if the numbers dipped slightly from last year. State biologists say severe storms and hail in parts of the northwest cut brood counts, but overall populations remain nearly 50% above the ten-year average. The southwest led the way with strong […]

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First Minuteman III missile silo taken offline in Wyoming

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One of the nation’s aging Minuteman III missile silos has officially been taken offline, marking the first visible step toward the Air Force’s massive Sentinel modernization program. The shift, beginning at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, will eventually bring new intercontinental ballistic missiles to Minot and Malmstrom as well. Leaders say the Sentinel […]

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Russian attacks kill 7, injure 41 in Ukraine over past day

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Ukraine endured another deadly day under Russian assault, with strikes reported across multiple regions leaving at least seven civilians dead and more than 40 injured. Overnight, Russia launched 152 drones, most of them Shahed models; Ukrainian defenses shot down 126, but those that slipped through caused damage in at least seven locations. Officials say the […]

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ND income tax revenue to drop over $100M because of Big Beautiful Bill

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North Dakota is bracing for a $130 million drop in income tax revenue over the next two years, the result of federal changes tucked into the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The cuts extend Trump-era tax relief while adding new breaks on overtime pay and business expenses, leaving the state with 9-10% less from […]

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Data center operations in North Dakota save nearly $41 million through state tax exemptions

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North Dakota’s bet on data centers is paying out big. A state sales tax exemption tailored to the industry saved operators nearly $41 million over the past year, reflecting more than $800 million in equipment purchases. State officials say the policy has spurred rapid growth, even as reporting rules shift to make future claims more […]

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UND hockey to play in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 2027

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North Dakota hockey fans can start checking their passports. For the first time in more than four decades, the UND Fighting Hawks will play overseas, joining the 2027 Friendship Four tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The field includes Quinnipiac, Wisconsin, and Northeastern, and the games will count toward the regular season. For UND, it’s not […]

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