Minneapolis Fed to Hose Housing Needs and Opportunities Gathering in Bismarck

Housing pressures aren’t limited to big cities — small towns and rural communities are feeling the squeeze too. On November 6, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis will host a daylong event in Bismarck, bringing together housing experts, local leaders, and researchers to share strategies for boosting supply and improving affordability. Panels will highlight lessons […]

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Prairie Fare: Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away?

“Are there any apples on our tree this year?” my older daughter recently asked. “There are lots of ripe apples high in the tree,” my husband responded. I thought about past autumns when she and our other two kids used an apple picker to harvest apples from our Haralson tree. Our excited dachshunds attempted to […]

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Fargo-based RDO Equipment lays off numerous employees due to business decline

Layoffs are rippling through one of Fargo’s largest companies. RDO Equipment confirmed it has let go of 36 employees, primarily in field support roles tied to its equipment business. Company President Chris Cooper told staff the move was necessary as prolonged weakness in the agricultural sector continues to squeeze demand. The cuts follow another round […]

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US Men’s Sled Hockey team holds Paralympic Games tryouts in Minot

Minot is hosting some of the best sled hockey players in the world this week, as Team USA holds tryouts for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. More than 30 athletes are vying for 17 spots, under the leadership of head coach David Hoff of Bottineau. A high school math teacher turned national coach, Hoff says […]

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Bakken Oil Output Shows Signs of Slowing as Pipeline Flows Slip

Oil flows from North Dakota’s Bakken shale are losing steam, with shipments on the Dakota Access Pipeline slipping to their lowest levels of the year. Analysts had expected production to climb into 2026, but softer prices, fewer rigs, and growing competition from Canadian crude are slowing activity. The pipeline, capable of carrying 750,000 barrels a […]

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Watch: Hunter Safety Tips and Ethics

As hunting season approaches, safety and respect remain the most important tools in the field. Brian Schaefer of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds hunters to prepare both mentally and physically, double-check equipment, and practice safe firearm handling. From tree stand harnesses to blaze orange, the details matter. Just as critical is respecting […]

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