The latest excavation at Pompeii has revealed something rare: a Roman construction site preserved mid-project, complete with the raw materials for their famously durable concrete. Researchers studying those piles confirmed that ancient builders used “hot mixing”—combining quicklime and volcanic ash in ways[...]
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Architects are embracing this ancient building technique to combat climate change—and soulless design
Across architecture, some of the most forward-looking work is rediscovering ancient materials. Rammed earth—clay soil compacted into dense layers—is showing up again, not as novelty, but as a serious answer to carbon-heavy construction. One London studio is building homes from the ground[...]
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Watch: Australia Just Banned Teens From Social Media. Here’s What They Think
Australia has moved to ban social media use for anyone under 16, setting off a tense debate among teenagers, parents, and experts. Supporters say the move protects young people from bullying and harmful content; critics view it as government overreach that sidelines[...]
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Watford City downtown makeover: redevelopment plan takes shape
Watford City is moving from vision to action on its long-talked-about downtown revival. City leaders have advanced a redevelopment plan for North Main Street, aiming to build a destination that reflects what residents asked for in last year’s community survey. A new[...]
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Sand truck collides with plane on Minot airport tarmac, no injuries
Winter weather created an unusual scene at Minot International Airport Tuesday morning when a sand truck slid on icy pavement and struck the nose of a SkyWest plane. No passengers were aboard and no injuries were reported, but the collision damaged both[...]
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What we eat is making us obese and sick — but science shows solutions are within reach
Kevin Hall reshaped nutrition research in 2019 when his controlled study showed that ultra-processed foods can override appetite and quietly add hundreds of calories a day. His new book Food Intelligence revisits that finding and argues that the problem goes well beyond[...]
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North Dakota Supreme Court supermajority rule rare among states
An unusual clause in the North Dakota Constitution that limits the power of the courts kept the state’s near-total abortion ban from being struck down last month. Most state Supreme Courts require a majority vote to declare a law unconstitutional. But in[...]
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Donny Schatz finds new home for 2026, inks full-time deal with CJB Motorsports
Donny Schatz enters 2026 with a fresh start and a familiar number on the wing. After ending an 18-year run with Tony Stewart Racing, the Minot native has signed on full-time with CJB Motorsports for the upcoming World of Outlaws season. The[...]
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Corporate investment in residential housing may be another hurdle for first-time buyers
As corporate ownership of residential property across the country rises nationwide, researchers from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and the Center for Geospatial Solutions warn this trend has complicated the housing market for first-time buyers. According to a joint “Who Owns[...]
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ND farmers brace for loss of ACA subsidies
Roughly 70% of North Dakota's agriculture workforce makes use of enhanced federal subsidies for health premiums on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. But with an expiration date looming, they're getting guidance on how to proceed without them. The larger subsidies surfaced during[...]
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ND Christmas tree farmers see demand rise
The price of artificial Christmas trees is climbing this year—tariffs have pushed many stores to raise prices—and that shift is sending more families back to tree farms. For Mary Podoll, one of North Dakota’s few Christmas tree growers, the uptick in demand[...]
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West Fargo finding benefits for all students from inclusive playgrounds
West Fargo schools are reshaping recess into something more meaningful. By adding inclusive playground equipment, the district is creating spaces where students of all abilities can play together—and learn from each other. The Early Childhood Education Center now features adaptive swings, accessible[...]
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Trump to send $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers to offset ag losses
The federal government will provide $12 billion to U.S. farmers who have been hurt by “unfair market disruption,” President Donald Trump said at a White House roundtable event Monday. Trump said repeatedly the funding was available thanks to tariff revenues, framing his[...]
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CASO Minot expands services, takes first steps as homeowners
A Minot nonprofit that supports children entering foster care is taking a meaningful step forward—by turning a house into a place of comfort, stability, and connection. CASO, which began just a year ago providing clothing and essentials, is now preparing a home[...]
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Swedish expert warns Washington is ‘attacking our values’
A new U.S. national security strategy is drawing attention in Europe, and not in a comforting way. Swedish military expert Joakim Paasikivi argues the framework recasts Europe less as a partner and more as an obstacle, signaling a shift in Washington’s priorities.[...]
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Trump says he’ll block states from regulating AI
President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an executive order that would block states from setting their own rules for artificial intelligence—a move aimed at creating a single national standard. Supporters argue that AI companies can’t compete globally if they must[...]