Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus has announced that North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the 1st quarter of 2025 decreased by 1.53 percent compared to the same period in 2024. For January, February, and March of 2025, taxable sales and purchases totaled[...]
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Minot State offers Associate of Arts in University Studies degree
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University has introduced a new Associate of Arts in University Studies degree, offering a strong foundation in general education along with courses tailored to students’ interests. Designed for flexibility, this two-year program can serve as a stepping[...]
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Spill Near Williston Releases Nearly Five Olympic Swimming Pools of Produced Water into Creek
BISMARCK, N.D. – Continental Resources, Inc. notified the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) of a produced water spill resulting from a pipeline failure in Williams County on Monday, May 26. Continental estimates 73,000 barrels of produced water impacted a nearby[...]
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New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21
New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21 North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reports two measles cases were confirmed in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state impacted by[...]
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Flood Protection Road Closures Near Roosevelt Park Beginning June 2nd
Minot, N.D. – As a part of MI-6 Downtown phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) there will be a closure to the 7th Street NE bridge starting Monday, June 2nd, 2025. The 7th Street NE bridge will be[...]
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Cramer Appointed as Co-Chair of Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group
At a time when U.S.-Canada relations are under real strain — with talk of a “51st state” rattling Ottawa and raising eyebrows in diplomatic circles — Senator Kevin Cramer’s appointment as co-chair of the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group carries added importance for[...]
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Fedorchak’s resolution to overturn burdensome ‘Once-In-Always-In’ rule heads to President Trump’s desk
When progress gets punished, something’s gone wrong. That’s the argument behind Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak’s first successful resolution, which just passed the U.S. House. At stake is the Biden-era return of the “Once-In-Always-In” rule — a policy that locks industrial sites into strict[...]
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ND Superintendent Kirsten Baesler’s Nomination as U.S. Assistant Secretary Advances to Full Senate
North Dakota’s top education official is one step closer to a national post. Kirsten Baesler, the state’s longtime Superintendent of Public Instruction, has cleared a key Senate hurdle in her bid to become the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.[...]
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Strong Spring Air Travel Continues at North Dakota Airports
(Bismarck, ND) – The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly report detailing airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In April 2025, North Dakota’s commercial service airports recorded 104,271 passenger boardings, making it the busiest April[...]
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City of Minot Hires Kelly Beck as Human Resources Director
Since 2015, Beck has served as Human Resources Manager for Farstad Oil in Minot, overseeing about 800 employees across several northwest states. In that position, she has developed experience in employee relationship management and data analytics. Beck completed a Business Administration degree[...]
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City hosts reception to meet Minot Police Chief finalists
The City of Minot will host a public meet and greet for the three Minot Police Chief finalists on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 6:30–8 p.m. in Minot City Council Chambers. Questions may be submitted in advance to info@minotnd.gov. Michael Frye retired[...]
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It’s Leave Baby Animals Alone Season
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a simple message to the well-intentioned who want to rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals this time of year: don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or[...]
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Temporary closure of eastbound ramp at US 2/US 83 in Minot
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation has temporarily closed the eastbound ramp at the U.S. Highway 2 and U.S. Highway 83 interchange in Minot due to emergency culvert repairs. The ramp is expected to reopen within two weeks. During[...]
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Minot State celebrates successful $54.8 million EMPOWER Capital Campaign
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University and the MSU Development Foundation proudly announced the completion of a major milestone. In just five and a half years, the EMPOWER Capital Campaign raised $54.8 million, the largest comprehensive fundraising effort in the University’s 112-year[...]
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NDSU students head west for inaugural Bison to the Bakken experience
NDSU students are gearing up for an adventure filled with discovery and opportunity as they head west for the inaugural Bison to the Bakken experience. The immersive, 12-day summer program offers a unique chance for students to dive into the heart of[...]
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Garrison Dam summer traffic changes announced
RIVERDALE, N.D. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, announces changes to traffic patterns for Garrison Dam Crest Goad and Spillway Bridge due to summer maintenance and construction. The Crest Road lighting replacement is scheduled for May 15 to Sept.[...]