BISMARCK, N.D. — The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) selected Brent Sanford to serve as the interim chancellor of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) during today’s special board meeting. Chancellor Mark Hagerott announced his retirement effective April 29, 2025, at[...]
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GlobalND welcomes Palestinian Educators to Minot
**MINOT, N.D.** – GlobalND is hosting six Palestinian educators from April 15 to 19. Coming to the United States under the auspices of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the U.S. State Department, the Palestinian’s overall program theme is “Secondary School Administration.” [...]
City landfill switching to summer hours
The City of Minot landfill will begin summer hours on April 14. During summer hours, the landfill will be open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The landfill is located at 4450 37th Ave. SW. Residents bringing any items[...]
U.S. crude oil exports reached a new record in 2024
U.S. crude oil exports in 2024 surpassed the previous record set in 2023, exceeding an annual average of 4.1 million barrels per day (b/d). Despite this new record, crude oil export year-over-year growth slowed to 1% in 2024, compared with 14% in[...]
EIA expects less oil demand and lower oil and gasoline prices in an uncertain market
Global oil prices are headed lower — and gas prices may follow — according to the latest forecast from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The new report cites slower demand growth, rising oil production, and recent trade policy shifts as key factors[...]
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Wildfire Potential High in Spring and Today
Outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of ground conditions while enjoying spring activities. Increased human activity outdoors in spring, combined with dead ground vegetation and high winds, make this time of year highly susceptible to wildfires. Because of highly variable weather patterns,[...]
Farm to School garden grant recipients announced, Two Minot Childcare Centers Awarded
Two Minot childcare centers are among 35 across North Dakota selected to receive Farm to School garden grants from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Instruction. Kiddie Korral 2.0 Child Care Center and Montessori of Minot /[...]
Bully Pulpit named the #1 Public Golf Course by USA Today’s 10Best!
Bully Pulpit has been named the #1 Public Golf Course in the United States by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The winners, according to the USA Today 10Best website, “are impeccably maintained, set amongst gorgeous scenery, and most importantly, are well-designed[...]
Governor Armstrong Meets with Trump, Supports Energy Regulation Rollbacks
Governor Kelly Armstrong met with President Trump this week at the White House, backing new executive orders aimed at rolling back federal regulations on coal-fired power plants and boosting energy reliability. Armstrong voiced North Dakota’s support for policies promoting energy production from[...]
Roosevelt Park Pool and Skate Park to Close for 2025 Amid Flood Project Construction
Out of an abundance of caution the Minot Park Board has made the decision at a Special Board meeting held at Roosevelt Park on Monday, April 7 at 1:00pm to close the Roosevelt Park Pool for the 2025 Summer Season. The decision[...]
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Crude Spill Reported from Keystone Pipeline Near Ft. Ransom
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) was notified Tuesday of a malfunction in the Keystone Pipeline, operated by South Bow, that resulted in the release of an unknown volume of crude oil. The pipeline was shut down[...]
North Dakota ag-related projects including Bismarck, Mandan businesses get state funding
BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for three projects. The awards totaling $395,215 were approved at the APUC quarterly meeting Feb. 27 in Bismarck. APUC is a program of the North Dakota[...]
Arts and culture contribute nearly $1.8 billion to ND economy
Bismarck, ND–New data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows that North Dakota’s arts and cultural sector is a powerful economic driver, contributing $1.765 billion to the state’s economy in 2023. Representing 2.32% of the state’s total GDP, arts and[...]
Flood Protection Work Brings Traffic Changes
Minot, ND – Construction for Phase MI-6 of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) is ramping up this spring, with a key traffic change set to begin this week to support critical flood protection efforts in the area. Beginning Monday,[...]
North Dakota launches State Data Hub
North Dakota is taking a significant step forward in leveraging the power of data with the launch of the official North Dakota “State Data Hub”. This initiative, spearheaded by North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT), aims to enhance the use and impact of[...]
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North Dakota Parks and Recreation opens applications for Recreational Trails Program
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) is seeking trail project applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) starting Tuesday, April 1, 2024. The RTP is an 80/20 matching grant program that provides funding for both motorized and[...]