In a time when fewer people are stepping forward to lead, Fargo’s business community is trying to change that. The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber has launched the new Center for Civic Engagement—a nonpartisan effort to help residents learn, lead, and get involved. The[...]
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Claims ‘chemtrails’ poison citizens spur Wyoming lawmakers to advance ‘geoengineering’ ban
In Wyoming, lawmakers have taken a step into uncharted skies. After hours of testimony about so-called “chemtrails,” a legislative committee voted to advance a bill banning the release of “atmospheric contaminants” over the state. Supporters claim the federal government is spraying toxic[...]
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Bismarck Says ‘No’ to Backyard Chickens
For now, Bismarck’s backyard dreams of farm-fresh eggs are on hold. City commissioners have once again said no to allowing chickens within city limits, ending an appeal that sought to loosen long-standing restrictions. The decision followed concerns about fire hazards and the[...]
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Local author creates book to commemorate Minot Symphony Orchestra’s 100 years
For a century, the Minot Symphony Orchestra has filled the city with sound, and now it’s celebrating that milestone in a way that hits a different note—a children’s book. The Nodak Do-Re-Mi’s, written and illustrated by Minot artist Max Patzner, honors the[...]
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Palmer amaranth found in Divide County
BISMARCK – Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) has been confirmed in Divide County. One plant was pulled from a wet/green spot on the outer edges of a wheat field. A sample was taken and submitted for DNA analysis to the National Agricultural Genotyping[...]
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Regina police chief fired after misconduct investigation into text messages
When a city’s top law enforcement officer loses the trust of the people he serves, there’s little choice but to start over. Regina’s police chief, Farooq Sheikh, has been fired after an investigation revealed months of inappropriate text messages to a police[...]
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Minot Symphony Orchestra presents “A Dance with Destiny” as part of its Centennial Season
Minot, ND – October 21, 2025 — The Minot Symphony Orchestra (MSO) continues its milestone 100th season with A Dance with Destiny on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall on the campus of Minot State University.[...]
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ND Expert: Don’t let ACA questions derail your enrollment
Signing up for health coverage is an important but no-so-fun task and for North Dakotans with Affordable Care Act plans, this year’s enrollment comes with added stress amid uncertainty over expiring tax credits. Enhanced federal subsidies for health insurance marketplace customers expire[...]
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Child neglect arrests at Radio City Park
At approximately 2:49 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, officers with the Minot Police Department made contact with two individuals, identified as Natasha Ann Davis, 29, and Travis Lee Legg, 48, both of Minot, at Radio City Park. Davis and Legg were accompanied[...]
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North Dakota DOT named finalist for national transportation award
North Dakota’s effort to stop deadly wrong-way crashes is earning national attention. The state Department of Transportation is a finalist in the America’s Transportation Awards for its “Wrong Way Detection Project,” which uses cameras and flashing LED signs to alert drivers and[...]
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Some MAFB students will need alternate transportation due to government shutdown
A government shutdown is creating new challenges for families on Minot Air Force Base. Yellowfin, the company responsible for student transportation, has paused most of its winter busing due to a lapse in federal funding. Only routes already covered — including high[...]
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Saskatchewan looks to bolster interprovincial trade amid tariffs
As global trade tensions rise, Saskatchewan is turning its focus inward — strengthening economic ties within Canada. A new bill, the Saskatchewan Internal Trade Promotion Act, aims to make it easier for goods and services to move freely across provincial borders, cutting[...]
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Minot PD, Minot Public Schools address reports of threats to Minot North
Minot Police and school officials moved quickly Tuesday night to calm fears after reports of threats against Minot North High School. Police said their investigation found no evidence of an active or ongoing danger but promised an increased presence at the school[...]
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ND Industrial Commission approves $45 million in oil and gas grants
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, approved $45.1 million in matching grants during its 62nd grant round of the Oil and Gas Research Program. The Oil[...]
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‘Impossible’ Life Found Beneath Arctic Ice Could Alter Climate Models
Beneath the Arctic’s frozen surface, scientists have found life rewriting the boundaries of possibility. Tiny microbes thriving under the sea ice can fix nitrogen — a process once thought limited to warmer waters. The finding reshapes how we understand the Arctic’s influence[...]
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Brazilian farmers beef up soybean production as China halts business with U.S. during trade fight
China’s tariffs have pushed U.S. soybeans out of their largest market, and Brazil is racing to fill the gap. Brazilian growers are planting more, traders say they’ll “take all they can get,” and government forecasts point to a bigger harvest. U.S. farmers,[...]