New national data reinforce what labor analysts have been warning for years: The U.S. economy faces a severe skills shortage. States are responding to ensure students have solid credentials, with North Dakota part of the conversation. The Georgetown Center on Education and[...]
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Williston chamber of commerce to host forum for locals planning to run for office
Running for office can feel daunting, but in Williston, there’s a new way to learn the ropes — with coffee and conversation. The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its second “Policies & Pastries” forum, a monthly series designed to help[...]
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Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to Changpeng Zhao, founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, who served prison time for failing to prevent criminal use of the platform. The decision comes as Trump’s own crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, gains attention[...]
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Inside the mob-backed gambling ring that just shook the NBA
The FBI just connected two worlds that rarely overlap — professional basketball and organized crime. In a sweeping indictment, agents charged several NBA figures and alleged mob associates with fixing games and high-stakes poker matches. The mix of insider betting tips, rigged[...]
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Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
Trade tensions between Washington and Ottawa just took a sharp turn. President Trump abruptly announced an end to “all trade negotiations” with Canada, accusing Ontario’s government of airing a “fake” ad that misused Ronald Reagan’s words to criticize U.S. tariffs. The ad’s[...]
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Iconic Dala Horse in Minot to see upgrades soon
Every city has its calling card — and for Minot, few sights are as familiar as the bright red Dala Horse at Scandinavian Heritage Park. After standing tall for nearly 25 years, the beloved symbol of Swedish heritage is set for a[...]
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Has violent crime trended downward in North Dakota over the last decade?
Violent crime in North Dakota hasn’t surged dramatically — but it has crept upward. FBI data shows a roughly 6% rise over the past decade, even as the national rate has continued to fall. The state’s increases are largely tied to aggravated[...]
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Rail Modal Group Celebrates 1000th Train in U.S. as It Comes Out of the Minot Intermodal Facility
Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) is excited to announce that Rail Modal Group (RMG), in partnership with BNSF Railway, recently celebrated the loading of its 1,000th train in the United States that came right out of the Minot intermodal facility, a remarkable[...]
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Virgil Hill returns to ND to promote Minot twins’ pro boxing debuts
Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill built his boxing legacy in North Dakota — now he’s back to help others do the same. The five-time world champion is hosting Magic City Mayhem, a new pro boxing event in Minot that puts local fighters, including the[...]
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Northwest Arts Center: INT’L All Media 2025 annual juried exhibition
MINOT, N.D. – The Northwest Arts Center is pleased to present the “INT’L All Media 2025” Annual Juried Exhibition. The exhibition will be on view Oct. 23 through Dec.20, 2025, in the Walter Piehl Gallery at Minot State University. Now in its[...]
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New Research Suggests COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could unlock the next revolution in cancer treatment
What began as a tool to fight a virus may now help fight cancer. Researchers at the University of Florida have found that mRNA vaccines — the same kind used against COVID-19 — could supercharge the immune system’s ability to destroy tumors.[...]
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Ranchers have beef with President after Argentine beef comments
North Dakota ranchers are pushing back after President Trump suggested the U.S. might buy Argentine beef to lower consumer prices. To them, it’s more than a policy idea — it’s a threat to their livelihoods. Rancher George Leingang, whose family has worked[...]
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Minot State to host International Peace Garden Conference
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University will host the 73rd annual International Peace Garden Conference at Hartnett Hall on Friday, Oct. 24. The International Peace Garden Conference, held in conjunction with Minot State University and Brandon University (Manitoba), is an opportunity for[...]
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Krause’s Market stores in Garrison, Hazen, and Washburn to change ownership next year
After decades of serving central North Dakota towns, Krause’s Market — a family-owned grocery staple in Hazen, Garrison, and Washburn — is preparing for a new chapter. Siblings Dalles Krause and Kari Olson announced they’re selling the business to Darin and Valerie[...]
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Upcoming North Dakota special session expected to be ‘rubber stamp’ for federal health care funds
North Dakota lawmakers are preparing for a special session in January — but their hands will be mostly tied. The session’s purpose is to formally accept roughly $500 million in federal funds for rural health care, yet how that money is spent[...]
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Trump fires another inspector general, raising fears about oversight independence
President Trump has again dismissed a key government watchdog — this time the inspector general for the Export-Import Bank — deepening tensions over the independence of federal oversight. Critics, including Sen. Chuck Grassley, say the firing violates federal law requiring Congress to[...]