North Dakota’s Legislature is getting a digital assistant of its own. Faced with the task of summarizing more than a thousand bills each session, the Legislative Council is turning to Meta’s open-source AI model, LLaMA 3.2, to handle the workload in hours[...]
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Market for new coal leases at odds with federal platform
Montana’s leaders are eager to revive coal, but the market doesn’t seem to share their enthusiasm. A recent federal lease offering in the Powder River Basin — once the heart of America’s coal boom — drew just one bid worth a fraction[...]
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Minot florists ‘Petal It Forward’ to spread cheer
A simple bouquet can do more than brighten a room — it can brighten a day. In Minot, Flower Central joined florists nationwide for “Petal It Forward Day,” a campaign that turns kindness into something you can hold. Each customer received two[...]
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North Dakotans Could See Significant Health Insurance Premium Increases in 2026 if Federal Subsidies End
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakotans who purchase their own health insurance could face substantial premium increases in 2026 if enhanced federal subsidies are not renewed beyond next year. Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has approved 2026 rates for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans,[...]
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Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to State Fairgrounds
BISMARCK – The State Fair Center will be filled with booths and shoppers when the Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to Minot, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25. “This year’s Pride of Dakota Showcase features more than 100 companies offering unique, North Dakota-made[...]
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With Roles as Civic Hubs, Libraries Turn Over a New Page
A good library does more than lend books — it lends a sense of place. Across the country, cities are reimagining libraries as the heart of community life, places that blend sustainability, learning, and connection under one roof. From Nashville’s new Donelson[...]
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Federal lands need the public’s help, retired National Park ranger says
MEDORA, N.D. – Public lands advocate Walt Dabney joined a group of North Dakota conservationists in the Badlands on Sunday to see how federal funding cuts are affecting public lands in the state — and how members of the public are stepping[...]
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Attorney General Warns North Dakotans About Gold Buying Scam
BISMARCK, ND – Attorney General Drew Wrigley today issued a warning to North Dakota residents regarding new scams involving fraudulent government imposters convincing individuals to purchase and transfer gold bars as a means of purportedly safeguarding their money. This scam uses false[...]
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Fall Fish Reproduction Surveys 2025
North Dakota’s fall fish surveys don’t make flashy headlines, but they quietly shape the future of fishing across the state. Fisheries biologists spent recent weeks studying this year’s young fish to see which lakes produced strong natural reproduction and where stocking efforts[...]
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Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength
Some people reject facts not because they’re misinformed—but because it makes them feel powerful. New research in The Journal of Social Psychology explores how, for a certain subset of people, clinging to obvious falsehoods is less about truth and more about symbolism.[...]
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Are Americans Losing Trust in Public Health Leadership?
A new poll obtained by InsideSources shows Americans disapprove of the job Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doing overseeing the nation’s health care — and they have serious concerns about his links to lawsuits targeting the drug[...]
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Pentagon journalists turn in badges over restrictions
For the first time in decades, the Pentagon’s press room has gone quiet. Rows of empty desks now mark a rare act of solidarity among journalists who chose principle over access. Faced with new rules that let Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth decide[...]
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Fedorchak Forum to be held Tuesday, October 21
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum: Conversations with Constituents on Tuesday, October 21, from 5:30–6:15 p.m. CT (4:30–5:15 p.m. MT). This is the sixth in her series of statewide discussions to connect with North Dakotans, answer[...]
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Citizens and Legal Residents Detained and Ticketed in Chicago
Maria Greeley had just finished a double shift and was heading home to walk her dogs when three masked federal agents surrounded her outside a Chicago bar. They zip-tied her hands, accused her of lying about being a U.S. citizen, and told[...]
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North Dakota Awards $15 Million to Boost Tourism Across 23 Communities; Minot Included
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $15 million in Destination Development Grants to 23 projects across the state. These investments will enhance tourism infrastructure, elevate visitor experiences, and support long-term economic growth in communities large and small. The 2025 grant[...]
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China plays its trump Card in trade negotiations with rare earth restrictions
China has tightened its grip on one of the world’s most strategic resources: rare earth metals. With new export restrictions that could impact everything from smartphones to jet engines, Beijing is signaling it’s willing to use its dominance in these critical materials[...]