The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday issued a long-awaited Dakota Access Pipeline environmental impact statement, recommending that the pipeline keep operating but with some new conditions for its Missouri River crossing in North Dakota. The pipeline has been operating since[...]
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Poll: Inflation dents North Dakota holiday spending spirit
Inflation isn’t just a headline in North Dakota right now — it’s showing up in grocery aisles, at the pump, and in how people plan for the holidays. A new North Dakota Poll finds 53% of respondents say everyday necessities have become[...]
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December 2025 Director’s Cut
North Dakota’s “Director’s Cut” briefing for October production shows a steady month, with oil output essentially flat-to-up from September (about 1.168 million barrels per day) and slightly above the state revenue forecast, while gas production was about 110.1 Bcf for the month.[...]
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Border Patrol Bets on Small Drones to Expand US Surveillance Reach
Border enforcement is becoming quieter, lighter, and more mobile. Federal records show U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expanding its use of small, human-portable drones designed to be launched quickly by frontline agents and feed live intelligence directly into operations. The shift[...]
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A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning
Grades are a standard part of the American educational system that most students and teachers take for granted. But what if students didn’t have just one shot at acing a midterm, or even could talk with their teachers about what grade they[...]
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ND State Fair Announces Jessie Murph
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Man who lived in Fargo for 19 years to be deported after guilty plea to federal charges
At first glance, the charges against Jose Cadena-Velazquez seemed straightforward. In court, the story proved far more complicated. The Fargo man, who has lived and worked in the community for nearly two decades, now faces deportation after pleading guilty to federal charges[...]
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Menards to pay $4.25M in fines for ‘deceptive practices’ around 11% rebates
If you’ve ever felt confused by how a big-box rebate actually works, Wisconsin regulators say you weren’t alone. Menards has agreed to pay $4.25 million to 10 states after an investigation found customers were misled by how its familiar 11% rebate was[...]
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Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal
The federal government is taking a rare step toward loosening decades of strict marijuana policy. President Trump has signed an order directing the reclassification of marijuana, a move that could expand medical research, reshape the cannabis industry, and ease access to banking[...]
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US House passes bill to remove gray wolf from Endangered Species Act list
The U.S. House on Thursday passed, 211-204, a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf outside Alaska. The bill, sponsored by Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert, would direct the Interior secretary to reissue a 2020 rule removing ESA protections[...]
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Ward County Low-Head Dam Remediation Part of Water Commission $30.4 Million Funding Approvals
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved more than $30.4 million in cost-share funding for water supply and other water infrastructure projects across the state during its December 16 meeting in Bismarck. The approved projects include municipal and[...]
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Minot Public to Go Virtual Today Due to Weather
Due to the bad weather, Minot Public Schools has announced today will be a virtual learning day. See their social media post below and guidance below. [...]Read More... from Minot Public to Go Virtual Today Due to Weather
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Commerce opens applications for Base Enhancement Grant Program
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is now accepting proposals for the Base Enhancement Grant Program, created by Senate Bill 2018 to support communities with Air Force and Air National Guard installations. The program provides $1 million in funding to strengthen and[...]
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Decision on facade project stalemates
A tied vote can feel like a decision, but in this case it’s more like a pause button. For the second time this month, the Minot City Council split evenly on whether to award a facade improvement grant to the Minot Housing[...]
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‘We want it back’: Trump asserts U.S. claims to Venezuelan oil and land
The pressure on Venezuela is entering a sharper, more dangerous phase. President Trump has ordered a partial blockade of sanctioned oil tankers, paired with sweeping claims that Venezuela “stole” U.S. assets and a renewed push to isolate President Nicolás Maduro. The move[...]
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Higher Ed board considers reduced credit degrees; NDSU is exploring idea
North Dakota’s public universities are weighing a quiet but consequential change: whether some bachelor’s degrees could be completed in 90 credits instead of the traditional 120. Supporters see a way to lower costs and move students into the workforce faster; critics worry[...]