Minot, N.D. – As the MI-6B – Downtown phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) continues construction into the fall we are pleased to be meeting milestones through construction. To complete work required to update critical infrastructure Central Avenue[...]
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21st Annual Local Foods Conference slated Oct. 16-18 in Carrington
BISMARCK – The 21st Annual Local Foods Conference will be held Thursday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Chieftain Conference Center, 60 4th Ave S, Carrington, ND. “Building Resilience in a Vibrant Ecosystem” is the theme of the three-day conference,[...]
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North Dakota legislative leaders expect special session for federal rural health care dollars
North Dakota lawmakers are preparing for a rare windfall: $500 million in federal funding aimed at strengthening rural health care over the next five years. The money comes through a new national program designed to offset Medicaid cuts and support services like[...]
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The oceans just hit an ominous milestone
For 12,000 years, Earth’s steady climate has been the backdrop for human civilization. Now, scientists warn that balance is unraveling. A new report finds ocean acidification has joined the list of planetary “boundaries” humanity has crossed, signaling we’ve pushed Earth’s systems into[...]
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Kansas sues social media app Snapchat for harming teenagers’ mental health and well-being
Kansas is taking Snapchat to court. Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a lawsuit accusing the platform of preying on teenagers with features that fuel addiction, expose kids to harmful content, and mislead parents about safety. The case cites internal Snap reports and[...]
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ND Stockmen’s Association to discuss industry, policies at conference in Minot
Minot is hosting a full house this week as cattle producers from across North Dakota gather for the 96th annual Stockmen’s Association convention and trade show. The event is more than a meeting—it’s where ranchers shape policy, tackle challenges in animal health[...]
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Norwegian Ambassador visits Minot for Norsk Høstfest
At this year’s Norsk Høstfest in Minot, the celebration of heritage carried a special honor: Norway’s ambassador, Annika Huitfeldt, joined the festivities. Her visit comes as Norwegians mark 200 years since the first organized migration to the U.S., a history deeply tied[...]
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Denmark weighs NATO Article 4 after more suspicious drone incursions
Denmark is weighing whether to trigger NATO’s Article 4 after a string of mysterious drone incursions forced the closure of Aalborg Airport and raised alarms near key air bases. Defense officials say the activity looks systematic and professional, though no culprit has[...]
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Eight Swedish glaciers melted away: ‘It’s a very clear sign’
In Sweden’s far north, scientists are watching history vanish in real time. High-resolution satellite images confirm that eight glaciers have disappeared in just over a year, their melt signaling a shift that cannot be undone. While these were small ice masses, their[...]
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Enrollment up nearly 4% at North Dakota public colleges, universities
Enrollment across North Dakota’s public colleges and universities is climbing again, reaching its highest level in more than a decade. The University of North Dakota set a record with nearly 16,000 students, while North Dakota State University held steady at just under[...]
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State lawmakers select consultant for term limits study after questioning its need
North Dakota lawmakers chose a consultant to conduct a study on the effects of the state’s term limits law, but some lawmakers questioned the need for the study at all. Members of the Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee heard presentations Tuesday from[...]
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Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grants Awarded to 11 North Dakota Communities
Eleven rural communities across North Dakota have been awarded a combined $1 million through the Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant program to support local food access and economic development. These grants will help sustain and strengthen grocery services in small towns, ensuring[...]
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Pheasant Season Preview 2025
North Dakota’s pheasant hunters will find plenty of birds in the field this fall, even if the numbers dipped slightly from last year. State biologists say severe storms and hail in parts of the northwest cut brood counts, but overall populations remain[...]
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First Minuteman III missile silo taken offline in Wyoming
One of the nation’s aging Minuteman III missile silos has officially been taken offline, marking the first visible step toward the Air Force’s massive Sentinel modernization program. The shift, beginning at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, will eventually bring new[...]
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Russian attacks kill 7, injure 41 in Ukraine over past day
Ukraine endured another deadly day under Russian assault, with strikes reported across multiple regions leaving at least seven civilians dead and more than 40 injured. Overnight, Russia launched 152 drones, most of them Shahed models; Ukrainian defenses shot down 126, but those[...]
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ND income tax revenue to drop over $100M because of Big Beautiful Bill
North Dakota is bracing for a $130 million drop in income tax revenue over the next two years, the result of federal changes tucked into the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The cuts extend Trump-era tax relief while adding new breaks[...]