North Dakota’s bet on data centers is paying out big. A state sales tax exemption tailored to the industry saved operators nearly $41 million over the past year, reflecting more than $800 million in equipment purchases. State officials say the policy has[...]
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Board appoints former lieutenant governor to lead North Dakota University System
MINOT, N.D. – North Dakota’s State Board of Higher Education voted Tuesday to make interim Chancellor Brent Sanford the long-term leader of the state’s University System. Board member Tim Mihalick said Sanford has the “it factor” that rarely comes along in a[...]
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North Dakota’s running and biking events boost health, tourism, and local spirit
Across North Dakota, races are more than competition—they’re community rituals that bring people together in unexpected ways. From Fargo’s marathon pumping millions into the local economy, to Bismarck’s decades-old race drawing runners from around the world, to the Badlands’ rugged trails luring[...]
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North Dakota leads opposition to $22B power line expansion
North Dakota regulators are pushing back against a multi-billion-dollar plan to build new high-voltage transmission lines across the Midwest. Alongside four other states, the ND Public Service Commission argues that MISO’s proposed $22 billion Tranche 2.1 project inflates benefits and relies on[...]
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ND farmers losing ground in trade war: ‘This is a mess’
China is still holding off on making soybean purchases from U.S. farmers, as its trade war with the Trump administration plays out. A key North Dakota ag group says without an immediate solution, it could be harder for local farmers to stay[...]
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Roosevelt Park Zoo earns AZA accreditation
For the team at Roosevelt Park Zoo, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s a standard they continue to meet. The Minot zoo has once again earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, a recognition held by only 254 institutions worldwide. The[...]
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NDDOT hosts public input meeting for US Highway 52 project
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will host public input meetings Monday, Sept. 29, and Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. Central Time to discuss proposed improvements to US Highway 52, from Minot (approximately 2.3 miles[...]
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Awalt, Hjelmstad join MSU Development Foundation Board
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State University Development Foundation is pleased to announce two new members to its board, welcoming Megan (Perdue) Awalt ’11 and Cassidy Hjelmstad. Awalt, a 2011 Minot State graduate in accounting, is the chief financial officer at Farmers[...]
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West Point Faculty Speech Policy Draws Constitutional Challenge
A longtime West Point law professor is taking the academy to court, arguing that new rules requiring faculty to seek approval before outside speaking engagements violate the First Amendment. Tim Bakken, who has taught at the academy for 25 years, filed a[...]
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Wyoming could be the ‘guinea pig’ as U.S. modernizes its nuclear weapons
Wyoming is set to become the test ground for America’s next generation of nuclear missiles, but the rollout is already years behind schedule and billions over budget. The Sentinel program, meant to replace Cold War-era Minuteman III missiles, will bring sweeping construction,[...]
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Cellphone ban means less drama, more focus for some North Dakota students
As students entered their classrooms at Simle Middle School in Bismarck Wednesday morning, they instinctively went to the back of the room where a wall hanger with numbered pockets was attached to a cupboard door, waiting for their cellphones. They slipped their[...]
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Waterfowl Season Preview 2025 – 09-22-2025
North Dakota’s waterfowl hunters will see a few changes in 2025, starting with a new requirement: an electronic state waterfowl stamp to better track both resident and non-resident hunters. Bag limits for pintails are also increasing to three, while zone adjustments will[...]
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U.K., Canada and Australia recognize a Palestinian state, despite U.S. opposition
Several of America’s closest allies — including Canada, the U.K., and Australia — have taken the historic step of formally recognizing Palestine as a state. Leaders framed the move as a commitment to peace and a two-state solution, while stressing it does[...]
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North Dakota GOP and DNPL to discuss policy direction and priorities
Business leaders, policymakers, and legislators from across North Dakota will gather in Bismarck next week for the Greater North Dakota Chamber’s annual Policy Summit. The event brings together voices from both major parties, along with Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, to tackle issues ranging[...]
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UND breaks ground on STEM Complex, cuts ribbon on Merrifield Hall
Two milestones capped Homecoming Week at the University of North Dakota: the groundbreaking of a new STEM Complex and the grand reopening of Merrifield Hall. Together, they mark a renewed investment in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the future[...]
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Minot AFB modernizes fleet with up-armored Ford F-350s for enhanced security
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Minot Air Force Base will receive up-armored Ford F-350 patrol trucks over the next two years as part of a phased replacement of its Humvees and BearCats. The transition marks a modernization effort aimed at enhancing[...]