The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora may not open to the public until July 4, 2026, but the education and virtual learning events for the 26th president begin next week. The library is hosting a virtual programming series featuring book talks,[...]
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Vaccines Are at Risk, Fired CDC Director Warns Senators
The nation’s top public health agency is facing turmoil at a moment when trust and clarity matter most. Former CDC Director Susan Monarez told senators she was fired for refusing to rubber-stamp vaccine policies pushed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,[...]
Fed lowers interest rates, signals more cuts ahead; Miran dissents
The Federal Reserve has shifted course, cutting interest rates for the first time since December as concerns about a weakening job market take center stage. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the growing risks of higher unemployment—particularly among young and minority workers—while balancing inflation[...]
Preliminary NWS damage survey report in ND for September 14 tornado outbreak
North Dakota saw one of its busiest severe weather days in years on September 14, when at least 15 tornadoes touched down across the state. The National Weather Service confirmed multiple EF1 and EF2 storms, with damage stretching from Emmons County to[...]
‘Paradigm shift’ — Denmark to buy its first long-range arms to counter Russian threat
Denmark is making a historic shift in its defense posture, moving to acquire long-range precision weapons as part of NATO’s call for greater European readiness. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized the move is defensive, not offensive, but acknowledged Russia will remain a[...]
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Fargo Shanley students join effort to plant 3,500 trees along Red River
On the banks of the Red River, Fargo is betting on trees to strengthen both the land and the community. This week, more than 3,500 elm, oak, willow, cottonwood, and native shrubs went into the ground, thanks to volunteers young and old.[...]
Social media has us in its grip and won’t let go. Charlie Kirk’s killing is a case study
Charlie Kirk’s killing has pushed the debate over social media back into the spotlight. The platforms that helped make him a household name are now where his death is dissected, politicized, and spread in viral clips. From Utah’s governor to national experts,[...]
Minot High FBLA launches winter clothing drive to support local families
Winter in North Dakota isn’t forgiving, and for many families, even the basics like a warm coat or a good pair of boots can be out of reach. That’s why Minot High School’s Future Business Leaders of America are stepping in early[...]
Watch: Tigirlily Gold’s New Anthem “Call It Home” Invites Travelers to Experience North Dakota Like Never Before
North Dakota Tourism is thrilled to announce a heartfelt collaboration with homegrown country duo Tigirlily Gold. The duo’s brand-new single, “Call It Home (A Song for North Dakota),” beckons travelers to step inside the song and discover the inspiration behind the music[...]
Sheriff seeks pay raises to retain staff
The Ward County Sheriff’s Office is warning it could lose up to a fifth of its patrol staff as deputies weigh higher-paying jobs with the Minot Police Department. Sheriff Robert Roed says the city is actively recruiting and offering $10,000–$20,000 more, while[...]
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Private Equity Hospitals Draw Criticism Amid Rising Evidence of Patient Harm
A growing body of research reveals that hospitals owned or operated by private equity firms are showing worrying trends such as increased medical complications, declines in patient satisfaction, and elevated mortality rates, according to a new report. “Private equity seems to really[...]
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Minot City Council votes to end ND League of Cities membership in lengthy budget talks
The Minot City Council has voted, by a narrow 4-3 margin, to end its membership with the North Dakota League of Cities next year — a decision that highlights how state and local politics can collide. Supporters of the move pointed to[...]
NEWS RELEASE: Environmental Quality allocates funds to ten projects to mitigage nonpoint source pollution in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has allocated $2.8 million in grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Nonpoint Source Program to support ten projects aimed at mitigating nonpoint source pollution. The projects will focus on[...]
Summer Air Travel Demand Stays Strong in ND
(Bismarck, ND) – The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has released its monthly airline passenger report for the state’s eight commercial service airports. In August 2025, North Dakota airports recorded 112,982 passenger boardings, setting a new all-time high for the month of[...]
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Students ‘think like a prairie’ with hands-on art experience
A group of high school students in Grafton recently traded textbooks for prairie grass, turning soil, seeds, and stems into paints, paper, and clay plates. The project, called Thinking Like a Prairie, blends art with ecology, helping students see the land not[...]