North Dakota is bracing for a surge in electricity demand as AI data centers take root, and state leaders are eyeing advanced nuclear energy as part of the answer. Lawmakers and energy experts gathered this week to explore how new reactor designs—smaller,[...]
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Fall cleanup begins next week in Minot
Clearing out the garage, basement, or backyard pile just got a little easier. The City of Minot’s fall cleanup week runs September 8–12, giving sanitation customers a chance to set bulky items curbside or haul them to the landfill at no cost.[...]
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Roosevelt Park and Pickle Ball Courts to Fully Close For Flood Protection Fall Construction
Minot, N.D. – As the MI-7–Roosevelt Park and Zoo phase of the Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Project (MREFPP) continues construction into the fall—and with many league plays completed for the season—the park will be closed for the season on Monday, September[...]
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‘We tried:’ Grand Forks casino idea is dead for now, mayor says
The plan to bring a tribal casino to Grand Forks has quietly stalled—maybe for good. After early momentum and city support, the proposal hit a wall in the state Legislature, which refused to lift a key legal restriction. That vote effectively shelved[...]
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Bird Flu confirmed in Dickey County
After a quiet summer, bird flu is back in the news. North Dakota has confirmed cases of avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Dickey County—the first such outbreak in the U.S. since early July. Officials are monitoring birds in the[...]
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Armstrong appoints longtime public health leader Sherry Adams to serve as State Health Officer
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the appointment of Sherry Adams, administrator and CEO of the Southwestern District Health Unit, to serve as North Dakota’s next State Health Officer, effective Sept. 15, citing her extensive background in public health and[...]
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New ND grant program offers $7.5 million to advance autonomous agriculture
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the 2025 Autonomous Agriculture Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity offering up to $7.5 million to support transformative projects that advance autonomous agriculture in the state. The program is designed to accelerate the development[...]
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The US Population Could Shrink in 2025, For the First Time Ever
For nearly 250 years, America’s population has only moved in one direction: up. But 2025 could mark the first year that changes. A sharp drop in immigration—fueled by aggressive crackdowns and shifting politics—may push the U.S. into population decline for the first[...]
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North Dakota tribes become a model for promoting Native tourism
North Dakota tribes say their first-in-the-nation effort to band together to promote tourism is paying off. “We want to tell our stories with our voices,” said Stacey LaCompte, director of the North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance. She said the group has had[...]
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Ukraine’s milestone shows drones prevent defeat, but don’t secure victory
Ukraine has hit an eye-popping milestone: one million drones delivered to its military in under a year. But the real story isn’t just the number—it’s what it reveals about modern warfare. Rapid innovation, open procurement, and bottom-up experimentation have turned Ukraine into[...]
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Farmer talks decline in ND dairy farming
Fewer cows, fewer farms, and a quiet shift in the heartland — North Dakota’s dairy landscape is changing. From more than 2,000 family-run dairies in 1985 to just 21 today, the decline reflects tough economic realities and the end of long-held traditions.[...]
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Fargo native, UND grad hailed a hero after saving child from Pennsylvania park monorail
A day at the amusement park turned into something far more unforgettable for Fargo native John Sampson—and for one very lucky young boy. While watching his family’s things at Hershey Park, Sampson spotted a child walking alone on the elevated monorail track,[...]
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Controversial data center moves forward in eastern North Dakota
Tensions ran high in Harwood this week as city leaders advanced a $3 billion data center project that could reshape the small town’s future. The Applied Digital facility promises jobs and tax revenue—but not everyone’s convinced. With Fargo eyeing the same land[...]
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The Communicator for September 2025
This month’s edition of Chambe-EDC’s The Communicator is all about what holds a region together—shared meals, shared goals, and shared pride. From local producers gathering at Dinner on the Prairie to thoughtful conversations on national defense and business growth, the stories highlight[...]
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Meet Mike Hayes, the newest member of the Minot City Council
After months of gridlock and tied votes, the Minot City Council finally has a full bench. Mike Hayes, a longtime resident with a background in construction and no political baggage, has been appointed to the long-vacant seventh seat. His selection brings resolution[...]
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Artists make downtown alley pop
Minot, Citizens Alley has become more than a walkway—it’s a canvas for local artists and a space for community connection. Murals by Arvin Davis Jr., Cera Pignet, Tessia Samuelson, and Max Patzner now color the alley with personal stories, local landscapes, and[...]