In a Finnish town best known for its quiet streets and close-knit community, a towering silo of crushed stone is quietly rewriting the energy playbook. Pornainen has switched its district heating system from oil to what’s being called the world’s largest sand[...]
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Minot’s Backpack Buddies food drive
A simple grocery trip in Minot can help fill a child’s backpack with more than school supplies—it can provide meals for the weekend. On Friday, Aug. 29, Souris Valley United Way and Cash Wise Foods are teaming up for a Backpack Buddies[...]
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Williston city officials still looking to entice new big-box retailer With Liquor License Incentive
Williston leaders are getting creative in their push to bring a big-box retailer to town. This week, commissioners approved a new liquor license tailored specifically for large retailers—a tool they hope will tip the scales in their favor. Mayor Howard Klug points[...]
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As nationwide teacher shortage deepens, rural ND school relies on international recruits
In Glen Ullin, a town of just 700 people, the teacher shortage isn’t a headline—it’s daily reality. With only 137 students, the local school has combined grade levels and leaned on international hires from the Philippines and South Africa to keep classrooms[...]
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Moorhead police study finds speeding not a problem at intersection where 9-year-old was killed
In Moorhead, the death of 9-year-old Adam Amin has sharpened concern about pedestrian safety near S.G. Reinertsen Elementary. A police study of the intersection where he was struck found average driver speeds close to posted limits, suggesting that chronic speeding isn’t the[...]
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Denmark summons U.S. envoy over claims of interference in Greenland
Denmark is demanding answers after reports that Americans tied to Donald Trump have been running covert influence campaigns in Greenland. The claims, aired by Denmark’s national broadcaster, allege efforts to cultivate pro-U.S. contacts and highlight divisions between Greenland and Denmark. Copenhagen summoned[...]
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Second B-21 will fly by year’s end, Sentinel Program Pivoting to New Silos
The U.S. military’s nuclear modernization push is advancing on two fronts. A second B-21 Raider bomber is expected to fly before year’s end, marking progress toward building up to 100 of the stealth aircraft—and possibly more. At the same time, the Sentinel[...]
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NTSB says B-52 bomber nearly hit two different planes in North Dakota last month
Two near misses over Minot last month are raising tough questions about aviation safety at smaller airports. A preliminary NTSB report shows a B-52 bomber, fresh from a State Fair flyover, came dangerously close to both a Delta flight with 80 passengers[...]
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Utah signs MOU to explore building nuclear reactor with new technology
Utah is positioning itself at the forefront of America’s nuclear revival. Gov. Spencer Cox announced a new agreement with TerraPower, the Bill Gates–founded company developing next-generation reactors, to explore a site for a Natrium reactor and energy storage plant in the state.[...]
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India reluctantly cuts Russian oil imports as additional US tariffs take effect
India has become one of Russia’s biggest oil customers since the war in Ukraine began, but pressure from Washington is forcing a careful recalibration. U.S. tariffs on Indian imports have doubled to 50%, and New Delhi is signaling compliance by trimming—but not[...]
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Project leaders hold Minot townhall on Sentinel progress
Modernizing a nuclear arsenal isn’t just about weapons—it’s about people, communities, and trust. At a town hall in Minot, Air Force leaders laid out the scope of the Sentinel missile replacement project, a decades-long effort to replace the aging Minuteman system. Residents[...]
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College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened
College students aren’t just wrestling with midterms and essays anymore—they’re up against a flood of misinformation delivered through the very apps they use most. At Georgia State University, one professor decided that ignoring this reality was no longer an option. By weaving[...]
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‘The bees are just not surviving’: Local honey producers losing colonies at alarming rate
In the heart of America’s honey belt, beekeepers are facing losses that threaten both tradition and the food supply it supports. Families like the Hulls in west-central Minnesota, who have kept bees for more than a century, are watching half their colonies[...]
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Sunflowers are a bright spot for ag in 2025, as well as on the landscape
Sunflowers are having a moment. New USDA data shows U.S. farmers planted 24% more acres than expected this season, with North Dakota leading the way and South Dakota posting the biggest jump. Strong prices and steady demand for sunflower oil have driven[...]
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Class D Liquor License bidding opens in Bismarck
In Bismarck, opportunity comes with a high price tag. The city has three Class D liquor licenses up for bid, each with a minimum price of $200,000. Scarcity makes them valuable, but they do come with added flexibility—unlike other permits that tie[...]
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Minot State reports several enrollment increases, including day-one freshmen
MINOT, N.D. – Minot State University is pleased to announce its largest first-day freshman class in 14 years, reporting a total of 415 new freshmen, representing a 15% increase over 2024. MSU was also up 4% in transfer students, with 273 students,[...]