A man was arrested following a fire incident at an apartment complex in southeast Minot, according to a statement released by the Minot Police Department on August 26, 2025. Authorities responded to the Meadowlark Apartments on August 25 at approximately 7:59 p.m.[...]
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Controversial AI data center company holds heated meeting in Harwood
In Harwood, a town of fewer than 800 people, a billion-dollar question has landed squarely in the community’s lap: should an artificial intelligence data center be built just outside city limits? At a packed meeting, residents voiced frustration, suspicion, and anger toward[...]
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North Dakota Ethanol Industry Applauds New Legislation from D.C.
Carbon dioxide may stir debate across North Dakota, but for corn growers and ethanol producers, new federal legislation is being hailed as a clear win. The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” strengthens tax credits for carbon capture and clean fuel production, giving[...]
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Why Germany and Italy have suspended shipments of most merchandise to the U.S., effective immediately
For years, small packages under $800 could slip into the U.S. duty-free, fueling billions in cross-border shopping. That loophole closes this week, and confusion is rippling through Europe’s postal networks. National carriers from Germany to Italy are halting shipments to America, saying[...]
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Tariff escalations trigger another decline in US farm exports to China
America’s farmers are once again caught in the crossfire of a trade fight with China. After tariffs first shifted soybean and corn markets toward South America in 2018 and 2019, a second, broader trade war is now weighing even heavier. Over the[...]
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Farm finances weakened further during the growing season| Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Fields may look healthy across the Upper Midwest, but the balance sheets tell a different story. Lenders in the Minneapolis Fed’s Ninth District say farm incomes are sliding for the second straight year, squeezed by high costs and weak grain prices. Equipment[...]
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North Dakota Music Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees
North Dakota’s musical story is getting a few more voices. This year’s Hall of Fame class honors a mix of talent that stretches from the prairies to the big stage. Folk artist Chuck Suchy, whose songs echo the rhythms of rural life,[...]
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City of Minot seeks input for 3rd Street construction
Road work may not be anyone’s favorite topic, but Minot is giving residents a say before the next project begins. Plans are taking shape for construction on 3rd Street in front of the courthouse, and the city has opened an online survey[...]
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‘The people of Ukraine have an unbreakable spirit’ — Trump, world leaders mark Independence Day with messages of support to Kyiv
Ukraine marked its 34th Independence Day with words of support from leaders across the globe, even as the war with Russia grinds on. President Trump, fresh from meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, called Ukrainians’ courage “an inspiration” and pressed for[...]
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The world’s first electrostate is emerging
China is moving at a pace the world has never seen. In just the first five months of this year, it added enough new wind and solar capacity to power Indonesia, installing panels at nearly 100 per second. What began as a[...]
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As Measles Exploded, Officials in Texas Looked to CDC Scientists. Under Trump, No One Answered.
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in more than 30 years began in West Texas, but the real story is how it spread unchecked while the nation’s top health agency was sidelined. According to a KFF Health News investigation, the Trump administration stifled[...]
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Canadian tourism down in North Dakota, with poll linking downturn to tariffs, rhetoric
Border crossings for personal vehicles into North Dakota from Canada were down about 30% for the first half of this year compared to 2024 — a trend that could stem from the U.S. executive branch’s policy and rhetoric. The North Dakota Department[...]
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Another gold rush could bring open pit mines to South Dakota’s Black Hills
The Black Hills have long carried two stories—one of sacred ground and another of gold. Today, with prices soaring past $3,000 an ounce, mining companies are once again eyeing the region that helped fuel South Dakota’s growth 150 years ago. Supporters point[...]
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Trump administration halts work on an almost-finished wind farm
Work on one of the country’s most advanced offshore wind farms has been abruptly halted. The Trump administration ordered construction on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island’s coast to stop, citing “national security concerns.” For developers, laborers, and communities[...]
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Devils Lake coordinator is recognized with national award for integrating nature into education
For more than a decade, fifth-graders in Devils Lake have been learning math, language, and science not from a desk, but from the trees, trails, and quiet spaces of White Horse Hill. Led by Colleen Graue, the outdoor learning program has turned[...]
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Farm Solar Faces Setback as Federal Program Scales Back Support
For two decades, the Rural Energy for America Program has helped farmers cut costs and earn extra income by installing solar panels. That era is ending. The Trump administration has moved to block funding for most farm-based solar, barring large ground-mounted arrays[...]