Minnesota has joined a growing list of states taking TikTok to court, accusing the platform of deceiving young users with addictive algorithms that fuel mental health problems. Attorney General Keith Ellison says the case isn’t about free speech but about manipulation and[...]
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$100M boost propels North Dakota’s Project ULTRA to expand military drone ops
North Dakota is carving out a leading role in the future of uncrewed aviation. With a $100 million contract extension, Project ULTRA at GrandSKY is expanding its testing and operations for drones that can carry supplies, support the military, and even deliver[...]
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UND receives almost $2 million in funding for National Science Foundation Research Traineeship program
BISMARCK, N.D. – The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the award of $1,999,846 to the University of North Dakota (UND). The university’s NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program will foster close collaboration with stakeholders to work on projects assessing the status of land[...]
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Fargo liquor board says no to to-go cocktails, for now
Fargo diners hoping to take home a margarita with their tacos will have to wait. The city’s Liquor Control Board has tapped the brakes on to-go cocktails, citing unanswered legal questions about licensing and container rules. Restaurant owner Lance Thorson of Vinyl[...]
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2 natural gas pipelines compete for $500M financial backstop from North Dakota
North Dakota is weighing two competing pipeline proposals that could reshape how natural gas flows across the state. The Industrial Commission is set to decide this week whether to back WBI Energy’s “Bakken East” project or a rival plan from Intensity Infrastructure[...]
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New legislative committee seeks to advance solutions for strained rural emergency services
North Dakota fire departments and ambulance services are understaffed and facing financial constraints while at the same time responding to more calls and serving large areas, emergency responders told lawmakers Wednesday. The Legislature has a new interim committee, the Emergency Response Services[...]
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Town hall meeting scheduled for Sentinel Program
MINOT, N.D. — The U.S. Air Force will host a public town hall meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State University. The event will provide landowners and community members with information on the[...]
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ND taxable sales show year-over-year gains
Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus has announced that North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the 2nd quarter of 2025 increased by 3.4 percent compared to the same period in 2024. For April, May, and June of 2025, taxable sales and purchases totaled[...]
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Minot Public Schools sees change in dietary guidelines for school meals
As Minot students settle into the new school year, they’ll notice some changes in the lunchroom. The district is tightening sugar guidelines for cereal, yogurt, and milk, part of broader USDA nutrition shifts that will further reduce sugar and sodium by 2027.[...]
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Council considers budget savings, sales tax
Minot’s 2026 budget debate is centering on how to ease the pressure of rising property taxes while still funding core services. A proposal from Mayor Mark Jantzer and council vice president Lisa Olson trims just over $2 million from the city’s tax[...]
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Grand Forks Rep. Emily O’Brien resigns her legislative spot to take job with state Health and Human Services
Emily O’Brien is stepping away from the North Dakota Legislature after eight years to take on a new role as deputy commissioner of the state Department of Health and Human Services. The Grand Forks lawmaker, first elected in 2016, said her work[...]
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County cracks down on alcohol violations at fair
Ward County commissioners are tightening their grip on alcohol rules after repeated underage sales at this summer’s North Dakota State Fair. M and S Concessions, a longtime fair vendor, received a 10-day license suspension following six reported violations, including sales to minors[...]
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Air Canada and flight attendant union reach deal to end strike
After four days of cancelled flights and mounting frustration, Air Canada has struck a tentative deal with its flight attendants’ union, paving the way to end a strike that grounded much of its fleet. The airline says it will resume more than[...]
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Why is tourism down in Vegas this summer? Some blame Trump
Las Vegas is still glittering with lights and crowds, but behind the spectacle, visitor numbers are slipping. June saw an 11% drop in tourists compared to last year, with international travelers—especially from Canada and Mexico—leading the decline. Some point to tariffs, immigration[...]
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City breaks ground on Regina’s new multimillion-dollar aquatic facility
After years of debate, design tweaks, and ballooning costs, Regina has finally broken ground on its new indoor aquatic centre. Touted as one of the city’s largest recreation projects, the $313.6-million facility will feature Olympic-sized pools, a waterpark, fitness spaces, and more.[...]
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National Science Foundation Awards $250,000 to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
BISMARCK, N.D. – The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced an award of $250,000 through the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town, N.D. The funds will support a project to build cybersecurity infrastructure and research activities[...]