Countries are beginning to test how far they’re willing to go to shield young people from the pressures of social media, and Denmark is preparing one of the strongest measures yet. Building on Australia’s new under-16 ban, Danish leaders are pushing a[...]
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Trump’s $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is backfiring—and shutting out foreign workers
A sweeping change to the H-1B visa system is rippling through employers, workers, and immigration lawyers alike. President Trump’s new $100,000 application fee—aimed at curbing alleged abuses—has instead injected uncertainty into hiring plans across industries. Large tech firms may absorb the cost,[...]
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Downtown Fargo apartment developer withdraws applications after project is denied tax breaks
A major downtown Fargo housing project is hitting pause after local leaders rejected the tax incentives it depended on. The Annex Group has withdrawn its applications for Central at the Horizon—a 262-unit, $93 million, below-market-rate development—after both the School Board and Cass[...]
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MSU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee brings in record donations for DVCC
MINOT, N.D. – A month-long winter clothing and food drive led by the Minot State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) brought in record donations for the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) this October, filling a minivan with bags and bins gathered from[...]
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Team Minot Cookie Drive
Let’s bake a little joy together this season! We’re collecting homemade cookies on Monday, Dec. 15 and Tuesday, Dec. 16 to bring extra holiday spirit to Team Minot, and we’d love your help. Simply package your cookies in a disposable container, include[...]
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Firm poised to make first in-state infrastructure investment from North Dakota Legacy Fund
The first investment of North Dakota Legacy Fund dollars into an in-state infrastructure project could be made in early 2026 and help bolster a proposed pipeline to export natural gas out of the Bakken oil field. The state has allocated $150 million[...]
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FBI agents fired over 2020 protest actions sue for reinstatement
A group of former FBI agents is taking their case to federal court, arguing they were unjustly fired for a split-second decision made during the chaotic days of the 2020 protests. Their lawsuit claims that kneeling to calm an agitated crowd was[...]
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McKenzie County P&Z denies permit for solar farm project
McKenzie County leaders sided firmly with local landowners this week, unanimously rejecting a permit for the proposed Cattle Creek Solar Farm. The decision followed a petition with nearly 400 signatures and hours of testimony from ranchers worried about losing grazing land, fire[...]
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Watch: Fishing Recap/Ice Fishing Preview 2025-2026
North Dakota’s open-water season delivered its share of highs and lows, and fisheries officials say those lessons now set the stage for a promising winter. Storm damage and a new zebra mussel discovery created headaches, but community ponds thrived, salmon numbers impressed,[...]
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Controversial oil refinery under consideration for possible Legacy Fund investment
A long-stalled oil refinery proposed near Theodore Roosevelt National Park recently appeared on a short list of projects being considered for North Dakota Legacy Fund investment. Meridian Energy Group first proposed the Davis Refinery for a site near Belfield in 2016. The[...]
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Hundreds of Canada goose deaths in Manitoba leave wildlife experts perplexed
Wildlife experts in Manitoba are trying to make sense of an unusually high number of Canada goose deaths across several communities this fall. While avian influenza is a known threat, researchers say the scale of mortality is surprising given that many birds[...]
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UND’s Jim Kleinsasser officially inducted into college football hall of fame
Jim Kleinsasser’s football journey came full circle Tuesday night as the former UND tight end was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. The Carrington native became only the second UND player ever to receive the honor, joining a class that[...]
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Australia’s world-first social media ban is a ‘natural experiment’ for scientists
Australia’s sweeping new ban on social media use for anyone under 16 has sparked outrage among teens, but for researchers it opens an unprecedented window into how digital limits shape young lives. The policy forces tech companies to block youth accounts or[...]
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Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Federal health officials have widened the scope of an infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart baby formula, now reviewing every illness reported since the company began production in 2022. At least 51 infants across 19 states have been affected, prompting a nationwide[...]
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UND installs $5M laser telescope system for space communication training
UND is stepping into the future with a project that gives students hands-on access to technology usually reserved for federal labs. A new telescope—installed atop Witmer Hall but never meant for stargazing—will let students send laser pulses to satellites, transmitting data faster[...]
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Trump administration tags $700 million for regenerative farming
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend $700 million to support regenerative agriculture as part of the Make America Healthy Again agenda, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday. The USDA[...]