A Grand Forks pasta company just got a taste of the Super Bowl spotlight. 3 Farm Daughters, founded by three sisters who balance business with family life, was featured in Google’s “50 for 50” campaign—a series highlighting small businesses across the country.[...]
Month: February 2025
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Bills supporting religion in North Dakota public schools could test First Amendment
North Dakota lawmakers are debating a series of education bills that could push the boundaries of the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause. One measure would allow public schools to hire chaplains, while another would permit science teachers to present intelligent design as an[...]
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Bomber Task Force 25-2 kicks off
A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrives in support of Bomber Task Force 25-2 at RAF Fairford, England, Feb. 11, 2025. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a[...]
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North Dakota continues to seek restrictions on China influence in state
What started as a local land-use dispute near a North Dakota Air Force base has grown into a nationwide push to limit Chinese investment. Since the Grand Forks controversy and a Chinese surveillance balloon’s flight over the U.S., lawmakers in dozens of[...]
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Minot Air Force Base Announces Economic Impact of Over $651 Million For Minot Area in 2024
At the Minot Area Chamber EDC (MACEDC) February 13 Military Affairs Committee meeting, the Budget Office of the 5th Bomb Wing Comptroller presented the annual economic impact analysis report for Minot Air Force Base (MAFB). This annual report is significant as it[...]
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Microplastic pollution found “pervasive” in Antarctic snow
Recent research highlights the troubling discovery of high levels of microplastics in Antarctic snow, challenging the notion that even the planet’s most remote regions are spared from plastic pollution. A new study published in _Science of the Total Environment_ shows concentrations reaching[...]
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Iowa lawmakers take on tackling doctor shortage
Iowa is facing a pressing physician shortage, prompting lawmakers to advance bills aimed at addressing this issue. The House Health and Human Services Committee is exploring initiatives to expand medical residency opportunities and potentially shorten medical school programs. This comes as Iowa[...]
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Symposium Generates Connections and Strategies for Rural ND Communities
Over 100 participants gathered at the North Dakota State Museum and Heritage Center for the first Rural Planning Symposium, highlighting the importance of strategic community development in rural areas. Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken emphasized that such gatherings are vital for fostering connections[...]
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ND Senate passes resolution to protect Theodore Roosevelt National Park horse herd
North Dakota’s wild horses, a historic and iconic presence in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, are gaining attention for potential federal protection. A recent resolution passed unanimously by the North Dakota Senate urges Congress to intervene and safeguard the herd of nearly 200[...]
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North Dakota Legislature narrows property tax reform bills as key deadline approaches
North Dakota lawmakers are narrowing their focus on property tax reform, with just seven bills still in play as the session’s midpoint approaches. The most prominent, House Bill 1176, carries the governor’s backing and has been reshaped through committee amendments, though debate[...]
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Senate Bill to provide grant funding to small town grocery stores
For many rural North Dakotans, a local grocery store isn’t just a convenience—it’s a lifeline. Senate Bill 2228 aims to keep these stores open by providing $1 million in grants, prioritizing existing stores before funding new ones. Supporters say urban residents may[...]
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Winnie the therapy dog brings joy to the halls of Magic City Campus
At Minot High School, comfort comes with four legs and a wagging tail. Winnie, the Golden Magi, isn’t just a therapy dog—she’s a trusted friend, offering quiet support to students when they need it most. Whether easing test-day nerves or simply brightening[...]
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Bill would hold state cash from localities that block energy, ag projects in North Dakota
Local control is on the line in North Dakota. A packed room at an Edgeley bar made that clear, as residents voiced concerns over large-scale industrial projects shaping their communities. At stake is Senate Bill 2208, which would strip state infrastructure funds[...]
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North Dakota sheriff calls release of inmate to ICE impersonator ‘perfect storm’
A mix-up at the Williams County Jail led to a brief but embarrassing escape when a man posing as an ICE agent walked in and took custody of an inmate—no questions asked. Sheriff Varlan Kvande calls it a “perfect storm” of timing[...]
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Minot State to host 2025 North Dakota Native American State Science and Engineering Fair
Minot State University is set to host the 2025 North Dakota Native American State Science and Engineering Fair on Feb. 19, marking the event’s 40th year. This annual competition brings together young scientists from across the state, offering them a platform to[...]
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Help choose North Dakota’s new icon
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism and Marketing Division has partnered with The Good Kids, a Bismarck based design studio, to create a new icon that represents our great state. This initiative aims to increase awareness of North Dakota beyond our[...]