Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) is excited to announce two recipients of the DCB Conservation Award this year. The recipients will be recognized on Earth Day, Friday, April 25, 2025, at 12:00 pm on DCB Campus in the Molberg Forestry Building –[...]
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Port: Minot mayoral candidate is delinquent on more than $13,000 in property taxes
Minot voters will soon choose a new mayor—just two years into the current term—after Tom Ross resigned over misconduct earlier this month. Now, a special election is on the horizon, and one candidate campaigning on “transparency and accountability” is drawing scrutiny of[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers arrange state loan to replace millions in FEMA cuts
North Dakota is stepping in where the federal government stepped out. After more than $20 million in disaster mitigation grants were cut by the Trump administration, state lawmakers are moving to fund critical water projects through loans and legislative backing. From wastewater[...]
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North Dakota Senate passes school choice bill with income-based aid
School choice in North Dakota took a step forward—though not without a fight. The Senate passed a revised version of House Bill 1540, creating an income-based education savings account program for families who opt out of public schools. But the vote was[...]
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Lawmaker’s vacation among 195 missed days by North Dakota legislators
A family vacation taken by Rep. Lori VanWinkle during the legislative session has sparked broader scrutiny of lawmaker absences in North Dakota—and the pay that comes with them. So far this year, legislators have missed nearly 200 days combined, totaling over $41,000[...]
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Army Corps to Close or Reduce Services at Several North Dakota Recreation Sites Starting May 1
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close or scale back operations at several North Dakota recreation areas beginning May 1, 2025, due to staffing and resource constraints. In North Dakota, full or partial closures are planned for East Totten Trail,[...]
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Inside Sweden’s ambitious new timber-built city district
In a quiet but powerful shift, Stockholm is trading concrete and steel for timber—and rewriting the rules of urban development in the process. Dubbed Stockholm Wood City, this bold project aims to become the largest modern district built entirely from wood. For[...]
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Bison Ready program to offer NDSU students a flat rate for access to books & materials
Paying for college is tough enough—textbooks shouldn’t be the surprise expense that breaks the budget. That’s the thinking behind North Dakota State University’s new Bison Ready program, which rolls out this fall. With a flat rate for all course materials—$325 per semester[...]
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A Massachusetts Home Electrification Pilot Could Offer a National Model
Cutting carbon emissions often feels like a task for policymakers or corporations—but one small pilot on Cape Cod is proving that real change can begin at home. The Cape and Vineyard Electrification Offering is bringing solar panels, heat pumps, and batteries to[...]
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North Dakota governor signs bill banning approval, ranked choice voting in elections
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has signed a bill banning ranked-choice and approval voting across the state, ending the use of alternative voting systems in all elections. Supporters say the move will ensure consistency and protect trust in the electoral process. The[...]
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Coal Creek Station among 70 coal plants in U.S. granted emissions exemptions
Coal Creek Station in Underwood, North Dakota—one of the state’s largest power plants—is among nearly 70 coal-fired facilities nationwide now exempt from federal rules limiting toxic emissions like mercury and arsenic. The exemptions, granted under a Trump administration order, aim to boost[...]
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Minot photographer challenges himself with ‘photo a day’
Some people chase a dream. Ethan Wiley decided to photograph his—literally. What started as a quiet challenge to take one photo each day has become a daily ritual of growth, creativity, and discipline. Through his lens, he’s not just capturing moments; he’s[...]
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Jeremy Brandt hired as Minot High head boys basketball coach
Minot High didn’t wait long to find its next basketball leader. Less than a month after Dean Winczewski’s retirement, Jeremy Brandt is stepping in as head coach of the Magicians. A familiar face in North Dakota basketball, Brandt brings nearly 500 high[...]
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Minot’s Spring Clean Up Week Approaching
The City of Minot has released its 2025 schedule for spring and fall clean-up weeks, along with dates for household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (e-waste) collection. The spring clean-up week will run April 28 through May 2, with curbside pickup[...]
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Teen Dies in McLean County Head-On Crash
A 19-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision Monday night on Highway 41 north of Turtle Lake, according to a news release from the North Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 9:54 p.m. when a southbound Ford Taurus crossed into[...]
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Dickinson High unveils finalists for new mascot
Dickinson High is nearing the end of a long and emotional journey — one that’s stirred pride, reflection, and no small amount of debate. After nearly a century with the “Midgets” mascot, the school has revealed two finalists to carry its legacy[...]