The price of artificial Christmas trees is climbing this year—tariffs have pushed many stores to raise prices—and that shift is sending more families back to tree farms. For Mary Podoll, one of North Dakota’s few Christmas tree growers, the uptick in demand[...]
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West Fargo finding benefits for all students from inclusive playgrounds
West Fargo schools are reshaping recess into something more meaningful. By adding inclusive playground equipment, the district is creating spaces where students of all abilities can play together—and learn from each other. The Early Childhood Education Center now features adaptive swings, accessible[...]
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Eliminating property taxes would sell out Wyoming forever (and North Dakota, too)
Property tax debates often feel local, but the argument unfolding in Wyoming echoes far beyond its borders—including here in North Dakota. A Wyoming commentary warns that eliminating residential property taxes might sound like relief, but could instead invite outside investors to buy[...]
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What Nordic people do to cope with the winter blues
As daylight fades and winter stretches on, the Nordic countries offer lessons in how to stay grounded when the season feels long. Experts across Norway, Sweden, and Finland say the key is structure—protecting sleep rhythms, staying connected socially, and keeping movement part[...]
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When shelters are full and winter sets in
The bearing of winter’s real teeth recently brings a stark reminder that while some of us are settling in, others are facing a cold reality: rising evictions and a growing lack of stable shelter. This article breaks down a serious threat to[...]
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More people are using food banks as inflation grows, Manitoba report says
A new report from Harvest Manitoba shows just how sharply food insecurity has grown in the province. Food bank usage has climbed 150% in five years, now reaching 60,000 people a month—and many of them are working, educated, and raising children. The[...]
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Targa Badlands LLC faced with $500,000 fine for Clean Air Act violation over Johnson Compressor Station issue
Targa Badlands LLC has been sentenced after failing to install required monitoring systems at its Dunn County compressor station, a lapse that regulators say could have allowed more hazardous air pollutants into the environment. The penalty includes probation, community service benefiting the[...]
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Most Somali people in America and Minnesota are citizens
Most people of Somali descent in America are citizens, including those living in Minnesota, according to estimates from the American Community Survey, an ongoing survey conducted by the Census Bureau. Immigration enforcement agents have increased their presence in Minnesota in recent days[...]
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Bottineau Winter Park gears up for opening day
Today is opening day at Bottineau Winter Park, where crews have spent two weeks running snow guns around the clock to build a solid base for the season. The Bunny Hill, Pony Hill, Raceway Slope, and Tower Trail are ready, with more[...]
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Darn Tootin! The movie “Fargo” isn’t a true story, but a 1963 St. Paul murder shares similarities
The Coen Brothers insisted “Fargo” was based on a true story. But which one? A longtime Fargo librarian has spent years trying to track down the real case — and keeps coming up empty. Still, some point to the 1963 murder of[...]
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The Full Story on the October Cheese Recall You’re Just Hearing About Now
You may have seen those alarming headlines about a shredded cheese recall—and while the news is concerning, it isn’t actually new. Back in October, Great Lakes Cheese Co. pulled over a quarter million cases of cheese, sold under many different brand names,[...]
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How to educate teens about CWD? A video game, of course
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a deadly neurological illness in deer caused by a misfolded protein; it isn’t easy to understand. Recognizing that complex science needs engaging delivery, University of Minnesota researchers have developed a unique solution: “Cofactor.” This new text-based video game,[...]
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Ice Safety Recommendations 2025
North Dakota’s early winter hasn’t delivered the steady cold needed to build reliable ice, and that’s keeping game wardens on alert. In a new video, Game Warden Supervisor Jackie Lundström walks hunters and anglers through the real risks of thin ice and[...]
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Winnipeg mayor pushing for fourth emergency service to respond to mental health calls
Winnipeg is taking a significant step toward reshaping how it handles mental health emergencies. Mayor Scott Gillingham is pushing for a dedicated crisis-response service—one that sends trained, trauma-informed professionals instead of police to wellness checks and other non-violent calls. With well-being calls[...]
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Fact brief: Did a SD city register the fastest temperature change in recorded history?
Yes. On Jan. 22, 1943, Spearfish recorded a temperature increase of 49 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 minutes and a temperature drop of 58 degrees in 27 minutes. Both still stand as records more than 80 years later. At 7:30 a.m. on that[...]
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Virtual fences keep cows in and barbed wire out on Wyoming ranches
New technology is quietly reshaping life on the range, and some Wyoming ranchers say it’s solving problems they’ve wrestled with for generations. A growing number are turning to virtual fencing—GPS-guided collars that teach cattle to stay within invisible boundaries—to reduce conflicts with[...]