Federal research funding is the quiet engine that powers much of what happens on university campuses — from student training to groundbreaking discovery. At the University of North Dakota, that engine is running a little less smoothly. UND has already lost $3[...]
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NDDOT announces 2025 Name-A-Plow Contest
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Transportation today announced the start of the 2025 Name-A-Plow Contest inviting North Dakotans to submit name ideas for a snowplow in their home district. The contest is open until Nov. 21 and more information[...]
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AI Certificate becomes reality at NDSU
Artificial intelligence isn’t just shaping the future — it’s becoming part of today’s college curriculum. North Dakota State University is launching a new online certificate in “human factors in AI”, blending technology with communication and real-world application. The 12-credit program, which can[...]
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Kevin O’Leary, North Dakota Wonder Fund CEO accused of fraud in investment lawsuit
A high-profile lawsuit is casting new scrutiny on North Dakota’s $45 million “Wonder Fund” and its ties to Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary. Filed in Colorado, the suit accuses O’Leary, his venture firm, and the state-managed fund of misleading investors and officials[...]
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Veeder: Finding yourself while lost in the Badlands
For those who know the Badlands, the news feels personal — Theodore Roosevelt National Park has been named one of National Geographic’s “Best of the World” destinations for 2026. It’s a place that humbles you, not just with its rugged cliffs and[...]
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Game and Fish encourages North Dakota hunters to have deer tested for CWD
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2025 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from select units in the northwestern portion of the state. Samples will be tested from deer taken[...]
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Port: Where is North Dakota’s crime report?
North Dakota’s crime debate has been loud in 2025—but oddly, the numbers have been silent. Nearly a year after 2024 ended, the Attorney General’s office still hasn’t released the statewide crime report, even as Drew Wrigley continues to call for tougher sentencing[...]
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North Dakota weighs allowing reduced credit bachelor’s degrees at state colleges
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education is debating allowing state colleges and universities to implement reduced credit bachelor’s degrees with a final decision expected by the end of the year. The new degree proposal would allow colleges to offer bachelor’s[...]
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Armstrong directs state funds to ND food programs during shutdown, urges donations to food pantries
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced he has directed more than $1.5 million in state funds to support food assistance programs during the ongoing federal government shutdown, while also urging North Dakota residents to consider donating food or money to[...]
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Civil engineer crashes status quo: Lack of research, flawed assumptions fuel roadside carnage
LAWRENCE — Civil engineer Wes Marshall says government transportation agencies make life-or-death decisions based on data that clouds thinking on how roadway infrastructure ought to be redesigned to better protect pedestrians and bicyclists. Marshall, a professor at University of Colorado at Denver,[...]
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North Dakota DOT named finalist for national transportation award
North Dakota’s effort to stop deadly wrong-way crashes is earning national attention. The state Department of Transportation is a finalist in the America’s Transportation Awards for its “Wrong Way Detection Project,” which uses cameras and flashing LED signs to alert drivers and[...]
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ND Industrial Commission approves $45 million in oil and gas grants
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, approved $45.1 million in matching grants during its 62nd grant round of the Oil and Gas Research Program. The Oil[...]
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Port: The trolling is the point
In North Dakota’s ongoing tug-of-war within the Republican Party, a failed petition drive tells a larger story than the numbers alone. A populist wing, angered by the appointment of Dustin McNally to a legislative seat, fell short in its bid to force[...]
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North Dakota food bank issues urgent plea for donations amid shutdown
A Fargo-based food bank that serves North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota, sent out a plea for donations Monday, urging the public to help it address a rise in food insecurity spurred by the federal government shutdown. “Ripple effects of the government[...]
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Bank of North Dakota planning debt refinancing program to help ag producers
North Dakota’s state-owned bank is stepping in as the farm economy struggles under mounting pressure. With high interest rates, low commodity prices, and rising costs squeezing producers, the Bank of North Dakota is crafting a disaster relief program to help farmers and[...]
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Commerce Department Launches Rural Catalyst Grant for Small Communities
The North Dakota Department of Commerce will open applications for the Rural Catalyst Grant on Tuesday, Oct. 28. This new funding opportunity is designed to support quality of life improvements and economic development projects in rural communities across the state. The reimbursable[...]