Canadian beekeepers are raising fresh concerns about a fast-spreading parasite overseas and urging policymakers to act before it reaches North America. The tropilaelaps mite, already found in parts of Asia and the Caucasus, can wipe out hives by attacking young bees. Industry[...]
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On This Day | We Need to Start Making Place
Governor Davis stated that the Community Development meeting will provide community leaders with tools and guilds so that each village or city can build a better community which will appeal to all its citizens [...]Read More... from On This Day | We[...]
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On This Day | Parking Entitlement Emerges
Since two heads are better than one, and there are plenty of heads getting together over this problem, perhaps a working solution will be found; there are at least sixty-five who hope this will [...]Read More... from On This Day | Parking[...]
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Sylvan’s Crazy Shopping Contraption
Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is upon us. Though online orders have taken a big bite out of the in-person retail experience, stores and shops will still be plenty crowded. And few folks will even know a quiet, unassuming genius[...]
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Polar Bear Marathon lives up to its name for organizers from Steinbach
Churchill’s Polar Bear Marathon earned its name this year, giving organizers and runners an up-close look at the animals that define the region. With Hudson Bay still unfrozen, more bears than usual lingered near town — and conservation officers warned it was[...]
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Murals gain popularity, as communities seek to convey sense of place
Across small towns in North Dakota and Minnesota, murals are becoming more than decoration — they’re turning blank walls into expressions of identity and pride. In Grafton, volunteers have transformed public spaces through paint, drawing neighbors together and sparking conversations about who[...]
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Meta allegedly buried internal research on social media harms
Concerns about social media’s effect on kids are back in the spotlight as newly released court filings accuse Meta of shelving internal research that showed its platforms could harm young users. Attorneys general, school districts, and parents say Facebook and Instagram knew[...]
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The Gutenberg Moment
I’ve admired Ben Hunt and Rusty Guinn’s work for a long time. They have a rare ability to cut through noise and get to the heart of how narratives shape our lives. They know — intuitively but also analytically — how the[...]
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On This Day | This is Who We Are
Friendly and warm-hearted with a strong loyalty to the state. He (the North Dakotan) is democratic and has a strong dash of radicalism or liberalism about his thinking. He is ready to accept a [...]Read More... from On This Day | This[...]
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Trump walks back Ukraine deadline, says 28-point peace plan was ‘just a map’
President Donald Trump is softening earlier talk of a Thanksgiving deadline for a Ukraine peace deal, saying negotiations will take “as long as it takes” as U.S. envoys shuttle between Kyiv and Moscow. Behind closed doors, a U.S.-drafted framework — trimmed from[...]
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Dakota Gardener: A thankful gardener
By Carrie Knutson, Horticulture agent NDSU Extension – Grand Forks County The gardening season has officially ended. Hopefully, you have everything ready for winter and are ready to enjoy the holiday season. As I prepare for the holiday season, I am also[...]
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Port: Another face plant for North Dakota’s Wonder Fund
North Dakota’s Wonder Fund — once pitched as a bold strategy for homegrown economic growth — is drawing sharp scrutiny as two of its high-profile investments falter. A lawsuit claims one company, HerdDogg, only maintained a token presence in the state, while[...]
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Omahans explore ‘brain drain,’ prepare for next 20 years
Omaha leaders are taking a hard look at why so many young professionals and skilled workers are leaving the city — and what it will take to keep them. A free public forum on Dec. 2 will bring residents, researchers, and local[...]
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Scenic loop at Theodore Roosevelt National Park reopens
The scenic loop drive at Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s South Unit reopened to the public on Tuesday amid North Dakota’s first major snow of the winter. The scenic loop was under construction for more than two years. About $51 million in federal[...]
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Bank of North Dakota commits $400 million ‘lifeline’ to ag producers
The North Dakota Industrial Commission on Tuesday gave the state bank a green light to proceed with two loan programs aiming to provide relief to agricultural producers hit by a combination of tariffs, low commodity prices and high costs, as well as[...]
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‘The question our communities need to solve’
Federal changes to homelessness funding are creating real uncertainty in Fargo, where YWCA Cass-Clay says nearly half of its supportive housing units could disappear under a new HUD directive. The shift moves money away from long-term housing and toward short-term shelter, leaving[...]