Joann Inc., the beloved arts-and-crafts sanctuary for countless hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts, is at a crossroads once again. The company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move aimed at keeping its doors open while seeking a new owner. However, there’s[...]
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Ph.D. student says U of Minnesota expelled him over unfair AI allegation
In a world where AI intersects with everyday academia, Haishan Yang, a health economics Ph.D. student at the University of Minnesota, now finds himself at the heart of a controversy. Accused of using AI like ChatGPT on an exam, he faces expulsion[...]
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Medora Foundation Issues Call For Artists
MEDORA, ND — The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation is calling for North Dakota residents or students aged 18 or older to showcase their artistic talents. Medora is a place where art is created. Be it at the _Medora Musical_, on the Andrist Stage, at[...]
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Ward County Commission Agenda | January 21, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. The full agenda and packet can be viewed by[...]
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On This Day | Saturday, January 18th
On this day in 1871, the German Empire was proclaimed in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles, unifying various German states under Emperor Wilhelm I and marking a significant moment in European history. On this day in 1919, the[...]
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On This Day | The Minot Milk Party of 1934
The schedule calls for retail prices of nine cents a quart. Representatives of the holiday group said the Chain store had been selling four quarts of milk for a quarter. At the Food Market, [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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On This Day | No Treating
The Wickersham Commission in its report said, "a body blow could be struck at excessive social drinking in licensed places if treating could be legally forbidden. But any regulation to that effect would be [...]Read More... from On This Day | No[...]
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On This Day | the 60 Cent Dollar
A new government gold policy slashed the dollar to just 60 per cent of its legal value Tuesday as legislation to allow the president to flex its gold content within 50 or 60 per [...]Read More... from On This Day | the[...]
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Snow sculptors creating artwork in Bismarck
A temporal, temperature-dependent work of art is being revealed on the grounds of the State Heritage Center. It’s the result of the tedious and time-sensitive work of Team North Dakota Snow Sculpting. If you’re interested in learning more, KX News has the[...]
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Jelly Roll Will Be Back at ND State Fair
Jelly Roll will be returning to the N.D. State Fair in 2025. The Nashville singer/songwriter who sold out a performance at the 2023 Fair will be back Sunday, July 20th an the NDSF Grandstand. GRAMMY®-nominated artist Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) has emerged[...]
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City Council Agenda | January 21, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the[...]
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Doug Burgum’s federal rise highlights weaknesses in North Dakota ethics rules
Doug Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota, is making waves this week as he signs an ethics agreement to divest from oil and gas interests he holds in Western North Dakota. It’s an action he notably avoided during his gubernatorial term,[...]
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I tried living without a car in rural America—I lasted only 2 weeks
When you move to a rural town, living car-free seems like a noble goal—less carbon, fewer costs, more reliance on public transit. But in practice, it’s a logistical maze. Buses often run infrequently, ride-sharing is spotty and expensive, and cycling can feel[...]
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Prairie Fare: Take care of your muscles and joints this winter
“Take small scoops, and lift with your legs – not your back,” I said to myself. I was clearing an unexpected snowfall and high winds that led to drifting. The city snow plow had dropped a very generous amount of snow at[...]
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Hoverson’s Blue laws bill overwhelmingly struck down in North Dakota House
North Dakota lawmakers have decisively dismissed a proposal to reinstate the old Sunday closure law for retail stores. House Bill 1150, introduced by Rep. Jeff Hoverson of Minot’s District 3, aimed to bring back a mandate that banned shopping from midnight to[...]
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The ‘GOAT’: Lawmakers unveil plan to update Nebraska regulations, cut red tape
Nebraska’s lawmakers are taking a swing at modernizing state regulations with a policy package they’ve dubbed “GOAT”—Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency. This multi-step plan aims to trim bureaucratic fat, keeping pace with, and even mirroring, similar national and state efforts. Led by[...]