Only five years ago, the Kaiser had a wonderful dream. ‘O, yes,’ says he, ‘we can take France and London, too, but little Belgium,’ she rose up and said, ‘You can’t cross here,’ and [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
On This Day | A Political Moment
Our constitution is a set of guarantees of protection for certain ideals of government, under which citizens of this state have built and are building homes, and otherwise employ their earnings in the pursuit [...]Read More... from On This Day | A[...]
On This Day | Westward Ho
Minot will lose one of its very best businessmen and hundreds of friends sincerely regret his departure. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Westward Ho
On This Day | Spurring the Imagination
The traveler gazing across Lake Tchad for the first time feels the thrill of discovery. The knowledge that he is not the first to stand upon the banks does not dispel the feeling of [...]Read More... from On This Day | Spurring[...]
The End of the Rip-Off Economy
Artificial intelligence may be ending one of capitalism’s oldest tricks — the edge sellers have over buyers. From reading car leases to diagnosing leaky faucets, consumers are using AI to level the playing field, turning opaque deals into transparent ones. Economists say[...]
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Watch: Salmon Spawning 2025
Every fall, the waters below Garrison Dam come alive with the shimmer of salmon returning for one final chapter. North Dakota Game and Fish biologists, working with the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, gather thousands of fish to collect and fertilize more[...]
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates: Here’s What to Watch Now
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year, although Chair Jerome Powell said a third cut is “not a foregone conclusion.” WSJ’s Nick Timiraos explains the central bank’s split outlook. Watch below. [...]Read More... from Federal Reserve Cuts[...]
Scientists have a dire new warning about the state of the planet
As 2025 winds down, climate scientists aren’t tallying resolutions — they’re tallying red flags. A new global report warns that Earth’s “vital signs” are flashing danger, with record heat, vanishing ice, dying coral, and forests burning at unprecedented rates. Twenty-two of 34[...]
Audit finds accounting issues at Dakota College at Bottineau
The North Dakota State Auditor’s office has found problems with the bookkeeping at one of the state’s two-year colleges. Dakota College at Bottineau failed to reconcile monthly bank transactions with the school’s financial ledger, according to the state auditor’s office that looked[...]
Fargo-Moorhead Chamber launches first-of-its-kind Center for Civic Engagement
In a time when fewer people are stepping forward to lead, Fargo’s business community is trying to change that. The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber has launched the new Center for Civic Engagement—a nonpartisan effort to help residents learn, lead, and get involved. The[...]
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Claims ‘chemtrails’ poison citizens spur Wyoming lawmakers to advance ‘geoengineering’ ban
In Wyoming, lawmakers have taken a step into uncharted skies. After hours of testimony about so-called “chemtrails,” a legislative committee voted to advance a bill banning the release of “atmospheric contaminants” over the state. Supporters claim the federal government is spraying toxic[...]
Bismarck Says ‘No’ to Backyard Chickens
For now, Bismarck’s backyard dreams of farm-fresh eggs are on hold. City commissioners have once again said no to allowing chickens within city limits, ending an appeal that sought to loosen long-standing restrictions. The decision followed concerns about fire hazards and the[...]
Local author creates book to commemorate Minot Symphony Orchestra’s 100 years
For a century, the Minot Symphony Orchestra has filled the city with sound, and now it’s celebrating that milestone in a way that hits a different note—a children’s book. The Nodak Do-Re-Mi’s, written and illustrated by Minot artist Max Patzner, honors the[...]
Palmer amaranth found in Divide County
BISMARCK – Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) has been confirmed in Divide County. One plant was pulled from a wet/green spot on the outer edges of a wheat field. A sample was taken and submitted for DNA analysis to the National Agricultural Genotyping[...]
Regina police chief fired after misconduct investigation into text messages
When a city’s top law enforcement officer loses the trust of the people he serves, there’s little choice but to start over. Regina’s police chief, Farooq Sheikh, has been fired after an investigation revealed months of inappropriate text messages to a police[...]
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On This Day | That Will Require From 213Z
In giving vent to his feelings on discharge an ex-soldier wrote to his late colonel: “Sir: After what I have suffered it gives me much pleasure to tell you and the army to go [...]Read More... from On This Day | That[...]