In the not-so-flattering department, we have this news from the Fargo Forum. North Dakota ranks second highest in the nation for the rate of hate crimes per capita. Quick commentary: Perhaps it’s a sign of changing times and the natural accompanying resistance,[...]
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Judge denies request to stop petition for McKenzie County sheriff’s removal
The next move in the fight between the Sheriff and members of the McKenzie County Commission is in the hands of the County Commission after a judge ruled he didn’t have the legal authority to intervene in the manner requested by the[...]
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Work toward levee safety continues in Minot
Part of the City of Minot’s flood protection efforts requires we bring our existing levees up to code. And one step in that process is examining all the storm sewer outfalls that pass through the levees and into the river by video.[...]
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Minot Trampoline Park Opens at Oak Park Village
The renaissance in Minot’s Oak Park Village took a big step this week as a HighAir Ground had their grand opening. Ben Barr with KMOT has the story that includes a video look at the building and experience. [...]Read More... from Minot[...]
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Burial ground at center of police confrontations is known historical site
Protest activities over the past few weeks have drawn very specific allegations regarding law enforcement activity on what protestors allege is a tribal burial ground. Bismarck Tribune reporter Caroline Grueskin digs in deep to get a full perspective. This is a great[...]
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Charges from north camp raid pose difficulties for legal defense
When law enforcement cleared an illegal protest camp last month, they arrested 139 individuals on charges of conspiracy to endanger by fire or explosion and two misdemeanor charges. Now, the decision has been made to advance that case as a single complaint,[...]
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UND Med School Consecutively Noted Among Top Five For Family Practice
The UND Medical School has received accolades for being on of the top five schools for training family physicians. Approximately 17% of UND’s med students specialize in family practice. KX News has more on the story. [...]Read More... from UND Med School[...]
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Forbes ranks North Dakota No. 8 on list of best states for business
Here’s the quote from Williston’s Economic Developer Director, Shawn Wenko, “It’s a fair assessment that North Dakota remains one of the top ten states to do business, contrary to outside reports, North Dakota is still doing very well.” Get the rest of[...]
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President Trump: What it means for agriculture
Williston Herald reporter Renée Jean takes a closer look at the campaign rhetoric, the emerging new details, and talks with local officials to try and get a feel for what impacts the Trump Presidency might have on local agriculture. [...]Read More... from[...]
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In Pictures: Smallest Incorporated Town in North Dakota
Ghosts of North Dakota is a photo-history documenting website born from several books on North Dakota’s abandoned or diminishing towns and farms. The latest photo subject is Ruso, a small town about 40 miles Southeast of Minot. As of the 2010 Census,[...]
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Watch & Listen: Alan Jackson’s Mercury Blues in a Softer, Canadian Style
Canadian artists Belle Plaine and Blake Berglund cover Alan Jackson’s Mercury Blues. Watch it below. [...]Read More... from Watch & Listen: Alan Jackson’s Mercury Blues in a Softer, Canadian Style
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Surgeon General calls for action to fight drug, alcohol abuse
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, has issued a first-ever report on substance abuse. Here’s the quote that sums it up, “The most important thing is, we have to change attitudes towards addiction and get people into treatment,” Murthy said in[...]
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Lawmakers Should Make Regular Public Input a Requirement at Public Meetings
Rob Port makes the argument that North Dakota legislators would do well to put some intentional, explicit places for public input within the governing process. He doesn’t think it has to be all the time or at every meeting, but there should[...]
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Artist-in-residence had an eventful tenure in Estevan
The City of Estevan remains an active supporter of the arts and the artist-in-residence program is a prime example. And for their most recent artist, the experience led to an opportunity that allowed her to stay in Saskatchewan. Read more at the[...]
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Manitoba commits to spending $500M annually on highways
The province of Manitoba will be making a big upgrade to its highway infrastructure. Over the next four years, the province has committed approximately $2 billion to improving roads throughout Manitoba. [...]Read More... from Manitoba commits to spending $500M annually on highways
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Two moose in Alaska found frozen together, locked in battle to the death
Nature is a cruel and unforgiving domain; it’s a place where even when you win, you sometimes lose. Here’s a story that’s making the rounds on the Internet that’s a stark reminder of that fact. [...]Read More... from Two moose in Alaska[...]