A pipeline that could reshape North Dakota’s industrial future is inching closer to reality. WBI Energy’s proposed natural gas line from the Bakken to the state’s eastern edge would connect cities like Minot, Bismarck, and Fargo — and, in doing so, unlock[...]
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Iron Processing Plant in Development for Minot’s Energy Park
A new chapter in North Dakota’s industrial story may soon be written in iron and natural gas. North American Iron plans to build a $2 billion, 730-acre pig iron plant in Minot — the first of its kind in the United States.[...]
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Bank of North Dakota to launch state’s first stablecoin known as Roughrider coin
North Dakota is stepping into the future of finance with a frontier name to match. The Bank of North Dakota announced plans to launch the “Roughrider coin,” a state-backed stablecoin designed to speed up bank-to-bank transfers and modernize the state’s financial system.[...]
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Daily pricing data reveal the slow-rolling impact of tariffs
Six months into America’s latest round of tariffs, the price tags tell a quiet but unmistakable story. Harvard economist Alberto Cavallo and his team are tracking hundreds of thousands of retail goods, finding that tariffs are slowly—but steadily—raising costs for consumers. Prices[...]
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ND Native Tourism Alliance gains global recognition
Across North Dakota, five tribal nations are working together to tell their own stories — and the world is listening. Through the North Dakota Native Tourism Alliance, they’re inviting visitors to experience Native cultures through authentic, Indigenous-led tours and events. What began[...]
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$1.2 billion data center breaks ground in Cheyenne, Wyoming, promises water-free operations
On a leveled stretch of Wyoming prairie, work is underway on Related Digital’s $1.2 billion data center—an ambitious project with both technical and civic weight. The facility will rely on low-water cooling systems and promises to add hundreds of construction jobs and[...]
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Grand Island-produced combine series emerges as 2025 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska’
Nebraska’s manufacturing pride was on full display this week as Grand Island’s Case IH plant claimed the title of “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” for its AF Series Combines. Chosen from thousands of public votes, the high-tech harvesters were hailed for their[...]
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Economic Development Association kicks off annual fall conference at Minot State University
North Dakota’s economic outlook took center stage in Minot this week as leaders from across the state gathered for the Economic Development Association of North Dakota’s fall conference. Under the theme “Stronger Partnerships, Greater Possibilities,” the three-day event brought together lawmakers, business[...]
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The Communicator for October 2025
Minot’s momentum is unmistakable this fall. The October Communicator from the Minot Area Chamber-EDC captures a season filled with milestones—from the 1,000th train rolling out of the Minot intermodal facility to national attention on our nuclear triad leadership. It’s also a time[...]
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Council narrowly rejects local bidder preference
Minot’s City Council narrowly rejected a proposal to give local contractors a small bidding advantage on city projects. Council member Rob Fuller pushed for the measure, calling it a way to keep tax dollars circulating in the community and give Minot businesses[...]
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Data centers are sprouting across North Dakota. How many are there and where will the next ones be planted?
Artificial intelligence is transforming North Dakota faster than most expected. Across the state, large data centers are being built to power the technology, bringing with them new jobs, new infrastructure, and new challenges. These projects consume enormous amounts of electricity and land,[...]
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Roughly 600 civilian employees on Minot Air Force Base furloughed during shutdown
A government shutdown might feel distant until it reaches your own backyard — and for Minot Air Force Base, it just did. Around 600 civilian employees are being furloughed, pausing much of the day-to-day work that keeps the base running. Essential operations[...]
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Iowa soybean president urges trade deal with China; calls Trump policies a ‘bitter pill’ for farmers
Iowa Soybean Association President Tom Adam urged the Trump administration, in a statement Thursday, to prioritize a trade deal with China and to support soybean farmers who are without their biggest market. China typically buys 60% of global soybean exports, and the[...]
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Fargo police respond to viral Facebook post criticizing officers’ response to service call (and share what really happened)
A Facebook post accusing Fargo police of “cowardice” in handling a reported assault quickly gained traction, prompting the department to release bodycam details and clarify its officers’ actions. Police say when they arrived, both the man and woman involved denied anything was[...]
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Trump’s tariffs spur US aluminum industry to boost recycling
Americans throw away more than a billion dollars’ worth of aluminum cans each year, a loss that now carries new weight as tariffs reshape the market. With imports suddenly more expensive, scrap has become the industry’s lifeline — cheaper, cleaner, and far[...]
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National Flood Insurance Program Expired Tuesday, New Policies and Some Home Loans Halted
The nation’s largest flood insurance program has now lapsed, leaving millions of homeowners in limbo. With the National Flood Insurance Program shut down, new policies and renewals are frozen, putting real estate deals in flood-prone areas on hold and leaving families exposed[...]