Social media often feels like a fleeting snapshot of our lives, but many are turning to Facebook groups for a different reason: to preserve shared memories and unique materials. While these communities can quickly gather hundreds of thousands of members, questions linger[...]
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The Loneliness Epidemic Is a Security Crisis
Loneliness isn’t just a quiet struggle—it’s becoming a target. Romance scams prey on isolation, turning digital affection into financial ruin. With scammers refining their tactics and using AI to cast a wider net, the risk is growing. These fraudsters don’t just ask[...]
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‘Saturday Night Live’ turns 50: Here are 12 iconic moments
“Saturday Night Live” started with fresh faces taking on countercultural themes, challenging norms and pushing boundaries. Fast forward fifty years, and it has transformed from a Saturday night novelty to a linchpin of mainstream comedy. Iconic sketches, like Steve Martin’s King Tut[...]
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Rural Minnesota report card finds in-migration reducing population losses
In rural Minnesota, an interesting shift is taking place. Recent reports indicate that in-migration is on the rise, helping to counter long-standing population declines in many counties. While these areas still face challenges, such as fewer skilled nursing beds and a growing[...]
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Brrr-illiant ice sculptures thrill at Lake Minnewasta despite the cold
At Lake Minnewasta, winter’s deep freeze became a canvas for creativity. As part of Morden’s Multicultural Winterfest, teams of carvers turned massive ice blocks into shimmering sculptures—maple leaves, film tributes, and abstract forms reflecting both skill and imagination. Architect Peter Hargraves, who[...]
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Nebraska referees call for tougher penalties for parents, spectators who assault them
Referees in Nebraska say enough is enough. With verbal abuse and physical assaults on the rise—even at youth games—they’re calling for stronger penalties to protect officials and curb bad behavior. A new bill would make assaulting a referee a felony, carrying the[...]
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Symposium Generates Connections and Strategies for Rural ND Communities
Over 100 participants gathered at the North Dakota State Museum and Heritage Center for the first Rural Planning Symposium, highlighting the importance of strategic community development in rural areas. Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken emphasized that such gatherings are vital for fostering connections[...]
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Help choose North Dakota’s new icon
The North Dakota Department of Commerce Tourism and Marketing Division has partnered with The Good Kids, a Bismarck based design studio, to create a new icon that represents our great state. This initiative aims to increase awareness of North Dakota beyond our[...]
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West Fargo hopes to bring more art to the community
West Fargo’s artists are inviting the community to reimagine their city through the lens of creativity. On Feb. 20, a Civic West fire hall chat will explore what an “artful West Fargo” could look like, from music and theater to sculpture and[...]
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Bismarck man looks to commemorate baseball player Satchel Paige with bronze statue
Satchel Paige’s time in Bismarck was more than baseball—it was history in motion. In the 1930s, he led an integrated team to a national championship, breaking barriers long before the major leagues followed suit. Now, Michael Schwartz is leading an effort to[...]
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Read, Watch, Listen: Fellow Countrymen
Nearly 160 years ago, Abraham Lincoln gave a remarkable address at the moment of his second inauguration to the office of President. If you only have time for one item in our news feed this morning, this should be it. President Lincoln’s[...]
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Dear Winnipeg: Ladling On the Love for Loopholes
Bureaucracy has a way of making even the simplest community projects feel impossible. But where rules tighten, loopholes emerge—and that’s something to be thankful for. In Winnipeg, small tweaks in size, timing, or ownership can mean the difference between endless red tape[...]
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In Verse: DEI Lunch
Paul Simon–So Beautiful or So What(title song) In Honor of Elon Aloneand RFK–Health to the Bone I’m having a DEI lunch:a bagel munster and yellow mustard sandwichbolstered with a chicken gumboturkey sausage okra and veggie broth soupfollowed by a rainbow sprinkledchocolate covered[...]
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‘Dog Days of Winter’ dogsledding presentation at the ND Heritage Center & State Museum
BISMARCK, N.D. – Embrace the spirit of winter at “Dog Days of Winter,” Sunday, Feb. 16, 2-3:30 p.m. at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. This free family-friendly event is open to all ages. Dogsledder Jasmyn Hatlestad will[...]
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District, state Republican leaders denounce social media post by Rep. Nico Rios
North Dakota Republican leaders recently voiced strong disapproval of Rep. Nico Rios following a controversial social media post they deemed antisemitic. The District 23 NDGOP’s executive committee not only issued a vote of no confidence in Rios but also highlighted a history[...]
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Norwegian author researches North Dakota’s Most Famous Skier
Norwegian historian Thor Gotaas recently visited Minot to explore the North Dakota chapter of Sondre Norheim’s life. Known as the father of modern skiing, Norheim left Norway in 1884, eventually settling in McHenry County. Gotaas, commissioned to write a book for Norheim’s[...]