Beware This North Dakota Caterpillar: It Can Ruin Your Day

The spring and summer months bring out all the bugs, and for the most part, we know which ones to avoid. That said, there are some insects in North Dakota that seem harmless but are actually quite dangerous. While many North Dakotans grew up...

How To Make Laundry Easier: Tips For North Dakota Residents

For many North Dakotans, doing laundry is the absolute worst. It's the choriest (made-up word) of all chores. Washing, drying, hanging, and then folding always seems to be such a daunting task. To help make your life easier, we've put together a...

HB1127 Explained: North Dakota’s New InfoSec Requirements for Financial Corporations

Earlier this year, North Dakota’s Governor signed HB 1127, which introduces new compliance obligations for financial corporations operating in North Dakota. This new law will take effect on August 1, 2025. The law applies to certain “financial...

Peterson Appointed Administrator of North Dakota Wheat Commission

The North Dakota Wheat Commission appointed Jim Peterson as Administrator of the Commission at its July 1, 2025 Board meeting. Peterson has been with the North Dakota Wheat Commission since 1991, and was serving as Policy and Marketing Director....

Some North Dakota condominium associations say they're having trouble finding insurance

Some condominium associations said they're having trouble finding insurance for their buildings. North Dakota's Insurance Department says it has heard from a number of associations. "We're hearing reports that it's getting harder to place condos,...

Game and Fish outlines North Dakota boat accident reporting requirements

North Dakota game wardens on boat patrol. (Photo/ North Dakota Game and Fish Department) BISMARCK – Boat accidents in North Dakota involving injury, death or disappearance of a person must be reported to the Game and Fish Department within 48...

Appeals court rules against North Dakota tribes in voting rights case that could go to Supreme Court

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal appeals court won't reconsider its decision in a redistricting case that went against two Native American tribes that challenged North Dakota's legislative redistricting map, and the dispute could be headed for the...

Appeals court rules against North Dakota tribes in voting rights case that could go to Supreme Court

Grim Outlook For Rural North Dakota Health Care

(File image) (Mike Moen–Prairie News Service) – North Dakota has 13 rural hospitals at risk of closing. Health policy analysts say it’s a problem that might worsen under Medicaid cuts tied to what was known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The...

Severe Weather Could Impact North Dakota Country Fest This Week

North Dakota Country Fest is set to kick off on Wednesday, July 9th, in New Salem, North Dakota. According to the Storm Prediction Center of the National Weather Service, one of the biggest nights of the country music festival might be impacted by...

Coal Creek owner plans to power North Dakota data center park

BISMARCK — North Dakota’s largest coal plant could help power a new industrial park just a few years after financial issues almost led to the facility’s closure. The McLean County Commission approved a request from Bismarck-based Rainbow Energy to...

Highway construction workers breathing easier as heavier speeding fines go into effect in North Dakota

GRAND FORKS — At the end of Gateway Drive heading west on Highway 2 toward Grand Forks International Airport, a crew of construction workers hopefully can breathe a little easier on the job site this summer. Workers across the state are likely...

Replanting decisions begin on North Dakota crops that did not weather the storm

The storms that swept through the region on June 20 devastated many acres of crops. Now, farmers must decide if they should replant their acres that didn’t weather the storm. In Steele County, corn and soybeans are becoming the dominating crop,...

North Dakota lawmakers to hold hearing on security concerns after Minnesota attacks

North Dakota lawmakers plan to hold a security hearing with the North Dakota Highway Patrol and Capitol Security to discuss the safety concerns of legislators after Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, were killed June 14...

Senator John Hoeven discusses support for seniors and farmers amid recent challenges

Senator John Hoeven recently shared a series of tweets addressing various initiatives and discussions relevant to his constituents. The tweets, posted on July 9, 2025, highlight his engagements with different organizations and efforts to support...

ACADEMIC HONORS

Mills, Droog named to UND honor lists Two Campbell County students have been named to the University of North Dakota dean’s and president’s lists for the spring 2025 semester. Tetyanna Mills of Herreid and Delson Droog of Pollock have earned...

‘Narcan saves lives:’ Mother spreads hope nearly 3 years after daughter’s fatal overdose

FARGO — The number of drug overdoses has skyrocketed in the metro and, during an interactive event that left audience members in tears, one North Dakota mother shared a message of loss, faith and action on Wednesday, July 9. From her seat at the...

Vision Zero gives Grand Forks teens a crash course in safer driving

GRAND FORKS — A crash course in driving safety took center stage Wednesday, July 9, at the Alerus Center, where teens were invited to learn the tricks of the trade and how to stay safe on the road. Vision Zero of North Dakota hosted the event,...

North Branch’s Martin Knight to compete nationally for wrestling

NORTH BRANCH, Mich. (WNEM) - North Branch’s Martin Knight is taking his wrestling talents to a national level after a successful junior season with the Broncos. He’ll be wrestling in Fargo, North Dakota in the Junior Nationals Tournament...

Four current Fighting Hawks named to 2025 U.S. World Junior Summer Showcase roster

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Four members of the 2025-26 North Dakota hockey team were named to the 2025 U.S. World Junior Summer Showcase roster, as announced by USA Hockey on Tuesday. Forwards Mac Swanson and Will Zellers as well as defensemen EJ Emery...