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Two new state tools, a business gateway and state data hub, unveiled by North Dakota Information Technology
GRAND FORKS — Two new state digital tools designed to meet the needs of businesses were unveiled during the 2025 Greater North Dakota Chamber’s North Dakota Future Forum, held Wednesday at Minnkota Power Cooperative in Grand Forks. The tools, each...

$80K grant for North Dakota wine growth
COLEHARBOR, N.D. (KFYR) - North Dakota is making a name for itself in the wine world. The state is now offering grant money to fruit and wine producers to grow those businesses. The Department of Agriculture sees wine as a way to toast the state...

Governor Armstrong to survey Tornado damage and thank volunteers on Wednesday
BISMARCK, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong will be visiting areas affected by tornadoes and wind damage from the weekend storms. Armstrong will also meet with local leaders and volunteers helping with the cleanup...

Plain Talk: 'I'm a North Dakotan first. I'm the governor second and a Republican third.'
MINOT — The North Dakota Republican Party censured Republican Gov. Kelly Armstrong at a recent meeting. And yes, despite what some party leaders are now saying, Armstrong does see it that way. "It was a censure," he said on this episode of Plain...

How To Ensure Safe Grilling During North Dakota Summer Gatherings
Summer is the season of endless fun—camping under starry skies, lazy afternoons by the lake, and relaxing naps in the hammock. It's also the perfect time to sharpen your grilling skills. Done right, grilled food can be the highlight of your summer...

$300 million contract to build southern Arizona border wall awarded to North Dakota company
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has awarded a contract worth more than $300 million to a company to build 27 miles of border wall in Santa Cruz County. Fisher Sand & Gravel Co. won the contract for $309,463,000,...

Nationalizing politics benefits Gavin Newsom but hurts Senate Democrats
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s goal in life, besides looking like Gordon Gekko in “Wall Street,” is to become President Donald Trump’s foil in every way. If Trump is Superman, Newsom is Lex Luthor; if Trump is Hulk Hogan, Newsom is Andre the...

Storm Damage Reports Mount in North Dakota; Voltaire Elevator Loses Grain Silos
Strong winds knocked over grain silos and damaged others at the Dakota Midland Grain Elevator in Voltaire on Monday. Credit: Bismarck Tribune Thunderstorms that packed strong winds knocked over two large metal grain silos and damaged others at the...
Addresses of North Dakota lawmakers removed from legislative website for safety reasons
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - For the time being, the address of every North Dakota lawmaker has been removed from the state legislative website following the murder of Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. “It didn’t...

STUDENT NEWS: North Dakota State University graduates local students
North Dakota State University (NDSU) awarded 1,751 degrees in spring 2025. Those graduating cum laude (*) earned at least a 3.5 grade-point average (GPA); magnum cum laude (**) at least a 3.7 GPA; and summa cum laude (***) at least a 3.9 GPA....

Park Rapids LWV presents media literacy program
Sabrina Halvorson, an award-winning broadcaster with over 30 years in media, spoke about the importance of media literacy and offered strategies for spotting misinformation. The Park Rapids Area League of Women Voters (LWV) organized the June 25...

Tsunami or Business as Usual: What Does the New Motorcycle Lemon Law Hold for Pennsylvania?
Key Points: Effective May 18, 2025, purchasers of new motorcycles in Pennsylvania may bring Lemon Law suits. A nonconformity in a newly-purchased motorcycle must manifest “within a period of one year following the actual delivery of the motorcycle...

Robotics and AI focused precision agriculture Field Days being held June 17-18 in the Forbes and McClusky, North Dakota, areas
Farmers will be able to see the latest weed mitigation and crop mapping strategies using robotics, drones and precision agriculture technology during the Northern Plains Robotics/AI Field Day event June 17-18, 2025, in the Forbes and McClusky,...

Measles cases are in 34 states - including Arizona - with North Dakota now the focus
As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its original epicenter of West Texas may be subsiding as hesitant residents become more concerned and willing to vaccinate, while North Dakota is a new...

10 Best Banks for Small Business
The best banks for small businesses should provide you with outstanding business checking along with products and services to help your business grow. The banks on this list either have full-service business banking or a specific product or...

Fedorchak pushes for national NIL standards to support North Dakota student-athletes
During a recent House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) addressed the challenges faced by smaller Division One schools in the evolving Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape. She emphasized the need...
For North Dakotans living next to nuclear missiles, the specter of a world-altering war is an afterthought
Editor's note: This article was originally published March 25, 2022. GARRISON, N.D. — For his entire life, Shannon Seidler has shared his family's land with one of the most destructive weapons in human history. He hardly thinks about it. The...

Measles cases in 34 states with North Dakota now focus
As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its original epicenter of West Texas may be subsiding as hesitant residents become more concerned and willing to vaccinate, while North Dakota is a new...

Bobcat Powers Community Impact: Social Media Campaign Benefits Local Parks And Recreation Spaces
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Share Bobcat Moments with #WorkWorthDoing-Every Post Drives Donations for the National Recreation and Park Association WEST FARGO, N.D., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bobcat Company , a global equipment , innovation and...
Middle East conflicts can affect North Dakota oil prices
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The recent conflicts between Israel and Iran have put the energy industry on high alert. Justin Kringstad with the North Dakota Pipeline Authority says North Dakota is an “oil price taker,” meaning the state lacks the power...