Governor Armstrong's Federal Request Granted for Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storm Damage in June

(File image) (KNOX) – President Donald Trump has granted a request from Gov. Kelly Armstrong for a presidential major disaster declaration for damage from severe storms that produced tornadoes June 20-21, unlocking federal assistance to help cover...

North Dakota Ranks #8 in Manufactured Housing Share

After years of elevated real estate prices, mortgage rates, and rents, the housing affordability crisis in the U.S. is more apparent than ever. Policymakers, economic experts, and everyday households continue to search for solutions to ease the...

North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office Earns Financial Reporting Recognition

(North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office image) (KNOX) – North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association...

Devon Energy: Integrating Grayson Mill Acquisition But Still Affected By Low Natural Gas Prices

Devon Energy is a $22.1 billion market cap oil E&P company. Its fixed dividend yields 2.8%. It now repurchases shares rather than paying a variable dividend. Although Devon is integrating its North Dakota/Williston $5 billion Devon Grayson Mill...

North Dakota Ethics Commission looks to speed up complaint process

BISMARCK — The group in charge of making sure North Dakota’s government leaders and elected officials are ethically fulfilling their duties is looking for input about changes to its complaint process. The Ethics Commission was formed in 2019 after...

Jury takes 16 minutes to convict North Dakota man of crimes against vulnurable adults

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley announced Wednesday (Sept. 10, 2025) that Dalton Hattem has been convicted by a jury for conspiring with his wife, Amber Hattem, to exploit vulnerable residents at long term care facility, Minot Health...

Cold climate gives North Dakota an edge in AI data centers

ELLENDALE, N.D. — With artificial intelligence and technology continuing to grow, North Dakota is quickly becoming a hot spot for AI data centers . But what is it about the state that makes it a good fit? North Dakota’s federal delegates have all...

Today in History: A little bit of Norway on a farm in North Dakota

On this date in 1994, The Forum's Bob Lind profiled Kurt Quanbeck and his farm near Aneta, N.D., which featured a Norwegian-style stabbur built with Anund Roheim, a Norwegian violin maker. The stabbur, a kind of small storehouse, became a cultural...

Agricultural workers from South Africa find opportunity in North Dakota

MCKENZIE, N.D. (KFYR) - North Dakota draws many workers through the H-2A visa program, which allows foreign nationals to perform seasonal agricultural labor when U.S. residents are not available. Many of these workers are from South Africa. South...

2025: Which North Dakota County Has the Worst Unemployment?

It seems there are people moving to North Dakota because we have so many job opportunities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, North Dakota's overall unemployment rate is exceptionally low. It is at about 2.5 percent as of 2025. While we...

FCS Football Week 3 Preview: North Dakota vs Montana and the Potential Upsets

We’re previewing key games and storylines each week throughout the college football season. Our FCS coverage is the home of the Top 25 media poll, FCS National Awards and much more. Gas up the RV, we’re headed off to another important schedule of...

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot in 'political assassination'

Kirk, a popular conservative political activist and media personality, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University. OREM, Utah — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed in what Utah's governor called a "political...

North Dakota Petroleum Council To Host Annual Meeting In Watford City

Watford City, ND – The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) will hold its 44th annual meeting at the Rough Rider Center, 2209 Wolves Den Parkway, in Watford City on Sept. 17-18. The meeting will feature industry experts sharing the latest updates...

North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office Seminar

(North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office image) (KNOX) – The North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (NDRIO) announced today that its 2025 Investment Seminar will be held Oct. 23 in Bismarck. The event offers policymakers, investment...

'Either you're growing or you're dying': North Dakota mayor sees AI project as rural lifeline

HARWOOD, N.D. — A $3 billion artificial intelligence data center is one step away from breaking ground in Cass County. The Harwood City Council is set to make a final decision Wednesday, Sept. 9, and tensions are high. Public meetings have been...

Today in History: Wounded North Dakota brothers find themselves in the same French hospital

On this date in 1910, brothers Andred and Robert Westergard, serving in the 18th Infantry, wrote home from a French hospital saying they were recovering well from minor injuries and were being well cared for. Here is the complete story as it...

Greenpeace International’s landmark anti-SLAPP case going forward after North Dakota judge rejects Energy Transfer request for anti-suit injunction

Amsterdam, Netherlands – Greenpeace International’s landmark anti-intimidation lawsuit against Energy Transfer continues uninterrupted in the Netherlands after a North Dakota judge yesterday rejected the US-based fossil fuel pipeline company’s...

Hoeven and delegation urge swift federal aid after damaging August storms in North Dakota

Senator John Hoeven, U.S. Senator of North Dakota | Senator John Hoeven Official websiteSenator John Hoeven, U.S. Senator of North Dakota | Senator John Hoeven Official website Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Congresswoman Julie...

Sen. John Hoeven upon satellite launch: ‘We expect this mission to continue growing’

GRAND FORKS — In the days after the launch of satellites to be controlled by personnel at Grand Forks Air Force Base, U.S. Sen. John Hoeven said he believes the mission will continue to grow in importance for the United States. The launch occurred...

North Dakota charts nuclear energy plan

A North Dakota legislative committee selected Canadian company Nucleon Energy to study the feasibility of nuclear power in the state. The year-long study will identify potential sites, assess public support, and prepare for federal licensing....