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ND Outdoors: Inside the numbers of pheasants in North Dakota
Context matters when you are comparing numbers and statistics. After a stock market dip and a follow up recovery and the news hits with, “The market is up 3%” but doesn’t tell the whole story. If a week before the market was down 5% and we’re hit...

NOTES: North Dakota travels to Jamestown for Jimmie Invitational
Via University of North Dakota Athletics, 2h ago GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota will make the 150+ mile trip to Jamestown to compete at the Jimmie Invitational this Friday morning. The men’s 8K will kick off the meet at 9:30 a.m. and will be...

North Dakota DOT schedules public input session for US Highway 2 project
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has scheduled a public input meeting on October 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Central Time to discuss planned intersection improvements at U.S. Highway 2 and North 43rd Street in Grand Forks. The event...

Rancher's Rest is North Dakota town's gathering 'grounds' for coffee and camaraderie
GLEN ULLIN, N.D. — Sarah White doesn’t even like coffee. Despite hailing from the Pacific Northwest, she had never even worked in a coffee shop, although she once tried — unsuccessfully — to land a barista job at Starbucks. Yet here she is,...

Fargo truck driver injured in western North Dakota collision
DUNN CENTER, N.D. – A truck driver from Fargo was seriously injured when two semi-trailers crashed Tuesday, Sept. 30, in western North Dakota. Just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, a 2023 Hino Straight Truck was traveling westbound on North Dakota Highway...

The Most Captivating Small Towns To Visit In North Dakota
North Dakota boasts open landscapes, rugged beauty, and simple prairie charm. It's less touristy than South Dakota, offering you unspoiled experiences and wilder nature trails. It's no wonder it was recently named the best state to live in. Often...

Best Whitetail State: North Dakota vs. Michigan
Whitetail hunters love to argue about which state holds the biggest and baddest bucks. But which one is really the best?Well, a lot of what makes hunting ground “the best” depends on your personal preferences. Do you like big bucks, and you cannot...

Seven finalists selected for North Dakota Ethics Commission vacancies
Sen. Kathy Hogan, from left, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Sen. David Hogue hold an Ethics Commission selection committee meeting Sept. 23, 2025, at the Capitol. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor) BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A...

7 finalists selected for North Dakota Ethics Commission vacancies
A selection committee has settled on seven finalists for three open Ethics Commission seats, narrowing down the pool from 39 applicants. The finalists are: Nicole Bredahl, a Fargo attorney Patrick Frise, a University of North Dakota law student...

Chicago tourists feeling effects of federal government shutdown: 'Wish they would do their job'
CHICAGO (WLS) -- While thousands of government workers face furloughs and certain government services are not available, the government shutdown also reached Chicago's Far South Side on Wednesday, where there were some very disappointed tourists....

Woman killed in western North Dakota crash identified
WATFORD CITY, N.D. — The woman killed Sunday, Sept. 28, in a crash in Watford City has been identified. According to a release from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Hannah Kocher, 25, and a 5-year-old girl were killed in a crash at approximately...

Department of War awards $19 million contract for Grand Forks AFB runway repairs
Senator Kevin Cramer, US Senator for North Dakota | Senator Kevin Cramer Official websiteSenator Kevin Cramer, US Senator for North Dakota | Senator Kevin Cramer Official website The U.S. Department of War has awarded a contract worth $19,817,205...

Navigating TSA's Latest Food Restrictions For North Dakota Travelers
Before you start planning your next family visit or getaway, you might want to keep this in mind. It seems the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been making a lot of changes over the past couple of years, and it looks like they have...

Two Killed, One Seriously Injured in North Dakota Traffic Accident
A tragic traffic accident occurred on September 28, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m. CDT at the intersection of Highway 85 and 23rd Street, resulting in two fatalities and serious injuries. Fatal T-Bone Collision on Highway 85 in North Dakota...

How North Dakota Cities Fare In Recent Foodie Rankings
Food lovers in North Dakota may have to pack a bag to taste the nation’s top culinary scenes. A new WalletHub study ranked 182 U.S. cities for affordability, diversity, and dining quality. North Dkota sadly fell outside the top 100, with Fargo and...

Norfolk State vs. Hampton Football Watch Guide
The NCAA football season is rolling right along and Week 5 brings action to the CAA. In D1 FCS, there are certain rivalry games that stick out more than others and the Battle of the Bay is no exception. Norfolk State will travel to Hampton on Oct....

Raythan Robbins eager for his Anchorage homecoming with Bemidji State
BEMIDJI – Raythan Robbins remembers Olivier Mantha’s difference-making performance against North Dakota vividly. On Oct. 7, 2017, Mantha, a senior goaltender for Alaska Anchorage at the time, stopped 32 shots in a 1-1 tie against UND. Jordan...

New COVID Variant That Mutates & Attacks Spiking In ND
Are we facing another time in our lives where we will see people wearing masks everywhere again? I'm pretty sure most of us remember the year 2020 like it was yesterday. I had just moved to Bismarck, North Dakota, and about a week later, in late...

The List Of States That Are The Most Interested In Country Music Is Exactly What You’d Imagine It To Be
The United States of America might not exactly be united in their interest in country music. You’ve likely heard the phrase “to each their own,” right? Everyone has the right to do what they want to and like what they want to, and in a perfect...

Former astronaut José Hernández shares story of perseverance during visit to University of North Dakota
Former NASA astronaut José Hernández visited the University of North Dakota (UND) on September 17, sharing his personal story with students, faculty, and staff as part of Hispanic Heritage Month and Homecoming Week events. The event was hosted by...