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One statewide coalition is fighting for property taxes in North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Keep It Local North Dakota has been rallying for property taxes here in the state. A statewide coalition, Keep It Local is taking action against an initiated ballot measure to abolish property tax in North Dakota. Mandan Park District President Wade Meschke says, “Property taxes fund parks, trails, and community centers, […]
The counties with the lowest living costs in North Dakota
STACKER — While inflation has fallen from 2022 peaks, high prices are still eating into household budgets. Many Americans are paying keen attention to their finances and finding ways to reduce spending. Home prices, rent, and food inflation, as well as higher prices for gas in the last couple of years, are making it so […]
North Dakota Superintendent Helping Schools Own Develop AI Guidelines
North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced new state guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) designed to assist local schools in developing their own AI policies and to help teachers and administrators work more efficiently. A group of educators from North Dakota schools, the NDDPI, the Department of Career and Technical...
Enhanced Security Measures at the North Dakota State Fair
The North Dakota State Fair is set to begin soon, promising excitement and entertainment for all attendees. However, visitors will notice a significant change in security procedures this year. KX News reported that metal detectors have been added at every gate entrance to ensure the safety of all fairgoers. For...
‘Mr. Secretary’: Burgum won’t be Trump’s VP, but he appears poised to take another role.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) appears poised to step into an energy-related role in the next administration if former President Trump wins the White House. Burgum, who was reportedly on the shortlist of Trump’s potential running mates, was ultimately passed over in favor of Sen. JD Vance (Ohio). But after he wasn’t selected for…
How common are rollover crashes in North Dakota?
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Rollover crashes occur when a vehicle is tipped onto its side or roof, usually after some form of spin or trip. In general, they have a higher fatality rate than most other types of accidents — and even those that aren’t deadly can still have disastrous effects on one’s car or […]
State Fair reschedules Lil Wayne performance due to flight disruptions
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The North Dakota State Fair has announced that Lil Wayne’s performance must be rescheduled due to flight disruptions. “Due to this global flight disruption,” said ND State Fair General Manager Craig Rudland in a press release, “we have had to reschedule Lil Wayne’s performance. We are grateful to his team for […]
North Dakota Tribe Invests $76 Million in Groundbreaking Greenhouse Complex
I have been catching up on some reading over the last few days and stumbled on this article by Buffalo's Fire. The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation in North Dakota is embarking on a transformative project to enhance food sovereignty by constructing a massive greenhouse complex. Tribe's Giant Greenhouse to...
The most deadly time to drive is between Memorial Day and Labor Day
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The hundred-day span between Memorial Day and Labor Day is marked as the most deadly period on the road here in North Dakota. According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s 2022 crash summary report, fatal crashes are twice as likely during this time. That’s why North Dakota leaders are urging […]
2024 State Fair Food Frenzy winners announced
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The winners of this year’s Food Frenzy at the North Dakota State Fair have been announced. During this competition, food vendors at the fair are judged by both food enthusiasts and fairgoers in an attempt to find the most unique and delicious treats on the fairground. The Food Frenzy is divided […]
North Dakota Game and Fish at State Fair 2024
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will host thousands of visitors to its free Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park July 19-27 at the State Fair in Minot. Visitors will be treated to an array of activities, exhibits and useful information as the park is open from 1-7 p.m. daily. Pathways to Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Archery are major attractions where interested kids and adults participate in each outdoor activity.
Aircraft emergency occurs at Williston Basin International Airport
WILLISTON, ND (KXNET) — The Williston Fire Department (WFD) was called to the Williston Basin International Airport (WXA) on the afternoon of Sunday, July 21, after an aircraft experienced problems landing. According to a press release from the department, at approximately 1:28 p.m., a single-engine recreational aircraft had trouble with its landing gear upon touching […]
The Minot Air Force Base held its Inaugural Mission Generation Competition
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — Friendly competition is soaring to new heights through the Minot Air Force Base’s Inaugural Mission Generation Competition, which took place on July 17th. The competition is a high-intensity event designed to help with team-building and provide training. During the competitions, teams from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 5th Munitions Squadron, and […]
Fargo Junior Men's Greco-Roman Final Results
Champion - Michael Rundell (Illinois) over Jose Cordero (Tennessee) 10-0 Third Place - Vincent DeMarco (Illinois) over Jameson Thomas (Alabama) 10-2 Fifth Place - Xavier Diaz (Pennsylvania) over Ray Long (Illinois) 13-3 Seventh Place - Kacen Jones (Utah) over Trexden Olsen (Utah) 9-0 106 lbs. Champion - Cason Craft (Oklahoma)...
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