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PREVIEW: Rocky Football Opens the 2024 Season at No. 15 Dickinson State
BILLINGS, Mont.- The Battlin' Bears Football team will travel to Dickinson, North Dakota, to begin their season against the No. 15-ranked Blue Hawks on Thursday evening. The Battlin' Bears will kick off their 2024 campaign against the No. 15 ranked and 2023 NAIA Playoff Qualifier, Dickinson State, on the road. Rocky won an exciting matchup with the Blue Hawks at home to start 2023, stopping a last-second two-point conversion to squeeze out a 20-19 home win.
Kenmare Fire Department gets second thermal imaging camera
KENMARE, ND (KXNET) — The Kenmare Fire Department now has a second thermal imaging camera, allowing them to deploy two crews at once. The Kenmare Area Community Foundation donated $1,500 for the camera — and it’s a good thing, too, because just one of these life-saving tools costs around $4,500. In the last few years, […]
NOTES: NoDak gets set to host Ron Pynn Classic
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – For the fourth consecutive year, North Dakota will open the season at home, hosting the Ron Pynn Classic on Friday. The women's 5K will begin the meet at 5 p.m., followed by the men's 6K race at 5:35 p.m. Both competitions will run at Ray Richards Golf Course.
What the City of Grand Forks Considers a Billboard
(KNOX) -The Grand Forks Committee of the Whole received an explanation to city ordinance covering billboards. There are 103 billboards in the City of Grand Forks. Ryan Brooks, Grand Forks Director of Planning and Community Development, said there is a cap of 112 billboards, but Brooks said that it can be boosted when the U.S. Census of Grand Forks increases in population.
District 24 Legislative Forum set for Sept. 10
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The League of Women Voters (LWV) announces an evening for voters to meet District 24 House and Senate candidates in person. The District 24 Legislative Forum will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the Hi-Liner Activity Center (HAC) at Valley City High School. Please use the doors on the corner of 4th Street and 2nd Avenue NW.
Illinois veteran lawmakers react to Walz’s stolen valor accusations
(The Center Square) – A Republican state lawmaker responded to Illinois U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s characterization of vice presidential candidate Tim Walz's military record. Duckworth defended Minnesota Gov. Walz against stolen valor claims by calling him a “retired command sergeant major.” Walz retired as a master sergeant, according to the Minnesota National Guard. Republicans like state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, an air force veteran, said Walz never served in...
Eide Bailly sells wealth management arm to Sequoia
Sequoia Financial Group LLC is acquiring Top 20 firm Eide Bailly LLP's wealth management practice and both firms plan to deliver expanded services to each other's clients. As part of the deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, Eide Bailly Advisors will become part of Sequoia Financial, while Eide Bailly will get an equity investment in Sequoia.
Rev up your weekend with Motor Magic’s car show and auction
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - The largest motorsports festival in the upper Midwest will take over the state fairgrounds in Minot Labor Day weekend. A classic car auction, model car contest, car shows, and drag racing are a few of the many activities to add to your calendar. Some may think...
Fargo Police: No explosives or suspicious items found following report of bomb in south Fargo
(FARGO) — Fargo Police say they found no explosives or suspicious items after a bomb threat was called in to a south Fargo business Thursday afternoon. Lt. Shane Aberle said that, at approximately 12:34 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to a report of a bomb threat at a business in the 3700 block of 55th Avenue South. A caller claimed that explosives were going to be brought into the building.
Stunning videos show massive tornadoes tear through Dakotas
Dramatic video shows the moment a group of travelers nearly got too close to twisters tearing through North Dakota on Wednesday. Severe storms impacted the northern Plains, with the National Weather Service reporting at least one confirmed tornado near Steele, North Dakota. The agency said three potential tornadoes were reported in north-central South Dakota on Wednesday; two were reported in North Dakota.
Fargo Public School enrollment up from 2023 first day
(FARGO) – The first day enrollment numbers are in for Fargo Public Schools, and the district says it saw an overall increase in students on the first day. The district said 11,402 students are enrolled this year, compared to 11,378 on the first day last year. The enrollment is down 35 students from a high mark of 11,437 in 2022.
Whisker Wednesday: Meet Buddy Boy at ARRR Rescue in Williston, North Dakota
If you listen to the Big Butt Morning Show on 96.1 you know that I am a huge advocate for adopting animals from local rescues. One local rescue that I mention on Whisker Wednesday is ARRR Rescue and Retirement Ranch of Williston. They are dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals and to the promotion of their adoption program.
Viking Football opens season Thursday at Minot State
The Valley City State football team takes the field Thursday for its 2024 season opener at former rival Minot State, facing off for the first time since 2010. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Minot and all fans will receive free admission to the game. Minot State is now a member of the NCAA Division II, but was a former member of the NAIA and VCSU's old conference: the Dakota Athletic Conference.
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