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New Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars" gets its first screenings
MINNEAPOLIS — A brand new Indigenous language dub of the epic space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" is getting its first showtimes this weekend. Screenings are scheduled to take place Friday at nine theaters across parts of Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, including the Oakdale, Parkwood, and Southbridge Crossing theaters in the Twin Cities.Late last year, Walt Disney Studios announced that Disney and Lucasfilm were working with the Dakota Ojibwe Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba to create the Ojibwemowin version of the 1977 film. Kathy Staples Forlita brought her niece to witness history, to see the first showing of the...
UND grant aims to boost safety of UAS operations
Funds from the North Dakota NASA EPSCoR program will be used to develop a wind hazard prediction tool. The UND Department of Atmospheric Sciences has received a grant from the North Dakota NASA EPSCoR program to develop a tool to simulate wind conditions all across North Dakota. This prediction tool...
Deion Sanders claims some media members are ‘really mad’ Colorado beat North Dakota State
For the second straight college football season, Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes opened up Week 1 with an exciting, one-score win. Defeating FCS powerhouse North Dakota State in a 31-26 victory in Boulder. Heading into Week 1 and throughout the offseason, Sanders has bumped heads and gone back and forth with the media. First […] The post Deion Sanders claims some media members are ‘really mad’ Colorado beat North Dakota State appeared first on On3.
End of an era: O’Kelly’s Bar and Grill announces closure
(FARGO) — The era of an iconic staple of Main Avenue near I-29 is coming to an end. “This weekend marks the end of an era for O’Kelly’s, and we are nostalgic and sad to share this news with you, whether in person or in spirit,” the establishment said in a post on their Facebook page. “Your loyalty and cherished memories have made O’Kelly’s more than just a place to dine; it has become a community.”
NDSU Volleyball Opens 2024 Season at the Fort Myers Classic
The North Dakota State volleyball team is set to begin the 2024 season at the Fort Myers Classic in Fort Myers, Fla. The Bison will open the season against UAlbany on Friday at 10:00 a.m. CT and finish the day against Florida Gulf Coast at 6:00 p.m. CT. NDSU concludes the trip against Illinois Chicago on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. CT.
UPDATE: NWS damage survey results: EF1 tornado near Steele; EF2 tornado near Mound City, SD
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - UPDATE (9/2/2024): NWS Aberdeen has an update on the tornado track that occurred southwest of Mound City, South Dakota, on August 28. “After reviewing drone footage, high-resolution satellite imagery, and consulting with experts, we’ve updated the damage survey. Originally, our ground survey suggested three separate tracks. However, the new data reveals a continuous track from beginning to end. As a result, the path length (5.42 miles), peak width (200 yards), and peak winds (130 mph) have all increased, though it remains classified as an EF2 tornado.
Tioga Public Schools building addition to high school
TIOGA, N.D. (KUMV) - Crews are working on a building expansion at Tioga High School. Groundwork started in late July on the new addition, including a new gymnasium and six classrooms. Tioga Superintendent Paul Olson said it will house the district’s sixth graders to open up more space at Tioga Elementary. With more growth expected, Olson said the fifth graders will move in eventually.
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.
Iowa State meets North Dakota in its fourth straight opener against an FCS opponent
North Dakota at Iowa State, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1) BetMGM College Football Odds: No line. Series record: First meeting. This is the fourth straight year the Cyclones have opened against an opponent from the Football Championship Subdivision. The Cyclones have won six straight against the FCS since losing to Northern Iowa in 2016. North Dakota is playing an FBS opponent for the fourth straight year. Its only win over an FBS team was 24-13 at Wyoming in 2015.
Meet Scott Cramer: ND’s Viral YouTube Star with 892K Subscribers
With 892k subscribers and over 110,000,000 views, Scott Cramer is one of the biggest local YouTubers. And unlike most who currently create content for a living, he knew he wanted to do this all along. We were lucky enough to sit down with Cramer, who was born in Kindred, ND,...
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