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Hoeven expanding Space Development Agency satellite mission at GFAFB
(KNOX) – U.S. Senator John Hoeven today announced that he is working to expand the Space Development Agency (SDA) satellite mission at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. Hoeven made the announcement with SDA Director Dr. Derek Tournear while reviewing progress on the facilities being developed at the Grand Forks Air Force Base for the SDA’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite mission, which will serve as the backbone for all U.S. military communications. The priorities Hoeven is working to advance include:
NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR: National Aunt and Uncle’s Day
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — Aunts and uncles often play a unique and cherished role in our lives, offering support, wisdom, and a different perspective. In many cultures, they are considered second parents, holding a special place of honor. They are deeply involved in the upbringing of their nieces and nephews, reinforcing family bonds and traditions. […]
Boats line up early for Cats Incredible
(KNOX) – Dozens of anglers lined up at 6:30 this morning to back their boats into the Red River for the 2024 Cats Incredible fishing tournament in East Grand Forks. Tournament director Paul Hansen told KNOX that more than 65 teams are signed up for two days of trolling for catfish.
Minot maintainers compete in inaugural mission generation competition
MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — The 5th Maintenance Group held its inaugural Mission Generation Competition here, July 17. The Mission Generation Competition is a high-intensity event designed to enhance team dynamics and provide rigorous training for worldwide deterrence. This event aims to demonstrate and evaluate proficiencies by incorporating urgency and fostering spirited competition among various units.
Operation Homefront: Back to School Supplies Brigade
On Aug. 9, 2024, the Minot Air Force Base School Liaison Office will lead and partner with national nonprofit Operation Homefront to host their annual Back to School Brigade at the Minot AFB Youth Center. The event offers free resources and support to military connected families as children are heading back to school, which can be a hectic (and expensive) time of year.
UND summer commencement set for August 2
(KNOX) – As many as 535 students are eligible to receive degrees at the University of North Dakota’s summer commencement ceremony starting at 2 p.m. Friday, August 2, at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center. Chuck Haga, veteran journalist and adjunct professor in the Department of Communication, will...
UPDATE: Power restored to residents in Minot
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – UPDATE (7/26/2024 at 8 a.m.): Power has been restored to Minot as the Xcel Energy map shows no power outages in North Dakota as of Friday morning. ORIGINAL STORY (7/25/2024 at 5:30 p.m.): A power outage is impacting roughly 2,000 Xcel Energy customers in Minot, as of 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Outdoor pickleball courts a hit in Williston
WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - Pickleball is a fast-growing sport across the country, leading Williston Parks and Recreation to create outdoor pickleball courts. On the east side of Harmon Park now lies eight fenced-in pickleball courts. Since they opened last week, people have been really excited to break them in. “They’re...
Dickinson State ‘likely’ to have nursing faculty for fall semester, new administrators say
DICKINSON, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – The new administrators of the Dickinson State University nursing program said Thursday it is “very likely” that faculty will be in place to teach classes by the start of the fall semester on Aug. 26. Nursing program administrators from Mayville State...
Heat Advisory Today: Heat Indexes Near 100
Heat advisories are in place through this afternoon until 9:00 PM CT this evening. High temperatures will rise into the 90s today with humid conditions (Dewpoints new 70 degrees) Heat indexes will increase to near 100 degrees this afternoon. Thankfully there is a stiff wind between 15-30+ mph from the south or it would feel even warmer.
STAR Fund Grant For New Meg-A-Latte Distribution Center
The Williston STAR Fund will contribute up to $57,500 to the project through the Flex PACE Interest Buydown program. This grant will cover costs for the purchase, insulation, windows, office buildout, electrical work, plumbing, landscaping, and garage doors. The distribution center will enable Meg-A-Latte to wholesale their products to their...
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