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(Fargo, ND) — The latest preliminary data released by the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources shows an all-time high for the number of producing wells in May. The state had 19-thousand-79 producing wells in May compared to 18-thousand-972 wells in April. The state produced just under 1.2 million...

It never hurts to plan early, because none of us will be around forever.

If you have a love of nature and a passion for wildlife photography, then the North Dakota Game and Fish Department (NDGF) is looking for some eye-catching photos to showcase in their North Dakota Outdoors magazine.

People can check out the free Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park at the State Fair.

BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission (NDAC) has reported robust air travel demand in the state, with a notable increase in airline passenger traffic at the state’s eight commercial service airports. In the first half of 2024, North Dakota’s airports recorded a total of 593,550...

You don't need shovels, snowblowers, or snow pants for the North Dakota blizzard.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Oliver County Soil Conservation District hosted a field tour aimed at exploring the challenges and innovations of farming reclaimed surface pit lignite coal mine ground at the Schmidt family farm in Oliver County, North Dakota July 9. The tour featured expert hands-on discussions...

(Bismarck, ND) — Another school program has fallen victim to the post pandemic trend of a teacher shortage. The Bismarck Schools say the orchestra program for fourth graders will be cut this year because officials couldn’t fill a teaching position. They say after listing the job for a month the three candidates who did apply didn’t work out. The carpentry program at Career Academy could also be at risk if a position available in that department isn’t filled.

A 74-year-old Sidney, Montana man drowned at the New Town Marina Thursday morning.

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — One of the most important things in your house that will bring a peace of mind is a smoke alarm. However, not all smoke alarms are the same. Tyler Leier, from Arrow Service Team explained that codes change, and the National Fire Association even recommends replacing smoke alarm every ten years.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Bismarck School administrators found out on July 1 that they would be unable to fill an orchestra elementary teaching position. They had the job listing for a month and had three applications but none of them worked out. Last week, the district announced the fourth-grade orchestra...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A group of students demonstrated outside of North Dakota State University in Fargo on Thursday, July 18. Wordh Ul Hasan, an NDSU grad student and lecturer of Math Science and Technology at University of Minnesota Crookston, tells Valley News Live the students are standing in solidarity with those killed in ongoing protests this week in Bangladesh. Students and community members, gathering at the Bison statue on NDSU’s campus starting at 5:00 p.m. Thursday.

FRIDAY EVENING - SATURDAY: High temperatures today have been in the 80s along with a mix of sunshine and clouds. Chances for isolated showers and storms will continue through the evening. If you have plans outdoors tonight, just keep an eye on the VNL weather app to see if a storm is headed toward you. The warmer temperatures stick around through the weekend! Saturday starts off with lows in the low to mid 60s but we warm up into the mid and upper 80s along with mostly sunny conditions and light winds. By the afternoon and into the evening, scattered showers and storms pop-up once again. There are plenty of events across the region to enjoy over the weekend! RedHawks baseball, the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, Bash on the Beach in Detroit Lakes, and various Farmer’s markets just to name a few. Enjoy the mild conditions and sunshine, but be prepared for a passing shower/storm. Another factor we will be watching throughout the weekend is wildfire smoke. Throughout the day on Saturday, a bit more of the haze that has been mostly aloft has the chance to mix down to the surface and bring more changes to air quality across the region.

Pennsylvania continued its domination this week of the U.S. Marine Corps Junior and 16U Nationals, the nation’s largest tournament, at the Fargo Dome in Fargo, North Dakota. It repeated as the team champion in the 16U and junior men’s freestyle tournaments and several area wrestlers earned stop signs with championships in their respective weight classes. The state’s junior squad set a scoring ...

Fargo, N.D. – Relax and unwind with the Fargo Park District this National Hammock Day! The celebration takes place on Monday, July 22nd, from 4 pm to 8 pm near the Island Park Gazebo. The event offers a chance to chill out with live music from local vinyl DJ...

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The grass isn’t always greener on the other side, but you can get it pretty green, especially with the help of landscape professionals like Schmidt Seasonal Services. Andrew Schmidt says one of the biggest factors in getting a lush lawn with sod is the...