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ND Department of Mineral Resources is accepting bids
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources has opened an opportunity to bid on two abandoned oil and gas wells in western and north-central North Dakota. The bidding opportunity in Billings County is to reclaim a well. The opportunity in Bottineau County is to plug a...
Tree-killing emerald ash borer reaches North Dakota
The emerald ash borer has been confirmed in North Dakota, the latest among dozens of states where the dreaded, tree-killing insect has spread, state officials said Thursday.Adult beetles were gathered this week from a trap near Edgeley in LaMoure County. Follow-up from state Department of Agriculture staff found additional larvae, the agency said. The finding makes North Dakota the 37th state to discover the killer pest, the department said.The invasive insect originates from Asia and has killed many millions of ash trees across the U.S. It was first found in 2002 in Michigan.The beetle lays its eggs on the bark...
Ethics commission launches an investigation over ‘unregistered lobbyist’ of film grants
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The North Dakota Ethics Commission launched an investigation last week into the state’s Motion Picture Production and Recruitment grants, with over a dozen filmmakers claiming that the application process was uncompetitive, lacked transparency, and favored film company Canticle Productions. In 2021 and 2023, Canticle Productions received a total of $700,000 from […]
A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — On a remote tallgrass prairie in North Dakota, a secretive orchid pokes up from the ground. You’ll only find it if you know where to look. The striking, bright white blooms of the western prairie fringed orchid are elusive to fans who try to catch a glimpse — and as a threatened species protected by the federal Endangered Species Act, it is also a puzzle for researchers trying to learn more about the orchid’s reproduction and role in its ecosystem.
PIRATE GIRLS TENNIS WINS THE CROOKSTON INVITE
TEAM SCORES – — 1. Crookston – 14 2. East Grand Forks – 13 — 3. Hibbing – 11 4. Detroit Lakes – 9 — 4. Wadena-Deer Creek – 9 Ava Martin had a great day at third singles as she won all three matches by a combined 36-11. Her closest match was in the championship as she beat Gianna Manny of Hibbing 6-4, 6-4. “Ave is playing some great tennis for us right now and had three great matches,” said Coach Gunderson. “She was able to battle the heat too and played well.”
MEDIA ADVISORY: UND, Fargo Public Library to take action against radon health risks
WHAT: The University of North Dakota and the Fargo Public library are teaming up to make home testing for radon free and as easy as possible, hoping to save lives and create healthier living spaces. As part of the project, Soojung Kim, associate professor of Communication at UND, will visit...
Valley City State University Fall Semester Starts Aug. 27
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – McCarthy Hall will become the new home for Valley City State University’s nationally recognized School of Education and Technology and STEM Education. In July, the university held a ceremony to mark the start of the transformational work on the historic building. VCSU President...
Pacific Sound and Video closing retail locations across ND
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Pacific Sound and Video owner Jamie Stephens confirmed its retail locations will be closing in a written statement to KFYR. The storefronts in Bismarck, Minot and Dickinson are scheduled for closure. Stephens said they want to focus on existing security and custom home businesses. He wrote:...
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