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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.
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...
Minot City Council Discusses New Truck Purchase
Meeting on Monday July 15, Minot City Council met in what would be a 5-hour long marathon of a meeting. We at The Dakotan chose to cover this more in depth, so here is the first of a series of articles on the evening leading up to the special session July 31, allowing the sitting Council Members to ask questions on the newly proposed budget.
Fatal motorcycle crash north of Velva
VELVA, N.D. (KXNET) — A 58-year-old man from Karlsruhe died in an animal crash. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the man was driving a 2001 Honda Shadow motorcycle and heading east on 45th street, north of Velva, when his motorcycle collided with a deer. He was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced […]
Jade Hastings Wins at Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (July 26, 2024) — Jade Hastings won the Northern Outlaw Sprint Association feature Friday night at River Cities Speedway. Hastings moved up from third starting position for his third win of the 2024 season. Nick Omdahl, Weston Olson, Jack Croaker, and Adam Sobolik rounded out the top five.
Phenomenist Michael Mezmer brings magic to the State Fair
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Swallowing razor blades and catching bullets are some of the cutting-edge magic tricks and illusions brought to the State Fair this year. Award-winning magician and phenomenist Michael Mezmer has performed all over the world and even with Michael Jackson. He also performs at Universal Studios and...
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...
Mark & Dixie Lee Receive Yard of the Week Recognition
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com/Jmst Chamber) – The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee is pleased to announce Mark & Dixie Lee as Yard of Week #8 winner of 2024. Their yard is located at 515 13th St. NE. Congratulations to Mark & Dixie on your beautiful yard and thank...
The Emerald Threat on the Horizon: City of Bismarck Readies Its EAB Response
In February 2023 the City of Moorhead’s Forestry Department found Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) larvae during its winter tree pruning. At the time of the February 2023 discovery, 36 states and the District of Columbia had found EAB in their borders. Moorhead’s discovery of this invasive Asian beetle marked...
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. […]
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:
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