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Local storm chasers capture beauty and danger of severe t-storms Wednesday
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Storm chasers flocked to the region on Wednesday to capture photos of the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. A local chaser said this was his most memorable storm chase ever. He met up with other North Dakota chasers in Linton and first saw the tornado near Selfridge...
Task force adopts recommendations to better recruit, retain teachers
Reducing barriers for on-site child care, funding a mentorship program for new teachers and maximizing benefits are among recommendations adopted Wednesday by a group working to address North Dakota’s teacher shortage. The work of the Teacher Retention and Recruitment Task Force will be forwarded to Gov. Doug Burgum, who will present a state budget recommendation […]
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...
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,...
Pfau to discuss occupational therapy’s role in mental health at Psychiatry Grand Rounds on Sept. 4
For the next Psychiatry Grand Rounds, to be held from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, Shannon Pfau, MAOT, OTR/L, an occupational therapist at the Sanford Health Adult Partial Hospitalization Program, will present “Occupational Therapy’s role in Mental Health: Integrative and Evidence-Based approaches for Comprehensive Care.” This broadcast will be held via Zoom.
Sapir Sela Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year by Summit League
Sapir Sela, a standout from the University of North Dakota's women’s tennis team, has been named one of two Summit League nominees for the 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year award, highlighting her achievements in academics, athletics, and community service. This year’s pool of nominees sets a record with 627 female athletes from various divisions. Sela, who immigrated to the U.S. from Israel, completed her bachelor's degree in communication in 2021 and will graduate in 2024 with her Juris Doctorate and MBA. Additionally, she has excelled on the court, achieving significant career milestones, including her contributions to her team's championship journey. Her extensive community service and leadership roles further underscore her qualifications for this prestigious recognition.
NOTES: NoDak gets set to host Ron Pynn Classic
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – For the fourth consecutive year, North Dakota will open the season at home, hosting the Ron Pynn Classic on Friday. The women's 5K will begin the meet at 5 p.m., followed by the men's 6K race at 5:35 p.m. Both competitions will run at Ray Richards Golf Course.
What the City of Grand Forks Considers a Billboard
(KNOX) -The Grand Forks Committee of the Whole received an explanation to city ordinance covering billboards. There are 103 billboards in the City of Grand Forks. Ryan Brooks, Grand Forks Director of Planning and Community Development, said there is a cap of 112 billboards, but Brooks said that it can be boosted when the U.S. Census of Grand Forks increases in population.
NDSU Football Is Spending Extra Money In Attempt To Beat Deion Sanders And Colorado
The NDSU football team travels to Boulder this week to open up its 2024 college football season against the Colorado Buffaloes. All eyes will be on Deion Sanders’ bunch as it looks to get things started with a win over an FCS opponent. The Bison, however, have other plans – and they’re spending the money […] The post NDSU Football Is Spending Extra Money In Attempt To Beat Deion Sanders And Colorado appeared first on BroBible.
Fargo Police investigating south Fargo incident
UPDATE (8/29 4:07pm): Fargo Police: No explosives or suspicious items found following report of bomb in south Fargo. (FARGO) — The Fargo Police Department is asking people to avoid the area from 38th Street South to Interstate 29 and 52nd Avenue South to 60th Avenue South in Fargo until further notice. Police appear to be focusing their investigation on the Walmart store in that area.
Fargo South placed on lockdown following threat
(FARGO) – Parents with students at Fargo South High School have received an alert from the school that it has received a phone call threat to the school office. Fargo Public Schools Chief Communications Officer AnnMarie Campbell confirmed that Fargo South High School was currently under lockdown. The lockdown has since been lifted.
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