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Oakes Field Day August 1
The North Dakota State University Research Extension Centers' annual field days show N.D. Agricultural Experiment Station research in action. These field days are open to the public. This month there were several NDSU Research Extension Center field days across the state. Finally, with great anticipation, we look forward to our...
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...
From giant Viking ships to Air Force rockets: See it all at the museums of Fargo-Moorhead
No matter the weather outside and no matter what’s in your wallet, the Fargo-Moorhead area has a museum for everyone. The area’s museum scene is “definitely family oriented and family friendly,” Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County Executive Director Maureen Kelly Jonason said. “All of...
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...
Trollwood cancels two shows due to high winds
FARGO, ND — The Trollwood Performing Arts School cancelled theater performances Thursday and Friday night because of weather forecasts calling for high winds in the area. A message posted to the group’s Facebook page says “high winds forecasted by the National Weather Service pose a significant threat to our students and staff.” Ticket holders for both the Thursday and Friday performances of The Addams Family will be allowed to rebook a seat for the one remaining performance on Saturday, July 27th. We’re told ticket holders for the Thursday or Friday performance will receive an email with instructions on how to rebook their tickets.
FURRY FRIDAY: Meet Jersey the dog
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — It was a warm day to have such a warm furry companion come by with his new friend. Julie Schirado of Furry Friends Rockin Rescue dropped by the studio to introduce her new furry friends, Jersey. She told the story of when they found him, Jersey had almost no fur and needed urgent medical care. After some time and lots of love, he’s now on the road to being fostered or adopted by someone looking to add to their home.
Teens drive farm safety home at NDSU camp
BISMARCK, N.D. – At NDSU Extension’s Farm Safety Camp in Bismarck, teenager Henry Serr hooks up the PTO shaft that attaches a mini baler to a tractor, as Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator, guides him. Teen Zander Eisenbarth looks on, listening to instructions as he awaits his turn.
Home-Based Businesses Win Relief From Regulators
Recent years have seen a renewed surge in new small business start-ups after decades of slowing entrepreneurialism. Spurred by pandemic-era closures of large employers and in need of side hustles in the era of a higher cost of living, Americans are eager once again to be their own bosses. Standing in the way, though, are local regulations that often make it difficult to launch businesses out of private homes, where most startups are born. Fortunately, some localities are slowly getting out of the way.
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. […]
Bismarck City Commission Approves 2025 Budget
(Bismarck, ND) — The Bismarck City Commission has approved next year’s budget, without any opposition and without a tax increase. The preliminary budget is roughly 404-million dollars, and the city finance director says property tax rates haven’t increased and will maintain the same mil levy. That mil level could actually decrease depending on how much Burleigh County contributes to public health. City commissioners are expected to give the budget a final approval in September.
Cease & Desist Order Issued For Minot Smoke Shop
(Minot, ND) — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has issued a cease & desist order against a Minot smoke shop. Investigators say employees at Minot Smoke Inc. allegedly sold products that contained marijuana, THC, and other controlled substances. Authorities say none of the products were labeled to show they contained these substances. The order accuses the smoke shop of violating the North Dakota Food, Drug & Cosmetics Act, the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, the Hemp Act, and state consumer fraud laws.
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