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Beware: How to Spot Social Media Scams About Missing Persons in North Dakota
In recent weeks, there has been an uptick in the number of posts on social media platforms in the Williston and North Dakota areas that are about children who have gone missing or adults who are in danger. Sadly, a significant number of these heartbreaking posts are frauds that are designed to take advantage of the community's generosity.
North Dakota Democrats see an exciting month ahead
North Dakota delegates to the Democratic National Convention expressed gratitude Sunday to President Joe Biden for his service and willingness to step aside to give Democrats their best chance at holding on to the White House. In an interview with the North Dakota Monitor, Patrick Hart of Bismarck, a district delegate to the convention and […] The post North Dakota Democrats see an exciting month ahead appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
The counties with the lowest living costs in North Dakota
STACKER — While inflation has fallen from 2022 peaks, high prices are still eating into household budgets. Many Americans are paying keen attention to their finances and finding ways to reduce spending. Home prices, rent, and food inflation, as well as higher prices for gas in the last couple of years, are making it so […]
One statewide coalition is fighting for property taxes in North Dakota
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Keep It Local North Dakota has been rallying for property taxes here in the state. A statewide coalition, Keep It Local is taking action against an initiated ballot measure to abolish property tax in North Dakota. Mandan Park District President Wade Meschke says, “Property taxes fund parks, trails, and community centers, […]
Kids are celebrating sweet and sour savings through Lemonade Day in North Dakota
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Kids across North Dakota are revising the old Latin phrase carpe diem. Because instead of seizing the day, they’re squeezing the day through Lemonade Day. July 20th marks Lemonade Day. Lemonade Day is a national initiative that nurtures the entrepreneurial spirit of kids by having them set up their own lemonade […]
North Dakota’s DPI Earns Historic National Accreditation
North Dakota’s Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has become the first state K–12 education agency in the United States to receive national accreditation. Cognia, a nonprofit organization with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, that supports school improvement internationally, gave this honor. State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced the milestone,...
North Dakota Superintendent Helping Schools Own Develop AI Guidelines
North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced new state guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) designed to assist local schools in developing their own AI policies and to help teachers and administrators work more efficiently. A group of educators from North Dakota schools, the NDDPI, the Department of Career and Technical...
How common are rollover crashes in North Dakota?
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Rollover crashes occur when a vehicle is tipped onto its side or roof, usually after some form of spin or trip. In general, they have a higher fatality rate than most other types of accidents — and even those that aren’t deadly can still have disastrous effects on one’s car or […]
Enhanced Security Measures at the North Dakota State Fair
The North Dakota State Fair is set to begin soon, promising excitement and entertainment for all attendees. However, visitors will notice a significant change in security procedures this year. KX News reported that metal detectors have been added at every gate entrance to ensure the safety of all fairgoers. For...
State Fair reschedules Lil Wayne performance due to flight disruptions
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The North Dakota State Fair has announced that Lil Wayne’s performance must be rescheduled due to flight disruptions. “Due to this global flight disruption,” said ND State Fair General Manager Craig Rudland in a press release, “we have had to reschedule Lil Wayne’s performance. We are grateful to his team for […]
North Dakota Tribe Invests $76 Million in Groundbreaking Greenhouse Complex
I have been catching up on some reading over the last few days and stumbled on this article by Buffalo's Fire. The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation in North Dakota is embarking on a transformative project to enhance food sovereignty by constructing a massive greenhouse complex. Tribe's Giant Greenhouse to...
The most deadly time to drive is between Memorial Day and Labor Day
NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The hundred-day span between Memorial Day and Labor Day is marked as the most deadly period on the road here in North Dakota. According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s 2022 crash summary report, fatal crashes are twice as likely during this time. That’s why North Dakota leaders are urging […]
‘Mr. Secretary’: Burgum won’t be Trump’s VP, but he appears poised to take another role.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) appears poised to step into an energy-related role in the next administration if former President Trump wins the White House. Burgum, who was reportedly on the shortlist of Trump’s potential running mates, was ultimately passed over in favor of Sen. JD Vance (Ohio). But after he wasn’t selected for…
2024 State Fair Food Frenzy winners announced
MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The winners of this year’s Food Frenzy at the North Dakota State Fair have been announced. During this competition, food vendors at the fair are judged by both food enthusiasts and fairgoers in an attempt to find the most unique and delicious treats on the fairground. The Food Frenzy is divided […]
North Dakota Game and Fish at State Fair 2024
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will host thousands of visitors to its free Conservation and Outdoors Skills Park July 19-27 at the State Fair in Minot. Visitors will be treated to an array of activities, exhibits and useful information as the park is open from 1-7 p.m. daily. Pathways to Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Archery are major attractions where interested kids and adults participate in each outdoor activity.
Evening Storms and Smoke Forecasted for North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND – North Dakota residents should brace for a mixed weather pattern today, with partly to mostly sunny skies giving way to potential thunderstorms in the evening. The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a forecast predicting smoky conditions across the region, accompanied by highs in the mid-80s.
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