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ND Country Fest Brings Tens of Thousands to New Salem
North Dakota Country Fest brought tens of thousands of people to the small town of New Salem over the weekend. The North Dakota Highway Patrol said it was the busiest weekend on the state’s highways due to the festival, eclipsing 4th of July and Memorial Day weekends. Headliners included Dierks Bentley, Clint Black, Diamond Rio, and Riley Green. The festival will be back next year in the small town of just over 1,000 residents, with organizers announcing Sam Hunt and Cole Swindell performing in 2025. Swindell said on his Facebook page that he was already looking forward to playing there next summer.
Another North Dakota Business Does Away W/Self Checkout
About one year ago, back in June of 2023, I reported that a Lincoln, North Dakota Convenience Store had added a self-checkout terminal. It was kind of a big deal at the time because it was the first of its kind in C-stores in the Capitol Region. Another one was added the Cenex on East Expressway and Main.
Trump hints at Cabinet position for Burgum with ‘Mr. Secretary’ nod
As Donald Trump broke the news to Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND) that he was no longer being considered to be his running mate, the former president may have teased a position in his Cabinet. When speaking with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins at the Republican National Convention, Burgum addressed Trump calling him to let him know he […]
Below-Average to Near-Average Highs Next Few Days
OVERNIGHT: Monday afternoon brought much-needed relief from this past weekend’s heat and storms, as we saw highs in the upper-70s, thanks to breezy north-northwesterly winds, and mostly sunny skies. Overnight, a few more clouds move through, and a few rain showers will push through eastern ND and a few areas in western MN. Not much rain is expected from those showers, though, and aside from that, skies will be partly clear. By morning, the best chance for rain will be in southeastern ND. Morning temperatures will be in the 50s to near 60.
‘I’m most excited about the future of agriculture in North Dakota’
Each day Landon Overbo, a 2021 NDSU precision agriculture technology and management graduate, clocks into work impacts agriculture in North Dakota. Overbo, an equipment sales consultant at Titan Machinery, works with around 100 local farmers located north and south of Fargo, providing them with equipment that fits their farming needs to be successful.
NDSU alumni selected for Prairie Business award
Jared Nesje, CEO and principal at TSP, Inc., has been named a Prairie Business’ Leaders and Legacies award winner for 2024. The annual award is given to top executives in the region to recognize their contributions to business as well as the positive impact they have made on their organizations, communities and industries.
Learning more about your genes at Sanford Health
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – There’s a new screening study at Sanford Health for patients wanting to find out if they’re at higher risk of certain cancers or heart disease. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about your genes and DNA, the researchers in this lab...
Help Save Bismarck Businesses During Construction Chaos
I wrote not long ago about our yearly struggles with construction all around town... ...and when we think of that, cones everywhere come to mind, tons of people wearing hard hats alongside the highway - detours are also very much part of the aggravation. Most of us however have no clue how much REAL damage is being done. Our businesses are trapped INSIDE all the construction.
BSC adds programs in the dental community to meet the workforce needs
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The State Board of Higher Education has approved adding more dental study programs at Bismarck State College. These include associate degrees in dental assisting and dental hygiene, as well as a certificate in dental careers awareness, that can be applied to a bachelor’s degree in health care or health administration.
Bismarck pastor moonlights as successful artist
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - It’s a beautiful marriage when two passions come together. For Bismarck’s Sam Coleman, his love for people and art started young. At just seven years old, Coleman was leading prayers with his friends and painting dinosaurs, but even so, where he ended up surprised him.
Heaven’s Helpers’ Closet 701 starts back-to-school shoe drive
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Closet 701 on the corner of 23rd and Broadway is helping children start the school year off on the right foot. Monday, it launched its new back-to-school shoe program. Those who would otherwise have trouble clothing their kids can come in between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to pick out a pair of free tennis shoes for their child.
Chiefs are back in action for doubleheader against Roughriders
MANDAN N.D.– Chiefs look to keep the momentum going after a sweep in a doubleheader against the Minot Vistas on July 12th, as they host the Dickinson Roughriders. Baseball Scoreboard: Mandan Chiefs 0 Dickinson Roughriders 1 FINAL Game 1 Mandan Chiefs 2 Dickinson Roughriders 0 FINAL Game 2
Larks host Big Sticks looking for revenge after huge loss
BISMARCK N.D.– After an 18-5 loss in Dickinson yesterday, the Larks host the Big Sticks trying to split the series against their rivals, while the Hot Tots host the St. Cloud Rox. Baseball Scoreboard: Bismarck Larks 2 Badlands Big Sticks 7 FINAL Minot Hot Tots 2 St. Cloud Rox 6 FINAL
Basketball: Lions All-Star series begins on Monday
BISMARCK, N.D. — The Lions All-Star basketball series began tonight here in the Capital City showcasing some of the Peace Garden State’s premiere talent on the hardwood. Basketball Scoreboard: Class AA 65 Class A/B 53 Final Girls Class AA 81 Class A/B 97 Final Boys
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