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Rainfall Totals Across North Dakota From Sunday’s Severe Storms
Mother Nature was a bit on the cranky side yesterday afternoon. Severe thunderstorms battered parts of North Dakota bringing locally heavy rain, damaging winds, hail, and even a few tornadoes. This was all in the forecast from the Storm Prediction Center of the National Weather Service. The Jamestown area saw...
30 Outrageous Fireworks Names That Sound Fake, But are Actually Real
"Hey, you wanna come over and watch me fire off some Lazer Kittyz?" For those in states where they are legal (and those who have carefully driven across state lines), visiting stores that sell fireworks can be as much of an annual July 4 tradition as inviting friends and family over for a cookout.
Why Is Roadkill Being Painted Pink In North Dakota?
Motorists in North Dakota might be scratching their heads if they spot a roadkill deer or raccoon decked out in a bright coat of pink paint. But before you start imagining a macabre artist at work, rest assured—this is all in the name of science, according to the Grand Forks Herald!
Paint On Roadkill In North Dakota: The Real Reason Revealed
Why on earth is somebody spraying pink paint on roadkill in North Dakota?. I saw it firsthand myself this past weekend as I drove to and from Fargo on Interstate 94 to watch my son run the Fargo Marathon. I had to look twice to make sure my eyes weren't playing tricks on me.
Spelling Shocker: The Word North Dakotans Can’t Get Right!
Bruhat Soma won the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Bruhat, a 12-year-old from St. Petersburg, Florida, competed in the second-ever Spell-off to win the Bee. His winning word is "abseil," meaning "a descent in mountaineering by means of a rope looped over a projection above." To celebrate the 96th annual...
What to Do If a Tornado Touches Down in North Dakota
Tornadoes are one of nature's most violent phenomena, and North Dakota, while not in the heart of Tornado Alley, still experiences these destructive storms. Knowing what to do when a tornado touches down can save lives. Here are the essential steps to take, according to. :. Seek Immediate Shelter. The...
The Oldest Building In North Dakota Revealed: It’s Still Standing
Have you ever been to the oldest building erected in North Dakota?. It's still standing today. Records indicate it was constructed in 1844, according to the State Historical Society of North Dakota. That's a long time ago for sure. It only makes sense that the oldest building built in North...
Minnesota is Actually #1 in (Women’s) Professional Sports!
Here come the angry bros. Men's professional sports has failed us - repeatedly - since the Twins' 'chip in 1991. The Timberwolves just got our hopes up, reached the conference finals, put themselves into a deep hole they couldn't howl out of, and Minnesota-Sportsed their way face-first into elimination. Typical. <<< THAT is the cynicism of the Minnesota Sports Fan...the one who only cares about men's sports. Guess what? Our women's pro teams have been killing it this century. Which of the men's Big Four can say that?
A Look Inside The Largest House In All Of North Dakota
Have ever wondered what is the BIGGEST residential home in all of North Dakota, I have the answer. Go big or go home right? I would go right to the poor house if I owned this home. According to an article on Angie, on the biggest homes in each state,...
Parts Of North Dakota Could See Wicked T-Storms Sunday
The National Weather's Storm Prediction Center has North Dakota in the bullseye for severe weather on Sunday, June 2nd (tomorrow). As you can see by this map, a good chunk of North Dakota is in a Level 2 threat for severe weather. The favored area is parts of south-central North Dakota and southeast North Dakota.
Revealed: North Dakotans Are Most Obsessed With THIS Restaurant
We all have our favorite restaurants and our comfort foods, but have you ever wondered which restaurant North Dakotans are most obsessed with?. If so, you're in luck. Cheapism put together a list of which restaurant each state is most obsessed with. They looked at things like customer reviews, popularity, and critic reviews. They specifically only looked at chain restaurants for this study.
How McDonald’s Once Opened a Confusing Restaurant-Themed Hotel
McDonald's attempt to enter the hotel industry wasn't exactly super-sized. The fast food juggernaut was looking to expand its offerings by opening a pair of themed hotels in 2001. They would close less than two years later. Inside The McDonald's Golden Arch Hotel. The Golden Arch Hotel concept launched with...
Bismarck’s Crossroads Tavern’s Fate May Have Been Determined
Crossroads Tavern, located at 1205 Northstar Drive in north Bismarck might be at a crossroads as a business. A special meeting was held this morning (Friday, May 31st) with the Burleigh County Commission. This meeting was to determine if Crossroads Tavern would be allowed to continue with its liquor license, which is set to expire on June 30th, 2024.
Walmart Accused of Overcharging Self-Checkout Customers in New Report
Walmart allegedly overcharged customers who used the self-checkout lanes at more than 1,600 stores according to a recent report. Sometime in mid-March, Walmart customers using self-checkout lanes were allegedly both under- and over-charged according to a report from Bloomberg News. The outlet is basing the article on documents pertaining to the alleged incident.
Runnings To Purchase A Major North Dakota Retailer
Runnings, a Minnesota-based retailer, has just announced an agreement to purchase another longtime North Dakota retail store. We have two Runnings stores in the Capital Region. One in south Bismarck and another on Main Street in Mandan. Runnings is well-known across America with stores in 12 states from New York to Montana.
Donald Trump Found Guilty On All Felony Counts in Hush Money Trial
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts of falsifying business records by a jury Thursday at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. In all, Trump was charged with 34 state felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree. The charges were connected to alleged money paid to Trump attorney Michael Cohen to be used as hush money payments to two different women.
Is This North Dakota’s Signature Dish?
There are tons of delicious foods in North Dakota for you to try. Have you ever wondered what is considered North Dakota's signature food?. A Facebook page called Midwest vs Everybody put together a map, showing "Weird Signature Foods from Each Midwest State." Minnesota. For example, Minnesota’s is the "pickle...
2024 Bike Night Opener – A Superstar Rides Off Into The Sunset
We were all ready for opening night - 2024 Bike Night at Sickies Garage. The great tradition of a 4-day week...right? I mean it's perfect when you think about it. You work hard on Monday, Tuesday, AND Wednesday...time for a quick break at night. Take the whole family out to Sickies Garage Burgers and Brew - get there early and have dinner, then mingle outside among friends, motorcycles, prizes to win, and warm weather. Then it's all downhill to the weekend. Last night Mother Nature brought us some wind for most of our stay there, but NOTHING keeps the Freedom Riders away from their amazing tradition - once again donating a bicycle to a young boy or girl.
In Mandan Heroes STILL Exist…And YES Cats Do Have Nine Lives
It is no secret that cats ( kittens ) are a curious bunch, and it's also well known that... ..."Cats have nine lives". Just a couple of days this tiny kitten fell into a drain pipe and spent half a day trapped, with no way out. Last Tuesday was when people here in town STOPPED what they were doing, and they all had one goal - to save a frightened young kitten. The looks on faces surrounding the area were filled with concern and motivation. This is what heroes are all about.
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