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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...
Flasher community remembers Minot Air Force Base pilot that crashed near Raleigh and Flasher
FLASHER, N.D. (KFYR) - Sixty years ago, an F-106 Delta Dart out of the Minot Air Force Base crashed in a field between Raleigh and Flasher, North Dakota. Among those killed was pilot William “Bill” Richardson. Friday, the Flasher community came together to remember Richardson and his service.
Bismarck besties are helping other kids and following in their mothers’ footsteps, one sale at a time
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - When it comes to hustle, Ella Koper and Avril Pomarleau take after their mothers. What started as a fun way for the girls to pass the time grew into a profitable business. Last year, the girls earned 700 dollars at just nine and 10 years old...
Grand Forks Police respond to incident after man threatens multiple people with machete
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Grand Forks Police Department responded to an incident after a man allegedly threatened multiple people with a machete Thursday night. GFPD Says they were called to the area of 400 Demers Avenue around 10:10 p.m. July 18. According to police a man...
Drones enhance medical services for Tribal Nations in the Midwest
NEW TOWN, N.D. (KMOT) - Today’s technology will soon deliver medication and food through the sky straight to your door. In March last year, the MHA’s three affiliated tribes secured two million dollars in grant funding to launch a drone project to help people get their medication. These drones are the next big step in accessibility.
Whittle Named to Australian Women’s 3x3 Basketball Team for Paris Olympics
FARGO, N.D. – Former North Dakota State women's basketball player Marena Whittle has been named to the four-member Australian women's 3x3 basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Whittle played for the Bison from 2012-16 and earned a spot on the All-Summit League First Team in 2016. The Victoria,...
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Successfully Oversees Kratos Trolley Launch System Test Flights
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has partnered with North Dakota entities to successfully conduct test flights of the Kratos Valkyrie UAS and its associated Trolley Launch System (KTLS). This system enables traditional rocket/catapult launch high-performance jet drones to be capable of traditional runway launch without RATO assist when runways...
Fargo restaurant heavily damaged in late night fire; Cause under investigation
FARGO (KFGO) – Fire caused heavy damage to Mango’s Mexican and American Grill at 2901 Main Avenue in Fargo. It was reported shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fire Department Battalion Chief Lee Soeth says the first crews on the scene reported heavy fire and smoke from the building’s roof. Inside, firefighters found intense heat, dense smoke, and flames in the kitchen area.
$3 Admission for SNAP Families: Magic City Discovery Center’s New Initiative to Bring Learning to All Minot Kids!
Magic City Discovery Center Teams Up with Museums for All to Expand Access to Learning Discounted Entry Promotes Educational Exploration for Minot’s Youth According to KXNET News, in Minot, North Dakota the Magic City Discovery Center has teamed up with Museums for All a program backed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Their goal is […]
Money Available in Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Lovins loved their home, but were growing frustrated with its deteriorating condition and sky-high utilities costs. They didn’t have the money laying around for improvements and felt stuck. Then, one fortuitous conversation changed everything. “We had a friend, and were over there...
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