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Fighting Hawks collect multiple ITA academic honors
TEMPE, Ariz. – Both University of North Dakota tennis programs were showered with multiple academic honors by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as part of the organization's 2024 Division I ITA Men's & Women's Scholar-Athletes and Academic Teams. A total of 10 student-athletes across both teams earned ITA Scholar-Athlete...
Bismarck Stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder
BISMARCK, ND — A Bismarck man who’s facing an attempted murder charge has pleaded not guilty. The charge stems from a stabbing that happened last month, when police say 28-year-old Dace Littledog attacked a man with a knife inside an apartment, leaving him with multiple wounds. The victim told officers that Littledog had been drinking before the stabbing.
Harvest grows closer on the Slaubaugh Farm
WOLFORD, N.D. – At Slaubaugh Farm, Glendon Slaubaugh is on a bit of a vacation, which means he can find part of a day here or there when he is not headed out to spray his own fields, custom spray or prepare machines and bins for harvest, which is right around the corner.
Whisker Wednesday – Meet Patches – Cat of the Week at ARRR in Williston ND
If you’re a fan of the Big Butt Morning Show on Dakota Country 96.1, you’ve probably heard me rave about adopting animals from local rescues. One of my favorites to spotlight on Whisker Wednesday is Animal Rescue and Retirement Ranch (ARRR) of Williston. Let's talk about ARRR Rescue’s...
ND Abortion Access Hearing Held in Fargo District Court
A hearing on abortion access in North Dakota was held Tuesday in Fargo District Court. Plaintiffs from the Red River Women’s Clinic argued before Judge Bruce Romanick that he should toss out the state’s abortion ban. They argue the law is unconstitutional due to vague language in the law and what they describe as too-narrow exceptions for life of the mother. State Special Attorney General Dan Gaustad argued for the case’s dismissal, saying that the Fargo/Moorhead clinic that brought the case lacks standing due to them moving out of state after the ban was enacted. Judge Romanick said he will rule quickly on whether the case should proceed to trial in August.
Iowa National Guard undergoing intense training in Minnesota
LITTLE FALLS, Minnesota (Gray Television Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Right now about 3,000 members of the Iowa National Guard are undergoing their annual summer training in Minnesota. The Army has taken the difficulty of this year’s training up a notch. Brigadier General Derek Adams with the Iowa National Guard...
Man Reported Missing in Central Minnesota, Public Assistance Sought
(KNSI) – A 61-year-old man has been reported missing after last being seen in central Minnesota. The Lino Lakes Police Department says Thomas George Biatek left his home around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday to buy a battery for a waiting contractor. He never returned home. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says he is considered an endangered missing adult, and they are asking for the public’s help to find him.
Survey shows continued decline in rural economy
OMAHA, NE – The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has declined for an eleventh consecutive month. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak agriculture commodity prices and declining exports contributed to weakness in the economy. He says, “China, for example, their economy’s just moving sideways to down, and that means...
North Dakota law enforcement holds mixed feelings about legalizing marijuana
The leader of an effort to legalize marijuana in North Dakota says the proposal would free up law enforcement resources to focus on more serious drugs. But law enforcement officials interviewed by the North Dakota Monitor have mixed reactions. Burleigh County Sheriff Kelly Leben said he’s heard from officers in states that have legalized recreational […]
North Dakota Heat Advisory: Temperatures to Reach 100 Degrees in Devils Lake Basin
Grand Forks, ND – A heat advisory has been issued for the Devils Lake Basin as temperatures are expected to peak near 100 degrees today. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of smoky conditions contributing to hazy skies across the region. According to the NWS Grand Forks office, the...
Exploring Affordable Living in the U.S.: North Dakota Ranks 4th
I caught this over the weekend on CNBC, and it rang my bell because I am single. Living expenses can significantly impact one’s quality of life, and understanding where it's most affordable to live is essential. According to a recent SmartAsset analysis, as a single individual, you need an annual income of $40,000 to cover basic expenses in the cheapest U.S. states. This analysis highlights the most cost-effective states, with North Dakota ranking 4th.
North Dakota Republican candidates for federal office have cash advantage ahead of election
Republican candidates for federal office in North Dakota hold cash-on-hand advantages over Democratic-NPL challengers with 104 days to go before Election Day. All North Dakota candidates for federal office filed their quarterly financial reports with the Federal Election Commission by the July 15 deadline. North Dakota’s Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer raised more than $4.4 […]
Expansion, renovation project at Hector International Airport could hinge on city budget
(FARGO, ND) – The expansion and renovation project at Fargo’s Hector International Airport may be headed towards a snag. Rick Berg, a member of the city’s Municipal Airport Authority, said the future lies in the hands of Fargo city leadership. “We spent months and months pulling people...
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