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BestReviews: Back-to-school essentials
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Pencils, folders, clothing, and tech — we are talking about back-to-school shopping. Olivia Horton and Jacob Palmer have the top products to start the new school year off right from Consumer Resource, BestReviews. Want to shop for the best products at the best prices?...
UND summer commencement set for August 2
(KNOX) – As many as 535 students are eligible to receive degrees at the University of North Dakota’s summer commencement ceremony starting at 2 p.m. Friday, August 2, at the Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center. Chuck Haga, veteran journalist and adjunct professor in the Department of Communication, will...
Jade Hastings Wins at Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, ND (July 26, 2024) — Jade Hastings won the Northern Outlaw Sprint Association feature Friday night at River Cities Speedway. Hastings moved up from third starting position for his third win of the 2024 season. Nick Omdahl, Weston Olson, Jack Croaker, and Adam Sobolik rounded out the top five.
From giant Viking ships to Air Force rockets: See it all at the museums of Fargo-Moorhead
No matter the weather outside and no matter what’s in your wallet, the Fargo-Moorhead area has a museum for everyone. The area’s museum scene is “definitely family oriented and family friendly,” Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County Executive Director Maureen Kelly Jonason said. “All of...
Trollwood cancels two shows due to high winds
FARGO, ND — The Trollwood Performing Arts School cancelled theater performances Thursday and Friday night because of weather forecasts calling for high winds in the area. A message posted to the group’s Facebook page says “high winds forecasted by the National Weather Service pose a significant threat to our students and staff.” Ticket holders for both the Thursday and Friday performances of The Addams Family will be allowed to rebook a seat for the one remaining performance on Saturday, July 27th. We’re told ticket holders for the Thursday or Friday performance will receive an email with instructions on how to rebook their tickets.
High Flyers At The North Dakota State Fair
MINOT, N.D. (KXNET) — Once again, the state fair in Minot has attracted a few daredevils to town. Riders are throttling up for the Moto Circus Show. Moto Circus combines both action sports and circus thrill acts. With riders performing high flying jumps and dangerous stunts on dirt bikes and BMX bikes. One act in […]
FURRY FRIDAY: Meet Jersey the dog
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — It was a warm day to have such a warm furry companion come by with his new friend. Julie Schirado of Furry Friends Rockin Rescue dropped by the studio to introduce her new furry friends, Jersey. She told the story of when they found him, Jersey had almost no fur and needed urgent medical care. After some time and lots of love, he’s now on the road to being fostered or adopted by someone looking to add to their home.
Teens drive farm safety home at NDSU camp
BISMARCK, N.D. – At NDSU Extension’s Farm Safety Camp in Bismarck, teenager Henry Serr hooks up the PTO shaft that attaches a mini baler to a tractor, as Angie Johnson, NDSU Extension farm and ranch safety coordinator, guides him. Teen Zander Eisenbarth looks on, listening to instructions as he awaits his turn.
Baseball: Larks showing a commitment to showcasing local talent
BISMARCK, N.D. — If you’ve spent some summer nights at the ballpark cheering on the Larks, you might recognize some of the faces donning the yellow, black and grey. For first-year manager Mark Weidemaier, that was part of the process coming into the season. As Bismarck made an additional effort to winning, Weidemaier also put […]
Home-Based Businesses Win Relief From Regulators
Recent years have seen a renewed surge in new small business start-ups after decades of slowing entrepreneurialism. Spurred by pandemic-era closures of large employers and in need of side hustles in the era of a higher cost of living, Americans are eager once again to be their own bosses. Standing in the way, though, are local regulations that often make it difficult to launch businesses out of private homes, where most startups are born. Fortunately, some localities are slowly getting out of the way.
‘Call before you dig!’ 811 Day at State Fair
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Call before you dig! That’s the message from 811 Day on Friday at the State Fair. Whether you are a homeowner or a professional excavator, N.D. One Call said 811 is the number to call if you plan to do some digging. Officials said calling...
Berthold man captures fair fun and family memories with NDSF traditions
In 1922, the first Ward County fair was held in Minot. In 1943, Richard Debertin attended that fair for the first time. The good news: Richard is still attending the fair, and now, the fair is a family affair.
Mark & Dixie Lee Receive Yard of the Week Recognition
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com/Jmst Chamber) – The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee is pleased to announce Mark & Dixie Lee as Yard of Week #8 winner of 2024. Their yard is located at 515 13th St. NE. Congratulations to Mark & Dixie on your beautiful yard and thank...
NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR: National Aunt and Uncle’s Day
BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — Aunts and uncles often play a unique and cherished role in our lives, offering support, wisdom, and a different perspective. In many cultures, they are considered second parents, holding a special place of honor. They are deeply involved in the upbringing of their nieces and nephews, reinforcing family bonds and traditions. […]
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