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North Dakotans unite annually on July 1st for statewide 701 Day celebration
Stephen (Steve) D. Easton, J.D. President | Dickinson State UniversityStephen (Steve) D. Easton, J.D. President | Dickinson State University Every July 1st, North Dakotans celebrate 701 Day, a tribute to the state's unique area code. The event...

Healthy Weight Network Launches New Initiatives To Support Lifelong Healthy Living In Hettinger, North Dakota
(MENAFN- GetNews) Hettinger, North Dakota - July 4, 2025 - Healthy Weight Network , a leading organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and weight management, is excited to announce the launch of a series of new programs and resources...

VP JD Vance touts energy, economic boost in North Dakota visit
DICKINSON — Vice President JD Vance made his first visit to North Dakota on Friday, stepping off Air Force Two during a private Independence Day stop to speak with media about the impacts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” for North Dakotans. “One of...

North Dakotans navigate insurance whirlwind after June 20 storms
FARGO — Homeowners and farmers may have to sort through different types of insurance policies after storms and tornadoes destroyed multiple buildings and crops in southeast North Dakota. Insurance experts say residents should document the damage...

Unhealthy Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blankets Upper Midwest
Much of the Upper Midwest on Saturday was dealing with swaths of unhealthy air because of drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires, covering the northern region of the U.S. at a time when people want to be enjoying lakes, trails and the great...
Lakewood’s Walker earns two distinctions from University of North Dakota
Submitted by David L. Dobbs, University of North Dakota. Lakewood’s Emersyn Walker was named to UND’s President’s Roll of Honor for the 2025 spring semester. Honorees must have earned a 3.8 or higher grade point average. Walker was also named to...

Full Interview: JD Vance visits North Dakota
DICKINSON, N.D. (KFYR) - Vice President JD Vance is visiting North Dakota. The Vice President flew into Dickinson-Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport Friday morning. He visited Mt. Rushmore on Thursday with S.D. Governor Larry Rhoden. KFYR...

North Dakota launching farm loans for storm recovery
FARGO — North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Tuesday said the state didn’t need to collect a lot of data to realize that farmers have an urgent need for grain storage after storms swept across the state last month. The state has responded with a...

Historical Society Preserves Flags Telling North Dakota, U.S. History
(Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – Every item held by the Historical Society of North Dakota for display at the state Heritage Center has a story, including hundreds of flags that historians and conservators go to...

Historical Society preserves flags telling North Dakota, US history
Every item held by the Historical Society of North Dakota for display at the state Heritage Center has a story, including hundreds of flags that historians and conservators go to great lengths to protect. “You can get a huge sense of pride from...

Pro-Life Groups Prioritize Education
Sixty years ago, Life magazine showed the world what a baby in the womb looks like. The 18-week-old unborn child on the front page of the April 30, 1965, edition captivated readers and quickly sold out. The photo essay inside, showing portraits...
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong unveils program to help farmers facing a grain storage crisis
FARGO, N.D. — Steve Johnson farms about 8,000 acres three miles east of Page, and his son is the fifth generation to tend to the land. Before storms that pushed through the region on June 20 and 21, the Johnsons had 400,000 bushels of storage....

North Dakota sets DBE goal at 4% for aviation projects from 2026-2028
Kyle C. Wanner, Executive Director | North Dakota Aeronautics CommissionKyle C. Wanner, Executive Director | North Dakota Aeronautics Commission The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has announced its goal for disadvantaged business enterprises...

North Dakota Soybean Growers Association elects officers
Graphic provided by the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association (NDSGA) held officer elections during a recent Board of Directors meeting. Josh Gackle of Kulm was elected secretary. NDSGA officers...

Summit Midstream Corporation Announces 2024 K-3 Tax Form Availability
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) HOUSTON, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Midstream Corporation (NYSE: SMC ) ("Summit", "SMC" or the "Corporation") announced today that its 2024 Schedule K-3 packages for Summit Midstream Partners, LP are now available...
"Get The Hell Off American Agriculture": U.S. Moves To Ban Farmland Sales to China
The Trump administration is moving to ban the sale of U.S. farmland to foreign adversaries, with a particular focus on China, citing national security and food system vulnerabilities, according to MSN/Washington Post. Agriculture Secretary Brooke...

Youth explore conservation through culture at Rolette County Day camp
(Photo: North Dakota NRCS) N.D.-Students from across the region came together June 25 at the Anishinabe Learning, Cultural, and Wellness Center for a hands-on introduction to conservation. Hosted by Rolette County Soil Conservation District and...

North Dakota Ethics Commission makes first finding of violations by public official
The North Dakota Ethics Commission found Rep. Jason Dockter committed three ethics violations related to his ownership of a Bismarck building, but the agency did not hand down any penalties for the lawmaker. The announcement, released Friday...

Giants news, 7/12: Tyler Nubin forecast for breakout, Andrew Thomas, Malik Nabers, more headlines
Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Other Giant observations The Giants have to be humming in Week 1 right out of the gate — or else. What stands out most when this Giants offense works out and takes pictures together, however,...

North Dakota to Boost Awareness of SNAP Acceptance at Farmer's Markets
(File image) (Mike Moen. Prairie News Service) – When North Dakotans head to farmers markets this summer, they might want to see which ones accept SNAP benefits, as the state is enhancing a search tool so that those eligible can stock up on fruits...