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Grand jury indictment names officials allegedly threatened by North Dakota man
FARGO — A Pembina County, North Dakota, man was arraigned on a new federal indictment Friday morning after a grand jury charged him with two counts for threatening a number of state and federal officials. Charles Dalzell, 46, was indicted for the...

Youth explore conservation through culture at day camp
Submitted Photo Beth Miller, North Dakota Forest Service, introduces students to native tree species during the Rolette County Day Camp June 25. BELCOURT – Students from across the region came together June 25 at the Anishinabe Learning, Cultural...

Democrat, Republican Governors from 13 States Send Assistance to Texas
by Bethany Blankley Rescue and recovery personnel from 13 states are assisting Texas with recovery efforts in the aftermath of a deadly July 4 flash flood event that killed at least 119, with at least 173 reported missing. Both Republican and...
Share your agriculture storm damage with NDSU Extension, North Dakota Dept. of Ag
NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture are hoping to hear from those who suffered agriculture losses from June 2025 storm damage through impact assessments. An online assessment tool was launched on Wednesday, June 25, and...

Two companies propose natural gas pipelines to bring Bakken gas to central and eastern North Dakota
Two pipeline companies have said they are interested in building a pipeline to bring natural gas from the Bakken to central and eastern North Dakota. One is WBI Energy, the other Intensity Infrastructure Partners. "This will be the first large...

Samsung Wallet will soon let you pay later for purchases
Summary Samsung is partnering with Splitit to offer buy now, pay later installment plans in Samsung Wallet. The feature is only available in 21 US states at launch on July 25, but Samsung plans to expand to all states by the end of the year....

Golden Dome: The 5 Hottest Questions GovCons Are Asking
Golden Dome, President Trump’s proposed homeland missile defense system, is the hottest topic of conversation among GovCons. Contracting professionals are asking how they can best position their companies for contracts from this three-year, $175...

Concerns grow in North Dakota about increased insurance costs, medical debt
BISMARCK — North Dakota health care organizations and insurance regulators are sounding a warning about the potential increase in out-of-pocket premium costs for those using the Affordable Care Act marketplace for their health insurance needs....
Where CEOs live becomes source of debate as companies tighten in-office policies
These executives are often on the road, visiting offices and plants around the world, investor and industry conferences and large customers.“In that case, it doesn’t really matter where the CEO lives,” Shaver said.A new study out this year,...

Analysis of North Dakota Agencies
Grant Gader, fiscal analyst for North Dakota Legislative Council. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – At least $100 million in federal grants have been canceled for North Dakota state agencies under the Trump...

Viewpoint: Building a stronger insurance market for North Dakotans
June 28 is National Insurance Awareness Day. It’s a great reminder for all of us to take a few minutes to review our insurance policies. Whether it’s auto, home, health, or life insurance, now is the time to ask yourself: Do I still have the right...

What Will North Dakota’s Winter Be Like? Just Ask a Woolly Bear Caterpillar!
North Dakotans know winter can be unpredictable, but did you know that the fuzzy little woolly bear caterpillar might hold the secret to this year’s forecast? According to folklore, woolly bear caterpillars—also called woolly worms—are nature’s...

Derecho destroys crops, buildings in area extending from Montana border, to North Dakota, northern South Dakota, Minnesota and Michigan
Extreme winds blew through a 700 mile long stretch of the United States last weekend (June 20-21, 2025), hitting parts of North Dakota and northern South Dakota. U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey explains the combination of...

Moody's ranks North Dakota economy stable, but report criticizes reliance on oil revenues, state-owned bank
BISMARCK — Moody’s has ranked North Dakota’s financial position as stable, but the famous risk assessor voiced concerns about the state’s reliance on oil and gas tax revenue, as well as the potential liabilities of a state-owned bank. The state’s...

The 25 Most Common Last Names In North Dakota
We are all distinctive in our own particular ways. Even a little physical characteristic like a freckle makes you unique unless you have an identical twin. Even though you share a twin with another person, you still have a unique feature. Your...

Federal funding cuts to North Dakota agencies total $100M so far, analysis shows
At least $100 million in federal grants have been canceled for North Dakota state agencies under the Trump administration so far, according to an analysis presented Thursday to state legislative leaders. The analysis may not be a complete picture...

Bank of North Dakota researching ways to aid farmers hit by storm
A grain bin near Hunter, North Dakota, demolished by storms that swept through the state over the weekend. BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Industrial Commission is looking for ways to help farmers who lost storage and...

Project Safe Send launches pesticide collection across North Dakota in July
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that Project Safe Send will be accepting unusable pesticides at 12 locations across North Dakota in July. The program, which has been running for 33 years, provides a safe and legal way to...

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota average $299,483 for Q1
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025...

June 27th Should Be A Holiday In North Dakota
I'm going to go ahead and make that statement - "June 27th should be a holiday in North Dakota" When you find out WHY, you will no doubt agree with me. "Opening Day" is two special words in my mind - they mean many things to me. One as in Little...