Country artist Bailey Zimmerman has been announced as the opening act of the 2025 North Dakota State Fair on Friday, July 18, 2025. The show will be part of the Country Showpass which provides access to seven events for one price. With a raspy,...
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The 2016-17 school year will see adjustments to the school district map that guides which schools kids attend. The proposed draft of the map is available to the public, and tonight ant Erik Ramstad Middle School the School District will hold a public forum on the map. If you have a strong opinion on the [...]
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Actor Josh Duhamel is now the face of North Dakota tourism. A brief ad spot featuring Duhamel in 2014 led to a spike in web traffic, so this year the Tourism Department bet big on new commercials and a broader ad reach. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneThe community of West Fargo will be getting a new aquatic facility as part of a $98 million bond issue by the school district. The building will house a 10 lane Olympic-size competition pool and seating for more than 1,400 spectators. [...]
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As communities grow, they should work to design that growth so it fosters engagement and pride. But it requires a shift from total freedom of property usage to those that are in keeping with the spirit of the area. [...]
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Leaders in Grand Forks gathered recently to question whether the community would be served well by sort of a parent arts organization — on that could advocate and assist other specialized arts organizations. [...]
Read & Share sourced from: Grand Forks HeraldIf you’re ice fishing near a passing snowstorm, you might want to take off your gloves and check. The phenomenon is known as St. Elmo’s Fire. You can watch it in the video below; you can learn more about it by visiting this article on Science Alert. And the commentary is correct. What they’re experiencing [...]
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Recent movies selling the glamourous life of backpacking have given rise to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts. And they’re entering the woods with more knowledge and trail savvy than ever before. The Superior Hiking Trail is a day away; begin with this article. [...]
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A Federal judge has denied a conservation group’s request for an injunction that would have stopped a gravel mining operation near the site of Teddy Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch. The gravel operation is allowed to open five-acre tracts at a time. [...]
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A court case in Iowa may set an important precedent for landowners. An appeals court ruled that a farmer leasing land has the right to sue a pipeline operator; the farmer believes the pipeline creates heat which drys the soil and reduces production. [...]
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A new outbreak of bird flu on an Indiana poultry farm has farmers, health officials, and veterinarians on high alert. An outbreak last year led to the death of more than 48 million chickens and turkeys. [...]
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With the announcement former Ag Commissioner Sara Vogel will not be running for Governor on the Democratic ticket, it seems more likely that the race for the state’s top office will be decided at the June primary election. [...]
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When it comes to wind energy, Nebraska has laws and regulations that make it tough for developers. As a result, they take their business to Oklahoma and Kansas. [...]
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The cattle market is likely to see a shakeup soon as an online auction intended to reduce volatility in the cash and futures market is implemented. Reuters has the story on a change that will likely affect producers and consumers. [...]
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Google’s betting there will be big revenue from providing Internet and data service over mobile devices; they’re working on a 5th generation delivery system that would use solar powered drones to beam high-speed service to mobile devices. [...]
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The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has a new program for farmers and ranchers interested in transitioning their operations to meet ‘organic’ guidelines. KMOT News has the story. [...]
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