Former Bison QB Easton Stick signs with Falcons

Easton Stick is heading to Atlanta. After six seasons with the Chargers, the former NDSU standout has signed with the Falcons, where he’ll likely compete for a depth role behind rookie Michael Penix Jr. and veteran Kirk Cousins. With Trey Lance now a Charger and Carson Wentz still unsigned, Stick’s move narrows the field of

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Bison Ready program to offer NDSU students a flat rate for access to books & materials

Paying for college is tough enough—textbooks shouldn’t be the surprise expense that breaks the budget. That’s the thinking behind North Dakota State University’s new Bison Ready program, which rolls out this fall. With a flat rate for all course materials—$325 per semester for undergrads, $55 for grad students—students will automatically get everything they need, from

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Governor Armstrong Meets with Trump, Supports Energy Regulation Rollbacks

Governor Kelly Armstrong met with President Trump this week at the White House, backing new executive orders aimed at rolling back federal regulations on coal-fired power plants and boosting energy reliability. Armstrong voiced North Dakota’s support for policies promoting energy production from coal and natural gas. The full news release from the Governor’s Office is

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Keep the Underground Alive: Supporting Local Music Matters

When local music thrives in Fargo, it echoes in places like Minot, too. A recent stretch of hard-hitting Fargo shows at The Aquarium—just upstairs from Dempsey’s—was more than a good weekend of rock, punk, and metal. It was a reminder: live music lives and breathes because communities show up. The venues, the bands, the people

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NDSU student’s visa has been revoked | The Flag

For international students, a visa isn’t just paperwork—it’s their link to education, community, and stability. At North Dakota State University, one student recently had that link severed after a visa was revoked for failing to maintain status. While no detentions have occurred, it’s part of a broader pattern unfolding across nearby campuses. With similar terminations

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How NIL is shaping UND and NDSU basketball transfers

UND’s Treysen Eaglestaff and NDSU’s Jacari White are the latest to enter the transfer portal, part of a growing trend in college basketball. With over 1,000 men’s players currently in the portal and eight UND women’s players following suit, programs are facing constant roster turnover. NIL opportunities are a major factor, with collectives like UND’s

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North Dakota FFA Convention to Move to New Venue After Nearly 100 Years

For the first time in nearly 100 years, the North Dakota FFA State Convention is getting a new home—and it’s not just about more seats. After years of growing attendance and packed venues, the move to NDSU’s SHAC in 2025 signals a new chapter for the state’s largest student organization. With bigger space, better tech,

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NDSU guard Darik Dissette to enter transfer portal

Change is coming for North Dakota State basketball. Minot’s own Darik Dissette, a former Mr. Basketball and key contributor for the Bison, has entered the transfer portal after two seasons in Fargo. While his minutes were limited, he showed flashes of potential—most notably with a 16-point performance late in the season. KMOT News has the

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Student-run butcher shop open in new location on NDSU campus

North Dakota State University has long been a leader in animal sciences, but now its students are getting a new kind of education—one that extends beyond the classroom and into the freezer case. At the newly opened retail store inside the Peltier Complex, students aren’t just studying meat production; they’re selling it. The shop, part

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North Dakota’s Oil and Gas Industry Drives Record $48.8 Billion Economic Impact

   NDSU researcher Dean Bangsund joined Gov. Kelly Armstrong and North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness on Tuesday, March 11, to discuss the $48.8 billion economic impact of the oil and gas industry in the state.    The press conference at the State Capitol in Bismarck highlighted findings from an NDSU study examining the

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NDSU athletics not joining NCAA ‘opt in’ financial model

In the shifting sands of college athletics, North Dakota State is playing it cool—or cautious. Athletic director Matt Larsen announced that the school is “99.9%” sure it won’t opt into a new financial model introduced by the NCAA settlement, at least for now. For smaller schools like North Dakota State, opting in requires juggling a

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NDSU Ranked in Top 100 research universities nationwide

North Dakota State University has made a remarkable leap into the top tier of public research institutions, ranking among the top 100 nationwide. With $190.3 million in research spending for 2023, up from $174.9 million the previous year, NDSU isn’t just crunching numbers—it’s driving innovation. One standout project aims to create ice-shedding coatings for U.S.

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Lance, Bison knock off rival Jackrabbits in FCS semifinals

In a thrilling showdown at the Fargodome, the North Dakota State Bison earned a title game appearance by toppling the reigning champions, South Dakota State, with a 28-21 triumph. Cam Miller and Bryce Lance were the dynamic duo, orchestrating the victory with game-changing plays, including Lance’s dazzling one-handed TD catch that sealed the win. With

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NDSU president outlines program and faculty cuts, academic college mergers to fix $7.6 million deficit

North Dakota State University is up against a difficult budget for the next biennium, and it’s forcing the University to make tough choices. The plan to make up for the deficit includes cuts and consolidations; it was recently outlined by NDSU President David Cook. Get the full story from Inforum.com

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NDSU to reconsider cuts to equine science program after petition gets over 4,000 signatures

Who says citizens and students can’t make a difference? NDSU’s Agriculture Department is reconsidering a decision to cut a position after a well-organized, respectful effort provided some direct comment on the issue. Get the full story from C.S. Hagen writing at Inforum.com.

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NDSU President’s Contract Extended

NDSU President Dean Bresciani has earned the trust of the State Board of Higher Education. In not making the decision extend his contract earlier this summer, the board had put Mr. Bresciani on kind of a de facto probation — the hope was they would see progress towards him becoming more of a team player within

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