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Health Department releases flood safety information
The North Dakota Department of Health has released information about flood cleanup health and safety as the region prepares for significant flooding this spring.
The department website includes information on...
Happy Harry’s Ribfest stuffs the stage with musical lineup
FARGO — This year’s Happy Harry’s Ribfest will be a Mötley mix with some extra KIX coming to the Fargodome in June.
Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil mixes his...
Obama cautions freshman House Democrats about the price tag of liberal policies
WASHINGTON - Former president Barack Obama gently warned a group of freshman House Democrats Monday evening about the costs associated with some liberal ideas popular in their ranks, encouraging members...
Port: Democrat lawmaker offers non-apology for Hitler memes
If your apology starts with “I’m sorry if” it’s not really an apology.
North Dakota House approves bill to protect pipelines, critical infrastructure
BISMARCK - A bill approved Monday, March 25, in the North Dakota House aims to prevent people from tampering with pipelines and other energy infrastructure, but opponents argue it will...
Plain Talk Podcast: Do we need the electoral college? Clinton appointee says it protects white supremacy
Do we need the Electoral College? It, and not the national popular vote, has been the...
North Dakota, Minnesota among best states to practice medicine
North Dakota and Minnesota are ranked as two of the best states for doctors.
According to personal finance website WalletHub, Minnesota is the fourth best state to practice medicine. North...
Red River High School students hope video games are the next big sport in North Dakota
"You get to choose your own adventure your own story,” said Red River High School Junior Alex Tjellesen."It's a nice way for multi-player games to play with your friends or...
Pentagon announces $1 billion transfer for border barriers, angering Democrats
WASHINGTON - The Pentagon announced Monday night that it has authorized the transfer of up to $1 billion to the Army Corps of Engineers to build additional barriers along the...
Trump ramps up attacks on the media in aftermath of special counsel investigation
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Tuesday ratcheted up his attacks on the media following the conclusion of a two-year investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller that did not establish...
A husband rescued his pregnant wife from a burning home near Grafton; now they're sharing a safety message
NASH, N.D. — Family and friends helped Kelly Jo and Kevin Berg empty out their home just a day after it was ravaged by a fire.
"Thankfully I got my...
'She's Serenity:' Missing South Dakota girl's parents share daughter's story
STURGIS, S.D. - A stuffed pink unicorn with lilac hoofs sits on Serenity Dennard's neatly made bed with its arms open wide, waiting for the missing girl to return home....
One year after tragedy, a Stephen, Minn., mother hopes to heal with acts of kindness
STEPHEN, Minn. — Children at First Lutheran Church in Stephen sang a special worship song on Monday. Called “10,000 reasons,” it was their friend Camden's favorite.
They know what...
Freund back at the helm of UND's offense
GRAND FORKS — It was a decade ago when Danny Freund was under center for the North Dakota football team.
He went 16-6 as the starter and claimed the school's...
Letter: Question: Are we really safe to fly?
To the editor,
The stories about the Boeing planes crashing is heartbreaking. How many Boeing engineers does it take to build a plane that could crash if you don't have...
Letter: Two cheers for state Legislature
To the editor,
Two cheers for the North Dakota Legislature for modestly expanding Medicaid eligibility for low-income pregnant women. Access to health care during pregnancy improves the health of both...
Letter: Seek tax relief before a library
To the editor,
North Dakotans need tax relief. We have a sales tax, an income tax, an extraction tax and a burdensome property tax.
The Legacy Fund belongs to all...
Letter: I'm sorry if posts caused offense
To the editor,
With all the turmoil going on around the world, it seems my random thoughts are the most newsworthy.
I am truly sorry if my posts offended anyone....
Mike Jacobs: Higher ed may get to prove itself
As lawmakers gathered in Bismarck last December, the chambers were abuzz with ideas about reforming the state's higher education system. At the same time, university presidents and economic development groups...
Former Gophers star Rem Pitlick makes NHL debut against Wild at the X
ST. PAUL -- Over the years, Rem Pitlick has gotten plenty of advice from his father Lance Pitlick, a former defenseman who spent nearly a decade playing in the NHL....
