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Doug Burgum, according to his former employees

The former software entrepreneur and Interior secretary nominee made Fargo, North Dakota, a destination in the tech world.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Arkansas professor makes case for school choice in North Dakota

Patrick Wolf was a guest of the NDSU Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth fall speakers series on Friday, Nov. 1.

North Dakota 2024 ballot measures

This constitutional measure would amend and reenact sections 12 and 13 of article IX of the Constitution of North Dakota, relating to the

North Dakota Hockey Prepares for Another Top-20 Opponent

From ranked number six in the USCHO poll prior to their first game, to getting the number five ranking afterwards, North Dakota hockey looks to build on their 5-2 win over 13th-ranked Providence last Saturday.

Many crews battle Bear Den wildfire on ground, in air

Crews from North Dakota and out of state on the ground and in the air have helped battle the Bear Den Fire in the Mandaree area on the Fort Berthold Reservation since the fire started earlier this month.

Doug Leier: CWD testing critical for future of ND deer

The state of North Dakota and wildlife managers nationwide take chronic wasting disease very seriously. The more education, information, awareness and understanding the better. It’s all hands-on deck.

Fedorchak ranks border security as top issue in US House race

This is the first in a two part-series about candidates for U.S. House. Republican U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak ranked addressing southern border concerns as her top focus if voters send her to Washington as North Dakota’s first female House member.

North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State Preview, Stats, How to Watch - Oct. 19

Preview the Week 8 college football North Dakota State Bison vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits game with stats, game information and how to watch links.

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe files new lawsuit over DAPL; questions raised over drilling mud

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed a new lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers arguing that the Dakota Access Pipeline is operating illegally and must be shut down.

UND men's basketball game against Alabama is sold out

Single-game tickets for the UND men’s basketball team’s matchup against Alabama at the 3,031-seat Betty Engelstad Sioux Center are sold out. All single-game tickets went on sale starting Monday, Oct.

North Dakota Hockey prepares for first road test of the season

Following a marquee win over Providence, another ranked opponent awaits North Dakota, with UND hitting the road for the first time this season to take on Minnesota St.

Communications group to host forum on election measures

The discussion will focus on North Dakota Measures 2, 4 and 5, as well as a proposal to increase Fargo’s sales tax to help fund police and firefighters.

Native American students say school pushed prescribed drugs on kids, threatened punishment

The Flandreau Indian School Student and Parent handbook explicitly states, "Failure to take prescribed medication is a Health and Safety issue and can result in FIS disciplinary action.”

North Dakota Association for the Blind hosts annual Walk for Vision

North Dakota Association for the Blind holds its yearly Walk for Vision at NDSU’s Crossroads Campus Lutheran Center. The walk is a way to bring awareness to those in our community with vision issues.

During Chamber forum, Grand Forks legislative candidates disagree on North Dakota abortion ban

Legislative candidates in Districts 42 and 18 met in forums Tuesday night to talk about issues and priorities as the election nears.

Rural hospitals embrace teamwork

This month, a North Dakota network of rural hospitals enters its second year of trying to make local operations more efficient, so they can keep the doors open for patients and keep their local communities thriving.

Bison, Jacks bucking transfer portal trend

Sluka left the Runnin’ Rebels after three games, citing an unfulfilled promise of $100,000 from a collective. Since he didn’t redshirt at Holy Cross and he played in fewer than four games this season, he still has another year of eligibility.

Jamestown man accused of sex crimes with juveniles dies

JAMESTOWN — A Jamestown man who was arrested on allegations of sex crimes with juveniles has died, according to court documents. Mark Richard Windish, 60, was found dead on Friday, Oct. 11, in McIntosh County in North Dakota, court documents say.

Bond set for Bismarck man whose parole was revoked after drug arrest in Mandan

A Bismarck man who was on parole from a 2021 drug case made his first appearance in court Wednesday for new charges accusing him of possession with intent to distribute

Pride of Dakota Showcase Returns to ND State Fairgrounds

The State Fair Center will be filled with booths and shoppers when the Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to Minot, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26. “This year’s Pride of Dakota Showcase features more

Series Spotlight: A brief history of the Dakota Marker Rivalry

A brief history of the Dakota Marker Rivalry, a college football matchup between North Dakota State and South Dakota State.

Voters mixed on how Measure 4 would affect seniors

Supporters and opponents of a measure to abolish assessment-based property taxes in North Dakota are at loggerheads over how the proposal would affect the state’s retired population. The ballot measure,

Prosecutors ask for hearing that could revoke Ray Holmberg's pre-sentencing release

A report said the former North Dakota senator violated conditions of release while he awaits sentencing for a charge that said he traveled to Prague to sexually abuse children.

5 years into adoption process, North Dakota parents in limbo after new Chinese rule

U.S. delegates have called on Chinese officials to reconsider a new moratorium on adoptions or at least allow pending adoptions to be finalized.

North Dakota National Guard unit headed to southern border

The unit will assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the effort to stop illegal immigration and drug trafficking. It's the fourth North Dakota unit to serve on the southern border in recent years.

In District 42 and 18, incumbents back carbon-capture projects, but several others show skepticism

The 12 candidates vying for seats in North Dakota's District 18 and District 42 are split on whether the state should pursue investment in the carbon-capture industry. In a survey sent to all of the candidates in the two districts — both of which represent Grand Forks and portions of rural areas near the city — the Herald asked: "North Dakota potentially has a future in

‘We’ve had enough of it’, Bison Football team looking for first win over South Dakota St. since 2019

South Dakota State has dominated their rivalry series with North Dakota State, holding a five-game winning streak against the Bison. Four of those wins were regular season meetings with the Dakota Marker on the line, along with the National Championship game in January of 2023.

North Dakota vs. Northern Iowa Football Prediction & Game Preview - Oct. 19

Preview the North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs. Northern Iowa Panthers college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

ND’s UAS test site first in nation with new capability

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Test Site have reached agreement to share the FAA’s unfiltered radar data feed to support UAS integration efforts.

Fargo Black Lives Matter activist charged with felony theft

Newly filed court documents say Faith Dixon, and her husband Charles Dixon, have both been charged felony theft.

McFeely: An invitation to the Mountain West commissioner

Mike McFeely is a columnist for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. He began working for The Forum in the 1980s while he was a student studying journalism at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He's been with The Forum full time since 1990, minus a six-year hiatus when he hosted a local radio talk-show.

League of Women Voters Launches Guide to Voting in 3 Languages

The League of Women Voters has launched a nonpartisan online voting resource available in English, Somali, and Arabic for North Dakota’s November 5, 2024 election. The effort aims to empower new American voters,

North Dakota state champion Ella Speidel of Grand Forks Red River commits to UND women's golf

The first two weeks of October have been thrilling for Grand Forks Red River golfer Ella Speidel. On Tuesday, Oct. 1, Speidel won the North Dakota Class A girls golf state tournament after shooting a 151 (7-over) over the two-day tournament at Prairie West Golf Club in Mandan.

Fargo activist arrested for felony theft, accused of stealing state grant money

A Fargo activist who’s been involved in Black Lives Matter and social justice issues is accused of misappropriating money she received after applying for grants from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

Doug Leier: Hunters play key role in the battle against chronic wasting disease

Game and Fish will conduct surveillance of the state by region on a four-year rotation. This year, the CWD surveillance effort will consist of deer gun units in northeastern North Dakota.