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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

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.

North Dakota enters partnership with Korean research group to boost UAS research

The memorandum of understanding will 'further cement our status as a global leader in this industry,' North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said.

Williamson At QB Club

This week’s speaker is University of South Dakota head volleyball coach Leanne Williamson. Williamson, in her 11th season at the helm of the Coyotes, is the winningest volleyball coach in USD history, currently at 221-96. The Coyotes, 11-5 on the season, have home matches this week against Kansas City on Thursday and North Dakota State on Saturday.

North Dakota holds steady at No. 9/10 in latest polls

The MVFC has five teams represented in the Stats Perform Poll. South Dakota State holds the top spot, followed by North Dakota State (No. 2) and South Dakota (No. 4). North Dakota remains No. 9. Illinois State rounds out the poll for the conference at No. 21.

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe files new lawsuit over DAPL

WASHINGTON ( North Dakota Monitor) – The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on Monday 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.

North Dakota governor candidates debate Measure 2, ethics

Candidates for North Dakota governor differed Monday on a ballot measure that would change the process for future voter-initiated measures to amend the state constitution. Republican Kelly Armstrong,

College football: UNI's Farley searching for answers to shore up defense

CEDAR FALLS – When you are defensive minded, and your defense isn’t playing to the level you want it to play, it can be a sore spot.

District 12 Legislators To Introduce Legacy Fund Transparency Act

District 12 legislators announced plans today to introduce the “Legacy Fund Transparency Act” in the upcoming legislative session. The proposed law will require the State Investment Board (SIB) to pub

Burgum signs agreement with KIER

Governor Doug Burgum is in South Korea to sign a memorandum of understanding between North Dakota and the Korean Institute of Energy Research (KIER).

NDSU honors Indigenous Peoples' Day with tipi display

North Dakota State University is celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day with a tipi display set up by the Native American Student Association.

West Fargo man faces DUI, serious injuries after rear-ending semi in central North Dakota

SYKESTON, N.D. — A 36-year-old West Fargo man was seriously injured and is facing DUI charges after rear-ending a semi-trailer on U.S. Highway 200 near Sykeston on Sunday, Oct. 13. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. near mile marker 208, about 1.5 miles west of Sykeston.

Enderlin teen, recovering from freak accident on football field, surrounded by support

Small towns in eastern North Dakota are rallying around 14-year-old Luke Wall, an Enderlin teen recovering from a serious leg injury sustained during a football game.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signs agreement to boost energy innovation with South Korea

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday signed an agreement with the Korea Institute of Energy Research during a state delegation's trade mission to South Korea.

SDSU last unbeaten volleyball team left in Division One with win over UND

South Dakota State volleyball is the last remaining unbeaten team in the country. The Jackrabbits entered the weekend as one of two teams still without a loss, then a loss by No. 1 Pitt Saturday afternoon and a 3-1 win for the Jackrabbits that same evening,

North Dakota man charged with a sex crime in Cerro Gordo County takes a plea deal

Torrey Darnell Fields, 31 of Grand Forks, ND, has been charged with third-degree sex abuse for an incident in Clear Lake in May 2022. Law enforcement says Fields sexually abused someone in Clear Lake, then threatened to harm his victim and the victim’s family if the abuse was reported.

Boost safety during harvest: essential tips

By Scout Nelson In the rush of the harvest season, safety should never take a backseat, especially when it comes to truck operations. According to experts from North Dakota State University, many acci

Walhalla mom and daughter turn Masonic lodge into coffee shop and design business

People told Desiree Kintyhtt that her plan to open a design business and coffee shop in this northeastern North Dakota town would fail. But Kintyhtt, along with her pastry chef daughter, knew better.

Six Indigenous tribes have filed lawsuits against social media companies for teen mental health concerns

The four North Dakota tribes involved are Spirit Lake, Turtle Mountain, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and — most recently — Standing Rock.

Port: When the 'principled' have malleable principles

A candidate who threw away a political contribution from a North Dakota-based credit union association counts as his biggest donor a Pennsylvania-based real estate mogul.

Greenpeace seeks sanctions against DAPL developer over records in civil lawsuit

Attorneys representing Greenpeace have asked a North Dakota judge to penalize Dakota Access Pipeline developer Energy Transfer for allegedly refusing to provide documents related to the company’s safety tack record.

How to Watch the North Dakota State vs. South Dakota State Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Oct. 19

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the North Dakota State Bison vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits game, Saturday, Oct. 19.

Iowa State football tickets vs UCF: Best prices for remaining available seats

Ticket prices for the Iowa State football vs. UCF at Jack Trice Stadium start at $38 on StubHub, $43 on VividSeats and $57 on TickPick. To see a full list of ticket prices, visit StubHub , Vivid Seats and TickPick.

Trio guides North Dakota State to 24-3 victory over Southern Illinois

Cam Miller threw a touchdown pass and CharMar Brown and Barika Kpeenu had touchdown runs as North Dakota State cruised to a 24-3 victory over Southern Illinois on Saturday.

Wife tells of SA man’s ‘unimaginable’ death in North Dakota wildfire

South African Nicolaas van Eeden, 26, died from smoke inhalation shortly after arriving at a North Dakota hospital.

Why wildfires started by human activities can be more destructive and harder to contain

Wildfires rely on three key elements to spread: conducive weather, dry fuel and an ignition source. Each of these factors has undergone pronounced changes in recent decades. While climate change sets the stage for larger and more intense fires, humans are actively fanning the flames.

Veterans including Mandan man get honorary high school diplomas

A Mandan man who served in the Korean War has been awarded an honorary high school diploma. Frank Kraft, 96, was recognized under a North Dakota law that allows veterans of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War to apply for honorary diplomas if they went into the service before graduating from high school and were honorably discharged,