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Riverview says its new dairies will 'protect North Dakota’s land and water'
MORRIS, Minn. — Riverview Farms says it is "committed to being a good neighbor and responsible steward of the land, water and animals in our care." “We take seriously our responsibility to protect North Dakota’s land and water while building...

North Dakota allocates $500M for cross-state natural gas pipeline project
BISMARCK — North Dakota officials awarded a decade-long, $500 million financial guarantee to one of the state's largest companies for a natural gas pipeline project proposed to cross the state. Officials on the state Industrial Commission — made...

How Much Is a Haircut in North Dakota? Less Than You Think
Getting your hair done in 2025 is pretty expensive. Just taking care of your hair at home ends up costing a lot. If you're like me, and have a slight haircare addiction, you're probably buying shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, serums,...

Kraus-Anderson Breaks Ground on $78M Military Gallery at North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
22BISMARCK, N.D. — Kraus-Anderson has broken ground on a $78 million Military Gallery at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. The North Dakota National Guard and the State Historical Society of North Dakota and their...

University of North Dakota Aspires to Lead State in AI
(TNS) — Two "moonshot" goals for the University of North Dakota targeting innovation and artificial intelligence were unveiled by President Andrew Armacost during the State of the University address on Thursday, Aug. 21. Armacost said the...

In State of the University address, Armacost says UND will become North Dakota's AI university
GRAND FORKS — Two “moonshot” goals for the University of North Dakota targeting innovation and artificial intelligence were unveiled by President Andrew Armacost during the State of the University address on Thursday, Aug. 21. Armacost said the...

North Dakota among best in US at streaming high school sports
FARGO — Sitting inside press boxes, courtside and high atop stands in gymnasiums and ice rinks, are the voices and camera operators who bring the game to you through online video streams. Streaming has become the new medium fans flock to in order...
Poll: ND voters back tariffs, but mixed on impacts of Trump trade policies
Most North Dakotans support the use of tariffs as part of trade policy but appear mixed on how President Donald Trump is handling trade and whether the impacts of tariffs will hit them personally, results of the latest North Dakota Poll show. A...

Pheasants Forever, onX Hunt unveil new public access program in North Dakota
It won’t be available to hunters this fall, but a new program being launched in North Dakota by Pheasants Forever, backed by title sponsor onX Hunt, aims to add 15,000 acres of new wildlife habitat and hunting access to the state through a...

North Dakota Housing Finance Agency to Host Inaugural Homeless Conference
(North Dakota Housing Finance Agency image) (KNOX) – North Dakota Housing Finance Agency’s (NDHFA) will host its first homeless conference, “Partnerships for Progress,” on Oct. 14, 2025, at the RJ Bohn Armory in Bismarck. This one-day event aims...
$3 billion data center proposed in North Dakota
The data center boom has made its way to North Dakota where a $3 billion project has been announced. With groundbreaking to be made in September, the project will become the 22nd such data center in the state according to a Data Center Map...

Higher education board chair favors keeping interim leader of North Dakota colleges
The chair of the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education said Thursday that he will propose giving interim Chancellor Brent Sanford the job on a long-term basis. Sanford, a former lieutenant governor, was named the interim leader of the North...

2 Natural Gas Pipelines Compete for $500M From North Dakota
North Dakota Pipeline Authority Executive Director Justin Kringstad. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – Two pipeline companies are competing for a financial guarantee of up to $500 million from the North Dakota...

Julie Fedorchak highlights North Dakota's leadership in energy innovation and defense partnerships
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak has highlighted North Dakota’s contributions to national energy and security initiatives in a series of recent posts on her official Twitter account.On August 20, 2025, Fedorchak expressed appreciation for Secretary...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota announces affiliation with Cambia Health Solutions
Cambia Health Solutions and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) have announced a strategic affiliation aimed at improving access to health care for members in North Dakota. The collaboration is intended to streamline operations,...

Bucket List Alert: Skydiving Spots in North Dakota
This may seem like a pretty random question, and well, it is. We all have our bucket lists. I'd like to stand on a volcano, get slimed on Nickelodeon's 'Double Dare', host a TED Talk...about whatever, go geode hunting, dig up dinosaur bones,...

WBI to receive $500M state financial guarantee to build natural gas pipeline in North Dakota
Kelly Armstrong speaks during the Aug. 21, 2025, Industrial Commission meeting. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor) BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – The North Dakota Industrial Commission on Thursday awarded WBI Energy an up to...

Surprising: 3 States With Smaller Populations Than North Dakota
We always hear people talk about the state of North Dakota as if it's pretty barren and uninhabited. This got me thinking and wondering about are population. Is it really that small? Sure, we have a lot of rural communities, but look at Fargo....

BCBS North Dakota, Oregon healthcare provider announce ‘affiliation’
Blue Cross Blue Shield headquarters bldg. in Fargo (KFGO file photo) FARGO (KFGO) – Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Oregon-based Cambia Health Solutions have announced what they call a strategic affiliation. Blue Cross Blue Shield...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota pursues affiliation with Oregon health care company
FARGO — A new partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and a nonprofit health company in the Pacific Northwest will provide “greater value and more solutions” to members of both, company leaders said. Dan Conrad, BCBSND president...