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North Dakota drilling, fracking activity steady as prices gyrate, state regulator says
The number of hydraulic fracturing crews and rigs operating in North Dakota was unchanged in June, even as oil prices have faced increased volatility in recent weeks, the state regulator said on Tuesday during a monthly briefing. There are...

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, Stonehome Brewing Company brew special beer to celebrate 60 years of the Medora Musical
MEDORA, N.D. (KFYR) - If you love beer and you love Medora, this story is for you. There’s a new locally brewed beer available now that combines them both. Stonehome Brewing Company has released a special “Medora Music-ale” beer in honor of the...

Eighty years ago, he photographed liberation of Nazi camps with Eisenhower
Eighty years ago, as World War II was coming to an end, Allied forces uncovered the horror the Nazis had tried to hide. As troops liberated concentration camps across Europe in 1945, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower insisted on documenting everything....

Twisters: Tornadic storms impact rural North Dakota
Most of eastern North Dakota was under a tornado watch for the evening of June 20, 2025. By late afternoon, two supercells developed west of Bismarck, spawning a tornado near New Salem. The storm intensified as it moved eastward, wreaking havoc...

Senate passes major bill providing tax relief for families and small businesses
Senator John Hoeven, U.S. Senator of North Dakota | Senator John Hoeven Official websiteSenator John Hoeven, U.S. Senator of North Dakota | Senator John Hoeven Official website The United States Senate has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, a...

North Dakotans urged to check storm damage and file insurance claims promptly
Following recent severe storms in North Dakota, Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has urged residents to assess their properties for damage and promptly file insurance claims. Godfread noted the unusual intensity of the storm, expressing...

North Dakota Vision Services adds mural to raise awareness, but may have hit a snag with city ordinance
GRAND FORKS – Paul Olson hopes a mural on the north side of the North Dakota School for the Blind will raise awareness of the school’s services and brighten the day for those who pass by. “I’m going to predict that this will pull people in to ask...

North Dakotans urged by Godfread to check storm damage and file insurance claims
Following recent severe storms in North Dakota, Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread is urging residents to inspect their properties for damage and start the insurance claims process promptly. "While North Dakota is no stranger to summer weather,...
Barley Brings A Lot To Table, But Can It Be Brought To Market?
Dr. Jamie Sherman, Associate Professor at Montana State University, will be speaking at the Montana State University Eastern Ag Research Center 2025 Field Day, Wednesday, July 9, at 11:35 a.m., presenting "Barley Breeding". Barley is a beneficial...

10 Best Pieces of Luggage for Business Travel, According to Wired and CNT Editors
This story is part of The New Era of Work Travel, a collaboration between the editors of Condé Nast Traveler and WIRED to help you navigate the perks and pitfalls of the modern business trip. A well-made, durable carry-on is an essential piece of...

Greenpeace launches ‘anti-SLAPP’ proceedings against US company
© Tengbeh Kamara / Greenpeace An oil and gas company which secured a $660 million judgment against Greenpeace in the US courts is now being sued in the Netherlands in what the environmental NGO says is the first major test of the EU’s anti-SLAPP...

Looking back at impossible choices and the impact of abortion policy in North Dakota and beyond
Even before federal abortion-rights protections were overturned three years ago, a Fargo mother says she had to travel hundreds of miles and across state lines to end a life-threatening pregnancy. Randi Lamoureux, an educator and business owner,...

Viewpoint: Building a stronger insurance market for North Dakotans
June 28 is National Insurance Awareness Day. It’s a great reminder for all of us to take a few minutes to review our insurance policies. Whether it’s auto, home, health, or life insurance, now is the time to ask yourself: Do I still have the right...

The Most Popular Job in North Dakota Isn’t What You Think
It seems like there are a ton of job opportunities in the state of North Dakota. We keep building new restaurants and businesses; we're just growing and growing. This is what draws so many people in. Each year, our population grows because so many...

Two companies propose natural gas pipelines to bring Bakken gas to central and eastern North Dakota
Two pipeline companies have said they are interested in building a pipeline to bring natural gas from the Bakken to central and eastern North Dakota. One is WBI Energy, the other Intensity Infrastructure Partners. "This will be the first large...

Concerns grow in North Dakota about increased insurance costs, medical debt
BISMARCK — North Dakota health care organizations and insurance regulators are sounding a warning about the potential increase in out-of-pocket premium costs for those using the Affordable Care Act marketplace for their health insurance needs....

Weekend Fun in NW North Dakota & NE Montana: Don’t Miss These Events!
Hey radio family, it’s your girl Mad Max with your Weekend Review! Here’s what’s happening around the area from Friday to Sunday, June 27-29, 2025. There’s a little something for everyone this weekend. Friday, June 27 Upper Missouri Valley Fair in...

North Dakota drilling and fracking activity stable as prices fluctuate, state regulator states
In a Tuesday monthly briefing, the state regulator revealed that despite recent volatility in oil prices, the number of frac crews and rigs in North Dakota remained unchanged in June. There are 32 rigs and 13 frac crews currently operating in...

North Dakota Finalize Bitcoin ATM Rules
(File image) (By Mike Moen. Prairie News Service) – State governments are fighting back against scammers who make use of cryptocurrency kiosks to steal money from people unaware they are being targeted. North Dakota is among the states with new...

New pro football league plans to have team in North Dakota this fall, many details still up in the air
FARGO — An entrepreneur from Florida plans to fill the void of professional football in North Dakota by bringing a brand-new football league to the Red River Valley this fall. North Dakota is one of 24 markets slated to have a team playing in the...