FEMA awards $817,641 to North Dakota for storm recovery efforts
FEMA has awarded over $800,000 for infrastructure repairs in North Dakota after severe storms last year. Funds will go toward utility restoration at Minnkota Power Cooperative and rebuilding at University of Jamestown. Senator Kevin Cramer highlighted ongoing recovery efforts.
Host families provide support and community for Larks players in Bismarck
The Hegel family shares how opening their home to Bismarck Larks players extends decades of welcoming others into their lives. Host families are key in helping athletes adjust during summer seasons while building connections within the community.
Two former North Dakota high school athletes play in 2026 College World Series
Two former North Dakota high school baseball players are competing in the NCAA Division I College World Series this month as members of Oklahoma and Ole Miss teams. Drew Rerick and Landon Koenig both transferred colleges before joining their current…
3rd Street to close near railroad tracks for one week starting June 14
3rd Street in downtown Bismarck will close near railroad tracks starting June 14 for roadway repairs. The closure is expected to last one week with detours set up via 5th Street.
North Dakota to receive full federal reimbursement for Dakota Access Pipeline protest costs
North Dakota will receive full federal reimbursement totaling nearly $38 million related to policing costs from past pipeline protests after settling its lawsuit against Washington. Senator Kevin Cramer welcomed closure on litigation that spanned almost ten years.
North Dakota breeding duck numbers fall below long-term average in 2026 survey
North Dakota’s latest spring survey shows a continued decline in breeding duck populations with numbers falling below historical averages for the first time since the early nineties. Department officials attribute ongoing decreases to habitat loss affecting both local hunters and…
Jadyn Keeler earns First Team All-American honors at NCAA Championships
Jadyn Keeler made history as North Dakota’s first track athlete to earn First Team All-American honors after finishing sixth in the women’s 10,000-meter run at Hayward Field. Her achievement ties UND’s highest-ever finish at an NCAA Track and Field Championship.
North Dakota listed as one of 29 states prohibiting boys from girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Peace Garden News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” North Dakota is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on…
VA provides 411 home loans in North Dakota totaling $136.3 million in Q1
The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) issued 411 home loans totaling $136.3 million in North Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026, according to the Veterans’ Affairs Home Loans Index.
Mayville State University honors veterans through campus traditions and community engagement
Mayville State University President Brian Van Horn described recent alumni activities honoring military service members on campus. The university recognized contributions from local veterans while preparing ceremonies for World War II alumnus Irvin Ellingson’s return.
UND scholar examines changing views on retirement and aging in the workforce
A new article from UND explores how Americans’ decisions about retirement are shaped by longer lifespans, economic pressures, cultural attitudes toward aging, and changing workplace dynamics. Scholar Lee Ann Rawlins Williams discusses why leaving work has become less straightforward for…
Mott-Regent student recognized as May Kid of the Month
A Mott-Regent Elementary School student has been named May Kid of the Month for academic excellence, volunteering efforts, and extracurricular participation. Teacher Tracey Johnson praised him for leadership qualities both inside and outside the classroom.