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North Dakota highlights community roles during Substance Use Prevention Month

By A. W. Buck | Oct 16, 2025

North Dakota is observing Substance Use Prevention Month by encouraging community members to focus on prevention efforts.

National Mammography Day highlights importance of regular screenings in North Dakota

By F. T. Gonzalez | Oct 16, 2025

On Oct. 17, National Mammography Day, North Dakota Health and Human Services and Women’s Way are encouraging women to prioritize regular mammograms for early detection of breast cancer.

Elm Rest Areas on I-29 near Hillsboro to close for one day of maintenance

By M. E. Cox | Oct 16, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced that rest areas along Interstate 29 near Hillsboro, North Dakota, will be temporarily closed on Thursday, Oct. 16 for maintenance and repairs.

Pride of Dakota Showcase set for Minot with new events this October

By M. E. Cox | Oct 15, 2025

The Pride of Dakota Showcase will return to the State Fair Center in Minot on October 24 and 25, according to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture.

Small business optimism falls amid rising inflation and labor shortages

By F. T. Gonzalez | Oct 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported a decline in its Small Business Optimism Index for September, dropping by 2.0 points to 98.8.

Attorney General warns North Dakotans about gold bar scam

By F. T. Gonzalez | Oct 15, 2025

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has issued a warning to residents about a new scam in which fraudsters pose as government officials and persuade individuals to buy and transfer gold bars.

Hoeven highlights counter-drone strategy as key focus at Grand Forks UAS Summit

By N. G. Travis | Oct 15, 2025

Senator John Hoeven held a virtual discussion with U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink during the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: North Dakota's case count rises as of week ending Sept. 27

By A. B. Bowman | Oct 14, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in North Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 20.

North Dakota Department of Transportation to close select offices for staff training

By M. E. Cox | Oct 14, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced that all Driver License offices and the Bismarck Motor Vehicle office will be closed on October 22 from noon to 5 p.m. The closure is due to employee training.

North Dakota Game and Fish offers refunds for some deer licenses due to EHD concerns

By F. T. Gonzalez | Oct 14, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is offering hunters the option to return their whitetail or “any” deer gun licenses for refunds in five western North Dakota units due to concerns about epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) among...

Grand Forks Air Force Base named as site for new Point Defense Battle Lab

By N. G. Travis | Oct 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) addressed the 19th annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo in Grand Forks through virtual remarks, as both he and U.S. Secretary of Transportation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

Senate NDAA includes provision for free credit monitoring for all U.S. service members

By N. G. Travis | Oct 14, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a 77 to 20 vote.

American Honey Princess to visit North Dakota for educational events

By F. T. Gonzalez | Oct 13, 2025

The 2025 American Honey Princess, Emilia Burnham, is scheduled to visit North Dakota from October 19 to 25.

North Dakota educators invited to apply for butterfly pollinator kits

By A. W. Buck | Oct 13, 2025

First- to third-grade teachers in North Dakota are being invited to apply for butterfly pollinator kits.

Grand Forks selected for new Air Force lab; AeroVironment expands counter-drone systems

By J. R. Owens | Oct 13, 2025

The Grand Forks region is set to advance its role in counter-drone operations with two new developments announced at the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit.

North Dakota Department of Transportation sets deadline for hay bale removal from highways

By F. T. Gonzalez | Oct 13, 2025

All hay bales located on North Dakota highway rights of way must be cleared by Saturday, November 1, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).

North Dakota launches online application for community health worker certification

By A. W. Buck | Oct 12, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the launch of an online application for Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification.

North Dakota HHS Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference set for Oct. 20-23

By M. E. Cox | Oct 12, 2025

Registration remains open for the fifth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, which will take place from October 20 to 23 at the Bismarck Event Center.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota opens new office in Bismarck

By A. W. Buck | Oct 9, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) has announced the relocation of its Bismarck office to a new address at 125 Buckskin Ave., Suite 101.

Senate passes bipartisan bill expanding benefits for first responders with service-related cancers

By N. G. Travis | Oct 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has approved the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).

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