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West Fargo officers travel to Bismarck to honor one of their own

Lieutenant Adam Gustafson died while on duty in May last year.

News

Students from North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota named 2022 presidential scholars

More than 5,000 students qualified for the 2022 presidential scholar awards as a result of their SAT or ACT scores, or through nominations.

May 12, 2022 11:52 AM

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On the Minds of Moms

Group aims to fix North Dakota 'child care deserts' by improving access, affordability, worker pay

Average wages for child care workers have risen in recent years but decreased from $11.61 to $11.19 an hour from 2020 to 2021, said Zach Packineau, director of outreach and programming for ND Voices Network.

May 12, 2022 05:53 AM

Fargo

Abortion rights rallies planned in 4 North Dakota cities

ACLU North Dakota, ERA Now, North Dakota WIN Fund, North Dakota Women’s Network, Planned Parenthood North Central States, Prairie Action ND and the Red River Women’s Clinic, North Dakota’s only abortion provider, are supporting the May 14 rallies, according to a statement form organizers.

May 11, 2022 04:35 PM

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Business

N.D. economy continues growth; positive outlooks for the Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck metro areas

There's a mixed outlook for Minnesota's economy, but the nation's economy is shrinking and showing signs of a potential recession, according to an updated forecast released by North Dakota State University.

May 05, 2022 12:42 PM

By Helmut Schmidt

North Dakota

Suit claims defunct North Dakota photo shop, owner committed consumer fraud

The attorney general’s lawsuit seeks to ban Glasser Images from providing future photography services, restitution for consumers and subcontractors, and appropriate civil penalties.

May 03, 2022 10:36 AM

By David Olson

North Dakota

Bismarck Tribune publisher's name scrubbed from newspaper, prompting speculation

For the first time this year, Gary Adkisson's name did not appear in its usual spot as a member of the Tribune's editorial board in the Friday, April 29, edition of the outlet's print or digital newspaper.

April 29, 2022 05:28 PM

By Jeremy Turley

Kaylee Alvarado of Bismarck sits on a couch holding her three year old son

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North Dakota mom says medical procedure needlessly harmed her uncircumcised 3-year-old

Kaylee Alvarado of Bismarck said there was "blood everywhere" when her son's foreskin was forced back during a routine medical procedure.

April 26, 2022 02:04 PM

By Robin Huebner

News

April blizzard knocked off one-fourth of North Dakota oil production, regulators estimate

A week since the storm's start, North Dakota's top industry regulator said the state has recovered about half of that production gap but may still be pumping fewer than a million barrels a day.

April 19, 2022 05:19 PM

By Adam Willis

North Dakota

Feds to resume oil leasing on public lands in Bakken with higher royalties, less acreage

The announcement that the Biden administration plans to reopen leasing on public lands has received a lukewarm welcome from oil industry backers while drawing outrage from some national environmental groups.

April 19, 2022 12:42 PM

By Adam Willis

North Dakota

Blizzard conditions lead to oil field fire, 100,000 gallon saltwater spill in western North Dakota

A Watford City-based company reported that extreme weather caused a fire on its salt water disposal site in McKenzie County and prevented them from immediately reaching the scene.

April 18, 2022 05:11 PM

By Adam Willis

PHOTO: Job Service North Dakota Fargo office

Business

North Dakota posts modest unemployment rate increase

Though the unemployment rate climbed slightly, year-over-year data signaled a continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 17, 2022 07:36 AM

By Thomas Evanella

Weather

National Weather Service in Bismarck expects drought to continue after winter storm

The storm will provide a good amount of relief, but there's still a long way to go.

April 13, 2022 06:48 PM

By Ben Morris