June 27th Should Be A Holiday In North Dakota

I'm going to go ahead and make that statement - "June 27th should be a holiday in North Dakota" When you find out WHY, you will no doubt agree with me. "Opening Day" is two special words in my mind - they mean many things to me. One …

Wait and See: North Dakota Navigates the BEAD Changes

In his previous work in the elections field, North Dakota State Broadband Program Director Brian Newby saw reactions to the elections system that, now, remind him of some states’ reactions to the new guidance for the Broadband Equity, Access, and …

North Dakota considers 2 proposed natural gas pipelines that would stretch across the state

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A state official briefed regulators Thursday on two separate underground pipelines that companies plan to build across hundreds of miles of North Dakota, bringing natural gas from the oil fields in the west to mostly industrial users …

North Dakota pheasant crowing counts up 6% from last year

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s spring pheasant counts are up 6% statewide from last year, the Game and Fish Department said Thursday, June 26, in reporting results from its 2025 spring crowing count survey. “We basically have had two really easy winters, …

Know Costco's July 4th Hours In North Dakota

If you are like me (a creature of habit), knowing when your favorite stores are going to be closed can be beneficial. I tend to shop at the same hardware stores, the same retail stores, and the same grocery stores. Do you get the picture? In my life, I…

Moody’s Ratings Reaffirms North Dakota’s Strong Credit Rating

Moody’s Ratings recently released an updated credit opinion for the state of North Dakota, reaffirming the state’s strong financial position and maintaining the state credit rating at the second highest level – Aa1 stable. “The strong Moody’s credit rating …

Derecho destroys crops, buildings in area extending from Montana border, to North Dakota, northern South Dakota, ...

Extreme winds blew through a 700 mile long stretch of the United States last weekend (June 20-21, 2025), hitting parts of North Dakota and northern South Dakota. U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist Brad Rippey explains the combination of weather …

The #1 Fear in North Dakota for 2025

Everyone is scared of something. Heights? Spiders? Bathing? - You'd be surprised. With all of the new scary movies coming out, like Megan 2.0, and 28 Years Later, you might have fear on the brain. I wanted to go see 28 Years Later, but after watching …

How To Celebrate Fourth Of July: Etiquette In North Dakota

The Fourth of July will be here before we know it, and yes, there are actual laws we have to follow, but there are a few unwritten rules too. Before you go out to your Fourth of July celebration, remember these tips. 1. Never Say Fireworks Are Overrated If …

Learn more about North Dakota’s spring pheasant crowing count surveys