Bald eagle populations taking flight in North Dakota, Minnesota
N.D. — As recently as the early 2000s, North Dakota had less than a dozen active bald eagle nesting sites in the state. The number of nesting sites today is around 300, and it is not unusual to see the majestic birds in the skies…
Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo detail plans for curbside cleanup weeks
FARGO, N.D. — The annual ritual of Spring Cleanup Week may need a slight name change in Fargo and Moorhead this year. Both cities have decided to hold two weeks of curbside pickup rather than one. The change aims to limit risk of spreading the…
Police investigate shooting incident
MINOT, N.D. – Police responded to the southeast residence on the report a juvenile had been shot. Upon arrival, police observed a 15-year-old male victim who sustained a gunshot to the lower jaw. The victim was conscious and alert. Police gave aid and Community Ambulance…
Surrounding counties outpacing Ward County in vaccine doses
MINOT, N.D. – Leadership with First District Health Unit says residents in some of the more rural counties it serves have received more first doses of COVID vaccinations than in Ward County. Currently, about 24% of Ward County residents have received the first dose. In…
North Dakota has no choice but to build a political moat around coal-fired power
MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota got some excellent news today. After months of largely behind-the-scenes negotiations, spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, it seems there may be a buyer for Coal Creek Station. That’s North Dakota’s largest coal-fired power plant, which owner Great River Energy, bowing to the realities…
MSU falls 3-0 in exhibition to Minnesota Crookston
MINOT, N.D. – On Friday evening, the Minot State volleyball team hosted the Minnesota Crookston in an exhibition match at the Minot State Dome. MSU was defeated in straight sets 25-23, 25-20, 25-23. The two clubs also played a fourth set which Crookston won 25-18….
North Dakota Game and Fish discusses burn bans around the state
N.D. – The Game and Fish Department manages over 220 wildlife management areas across the state. Those south of Bismarck and Mandan are usually under a burn ban in the spring and this year is no different. A combination of dry conditions and increased spring…
McDonald’s customer takes genius ‘petty’ revenge on impatient woman at drive-thru
MINOT, N.D. – A McDonald’s customer has been branded a “legend” after claiming to have taken revenge on an impatient customer in the queue of the drive-thru. In a viral post on social media, the man explained that when he had been ordering at the…
