North Dakota posts second-lowest unemployment rate in U.S.

FARGO — North Dakota's unemployment rate remains one of the lowest in the country. Job Service North Dakota released its June labor statistics and, despite a small increase from May, the state ended with just a 2.7% unemployment rate. That's the …

North Dakota Officials Say Sage Grouse Have Been Extirpated in the State

North Dakota appears to have completely lost one of its most iconic native species: the greater sage grouse. During this year’s annual spring breeding grounds survey, North Dakota Game and Fish Department (NDGFD) staffers were unable to locate any active …

Princeton goalie to play hockey in North Dakota

A Princeton Posse alumni will play hockey in North Dakota this fall. Blake Sittler, goalie for the team's 2024-25 season, has committed to play for the Minot State Beavers in the American Collegiate Hockey Association. “It’s pretty sweet, I didn’t …

Coverage: North Dakota State Fair

10 North Dakota Town Names You Won’t Believe Are Real

Even if you've lived in North Dakota your whole life, there's no way you know the name of every single city and town in North Dakota. There are some tiny towns in our state that have some interesting and downright hilarious names. To give you a …

Would a 4-Day School Week Work in North Dakota?

It's not quite time to go back to school, but we are getting close. Typically, North Dakota schools start back up in the second week of August, so while it's not quite time to go back to school it is getting close. I know it's hard to think …

Viewpoint: North Dakota schools need federal funds now

North Dakota’s public schools and the students they serve find themselves once again being negatively impacted by political gamesmanship – and it is unacceptable. The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Education to withhold millions in federal …

Woman, child injured in rear-end crash in eastern North Dakota

FINLEY, N.D. — A woman rear-ended a gravel semi in eastern North Dakota, injuring herself and a child in her vehicle, state troopers said. The 31-year-old woman and 2-year-old child, both of Devils Lake, were taken Thursday, July 17, from the crash, about …

North Dakota Is Building the 12th Fewest Homes in the U.S.

Across the United States, a persistent shortage of housing has fueled an ongoing affordability crisis, particularly in high-growth metropolitan areas. Over the past several years, high housing costs have stretched budgets for both homebuyers and renters …

How To Improve Motorcycle Safety On North Dakota Roads

Yesterday could have been a bad day for someone in Williston. While I was driving home, I saw an accident just about happen in front of me that involved a pickup and a motorcycle. I am all for having fun, but lately, it feels like motorcyclists are …