Unity Medical Center breaks ground on new Park River family clinic

Unity Medical Center has officially broken ground on a new construction project that will bring expanded healthcare access to the Park River community.

State funds directed to WIC, food assistance programs

By Nick Vorlage North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong last Thursday directed state funds to assist food assistance programs as the government shutdown grinded into its 30th day. The SNAP program is temporarily paused, which started on Nov. 1.

THREE PEMBINA COUNTY BUSINESSES APPROVED FOR FLEX PACE LOANS

Three businesses were approved for the Flex Pace loan at the Sept. 9 meeting of the Pembina County Job Development Authority.

Rural Catalyst Grant Program seeks applicants

By Nick Vorlage The North Dakota Department of Commerce is inviting individuals and groups in rural communities to apply to their Rural Catalyst Grant Program. A total of $2.5 million is being allocated for the grant program.

Simple stuffed shells to please a hungry holiday crowd

Holiday hosting is a fun way to welcome loved ones. Opportunities to host abound between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, and savvy hosts know how useful an expansive culinary repertoire can be during a time of year when it's common to enjoy home cooked meals with loved ones.

Celebrating Adoption Awareness Month

State sees record increase in adoptions after process redesign BISMARCK, N.D. - Each November, Adoption Awareness Month is observed nationwide to increase the understanding of adoption and celebrate families who open their homes to children in need.

North Dakota Game and Fish Department updates

Hunters encouraged to have deer tested for CWD The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2025 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from select units in the northwestern portion of the state.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: Veterans Day

November 11, 2025 – Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor the many soldiers who have fought for us and our country throughout our history. On this date in 1932, local veterans from both the Spanish-American War and World War I were honored at an 'Armistice Day Dinner' in Bismarck.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: George Broadhurst and the Metropolitan Opera House

November 10, 2025 – The name George Broadhurst is generally associated with the theaters of Chicago, San Francisco or New York.

North Dakota Outdoors: Funding for fishing celebrates 75 years

When I see kids balancing a rod and tackle box while riding a bike to a nearby river or fishing hole, I pause and smile. Years ago, I did that.