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Drivers in Fargo, North Dakota, on July 28, 2025, are warned about an $80 fine for speeding in a construction zone. Minimum fines for speeding in a construction zone increase to $150 on Aug. 1, 2025. Other speeding fines will increase, too. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)

Drivers in Fargo, North Dakota, on July 28, 2025, are warned about an $80 fine for speeding in a construction zone. Minimum fines for speeding in a construction zone increase to $150 on Aug. 1, 2025. Other speeding fines will increase, too. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)

Interstate speed limits mostly going up in North Dakota but down near some cities:

North Dakota’s interstate speed limit increased up to 80 mph on Friday, Aug. 1, but in some areas, the speed limit will go down.

DAKOTA DATEBOOK: The Gable Connection

August 6, 2025 – The idea that everyone in the world is separated by six degrees or less has been around for a while, although Kevin Bacon helped to popularize it.
It all comes around

It all comes around

It all comes around

kids opportunities outside of baseball, travel volleyball and basketball. The Badding and Hetletved families got wind of it, and now I coach Meggy on a weekly basis.

Langdon Prairie Health Foundation to host annual picnic

Langdon Prairie Health Foundation (LPH Foundation) is thrilled to be holding their Annual Family Fun Night and Picnic on Thursday, Aug. 7 at the St. Alphonsus Parish Center and cafeteria. The picnic will be held from 5pm until the food is gone. Take out orders will be available.
If you’ve attended Oktoberfest in the past, you can look forward to even more great food, entertainment and activities this year on Aug. 8.

If you’ve attended Oktoberfest in the past, you can look forward to even more great food, entertainment and activities this year on Aug. 8.

MUNICH to celebrate OKTOBERFEST

If you’ve always wanted to go to Oktoberfest, the perfect opportunity is coming up! Head to the Munich Plaza on Friday, Aug. 8, and check attending “Oktoberfest in Munich” off your bucket list.
Blossoming canola can be seen throughout the Borderland region right now. Photo by Rebecca Davis.

Blossoming canola can be seen throughout the Borderland region right now. Photo by Rebecca Davis.

From drought to bounty: Canola’s comeback

North Dakota's canola crops are bouncing back after a rough start to the spring. Mick Miller, the canola project manager at Winfield United, said that while things began with some extreme conditions, the overall picture is looking much better.