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Avoid exercise-related injuries

Avoid exercise-related injuries

Avoid exercise-related injuries

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Exercise promotes mental and physical well-being in myriad ways. However, injuries remain a cause for concern for both seasoned and novice exercise enthusiasts. According to WifiTalents, which provides comprehensive market data and statistics, more than 3.4 million emergency department visits occur for sports and recreation injuries annually in the United States. Roughly 2.5 million injuries occur in gym and workout environments, highlighting the importance of an approach to exercise rooted in injury prevention. Understanding the risk factors and how to manage them can help individuals stay active and safe.
negligible impact on economic growth in 2025. An MRB analysis found accounting for imports, AI-related investments only contributed between 20% and 25% of 2025 real GDP growth.

negligible impact on economic growth in 2025. An MRB analysis found accounting for imports, AI-related investments only contributed between 20% and 25% of 2025 real GDP growth.

ND Fact Briefs

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Have AI-related companies driven stock gains since the launch of ChatGPT? Yes. Though it is difficult to quantify the exact degree to which AI-related stocks have contributed to stock gains, analyses have found it is a key driver.

Dakota Datebook: Land of opportunity

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The 1890s were not kind to North Dakota. The price of wheat declined by 70%, high railroad rates hurt farmers, state tax receipts decreased, and the state had difficulty paying its bills.
Student borrowers enrolled in the federal Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan must find a new repayment plan or be automatically enrolled in one. (Getty Images)

Student borrowers enrolled in the federal Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan must find a new repayment plan or be automatically enrolled in one. (Getty Images)

Biden student loan plan ends

Shauneen Miranda, North Dakota Monitor
Thursday, April 9, 2026
What borrowers need to know WASHINGTON — A federal court order last month to effectively axe a Bidenera student loan repayment plan capped years of chaos for more than 7 million student borrowers enrolled in the program. The Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan marked a cornerstone of the Joe Biden administration’s loan forgiveness efforts but became mired in legal challenges from several GOPled states.
The North Dakota News Cooperative is partnering with Gigafact to produce timely Fact Briefs, which are quick, evidence-based fact checks about trending claims relevant to North Dakota.

The North Dakota News Cooperative is partnering with Gigafact to produce timely Fact Briefs, which are quick, evidence-based fact checks about trending claims relevant to North Dakota.

ND Fact Briefs

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Did every single county in North Dakota vote against a ban on property taxes in 2024? Yes. All 53 counties in North Dakota voted against a 2024 ballot measure that would have largely eliminated property taxes.
After-prom attendees enjoying one of the many activities planned over the years.

After-prom attendees enjoying one of the many activities planned over the years.

After Prom: A night designed for safety and celebration

Sarah Overby
Thursday, April 9, 2026
When the music fades and prom night officially ends, another tradition begins – one built not on dresses and decorations but on safety, community and care. On April 11, Langdon Area High School students will once again have the opportunity to attend a safe, drug and alcohol-free after-prom party, organized by a dedicated group of parents determined to give students a fun place to go – and a safe one.
Stitching smiles

Stitching smiles

Stitching smiles

Sarah Overby
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Local woman shares handmade Easter joy What started as a simple idea turned into a labor of love — and a whole lot of handmade bunnies. On March 31 at St.
Murder charges filed in Cavalier County shooting

Murder charges filed in Cavalier County shooting

Murder charges filed in Cavalier County shooting

Rebecca Davis
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Murder charges have been filed in Cavalier County following a fatal shooting Thursday night in the community of Wales. According to the affidavit of probable cause, 33-year-old Russell Andrew Hiltner has been charged with murder, terrorizing and theft of property. The victim's identity would later be revealed to be 53-year-old Wade William Romfo of Hannah. Cavalier County law enforcement responded to a report of a shooting shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday at a residence in Wales. Upon arrival, officers found Romfo deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

North Dakota National Guard supports DC Mission

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
BISMARCK, N.D. — Approximately 60 North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers will support the District of Columbia National Guard under Joint Task Force-DC starting in April to help increase safety in the nation's capital. “Safeguarding the citizens, federal workers and elected leaders in our nation’s capital is a matter of national security, and we appreciate these soldiers volunteering for this important mission,” said North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong. “We know they will represent our state with the skill and professionalism that military leaders everywhere have come to expect from the North Dakota National Guard.”
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