News
Rev Kurtis Gunwall
May the blessings of the Lenten season fill your heart, mind and soul. We are now in the second half of Lent. Holy Week and Easter draw nearer. In these articles, we are ready to go deeper into the third practice of our Jewish-Christian roots.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
NuCara Pharmacy to close in Walhalla
Rebecca Davis
On Tuesday, March 17, employees at NuCara Pharmacy in Walhalla were informed that their doors would be closing on March 26.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Prairie Business announces top 25 women, three with local ties
News Staff
GRAND FORKS - Prairie Business recently announced its Top 25 Women in Business list for 2026. Nearly 40 talented and experienced business leaders were nominated for the recognition.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Dakota Datebook: Weather history
News Staff
Avid fans of weather history may recall that in mid-March of 1941, a blizzard swept across the upper Midwest, reaping death in its wake. Out of more than 70 victims, at least 35 fell in North Dakota.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Lights, camera, action!
News Staff
Langdon Area High School Drama Department presents “Mean Girls Jr.” LANGDON — The popcorn was popping, fountain sodas were pouring, and the lights were dimming inside the historic Roxy Theatre, as audiences gathered for the Langdon Area High School Drama Department’s production of Mean Girls Jr....
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Rural grocers invited to register for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit in Fargo
News Staff
The event will include breakout sessions, an exhibitor fair, networking opportunities and four tours highlighting innovative rural grocery models throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. FARGO, N.D.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Lawmakers on the Joint Appropriations Committee study legislation during a January special session convened to budget the first two years of the state's Rural Health Transformation Program funding. Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota rural health grant opportunities imminent as feds OK spending plan
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
The federal government has approved most of North Dakota’s nearly $200 million plan implementing the first year of a massive rural health grant - meaning organizations will soon be able to apply for a slice of the money.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Levi Bachmeier announces campaign for North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction
News Staff
BISMARCK, N.D. - Levi Bachmeier, an educator, policy leader, and current Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced on Monday his campaign to lead the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, outlining a vision centered on strong schools, great teachers, engaged families, and...
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Fjord Folk Fest set to bring Scandinavian spirit back to Minot this summer
News Staff
MINOT, N.D. - Minot will once again celebrate its Scandinavian heritage this summer with the debut of the Fjord Folk Fest, a new festival carrying on the traditions of the city’s long-running cultural events.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a disease carried by wild birds that can affect domestic birds and livestock. Photo by Brianna Lutjens
Biosecurity practices critical in protecting against avian influenza
News Staff
While it may seem as though wild bird migration has just ended, spring migration will be starting soon. As wild bird movement increases, the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) across the U.S. will rise.
Thursday, March 12, 2026