15+ hour, 29+ min ago   (1001+ words) BISMARCK — For the first time in North Dakota history, state lawmakers will meet in Bismarck for a second special legislative session in a year, with the cost to taxpayers estimated to be more than $200,000. The state’s 141 legislators will meet on…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (463+ words) For North Dakotans, a powwow is a unique celebration of indigenous culture and highlights a rich tapestry of Native American culture that includes food, arts and crafts, storytelling, spirituality and friendship. Powwows are vibrant gatherings that bring together singing, dancing,…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (349+ words) As producers perform maintenance on roadway ditches by mowing or cutting them for hay, Angie Johnson, North Dakota State University Extension farm and ranch safety specialist, urges farmers and ranchers to put safety first. “Ditches pose many hazards when it…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (700+ words) JAMESTOWN — The greatest risks for North Dakota farmers are tractors and other farm machinery and large livestock, according to Devon Charlier, director of evaluation and strategic initiatives for the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. The center is headquartered…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (99+ words) Jamestown Sun Monday, Aug. 24: 3:30 p.m., Jamestown Frontier Attractions, Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce/Jamestown Tourism office, 120 2nd St. SE; 5:15 p.m., Jamestown Tourism, lower-level meeting room, Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce/Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. building, 120 2nd St. SE Thursday, Aug. 27: 5:30 p.m., Urban Forest Master Plan…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (470+ words) MINOT — As I've been talking to state lawmakers about the financial debacle around the stalled military museum on the state capitol grounds in Bismarck, a common theme has emerged. "It's really hard to vote against any spending related to veterans…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (179+ words) JAMESTOWN — Jamestown City Councilman David Steele will attend the 2026 Greater Northwest Rail Summit on Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 25-27, in Helena, Montana. Representatives from Bismarck and Dickinson will also attend the summit. The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority and the Pacific Northwest Economic…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (67+ words) JAMESTOWN — A lane reduction on 3rd Street and 9th Avenue Northeast began Friday morning, Aug. 21, according to the city engineer's office. The lane reduction will continue until the work is complete on Friday afternoon. Motorists should take alternate routes during this time…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (621+ words) WATFORD CITY, N.D. — Come sit at my kitchen counter and I will tell you everything. It will be messy, and I will have to clear a space for your drinking glass, maybe wipe this morning’s crumbs away, or scrub the jelly…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (367+ words) BISMARCK — With an ongoing U.S. war with Iran and resulting higher oil prices, North Dakota’s oil production numbers continue to improve, a positive for a state that relies heavily on oil and gas taxes for revenue. Nathan Anderson, director of…...