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North Dakota colleges, universities see record-breaking enrollment numbers
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Colleges and universities around North Dakota are seeing high enrollment numbers. Officials at the North Dakota University System said this is the highest enrollment they have seen since 2014. More than 47,000 students are...

SDSU Women’s Soccer rallies to tie North Dakota
BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -South Dakota State and North Dakota played to a competitive 2-2 draw in a Summit League match Thursday evening at Fishback Soccer Park. North Dakota (6-4-2, 0-1-2) struck first in the 39th minute when Jessica...
Skarperud Wins Individual Title in NDSU Golf Dual vs. North Dakota
In a competitive men's golf dual, Jake Skarperud of North Dakota State University secured an individual title over North Dakota, finishing with a two-round total of 141. The senior's performance included five birdies and a final round of even par,...

Who are the ex-high school stars from Western North Dakota area competing on Saturday, Oct. 4?
These former Western North Dakota high school stars set for games on Saturday, Oct. 4. Caleb Mortensen UMary Marauders Freshman 6′3″ 250 Stanley High School Hometown: Stanley Next Game: vs. Jamestown Jimmies, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m. Drake...

'How sweep it is!': UNO volleyball sweeps North Dakota at Baxter Arena
Previous coverage in the video above UNO volleyball hosted North Dakota on Thursday evening.The Mavericks were up 20-17 when this great play from the Mavs happened.Omaha went on to win set one 25-20.Then in set two, check out this Maverick...

Which ex-high school standouts featured in North North Dakota will compete on Saturday, Oct. 4?
Saturday, Oct. 4 will feature competition from these former North North Dakota area high school standouts. Brett Tastad North Dakota State Bison Freshman 6′5″ 265 Rolette High School Hometown: Rolette Next Game: vs. Illinois State Redbirds,...

North Dakota 4-H members compete at 2025 State Range Judging contest
North Dakota 4-H youth recently showcased their knowledge and skills in land and range management at the 2025 4-H State Range Judging Contest, held Sept. 18 in Glen Ullin, North Dakota. The annual contest brought together youth from across the...

North Dakota agencies say impact of federal shutdown minimal — for now
No state employees who are federally funded will be furloughed or lose pay due to the federal government shutdown, according to the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget. “We expect that interruptions in federal funds will be short term,...

Giving Day in Williston, North Dakota: Help Shape the Future of WSC Students
Williston State College Foundation (WSCF) is excited to announce its annual "Giving Day," taking place on Tuesday, October 8th. This highly anticipated event is designed to rally support for Williston State College’s academic programs, campus...

How A 2,017-Pound Pumpkin Changed North Dakota's Pumpkinfest
We are into Fall and spooky season, and you can't help but give in to the urge to get fall-flavored coffee drinks, go to Spirit Halloween and look at the new costumes, and even visit our North Dakota pumpkin patches with your family. Every year,...

Who among former Northeast North Dakota area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Oct. 4?
On Saturday, Oct. 4, these former Northeast North Dakota area high school stars will be competing. Aidyn Wadlow Mayville State Comets Freshman 5′10″ 135 Red River High School Hometown: Grand Forks Next Game: vs. Dickinson State Blue Hawks,...
ND Outdoors: Inside the numbers of pheasants in North Dakota
Context matters when you are comparing numbers and statistics. After a stock market dip and a follow up recovery and the news hits with, “The market is up 3%” but doesn’t tell the whole story. If a week before the market was down 5% and we’re hit...

North Dakota's Wildlife: A Look At Bear Sightings Today
North Dakota is the least forested state in the United States. According to World Population Review, North Dakota has only 1.72% of its land forested. That is by far the least amount of forests in the United States. Even the state with the next...

Kwik Trip to Open Multiple Stores in North Dakota, Minnesota
Kwik Trip has revealed its latest expansion plans, which include opening several new stores across Fargo, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn., according to a report from local outlet KFGO. The first store, located on Main Avenue in Moorhead, is scheduled to...

North Dakota DOT seeks public input on statewide transit planning
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is asking residents to participate in the development of two statewide transportation plans. These are the Statewide Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan and the first...

Palmer amaranth confirmed in North Dakota's Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, N.D. — A suspicious plant found in Adams County, North Dakota, has been confirmed as Palmer amaranth. According to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, a producer noticed suspect plants while mowing along the edge of a field...

Palmer amaranth found in Adams County of North Dakota
Photo: University of Minnesota Extension BISMARCK – Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) has been confirmed in Adams County. A producer noticed suspect plants while mowing along the edge of a field and reported them to an NDSU weed science...

What To Expect From North Dakota Country Fest 2026
The headliners for North Dakota Country Fest 2026 have been revealed. If you attended ND Country Fest this past July, you were privy to the big announcements during North Dakota's largest country music festival. We know that Darrius Rucker was the...

Mustangs to Host State Contender from North Dakota on Saturday
The Malta Mustang football team is now 5-0 after posting a dominant 55-6 victory over the Cut Bank Wolves in Cut Bank last Friday, September 26. The Mustangs will return home this weekend at 1p.m. on Saturday, October 4, to face a team that is...

North Dakota attorney general says AI a priority for next wave of criminal justice professionals
MOORHEAD, Minn. — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said law enforcement and prosecutors need to be prepared to combat crimes committed using artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence “is not emerging, it’s here,” Wrigley said...