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2026 ND State Fair opens today

The 2026 North Dakota State Fair opens Friday, July 17, welcoming thousands of visitors from across North Dakota, across the country, and beyond for nine days of agriculture, entertainment, family fun and North Dakota tradition. From July 17–25, the fairgrounds in Minot will come alive as ...

North Dakota Outdoors: Tags tell important stories of fish

If you’ve ever caught a tagged walleye, you might have wondered what story that fish could tell. Where has it been? Where was tagged? How long did it live? You’re not alone. The interest and curiosity are shared by anglers and biologists alike. It’s fascinating to think of the life ...

Harmful algal bloom advisories, warnings issued

BISMARCK – Lake Darling in Renville County, Devils Lake in Ramsey and Benson counties and Lake Brekken in McLean County are among water bodies for which the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has issued harmful algal bloom advisories. Harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs or blue-green algae, can develop quickly during warm, sunny weather. Some blooms produce cyanotoxins, which may affect people, pets and livestock if the water is swallowed or contacted. Water suspected of containing blue-green algae should be avoided. If contact occurs, rinse off with fresh water ...

Be part of video shoot at Peace Garden

DUNSEITH – The International Peace Garden is seeking volunteers interested in being part of a project to put the International Peace Garden on screen. An international video production crew will be filming at Peace Garden on Thursday, July 30, creating a feature that will showcase this remarkable place to audiences around the world. The Peace Garden is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help bring the garden to life by appearing in the background of several scenes. Whether strolling a pathway, enjoying the flowers, or simply taking in the beauty of the garden, the presence of the ...

Trinity pursues grants to enhance healthcare

The grant opportunities associated with a new federal program to strengthen healthcare in rural communities could make a real difference in the Minot region, according to Trinity Health Foundation. North Dakota received nearly $200 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program, with ...