WATFORD CITY – A new regional conference focused on self-sufficiency, sustainable living and traditional skills will take place May 15-16, 2026, at the McKenzie County Ag Expo in Watford City. The Prairie Roots Homesteading Summit is a two-day event connecting homesteaders, farmers, gardeners ...

Members of the Minot High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended the annual North Dakota FBLA State Leadership Conference March 29-31. The conference connected over 60 FBLA chapters from across the state who put their business skills to the test in competitive ...

BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced he has signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including dry and liquid fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, pesticides and seed. Severe ...

WILLISTON — Select Water Solutions, LLC notified the North Dakota Oil and Gas Division of a produced water spill at the Stateline SWD #1 site that occurred Saturday, May 2, about 15 miles west of Williston. Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas extraction. Select Water Solutions, ...

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $4 million in Destination Development Grants to projects across the state that support new and expanding tourism experiences and help drive long-term economic growth. The 2026 cycle brought in 103 applications from 61 ...

The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) board of directors approved its grant awards for April. The funds distributed totaled $360,283. MACF supports organizations, projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for citizens throughout the Minot area and surrounding region. The ...