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Double fatal crash occurs near Killdeer

KILLDEER – A 57-year-old Watford City man and a 51-year-old Dickinson man died in the crash of the oil-field vehicles they were driving on N.D. Highway 22, about 17 miles north of Killdeer, Thursday, Feb 5. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, about 5:45 a.m., a 2020 Volvo tractor ...

Research partnership to focus on ND’s rural communities

FARGO – To strengthen policymaking that supports resilient, future-ready rural communities, North Dakota State University and RAND have launched a new research partnership focused on workforce development and other critical issues facing North Dakota. The collaboration is part of the RAND ...

Honoring ND’s 164th Infantry Regiment

A new organization dedicated to preserving one of North Dakota’s most storied military legacies has officially launched. According to organizers, the 164th Infantry Remembrance Association has been formed to honor, preserve and share the history of the 164th Infantry Regiment — the first ...

First measles case of 2026 confirmed in Williams County

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed one case of measles in Williams County, the first reported case in the state this year. The individual was unvaccinated and contracted the illness while traveling out of state, according to the department. ...

ND meetings cover proposed changes for ballot questions

A series of public meetings continues this week, giving North Dakotans a chance to learn about new efforts to change the rules for statewide ballot measures brought by citizens and policymakers. Groups from across the political spectrum are hosting the February meetings. Organizers said they ...

Nonprofit treasurer charged with misapplication of funds

The former treasurer of a Minot-based nonprofit organization has been charged with stealing more than $170,000 from the organization over a seven-year period. Michael W. Johnson, 52, made his initial appearance in North Central District Court on Wednesday afternoon for one Class A felony ...