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Oil production drops slightly in May

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s oil production decreased about 16,000 barrels of oil a day or 1.44% in May, according to the most recent production numbers. Nathan Anderson, director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, released the report Wednesday, July 22. He said the state ...

Water fund shortfall could impact cities

SURREY – Cities could have a harder time accessing state grant dollars for certain water infrastructure under proposed options to a cost-share program, according to information shared at a North Dakota League of Cities listening session in Surrey Thursday, July 23. League of Cities ...

Artists selected for regional art display

BISMARCK – Arts Across the Prairie: Placemaking in Rural North Dakota has announced Shayna Grandbois and Derek Poitra as the selected artist team for Arts Across the Prairie in Region 3, themed “Heart of the Land, Spirit of Unity.” The selection committee was drawn to Grandbois’s and Poitra’s proposal for its invitation to gather and rest and its incorporation of key themes related to “Heart of the Land, Spirit of Unity,” which stakeholders outlined and shared in a guiding narrative. The artwork will feature two large-scale arches bending towards the middle, creating a ...

Mutton Bustin’ is hit with youngsters

Some of the Fair's youngest and bravest competitors took center stage for the annual Mutton Bustin' competition at the North Dakota State Fair on Wednesday and Thursday, July 22-23 With helmets on, hands gripping tight, and plenty of determination, young riders gave it their all as they held on to racing sheep in front of a cheering crowd. While some competitors rode like seasoned pros, others discovered just how tough it can be to stay aboard. Whether they crossed the finish with a huge smile or shed a few tears after their ride, every participant showed courage and made memories that ...