Dry weather across the state has increased concerns about nitrate accumulation in forage plants. North Dakota State University specialists warn about the effects of rain on drought-stressed forages. When soil moisture conditions are favorable, and plants are actively growing, they absorb ...
Drought conditions have impacted grazing resources across North Dakota this year, creating challenges for ranchers. As the grazing season has progressed, drought has expanded to cover 64% of the state and continues to intensify. Management decisions made now and in the aftermath of the ...
An ordinance regulating data centers cleared the Minot Planning Commission last week after a hearing drew a few residents urging caution regarding the centers. The ordinance approved by the commission limits data centers to the large industrial area east of the Minot airport, where a pig iron ...
BISMARCK – North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe is accepting nominations for the 2026 North Dakota Election Hero Award. This honor celebrates the importance of election teams, poll workers, policymakers and other individuals and groups who support the administration of North Dakota’s elections. Nominations can be submitted online through Sept, 18 at sos.nd.gov/electionhero. The North Dakota Election Hero Award will be presented in October. Nominees should fulfill one or more of the following criteria: – Serves in the election field and has assisted with an election in ...
GRENORA – Public comment is being sought on a proposed new water treatment plant in Grenora. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has made a preliminary determination that no environmental impact statement is necessary based on a review that found no significant environmental impacts. The proposed $3.4 million project involves construction of a new greensand filtration water treatment facility in Grenora. The existing two drinking water wells supplying potable drinking water to the city contain manganese levels exceeding the Environmental Protection Agency ...
Minot International Airport will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership at the Minot International Airport at 305 Airport Road in the first floor conference room from Sept. 22-25, according to City of Minot information. The TSA PreCheck Application Program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents. The enrollment process is quick, convenient, and even faster when the application is completed online beforehand. ...
