With a 3-3 vote Monday, the Buffalo-Red River Watershed District denied approving a permit for the $2.75 billion Fargo-Moorhead Diversion.
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Changes are expected for a business on Wahpeton’s 210 Bypass.
BISMARCK — The last time U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland (D-New Mexico) was in North Dakota was in 201…
ST. PAUL – A loophole in state law that shielded Minnesotans who raped their spouses from prosecution will be closed.
Natural resources of the Red River Valley were in the spotlight Thursday, May 20.
BISMARCK — A panel charged with selecting members of North Dakota’s new state government ethics commission identified two dozen candidates for further consideration during a meeting at the state Capitol Friday, June 21.
The Breckenridge Port Authority approved a sale of land in the Gewalt Addition to Paul Mergens, and the sale of a building and adjacent lot in the Industrial Park to Brent and Jessie Pulskamp after a public hearing Wednesday, June 12. No members of the public attending the hearing and there …
Wahpeton’s second-round game with the Fargo Post 400 Comets was rescheduled to Sunday, June 23 and was shortened to five innings. Post 20 took care of business with a 6-2 win to move on to the championship game. Knowing they had another game later in the day, multiple reserves started and co…
Can you imagine staging an accident to place blame on an innocent driver, and then abusing insurance policies to make a buck? Sounds like a lot of work for a not-so-quick payout, when there are plenty of available jobs in North Dakota! But sure enough, it’s insurance fraud and it’s happening…
The 90th North Dakota State FFA Convention was held June 3-6 at North Dakota State University with more than 1,700 FFA members attending. The Richland 44 FFA Chapter earned the State Superior Chapter Award for the 15th straight year, and 22 members earning a variety of individual and team aw…
After getting rained out on Saturday, June 22, all the Sunday, June 23 games except for the championship were five innings. Playing for a trip to the title game, Breckenridge and Dodge Center, Minnesota, were evenly matched the entire battle. Both teams had a run after five innings, which br…
Breckenridge extended their win streak to four games with a 10-0 win in five innings against the Fargo Bombers in their tournament in Wahpeton. Not only was it the third shutout by Post 53 on the year, they didn’t give up a hit in the Friday, June 21 rout.
With the chance of rain looming all day, Wahpeton wasn’t even sure if they were going to get to play the first-round game of their home tournament on Friday, June 21. Mother Nature waited patiently and the first drop fell a few minutes after Post 20’s 8-0 win over Clark, South Dakota.
Wahpeton played a grind of a schedule in their annual trip to the Williston/Delaney Tournament. After a pair of losses to Canadian teams, Post 20 fell short of wins against the Miles City, Montana, Outlaws and Sturgis, South Dakota. Wahp bounced back in their final game on Sunday, June 16 wi…
Our area is filled with animal lovers and now’s the time to show off your furry friends. You’ve been sending us so many adorable photos of pets, we’re keeping this topic going for another week. Share your pet photos with us for a chance to be featured in print.
1 Today’s Number: 17 – The age of singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson when her hit song, “Foolish Beat,” topped the charts on this day in 1988, making her the youngest female artist to write, produce and perform a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single.
The North Dakota FFA Association announces the winners of the Star Awards, some of its most prestigious award categories. Recipients were awarded at the annual North Dakota State FFA Convention, held June 3-6.
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Wahpeton’s second-round game with the Fargo Post 400 Comets was rescheduled to Sunday, June 23 and was shortened to five innings. Post 20 took care of business with a 6-2 win to move on to the championship game. Knowing they had another game later in the day, multiple reserves started and co…
Can you imagine staging an accident to place blame on an innocent driver, and then abusing insurance policies to make a buck? Sounds like a lot of work for a not-so-quick payout, when there are plenty of available jobs in North Dakota! But sure enough, it’s insurance fraud and it’s happening…
The 90th North Dakota State FFA Convention was held June 3-6 at North Dakota State University with more than 1,700 FFA members attending. The Richland 44 FFA Chapter earned the State Superior Chapter Award for the 15th straight year, and 22 members earning a variety of individual and team aw…
BISMARCK — North Dakota’s sole abortion clinic was among the plaintiffs that filed a federal lawsuit challenging two state laws Tuesday, June 25, including a new requirement that physicians inform women that it may be possible to reverse a drug-induced abortion.
June 25, 2019 — “Digging up bones, I’m digging up bones. I’m exhuming things that are better left alone.”
Once upon a time, there was a little girl.
The North Dakota Non-Profit Conference was held recently in Fargo. It is remindful of the importance of nonprofits in the Twin Towns.
We’re in one of my favorite times of the year. Voting is open for our 12th Annual Best of the Valley.
Editor's Note: This is a letter written to the North Dakota Board of Education
I feel it’s time to vote (North Dakota) Representatives Sebastian Ertelt and Kathy Skroch out! These Representatives don’t understand or respect what’s important to (North Dakota) communities like Wyndmere, Milnor, Oakes and Rutland.
Nothing has touched my soul and spoken to aging with grace quite like the ancient Indian medicine wheel and the traditions that have evolved from it. From the National Library of Medicine, I learned that in the Americas, Indian tribes have multiple interpretations of the four directions, but…
If you are seeing brief flashes of light followed by a floating dark spot in your vision, chances are you just experienced a vitreous detachment. These symptoms tend to be quite alarming because they are usually unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Governor Doug Burgum has declared June 16-June 22, 2019 as North Dakota Share the Road Safety Week. This declaration is meant to be a reminder that all North Dakota’s roadway users should use roadways with bicyclists and pedestrians in mind. The North Dakota Active Transportation Alliance su…
An agreement has been reached in principle for the sale of operating assets of The Fergus Falls Daily Journal of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, by its owner, Boone Newspapers, Inc. The sale is expected to close on or before June 30, 2019.
As a general rule, Daily News does not publish information or quotes from anonymous sources. If you can’t give us your name, we can’t use your statements.
“If you aren’t scared of your dreams, they aren’t big enough!” That single quote, if taken to action, can fill a life with purpose and adventure. Doing the same thing day after day is safe, but boring. Why live a life of ordinary when you can live an extraordinary life?
The Special Olympics North Dakota State Summer Games were held in Fargo this past weekend. Wahpeton athletes performed admirably.
FARGO — Contract negotiations between the Fargo School Board and the teachers union are on pause for the summer. This is the second time in three years the groups have struggled to reach an agreement.
We’ve all felt the power of a North Dakota wind, its gale force moving snow drifts over six feet high or offering a cool waft of relief on a hot summer day. As a prairie state, it comes with the territory. But rarely do we realize how abundant and valuable an asset wind truly is as an energy…
In March, we explored Stanford psychologist, Dr. Carol Dweck’s research on how to nurture a growth mindset in our children. As you recall, a growth mindset is based on the belief that abilities can be developed and cultivated through effort. On the other hand, a fixed mindset believes that …
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If you are seeing brief flashes of light followed by a floating dark spot in your vision, chances are you just experienced a vitreous detachment. These symptoms tend to be quite alarming because they are usually unlike anything you’ve seen before.
In March, we explored Stanford psychologist, Dr. Carol Dweck’s research on how to nurture a growth mindset in our children. As you recall, a growth mindset is based on the belief that abilities can be developed and cultivated through effort. On the other hand, a fixed mindset believes that …
SOARING. We continue our upward trend in the temperature department today as summer conditions take hold. We cover the recent deer results, tips for walleyes and a cute little moose making the rounds on social media in our Outdoors Roundup. Featured Photo: A hawk soars in the breezes above Bismarck. Simonson Photo. WEATHER (Bismarck...
NDG&F Dept. Release North Dakota’s deer gun lottery has been held and individual results are available online at the state Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. Chief of administrative services Kim Kary said moving to an online lottery has resulted in reducing the time between the application deadline and the lottery run date. “It’s a major benefit...
SAFETY CHECK. With the busy Independence Holiday just around the corner, and water traffic picking up as the temperatures do, it’s important to take stock of safe procedures on the water and have all the gear needed in case of emergency. We look at that and more in our Outdoors Roundup. Featured Photo: Jack It. ...
NDG&F Release The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 72nd annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of 3.4 million birds, up 20 percent from last year. Migratory game bird supervisor Mike Szymanski said the index was the 22nd highest on record and stands 40 percent above the long-term (1948-2018) average. “Breeding duck...
Beth Tiegs was part Hankinson’s contingent that made an unannounced visit to Park River in November 2018.
In the course of one month, Steve Haire got married, bought a home and a business.
Diana Hermes was named advertising manager of the News Monitor and Daily News.
It’s summer, so motorcycle enthusiasts have been burning up the country highways and byways, cruising along while enjoying the feeling of being unleashed from the garage and winter’s cold. Motorcycles, cameras and summer are the trifecta of fun. Next time you head out with your bike, bring y…