Fishing In North Dakota: A Free Weekend For Everyone

Fishing has always been one of those things. You either love it, or you spend the whole time wondering how long it’ll take before someone gets a hook stuck in their ear. I’ll be honest—it’s not my thing. Don’t get me wrong, I love the part where you float …

North Dakota Father’s Day Gift Guide: No Ties, Just Useful Stuff

Father's Day is coming up, and instead of just telling your dad "Happy Father's Day" while you watch him grill up some burgers, why don't you get him a little something? I'm not talking about getting him a tie, or a watch, or …

2 North Dakota Towns Are Named As One Of The Kindest In USA

Two North Dakota towns have been named to the list of the top 130 kindest in America. And, you might be surprised by the two cities that made the list in my opinion. They are not known for "North Dakota Nice," comparatively speaking, to other …

Xcel Energy North Dakota Customers Could See $12.5 Million Through Nuclear Energy Tax Credit

(Xcel Energy image)   (KNOX) – Xcel Energy said that the company is moving forward with plans to deliver $12.5 million back to North Dakota customers on their bills through federal tax credits on the energy generated by the company’s nuclear fleet. This is …

Job Corps Center in North Dakota Shutting Down

Stephanie Evans, left, director of the Quentin Burdick Job Corps Center in Minot. (Tom Ross/Quentin Burdick Job Corps Center via the North Dakota Monitor)   (BY: MICHAEL ACHTERLING. North Dakota Monitor) – Less than a week after receiving word that Job …

North Dakota man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death

A federal judge has sentenced a Mandan, North Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death. The sentencing took place on May 19, 2025. Carlin Mellette, age 29, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by …

Letter: North Dakota’s small hospitals rely on Medicaid reimbursement

There are 37 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the state of North Dakota. The CAH designation is designed to reduce the financial vulnerability of rural hospitals and improve access to health care by keeping essential services in rural communities. It is …

Big game supervisor talks about North Dakota elk study results

Conservation group to celebrate North Dakota's first Prairie Day with Fargo event

FARGO — Going forward, North Dakota will celebrate Prairie Day each year on June 7. To celebrate this proclamation by Gov. Kelly Armstrong, United Prairie Foundation is hosting free festivities in Fargo from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, in Urban Plains …

North Dakota tribes push for more autonomy amid federal cuts

North Dakota tribal leaders highlighted uncertainty in federal funding, frustrations with the state Legislature and future economic development projects Wednesday during the state’s seventh annual Government-to-Government Conference. The annual event …