Steele Wheels: Little town rolls out one of few full-time rollerskating rinks in North Dakota

STEELE, N.D. — Lindsay Dammel was driving her kids to school in Steele when she noticed the low-slung, concrete-block building for sale at 123 Mitchell Avenue South. Out of nowhere, a thought crossed her mind: “That needs to be a roller rink.”...

Applications open for 2025 Tribal Tourism Grants

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Commerce this week announced the opening of the 2025 Tribal Tourism Grants, with $100,000 in funding available to support tourism initiatives led by tribal nations across the state. According to N.D....

Watford City North Dakota FFA Serves Up Steaks, Fruit, and a Future in Agriculture

If you’re craving juicy fruit, sizzling steaks, and a good reason to support local students, the Watford City FFA has you covered! The chapter's annual Fruit and Steak Sale is officially underway, and it’s not just about filling your freezer—it’s...

Which ex-Vacationland area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

These former Vacationland area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 6. Aa'zoriyon Bonner Western Illinois Leathernecks Freshman 6′3″ 180 Sandusky High School Hometown: Sandusky Next Game: vs. UT Martin...

Eva Longoria Just Proved This Chic Top Layer Is the Ultimate Fall Travel Essential

Eva Longoria was seen arriving at her hotel for Paris Fashion Week. She wore a travel-approved outfit including a chic black coat, huge bag, and comfortable sneakers. Shop similar genius top layers ahead of fall from Old Navy and Zara. When you...

ND Outdoors: Inside the numbers of pheasants in North Dakota

Context matters when you are comparing numbers and statistics. After a stock market dip and a follow up recovery and the news hits with, “The market is up 3%” but doesn’t tell the whole story. If a week before the market was down 5% and we’re hit...

North Dakota DOT schedules public input session for US Highway 2 project

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has scheduled a public input meeting on October 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Central Time to discuss planned intersection improvements at U.S. Highway 2 and North 43rd Street in Grand Forks. The event...

NOTES: North Dakota travels to Jamestown for Jimmie Invitational

Via University of North Dakota Athletics, 2h ago GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota will make the 150+ mile trip to Jamestown to compete at the Jimmie Invitational this Friday morning. The men’s 8K will kick off the meet at 9:30 a.m. and will be...

Outdoors Notebook: Game and Fish confirms zebra mussels in Smishek Lake

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Smishek Lake, Burke County, after detecting zebra mussel veligers in routine plankton tow net samples, the department said in a news...

The grace of ornamental grasses

John Zvirovski, Jamestown Sun garden editorJohn M. Steiner / The Jamestown Sun North Dakota is definitely not known for its trees, but history has shown that it is reminiscent of the vast grasslands. To many of us, they seem very dull and...

Rancher's Rest is North Dakota town's gathering 'grounds' for coffee and camaraderie

GLEN ULLIN, N.D. — Sarah White doesn’t even like coffee. Despite hailing from the Pacific Northwest, she had never even worked in a coffee shop, although she once tried — unsuccessfully — to land a barista job at Starbucks. Yet here she is,...

The Most Captivating Small Towns To Visit In North Dakota

North Dakota boasts open landscapes, rugged beauty, and simple prairie charm. It's less touristy than South Dakota, offering you unspoiled experiences and wilder nature trails. It's no wonder it was recently named the best state to live in. Often...

Fargo truck driver injured in western North Dakota collision

DUNN CENTER, N.D. – A truck driver from Fargo was seriously injured when two semi-trailers crashed Tuesday, Sept. 30, in western North Dakota. Just after 8 a.m. Tuesday, a 2023 Hino Straight Truck was traveling westbound on North Dakota Highway...

Best Whitetail State: North Dakota vs. Michigan

Whitetail hunters love to argue about which state holds the biggest and baddest bucks. But which one is really the best?Well, a lot of what makes hunting ground “the best” depends on your personal preferences. Do you like big bucks, and you cannot...

Seven finalists selected for North Dakota Ethics Commission vacancies

Sen. Kathy Hogan, from left, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Sen. David Hogue hold an Ethics Commission selection committee meeting Sept. 23, 2025, at the Capitol. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor) BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A...

7 finalists selected for North Dakota Ethics Commission vacancies

A selection committee has settled on seven finalists for three open Ethics Commission seats, narrowing down the pool from 39 applicants. The finalists are: Nicole Bredahl, a Fargo attorney Patrick Frise, a University of North Dakota law student...

Woman killed in western North Dakota crash identified

WATFORD CITY, N.D. — The woman killed Sunday, Sept. 28, in a crash in Watford City has been identified. According to a release from the North Dakota Highway Patrol, Hannah Kocher, 25, and a 5-year-old girl were killed in a crash at approximately...

Navigating TSA's Latest Food Restrictions For North Dakota Travelers

Before you start planning your next family visit or getaway, you might want to keep this in mind. It seems the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been making a lot of changes over the past couple of years, and it looks like they have...

Two Killed, One Seriously Injured in North Dakota Traffic Accident

A tragic traffic accident occurred on September 28, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m. CDT at the intersection of Highway 85 and 23rd Street, resulting in two fatalities and serious injuries. Fatal T-Bone Collision on Highway 85 in North Dakota...

How North Dakota Cities Fare In Recent Foodie Rankings

Food lovers in North Dakota may have to pack a bag to taste the nation’s top culinary scenes. A new WalletHub study ranked 182 U.S. cities for affordability, diversity, and dining quality. North Dkota sadly fell outside the top 100, with Fargo and...