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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pembina County in week ending May 31?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Pembina County selling...

It’s summer vacation time. Tourists are saying no to America.
“There used to be thousands of people from Canada. They would give me Canadian dollars and I would change it at the bank," said Omar Tallat, 35 years old, who runs a corn dog stand near Times Square. “This year, business is very bad." About 1.9...
From Zap, North Dakota, to Zip City, Alabama, some of the funniest town names in the US
Parade is taking a metaphorical road trip, running down 75 of the “funniest town names” in the country. While not exactly a ranking of which is necessarily funnier, the list starts with Big Bottom, Washington, before traveling to Sleepy Eye,...

1 gas station in cities throughout LaMoure County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 31
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across LaMoure County selling...

Cheapest diesel in cities across Burleigh County in week ending May 31
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Burleigh County...

North Dakota troopers issue 18 construction zone violations on I-94 in Fargo
FARGO (KFGO) – North Dakota state troopers had little trouble issuing citations during a two-hour traffic violation crackdown on I-94 in Fargo on Friday. Sergeant Kristjan Helgoe says they were working the interstate as traffic traveled west from...

New measles cases emerge in North Dakota's Grand Forks County
Dirk Wilke Executive Director of Public Health for ND Health and Human Services | North Dakota Department of Health and Human ServicesDirk Wilke Executive Director of Public Health for ND Health and Human Services | North Dakota Department of...

June is construction season
June means school is out, summer break starts and many people around the region head to the lake or farther away for vacations. It's also the time of year when we feature our profiles in construction, a roundup of notable projects in the area....

North Dakota announces $405 million for highway improvement projects
Chad M. Orn, PE, Deputy Director for Planning | North Dakota Department of TransportationChad M. Orn, PE, Deputy Director for Planning | North Dakota Department of Transportation The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced...

How did North Dakota avoid multiple national measles outbreaks, only to falter now?
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, North Dakota avoided a measles epidemic that swept through the nation, with over 27,000 cases confirmed in the U.S. in 1990 alone. In 2019, the most significant recent national outbreak of measles before this...

Esko resident awarded Bush Fellowship to ‘indigenize’ tribal law
ESKO — Tribal courts on reservations nationwide often rely on practices derived from the American legal system. For Esko's Megan Treuer, chief judge for the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, these practices can overlook the nuances of tribal culture...

Years ago, a North Dakota priest unexpectedly witnessed historical moment
It’s been an emotional few months for the Catholic Church, most recently with the installation of a new pope, but the intensity began earlier this year as Pope Francis' health began to fail. As he declined, most of his devoted followers could only...

Why Some Travelers Skip The Big Cities For Domestic Medical Tourism
Historically, the best medical treatment has been exclusive to large cities, which possess the necessary infrastructure and funding. That trend is starting to change with more travelers seeking comparable care in select suburban and rural...

Confirmed measles cases in North Dakota rise to 21
Confirmed cases of measles in North Dakota increased to 21 this week after the Department of Health and Human Services reported two new cases in Grand Forks County, now the third county to be affected. Both exposures in Grand Forks County are...

Gas prices drop in North Dakota for Memorial Day weekend
FARGO — A gallon of gas will cost an average of $2.92 in North Dakota this Memorial Day weekend, down more than 40 cents from the same time in 2024. The White House announced that gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be the cheapest since...

‘Rodeo is my life’: Reflections of an athlete and her family
As she prepares for her last high school rodeo season and her first Jackrabbit College Rodeo season, Brooklyn Beringer reflects on the role rodeo has played in her life. “Rodeo has not made me who I am, rodeo is part of who I am. Rodeo is me. It...

North Dakota declares awareness week for emerald ash borer threat
Governor Kelly Armstrong has declared May 19-26, 2025, as Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in North Dakota. The emerald ash borer (EAB), native to Asia, poses a significant threat to ash trees by feeding under the bark and disrupting the movement...

North Dakota marks travel week amid rising visitor numbers
Governor Kelly Armstrong has declared May 4-10, 2025, as North Dakota Travel and Tourism Week in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week. This initiative highlights the importance of tourism to the state's economy and acknowledges the...

2025 Snapshot: The 20 Largest Cities in North Dakota
We hear about North Dakota's smallest cities all the time, but have you ever wondered which cities are the biggest in North Dakota? Of course, North Dakota's population overall is much smaller than that of other states. According to World...

Unveiling The Best Beach In All Of North Dakota!
Life is a BEACH, and the Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to beach season in North Dakota. That's right, summer is nearly here, and even though we don't have 10,000 lakes to put our toes in the sand in, like Minnesota, we still have...