Drought conditions continue to grow across many parts of the U.S. Dry conditions have been an issue in North Dakota since the fall of 2020. Recent extreme heat has only made drought impacts worse by increasing fire risk…inhibiting plant growth…and enabling harmful algae blooms.
In the past week the government says drought has spread to nearly 48 percent of the lower 48 states. Now over 91 million Americans are being impacted by drought. In addition 76.5 million acres of crops in the U.S. are experiencing drought conditions this week.
While much of central North Dakota is in the exceptional or extreme drought category – Grand Forks is in a severe drought status.
Valley Senior Living on Columbia in Grand Forks Among The Best in North Dakota
(File image) (KNOX) - Valley Senior Living on Columbia has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This ranking places Valley on Columbia as one of five nursing homes in North Dakota to receive this designatio...
Dec 14, 2025
UND Partners With Space And Defense Supplier Voyager Technologies
North Dakota U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer holds up an agreement between Voyager Technologies and UND, along with Matt Kuta, president and co-founder of Voyager (left), and UND President Andy Armacost. Contributed photo via UND Today. (By Joe Banish. UND To...
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Grand Forks Business Leaves with Unpaid Debt to City
(KNOX) - A Grand Forks tech company that owes the city thousands of dollars in unpaid rent and loans is leaving. Thread, previously known as Airtonomy, is leaving the HIVE business incubator after roughly five years. Thrive owes at least $4000 in unp...
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UND Faculty And Staff Town Hall is January 15th
(UND archival image via UND Today) (By Connor Murphy. UND Today ) - A virtual Town Hall for UND staff and faculty will be hosted by President Armacost and University administrators on Thursday, Jan. 15, to lead off the spring semester. Town Halls are...
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