Category Archives: Latest News

Avian Flu Found in North Dakota Turkeys
(Scott Bauer/Agriculture Research Service, USDA via the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - Avian flu has hit turkey farms in North Dakota the first cases in commercial flocks in the...
Bill Dubensky Sep 04, 2025

French Fry Feed Rescheduled For Staurday
(File image) (KNOX) -Due to the forecast for Thursday September, 4th, the French Fry Feed has been rescheduled into Saturday's tailgating party now happening from 2pm to 4:30pm at the Alerus Ce...
Bill Dubensky Sep 04, 2025

Minnesota Farmer Says USDA Office Shuffle Leaves Producers in Lurch
(File image) (By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is extending the public comment period for a controversial plan involving important services for Minn...
Bill Dubensky Sep 04, 2025

Grand Forks Has a New Fire Chief
Grand Forks Fire Chief Chuck Marcott. (Photo provided by the City of Grand Forks) (KNOX) - The City of Grand Forks has a new fire chief. Deputy Fire Chuck Marcott was approved by city council. ...
Bill Dubensky Sep 03, 2025

Department of Environmental Quality Urges Caution During Smoky Conditions
(North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality image) (KNOX) - The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is actively monitoring Canadian wildfires, which are expected to affect ai...
Bill Dubensky Sep 03, 2025

Grafton Gets State Loan for Water Project
(File image) (KNOX) - The State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority, awarde...
Bill Dubensky Sep 03, 2025

"Taste of Belgium" Event in Grand Forks Draws 1,500 People
(Photo provided) (KNOX) - The"Taste of Belgium" community celebration held August 25 at Grand Forks Town Square, where more than 1,500 attendees welcomed Belgium-based potato processor Agristo....
Bill Dubensky Sep 03, 2025

Program Holds Promise For Classroom Instruction
(File image) (KNOX) - State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said that North Dakota has become the first state to gain approval for a "lead teacher" apprenticeship program, which holds the...
Bill Dubensky Sep 03, 2025

North Dakota Tribes Become a Model for Promoting Native Tourism
(Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota tribes say their first-in-the-nation effort to band together to promote tourism is paying off. "We want ...
Bill Dubensky Sep 03, 2025

Data Center Moves Forward in Eastern North Dakota
Harwood Planning and Zoning Board members. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - Harwood city leaders pushed forward with a planned data center development Tuesday...
Bill Dubensky Sep 03, 2025