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A Dreaded, Tree-Tilling Beetle has Reached North Dakota
(Minnesota Department of Natural Resources via AP, File) (AP) - The emerald ash borer has been confirmed in North Dakota, the latest among dozens of states where the dreaded, tree-killing insec...
Bill Dubensky Aug 23, 2024

North Dakota Corporate Income Tax Down 10%, but State Revenues Still Exceeding Projections
(North Dakota Monitor) -North Dakota collected 10% less in corporate income tax in fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023, according to the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget's...
Bill Dubensky Aug 23, 2024

SD Court Ruling Complicates Carbon Pipeline Company's Push for Land
(North Dakota Monitor) -The company trying to build a carbon-capture pipeline through South Dakota has not yet proven it should be allowed to take private land for public use, according to a state Sup...
Bill Dubensky Aug 23, 2024

Dickinson State May Drop Bachelor's Degree for Nursing
Tammy Buchholz, associate director of education for the North Dakota Board of Nursing, speaks during a board meeting on Aug. 22, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (North Da...
Bill Dubensky Aug 23, 2024

Xcel Energy has a change of heart
(MPR) - Xcel Energy is modifying its controversial proposal to charge customers significantly more for electricity they use during peak times of the day. Minnesota's largest electric utility had propo...
Jim Johnson Aug 22, 2024

Grand opening for Albrecht Field set for September 21
(KNOX) - The University of North Dakota Athletic Department has announced that the grand opening of Albrecht Field will take place on Saturday, September 21. Doors will open to the public for the firs...
Jim Johnson Aug 22, 2024

Emerald Ash Borer detected near Edgeley, N.D.
(KNOX) - This week, adult emerald ash borers (EAB) were collected from a trap placed in LaMoure County, nine miles north of Edgeley, North Dakota. Upon follow-up from North Dakota Department of Agricu...
Jim Johnson Aug 22, 2024

Grand Forks City Council Gets Update on Athletic Center
(KNOX) -Grand Forks City Council got an update on the proposed athletic center. City Administrator Todd Feland told council that they would have plans before them soon. "They'll get it out to t...
Bill Dubensky Aug 22, 2024

More flights in 2025 for Grand Forks International Airport
(KNOX) - Grand Forks International Airport is anticipating more passenger boardings in 2025. The airport has been told that Allegiant Airlines will add eight flights from Grand Forks to Mesa, Arizona....
Jim Johnson Aug 22, 2024

Walz Accepts VP Nomination
(North Dakota Monitor) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president Wednesday, showcasing his appeal on the third night of the Democratic National Convention ...
Bill Dubensky Aug 22, 2024