Contractors found human remains at the North Dakota governor’s residence. Seven coffins were uncovered, including one containing a toddler There were 80 anomalies found beneath the lawn. We Got This Covered · Oct 8
How much you need to retire in every state after Social Security—from $644,000 in North Dakota to $1 million in New Jersey There's no magic retirement number. Here's what you need in every state after Social Security. Fortune · Oct 7
Fergus County Measles Case Triggers Amtrak Exposure Alert in Montana as North Dakota Warns Empire Builder Riders A measles case in Fergus County, Montana, prompted alerts for an Amtrak stop in Malta and a Moore business as North Dakota warns train riders. Medical Daily · Oct 7
North Dakota governor’s residence project uncovers seven coffins and human remains A routine security upgrade at North Dakota’s governor’s residence has opened an unexpected window into Bismarck’s past. What began as a $2.35 million project to improve fencing and access around the property turned into an archaeological investigation after construction crews uncovered human remains beneath the ground, states an online report… The Times of India · Oct 6
North Dakota entrepreneur brings real farm layouts to playroom rugs A North Dakota farm kid has turned real agricultural maps into children's play rugs, giving toy tractors and combines a miniature version of the landscapes they come from. Nathan Faleide, founder of Boundri, grew up on a farm in North Dakota and around agricultural mapping through his family's Satshot business.… The Times of India · Oct 4
North Dakota boys hide a kid’s bike as a prank. Then his mom allegedly decides to drive her SUV towards them at 60 mph It took an adult witness intervening to de-escalate the situation. We Got This Covered · Oct 3
More than 50 years after a North Dakota school district burned copies of Kurt Vonnegut’s ‘Slaughterhouse-Five,’ the anti-war novel is still being censored Bruce Severy, a full-bearded, idealistic 26-year-old, moved from Southern California in 1973 to the small town of Drake, North Dakota, where he had accepted a job teaching English at the public high school. He, his small family and their menagerie of pets settled into a large, white frame house across… The Conversation · Oct 2
HealthPartners and Essentia Plan a 22-Hospital Merger as Minnesota Attorney General Asks Patients to Weigh In HealthPartners and Essentia Health plan a 22-hospital merger in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. How patients can comment on the state review. Medical Daily · Oct 1
Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when? The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The states to receive Obamacare refunds are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,… The Economic Times · Oct 1
An alleged AI error put a Tennessee grandmother behind bars for six months for a crime she didn’t commit—and now she’s suing for $10 million AI picked the wrong grandma We Got This Covered · Sep 29
AI Facial Recognition Didn't Put This Tennessee Grandma in Jail for 6 Months. Bad Policing Did. Angela Lipps is suing for $10 million after a Fargo police detective ignored evidence that she was innocent and arrested her anyway. Reason · Sep 29
North Dakota Confirms First West Nile Death of 2026 in Older Southwest Resident as Cases Reach 25 North Dakota reports its first West Nile death of 2026 as cases reach 25 in 14 counties. Who faces the most risk, and why do precautions still matter? Medical Daily · Sep 22
Speed Limits Are Going Up Across The US. So Are Deadly Crashes More states are embracing 80-mph speed limits, but the data shows that higher speeds bring higher crash risks. Motor1 · Sep 21
Meet Kent Hups, the teacher behind a major T. rex footprint discovery Kent Hups, a Colorado high school teacher and amateur fossil hunter, was looking for an easier route out of a narrow, rocky valley in North Dakota's badlands in 2025 when he noticed something unusual protruding from the ground. To Hups, who had spent about 30 years searching for ancient footprints… The Times of India · Sep 19
The Guardian - US · Sep 18 US woman falsely charged with bank theft sues for $10m over AI facial recognition Angela Lipps, 50, alleges in suit that Fargo police wrongly relied on AI facial recognition to arrest and charge her
The Guardian - US · Sep 11 One giant step: first known adult T rex footprints found in North Dakota The 23ft-long trackway, consisting of four three-toed footprints, two left and two right, date from 66.5m years ago
The Economic Times · Sep 10 Northern Lights: Visual treat likely for 20 US states tonight; here's how to get the best view The northern lights, or aurora borealis, that recently illuminated skies over North Dakota, Canada and Iceland followed geomagnetic storms triggered when charged particles from the Sun interacted with gases in Earth’s atmosphere.
SuperWest Sports · Sep 9 2026 Week 2 Mountain West College Football Previews he Mountain West sees its second conference game of the season in Week Two when North Dakota opens conference play
The Times of India · Sep 4 In 1973, a North Dakota couple bought a 4,800-acre ranch getting just 10 inches of rain a year; 53 years later, beavers are back and 270 acres are being restored to native grass In one of North Dakota’s driest corners, where annual rainfall averages just 10 inches, John Lee and Ellen Njos have spent more than five decades showing that working land and conservation can go forward together. Since buying the 4,800-acre Coyote Creek Ranch near Rhame in Bowman County in 1973, the…
The Times of India · Sep 2 In 1989, teacher Gary Greff returned to his shrinking North Dakota hometown and learned to weld; his plan to lure travelers became a 32-mile highway of giant sculptures, including a Guinness world record Gary Greff transformed his struggling hometown of Regent, North Dakota, into a roadside attraction with giant scrap-metal sculptures. A former teacher and principal, Greff returned home in 1989 and learned welding from local farmers before creating the Tin Family. His vision eventually became the 32-mile Enchanted Highway, drawing travelers from…
The Economic Times · Aug 31 In 1995, North Dakota's Richland County SCD began monitoring Antelope Creek for bacteria. 10 years later, a watershed project tackled septic, livestock and farm sources to cut bacteria Antelope Creek and Wild Rice River saw reduced bacteria levels after conservation efforts. Best management practices addressed animal feeding operations and failing septic systems. These efforts included septic repairs, well decommissioning, and livestock facilities. Water quality data showed declining bacteria trends over two decades. This indicates progress toward restoring recreational…
Sports Illustrated · Aug 31 The FCS Dynasty Is Moving Up: Inside North Dakota State’s FBS Leap and Statement First Win The Bison are leaving behind an unprecedented run of dominance for the unknowns of the highest level of college football, but nobody in Fargo is interested in taking a small step.
Ballotpedia · Aug 28 The first blueprints of American Democracy: state constitutions Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, Brew.
Ballotpedia · Aug 26 Voters to decide on at least eight statewide measures on the initiative and referendum process in 2026 — the most since 2000 Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, Brew.
Ballotpedia · Aug 26 At least eight ballot measures in 2026 will address state initiative and referendum processes, the highest number since 2000 In 2026, voters will decide on at least eight ballot measures related to the initiative and referendum process. Seven measures would add requirements or restrictions to the process, including two that voters decided earlier in the year in North Dakota and Missouri. One measure would expand constitutional provisions related to…