Border wall slicing through Arizona wildlife corridor begins construction: ‘A show of force for nothing’

On a late summer day in September, the sound of cicadas pierced the profound silence in the sprawling grasslands and gently rolling hills of the San Rafael Valley in southern Arizona. But before long, the shrill buzzing gave way to the rumble of...

Just 11.6% of Young Adults in North Dakota Have Delinquent Credit Card Debt, 13th Lowest in the Country

Image Credit: Pormezz / Shutterstock Credit cards used to be a convenience. Now they’re a necessity for millions of Americans relying on taking on debt for groceries, gas, and other daily essentials — all while facing the highest interest rates in...

Mega Dairy Farm in North Dakota Closer to Reality

(Adobe Stock via Prairie News Service) (By Mike Moen. Prairie News Service) – North Dakota is joining neighboring states in welcoming large farms which dramatically boost livestock production but come with environmental concerns. The Department of...

Mega-dairy farm in North Dakota closer to reality

Click play to listen to this article. North Dakota is joining neighboring states in welcoming large farms which dramatically boost livestock production but come with environmental concerns. Last week, the Department of Environmental Quality issued...

Task Force 21 brings national security leaders together

Submitted Photo Minot Area Chamber EDC Task Force 21 members in Washington, D.C., for the 14th Annual Nuclear Triad Symposium are, from left, Brekka Kramer, Jessica Klein, Ryan Ackerman, Bruce Christianson, Jason Zimmerman, Mayor Mark Jantzer,...

North Dakota rig count, frac crew count fall, state regulator says

There are currently 27 active rigs in North Dakota, down from 29 in August, according to the state’s Department of Mineral Resources on Tuesday. There are currently 12 frac (hydraulic fracking) crews operating in the state, down from 14 in August....

Early frost changes outlook for some corn and soybeans in south central North Dakota

LINTON, N.D. — While many of the corn and soybean fields in Emmons County are still green and lush and growing, some nearby fields — especially in low spots or near water — are dried up, the result of early frosts in late August and the first week...

Auroras Expected Tonight from Alaska to New York Amid Geomagnetic Storm

ALASKA, USA — Aurora watchers can expect another night of stunning displays as geomagnetic storm conditions continue to affect northern skies. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that a G2 (moderate) storm watch is...

We are not OK, but there is still hope

The sign outside the little Baptist congregation in Sewickley read simply: “In Memory of Charlie Kirk 1993-2025.” It was one of dozens of images on social media feeds showing houses of worship honoring Kirk since he was murdered while speaking at...

North Dakota Ed Board Advances AI With University Institutes

The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education this week approved two new initiatives focused on artificial intelligence education and workforce development, authorizing Valley City State University (VCSU) and North Dakota State University...

Trump administration cancels $50M grant to Minnesota Power

DULUTH — The Trump administration is terminating a $50 million grant to modernize a Minnesota Power transmission line linking North Dakota and Hermantown. Construction on the $940 million project is already underway. Gary Meader / Duluth Media...

Environmental agency approves permit for large eastern North Dakota dairy

A North Dakota agency has approved a permit for what could become the largest dairy in state history — a 25,000-cow milking operation in Traill County. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is issuing the permit for Riverview Dairy...

North Dakota Utility gets Rough Grade in New National Energy Scorecard

(Adobe Stock via Prairie News Service) (By Mike Moen. Prairie News Service) – Despite their commitments, utility companies are losing momentum in diversifying their energy portfolio with cleaner sources. That’s according to a new scorecard from a...

Hottest Septembers in North Dakota since 1895

In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior,...

Prairie dogs and the rivets of biodiversity

A pair of black-tailed prairie dogs in North Dakota. Photo by Stan Tekiela Diversity is the key to the strength and resilience of Mother Nature. In the plant world, diversity ranges from single-celled algae to giant sequoia trees. The diversity of...

Environmental concerns grow as second U.S dairy farm near Red River gets green light

Manitoba advocacy groups and politicians are sounding the alarm after a mega dairy farm in North Dakota has been approved, the second in recent months, within 1.5 miles of the Red River. The 25,000-cow operation will be producing massive amounts...

North Dakota Frost Predictions 2025: City by City

Fall is officially here, and we're seeing signs of it everywhere. Stores are packed with Halloween candy and home decor; Spirit Halloween stores have opened, and pumpkin patches and corn mazes are full of families. While many of us love the fall...

Best counties to retire to in North Dakota

Best counties to retire to in North Dakota Buyers and sellers of real estate alike—when asked what the three most essential considerations about a property are—will nearly always reply "location, location, location." While this answer is sometimes...

New Report Ranks States on Climate-Related Health Risks

This story by Nada Hassanein appeared on September 26 on Stateline, part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Vermont, New York, Washington, New Jersey and Maine...

Riverview's proposed Hillsboro dairy receives permit from North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality

HILLSBORO, N.D. — A proposed dairy near Hillsboro has received a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation permit from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. Riverview, the company proposing the Hillsboro dairy and another near...