Lifestyle
Longtime Williston Resident Sharon Anderson Dies at 88
Anderson was a devoted sister and grandmother who remained close to her family until the end.
Book Club Meets at Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Center
The 'Reading on the Frontier' book club will discuss the first half of 'The Woman in White' by Wilkie Collins.
Bismarck Transit Board Seeks Expanded Hours, Sunday Service
Proposed changes would extend weekday and Saturday fixed-route service, and add Sunday paratransit hours.
Economics
North Dakota Farmers Lose Key Crop Insurance Option
Federal prevented planting coverage buy-up eliminated for 2026 growing season
Farmers Embrace New Tax Credits for Climate-Friendly Practices
Soybean and ethanol producers see benefits from federal incentives
North Dakota Oil Production Exceeds Forecast in November
State reports higher-than-expected oil output despite slight drop in natural gas production
Sports
Bismarck Brothers Capture First WDA Wrestling Title
Joey and Nicolas Enzminger lead Legacy Sabers to historic team championship.
Warm Weather Prompts Early Walleye Migration in North Dakota
Outdoor writer Mike Peluso reports that recent warm days have caused an early shift in walleye movements on the Missouri River and its tributaries.
St. Mary's Central Celebrates Alumna Curl-Salemme's Olympic Hockey Success
Bismarck native and SMCH graduate helps Team USA crush Canada 5-0 in preliminary round
Crime
North Dakota Authorities Release Sober Driving Campaign Results
129 arrests made during holiday enforcement period, including 80 DUI charges
Inmate Assaulted at Bismarck State Prison
Victim taken to hospital, staff investigating incident
Man Pleads Guilty to Burglary for Stealing Beer from Gas Station
Rathy Roman faces jail time for breaking into a Bismarck convenience store to steal and drink beer.
Politics
Turtle Mountain Tribe Awarded $9K Grant for Historical Exhibit
The funds will be used to interpret treaty-making, land negotiations, federal policy, and cultural traditions.
North Dakota Funds Community Events for America's 250th Birthday
The state's ND250 Commission awards $142,000 in grants to help towns and tribes celebrate the nation's milestone anniversary.
North Dakota Offers Voluntary Buyout Program for State Employees
Incentive aims to reduce government costs amid budget pressures
