Lifestyle
The Reading League Launches North Dakota Chapter
New chapter aims to bring evidence-based literacy education to the state
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.
Health
North Dakota Sees 6th Measles Case
Health officials warn of potential public exposure in multiple counties
North Dakota Law Enforcement Credited with Saving 90 Lives Using Defibrillators
State health officials celebrate success of grant program that equipped officers with life-saving devices
North Dakota Reports First Measles Case of 2026
Unvaccinated individual acquired disease out of state, no known community exposure locations
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
Former North Dakota Game and Fish Director Charged with Sexual Assault
Terry Steinwand expected to plead guilty to inappropriately touching a young girl he knew
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
