New Scooters Coffee Location Opening Soon In Bismarck
The popular coffee chain is expanding with a new drive-thru spot near Texas Roadhouse.
River Road In Bismarck Closure: What Drivers Need To Know
North Dakota Farm Bureau Hosts Spring Harmony Gala
Weather
Winter Storm Warnings Issued Across Northern North Dakota
Blizzard conditions expected in Minot and Williston, with heavy snow and high winds in other areas.

North Dakota Farmers Worry About Soil Moisture Amid Warm Winter
Unseasonably high temperatures raise concerns about soil health ahead of spring planting season.
One Injured, Two Cats Killed in Bismarck House Fire
Blaze believed to have started in basement laundry room and spread to kitchen
Lifestyle
Bismarck Charity Fashion Show Raises Big for Make-A-Wish ND
The first-time event exceeded expectations, drawing hundreds and generating major donations.

North Dakota Faces 701 Area Code Exhaustion, Threatening Cultural Identity
State's public utility commission working to delay the inevitable switch to a new area code as demand for phone numbers grows.
New Italian Restaurant Coming to Grand Forks in 2026
Joey's Italian Restaurant set to open next year, offering classic Italian favorites like spaghetti, pizza, and more.
Health
Measles Cases Rise to 15 in North Dakota
Four more cases confirmed, bringing total to 15 across three counties

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
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