Lifestyle
Ramsey County Student Earns Award in North Dakota Poetry Championship
Sawyer Wilhelmi presented 'The Prairie Town' by Helen Santmyer in the final round of the Poetry Out Loud contest.
Grand Forks Farm Toy Show Returns for Fifth Year
Annual event brings expanded offerings, custom truck build contest, and family-friendly activities to Alerus Center
Grand Forks to Offer Lead Water Line Replacement
Replacement option part of upcoming watermain project on Cottonwood Street and Seventh Avenue North.
Weather
Winter Storm to Hit Northern Plains This Weekend
Accumulating snow, blowing snow, and potential freezing rain expected across the region.
Blizzard Warning Issued for Northern ND and MN
High Wind Warning also in effect as dangerous travel conditions develop
Weather Watches Issued for the Region
Blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and gusty winds expected across the Northern Plains
Sports
Minnesota-Duluth, UND to Meet in NCHC Semifinal
Second-ranked North Dakota and eighth-ranked Minnesota-Duluth to square off for the fifth time this season.
UND Hockey Coach Dane Jackson Joins Sports Roundtable
Discusses upcoming season and free agency moves in the NFL
UND Men's Hockey Coach Discusses Team's Illness, Postseason Plans
Dane Jackson talks challenges and outlook with local media ahead of playoffs
Politics
North Dakota Governor Talks Oil, Budget, and Election Integrity
In a recent interview, Gov. Kelly Armstrong discusses the state's energy industry, fiscal challenges, and voting systems.
President's Divisive Speech Draws Criticism
Letter writer calls for politicians to speak out against inflammatory rhetoric
North Dakota House Minority Leader Zac Ista Announces Retirement
The Dem-NPLer has represented Grand Forks since 2020 but will not seek reelection in 2026.
Finance
Banc Funds Co. LLC Reduces Stake in Alerus Financial
The investment firm sold over 116,000 shares of the North Dakota-based bank
Wall Street Zen downgrades Alerus Financial to 'Hold'
Analysts lower rating from 'Buy' amid mixed performance and outlook for the regional bank.
Alerus Financial Announces Quarterly Dividend
The company will pay a $0.21 per share dividend to shareholders of record on March 27.
