Today’s news
Small North Dakota Towns Thrive Despite Population Declines
From LaMoure to Hazelton, communities across the state are finding innovative ways to survive and grow.

Longtime North Dakota Resident Gary Boyer Dies at 80
Boyer founded a successful trucking company after a career in education
Charlotte Koepplin, 78, Passes Away in New Rockford
Longtime resident of North Dakota community dies at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
Sheyenne Community Celebrates Milestones and Mourns Losses
From hockey tournaments to film shoots, Sheyenne residents come together to mark special occasions and remember loved ones.
Mar. 2, 2026
Longtime New Rockford Resident Thomas Hagen Dies at 78
Hagen was a veteran, grocer, and beloved family man who is remembered for his love of animals and children.
Mar. 2, 2026
Carrington Couple Honored for Community Service
Michael and Kristin Simons recognized for organizing Feed Our Starving Children event.
Feb. 28, 2026
Wendy Mae Lee, 52, Passes Away
Lifelong Rollag resident and community volunteer died at Sanford Hospital in Fargo.
Feb. 28, 2026
Vernon Bennet Reichelt, 94, Passes Away
Longtime Roseau resident and North Dakota transplant dies at age 94
Feb. 25, 2026
Longtime Wilton Resident Theodore Adamyk Dies at 100
Adamyk was known for his mechanical skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep Christian faith.
Feb. 23, 2026
North Dakota Farm Bureau Hosts Spring Harmony Gala
Annual event celebrates agriculture and supports educational programs
Feb. 23, 2026
Mary Jane Westerhausen, 67, Dies After Brief Terminal Illness
Longtime North Dakota resident and cattle rancher was a devoted wife, mother, and community member.
Feb. 22, 2026
Bismarck Charity Fashion Show Raises Big for Make-A-Wish ND
The first-time event exceeded expectations, drawing hundreds and generating major donations.
Feb. 22, 2026
Fox Nation Spotlights Modern-Day Cowboys' Hard Work Behind Every Steak
The new Fox Nation special "Cattle Drive: American Cowboy" follows North Dakota ranchers keeping the cowboy tradition alive.
Feb. 22, 2026
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.
Feb. 21, 2026
Downtown Frosty Forks Fest Brings Community Together for Winter Fun
Annual event in Grand Forks features winter sports competitions and activities despite slightly lower attendance due to colder temperatures.
Feb. 20, 2026
Russell John DeVries, Havre Bar Owner, Dies at 74
DeVries was a longtime fixture in the Havre, Montana community and owned several bars over his career.
Feb. 17, 2026
Moorhead Woman Jody R. Harmon Dies at 63
Jody Harmon was known for her love of hosting parties and writing poetry.
Feb. 17, 2026
Robert 'Bob' L. Gerke, Longtime Moorhead Educator, Dies at 85
Gerke taught in public schools for 34 years and served as a librarian for the Moorhead Migrant Program.
Feb. 17, 2026
Harold M. Woldseth, 95, Passes Away in North Dakota
Longtime farmer and insurance agent remembered for his faith, family, and community involvement.
Feb. 16, 2026
San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism
Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.
Feb. 16, 2026
Sheyenne Community Celebrates Milestones and Mourns Losses
From quilting gatherings to retirement parties, Sheyenne residents come together to mark important events in their lives.
Feb. 11, 2026
Fargo Entrepreneur Publishes Wife's Decades of Journals
Howard Dahl compiles 8,000 pages of his late wife Ann's writings into a book titled 'A Life Well Lived'
Feb. 11, 2026
Bismarck-Mandan Drivers Frustrate With Slow Speeds on Expressway
Drivers are reluctant to accelerate to the 55 mph speed limit after a stoplight, causing backups and frustration.