NORTH DAKOTA

Jun 22 2025WEATHER

North Dakota Tornado Leaves Three Dead and a Trail of Destruction

The night sky over North Dakota turned deadly on Friday. A tornado tore through the state, leaving at least three people dead and a path of destruction in its wake. The storm hit rural Enderlin, about 60 miles southwest of Fargo, catching many residents off guard. Two people lost their lives in the initial impact, with a third victim found later by the Enderlin Sheld...

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Jun 21 2025WEATHER

North Dakota Tornadoes Leave Three Dead

North Dakota faced a grim Saturday morning after a series of tornadoes tore through the region on Friday night. The state is now dealing with the aftermath of these destructive storms. The Cass County Sheriff's Office was called to a rural area near Enderlin, North Dakota, around 11:40 p. m. They were responding to reports of a home damaged by a tornado. When the...

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May 12 2025HEALTH

Measles Surfaces in Cass County: What You Need to Know

Two new measles cases have popped up in Cass County. This news comes from the North Dakota Health and Human Services. These cases bring the state's total to 11 for the year 2025. The infected individuals had not received the measles vaccine. They caught the disease while traveling abroad. One of them is currently in the hospital. The good news is that these case...

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Governor Doug Burgum: Managing Conflicts or Interests?

Doug Burgum, now the governor of North Dakota, faced questions about his wealth when he took office in 2016. His investments included real estate projects that benefited from state programs he was now overseeing. Instead of selling these investments, he promised to "manage" any potential conflicts of interest. Since then, his various business interests—ranging from ...

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Sep 16 2024EDUCATION

A Piece of Space History Lands at the University of North Dakota: A New Era of Education

As the Orion Max Launch Abort System (MLAS) test vehicle rolled into the University of North Dakota (UND), it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the school's space education program. The 15-year-old mock spacecraft, which demonstrated one possible way of escaping a failing rocket, has finally found a new home after a week-long, 30-state road trip from the Langl...

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Is Minnesota the Entrepreneurial Underdog?

When it comes to starting a business, Minnesota is often overlooked as a hub for entrepreneurship. According to a recent study by Eton Venture Services, the state ranks 10th in the country for launching the fewest businesses, with 1,065 businesses started per 100,000 residents. But is this ranking entirely fair? Is Minnesota truly lagging behind, or are there other f...

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