North Dakota Judge Slashes $300 Million Off Judgment Against Greenpeace for Pipeline Protests

An environmental advocacy group, Greenpeace, says it still wants a new trial despite having more than $300 million slashed from a judgment against it over protests against a pipeline in North Dakota almost a decade ago. The occasionally violent...

North Dakota Department of Agriculture schedules remote produce grower training sessions

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is organizing several training sessions focused on produce safety as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Grower Training Courses. These courses are intended for fruit and...

North Dakota leaders optimistic about Pres. Trump’s soybean deal with China

WASHINGTON (KMOT/KFYR) – Members of North Dakota’s Congressional delegation shared optimism about reports Thursday that China agreed to buy 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually. The deal comes as President Donald Trump met with his...

North Dakota Department of Agriculture offers remote training for produce grower food safety

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is organizing several training sessions for produce growers to help them comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. These courses are aimed at fruit and vegetable producers...

North Dakota soybean farmers hopeful as China agrees to large purchases

FARGO — After months of tense trade talks between the U.S. and China, there is a sign of hope for soybean farmers across the country. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday, Oct. 30, that China has agreed to buy 12 million metric tons of...

How Alabama and North Dakota look in a rematch

Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. (#0) plays against Oklahoma on Jan. 4, 2025. Alabama men’s basketball opens up its 2025-26 season on Nov. 3, with a rematch against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks. The Crimson Tide scraped by the Fighting Hawks in...

North Dakota Soybean Growers Association optimistic amid new U.S.-China trade commitments

The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association appreciates the efforts of the President and the Administration to restore U.S.–China trade relations. After months of stalled purchases and uncertainty, today’s announcement is encouraging news for...

Scientific Games enhances North Dakota Lottery sales with advanced systems technology

Scientific Games has announced the successful conversion of the North Dakota Lottery’s system technology, deploying its most advanced central gaming system and iLottery solution to modernize both retail and digital sales, enhancing funding for...

‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign targets North Dakota’s unbelted drivers

BISMARCK, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota drivers are going to face an increased chance of getting a seat belt ticket during a six-week enforcement campaign. The ‘Click It Or Ticket’ campaign is aimed at reducing North Dakota’s deadly trend...

North Dakota DOT seeks public feedback on Highway 2 and Airport Drive intersection

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will hold a public input meeting to discuss possible improvements at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Airport Drive, located west of Grand Forks. The sessions are scheduled for Tuesday,...

Scientific Games Powers North Dakota Lottery's Omnichannel Sales with Newest Systems Technology

Company Completes Successful Upgrade of Central Gaming System and iLottery Platform ATLANTA, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announces the successful conversion of the North Dakota Lottery's system technology. The global lottery...

Sustainable Agriculture Grants Now Available from North Central Region SARE

Source: SARE Press Release The North Central Region - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program currently has four open grant programs to fund research and education projects that advance sustainable agricultural practices...

Game and Fish encourages North Dakota hunters to have deer tested for CWD

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue its Hunter-Harvested Surveillance program during the 2025 hunting season by sampling deer for chronic wasting disease from select units in the northwestern part of the state. In a...

North Dakota Game and Fish Department sets Nov. 19 hearing on rule changes

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has announced a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to Title 30 of the North Dakota Administrative Code. The hearing will take place at 11 a.m. on November 19 at the department’s main office in...

Palmer amaranth found in North Dakota's Divide County

BISMARCK, N.D. — Palmer amaranth has been found in Divide County, the 16th county in North Dakota to find the noxious weed. According to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, one plant was pulled from a wet/green spot on the outer edges of a...

Farm tough: Mages twins provide blue-collar element for Cobbers football team

MOORHEAD — Concordia linebacker Kyle Mages returned an interception 17 yards for a touchdown during the early afternoon last Saturday in Minneapolis. A few hours later, Kyle and twin brother Grant Mages were helping harvest corn on the family's...

North Dakota restaurant industry impacted by staffing issues

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - You’ve probably noticed it when you go out to eat: restaurants and fast-food locations are short on staff. Some businesses were even forced to temporarily close or limit hours due to worker shortages. Nearly 9% of job openings...

North Dakota restaurant industry impacted by staffing issues

North Dakota DOT named finalist for national transportation award

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Department of Transportation is a finalist in the America’s Transportation Awards competition, giving the state a chance to win $10,000 and national recognition. There are 12 finalists in the competition. The American...

The man behind discovering North Dakota coal sought ‘war and glory’

BISMARCK — With war and glory on his mind, Dennis Hannafin — the “squatter governor” — spurred his friends faster. They were in a race to stake land ahead of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1873. His pioneer friends — John Warn, Jack Hale and...