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Daniel MacDonald
Daniel “Danny” Lee Mac Donald, 62, of Tualatin, Oregon, passed away on Nov. 15, 2024, at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. He was born to James and Mary Ann Mac Donald in Devils Lake, North Dakota, on Aug. 13, 1962. He was raised and educated...

First responders learn about grain bin rescue techniques in Stanley
STANLEY, N.D. (KMOT) - Farming is crucial to our way of life in North Dakota, but it can be dangerous work at times. In 2020, our state ranked second in the nation for grain-bin related entrapments, according to NDSU Extension. First responders...

Whitney Booker
Minot Whitney M. Booker, 36, of Minot, passed away on Saturday, in a Minot hospital. Whitney Marie Booker was born on March 21, 1989, in Minot, North Dakota, to Gregory Booker and Becky (Greg) Odell. She was raised and educated in Minot, where she...

Liver cooked in microwave has great flavor but texture is wrong
When it’s hot outside, I try not to use my oven to make dinner. Instead, I might cook something on the grill, toss a salad together, or assemble a cheese and charcuterie tray. If ambitious and prepared, I’ll start something in the crockpot in the...

Letter: A victory for children
On June 18, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law protecting children from being subjected to transgender “medical care.” The ruling is an historic victory for children and child advocate groups. It will protect thousands of children all...

We need to make America clean again
Following trips to different countries over many years I have longed to return home and hear these words from an immigration officer: “Welcome back to the United States.” Something felt different this time. After three weeks away – two days in...

US Measles Cases at an All-Time High After Disease 'Eliminated'
The United States is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since the disease was declared "eliminated" in 2000, with 1,277 confirmed cases reported as of July 5, according to Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation. This...

Port: This is what makes America great
MINOT — During his time in office, former Gov. Doug Burgum established the Office of Legal Immigration, designed to attract talented immigrants to the state and help address workforce shortages. It's a vestige of the old Burgum who existed before...
ND org: SNAP cuts would worsen other instability woes, like housing
Nearly 10% of North Dakotans and almost 14% of children face food insecurity and if Congress passes a budget with big SNAP cuts, aid groups said problems will spill into other areas for the same households. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

Annual trainings, including new drone training, to improve readiness for Grand Forks Fire Department
GRAND FORKS — The Grand Forks Fire Department recently did its yearly trainings, including a new drone education this year. Drones have great advantages for firefighters, according to Chris Carlson, especially in regard to safety. “Using drones in...

The Reality in North and South Dakota
Native communities in the Dakotas continue to face disproportionately high rates of violence Native communities in the Dakotas continue to face disproportionately high rates of violence: In North Dakota, Native Americans experience violent crime...

Korkow and ‘Wild Bill’ draw standing ovation at cowboy hall of fame
MEDORA, N.D. — In addition to the 2025 inductees, two legendary figures of rodeo were center stage during the annual induction ceremony at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame. Jim Korkow — owner of a third-generation rodeo production and stock...

College Notes: June 23, 2025
NDSU announces spring semester Dean’s List FARGO, North Dakota — Area students earned a place on the North Dakota State University spring 2025 dean’s list. Students must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least 12...

Bitcoin Meets Heartbreak In Drake’s Latest Track—Details
Grammy‑winning artist Drake has just put out a new track called What Did I Miss? that makes a clear link between his rocky love life and Bitcoin’s wild swings. According to reports, he raps, “I look at this shit like a BTC, could be down this...

Port: 'Passion never fails to wrest the sceptre from reason'
MINOT — From a purely partisan perspective, if left-of-center activists are able to channel the very real momentum and enthusiasm behind the state's "No Kings" protests into action at the ballot box, that may not actually make North Dakota a more...

US nears its highest measles case count in more than 30 years
(AP) - Kentucky has its first measles outbreak of 2025, as the U.S. case count sits just short of a 30-year high. There have been 1,267 confirmed measles cases this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Texas...

Here's the best concert coming to each state's fair this summer
Summer is fair game for those who love statewide celebrations marked by community, cuisine and lots of live amusement. Missouri's state fair takes places in August and we've covered and charted the concerts on approach. Before nationwide acts...

5 Stocks and ETFs Priced at $5 and Lower Pay Massive 10% to 19% Dividends
Investing Thinkstock This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. While Most of Wall Street focuses on large and mega-cap stocks, as they provide a...

Viewpoint: Don’t let America’s copyright crackdown hand China global AI leadership
China is racing to outpace the United States in artificial intelligence development and deployment, and it is making progress. To stay ahead, America needs a national innovation strategy that strengthens all the pillars of our leadership, from...

Photos, videos from America250 rally in Des Moines, Iowa
Photos, videos from America250 rally in Des Moines, Iowa What *** crowd. Well, I just want to say *** very special hello to Iowa. We have had *** good time. We won so much here we didn't know what to do. There was so much winning here, but we love...