She survived Titanic's catastrophic maiden voyage. Later, she told her harrowing story
Bertha Lehmann was 17 when the Titanic set sail. She survived the sinking and later lived in Iowa, North Dakota and Minnesota.
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Grand Forks County sees nearly 70% decrease in Native American foster care population
Those who implemented the Indian Child Welfare Act family preservationist program, now active throughout the state, hope other counties — and eventually, the nation — follow the trend.
Port: As expected, populist legislative candidate who lost primary is claiming election fraud
For politicians of this ilk, it's either they win, or you cheated.
‘We wanted to bring healing’
Sitting Bull Healing Ride draws riders from multiple tribal nations to honor ancestors and educate Indigenous youth.
Federal government to pay North Dakota $28M for Dakota Access Pipeline protests
The lawsuit, filed in 2019, concerned demonstrations against the construction of the crude oil pipeline that took place in rural south-central North Dakota in 2016 and 2017.
North Dakota primary election turnout was 21%, on par with historical average
In Cass County, 19% of eligible voters voted in Tuesday's election. Grand Forks County had the lowest turnout by percentage.
Veeder: Ways to say ‘I love you’ in the summer
Jessie Veeder shares ideas for how to show the people in your life some love this season.
Refugee day event in Grand Forks will not feature refugee participation amid safety concerns
The annual World Refugee Day recognition program Saturday, June 13, will include art and six-word memoirs by students who are refugees, but none of them will take the stage.
Port: NDGOP Chairman Matthew Simon should resign
It's not just that Simon and his fellow populists in control of the party are wildly out of step with Republican voters. It's that they're also terrible at their jobs.
Williston Fire Department addresses unexpected smoke from prescribed burn
In other news: $3.8 million pipeline project approved, library presents annual report
Grenora woman alleges she was given wrong ballot on Election Day
Voter says mistake led to rejected ballot and she was unable to cast vote in key local race — which ended in a tie
4 Coyotes named to all-state squad
Rylee Irgens, Allison Wilcox, Mekiah Klumker and Kyah Stundal were recognized with all-state honors.
Williams County, Williston appoint 2 library board members each
County votes 4-1 to appoint board members against library board's recommendation for denial.
A peony paradise can be found in Buffalo
A Buffalo, North Dakota, cemetery filled with nearly 2,000 peonies draws visitors each summer, with blooms lasting only a few weeks and rooted in plantings dating back more than a century.
Westby teenager charged after striking pedestrian
Court documents say 19-year-old TJ Boyer was driving under the influence when he struck a pedestrian on East Broadway early Friday morning.
Foul play not a factor in unattended death
Williston Police Department found the body of a resident during a welfare check on Wednesday afternoon.
Port: 2 Democratic legislative candidates, despite running unopposed, apparently lose primary
North Dakota law requires that primary candidates, even those without an opponent, get a minimum number of votes.
Plain Talk: 'Quit making excuses, quit being a victim'
On this Plain Talk, North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong reflects on the primaries, telling populist candidates and activists to stop making excuses for their losses.
Ray school bond for elementary addition passes
Community backs $23 million project as enrollment growth strains available space. A second measure for multipurpose space fails after missing 60% approval threshold.
He was last seen in the summer of 1988. Without a photo for the public, his case remains cold
Wilson Charles Sam vanished from Duluth, Minnesota, but his case wasn't publicly acknowledged until 2011, when he was registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.
Oilers end opening weekend with blowout win over Billings
The Oilers lost the first three contests of their 2026 campaign in pool play before finishing the Doug Johnsrud Memorial Tournament with a win to claim seventh place.
Post 9 Jays takes second place at Doug Johnsrud Memorial Tournament
After going 2-1 in pool play, the Jays advanced to the title game on Sunday, falling to the Burlington Bulldogs by a score of 5-0.
Weather Wednesday: How hail forms
In this Weather Wednesday, we explain the science behind hail formation and why hailstones can be so dangerous.
$28 million development planned for Painted Canyon
Park Superintendent confirms details of planned multi-million dollar construction at the Painted Canyon Visitor Center in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.