North Dakota version of DOGE to take a slower approach to cost savings

North Dakota’s version of DOGE is poised to begin work this week, but members say it won’t be just like the federal government version that inspired it. “The federal thing seems to be ‘Gotcha. I caught you doing something wrong,’ instead of looking at what …

North Dakota funds program to use drones to scout for weeds

A state-funded program will use drones and artificial intelligence to scout for noxious weeds in five North Dakota counties.  The North Dakota Department of Agriculture last week announced the award of a $300,000 grant for drone scouting in the 2025 and …

Incredible Golf Trip Destinations: North Dakota’s Bully Pulpit Golf Course

Designed by world-renowned architect Dr. Michael Hurdzan, Medora, North Dakota’s Bully Pulpit Golf Course follows suit with his other famous designs — by providing golfers a challenging, naturally gorgeous layout. Nestled within the North Dakota Badlands, …

US North Dakota Monitor North Dakota funds program to use drones to scout for weeds

A drone flies over a farm field as part of a Grand Farm project to use drones to scout for weeds. A North Dakota Department of Agriculture grant will help continue the work. (Courtesy of Grand Farm) A state-funded program will use drones and artificial …

Massive Tornado Strikes North Dakota, Leaves Devastation in Watertown

WATERTOWN, North Dakota — A powerful tornado struck Watertown on Saturday afternoon, causing extensive damage across the city. The tornado touched down around 3 p.m., packing winds that some estimates place at over 130 miles per hour. Residents reported …

Luke Bryan struck by object near end of North Dakota State Fair concert

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – Country music star Luke Bryan was struck in the face by an object near the end of his concert Saturday night at the North Dakota State Fair. A Video that has now gone viral shows Bryan getting struck by what appears to be a ball while …

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North Dakota reforming eviction policies

When North Dakota state Sen. Ryan Braunberger first introduced a slate of tenant protection bills this year, he knew the odds of passage weren’t in his favor. Braunberger, a Democratic lawmaker in a Republican-controlled legislature who represents a renter …

North Dakota State Fair sets attendance record in 2025

MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – The North Dakota State Fair said it set a new attendance record in 2025, edging out the previous one set two years ago. According to the fair, 356,552 guests attended over the nine days, slightly more than the record in 2023 of 356,534 …

Ethan MacKenzie Commits To North Dakota

Edmonton Oil Kings defenseman Ethan MacKenzie has committed to North Dakota, it was announced on Friday. A native of West Kelowna, B.C., MacKenzie appeared in 54 regular season games for the Oil Kings last year, where he tallied five goals and 27 assists. …