Job Corps Center in North Dakota Shutting Down

Stephanie Evans, left, director of the Quentin Burdick Job Corps Center in Minot. (Tom Ross/Quentin Burdick Job Corps Center via the North Dakota Monitor)   (BY: MICHAEL ACHTERLING. North Dakota Monitor) – Less than a week after receiving word that Job …

North Dakota man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death

A federal judge has sentenced a Mandan, North Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death. The sentencing took place on May 19, 2025. Carlin Mellette, age 29, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by …

Big game supervisor talks about North Dakota elk study results

Xcel Energy North Dakota Customers Could See $12.5 Million Through Nuclear Energy Tax Credit

(Xcel Energy image)   (KNOX) – Xcel Energy said that the company is moving forward with plans to deliver $12.5 million back to North Dakota customers on their bills through federal tax credits on the energy generated by the company’s nuclear fleet. This is …

2 North Dakota Towns Are Named As One Of The Kindest In USA

Two North Dakota towns have been named to the list of the top 130 kindest in America. And, you might be surprised by the two cities that made the list in my opinion. They are not known for "North Dakota Nice," comparatively speaking, to other …

Expect a long summer of wildfire smoke for North America

Horrific summer wildfires are once again ravaging large swaths of Canada’s vast forests, sending frequent plumes of unhealthy smoke deep into the United States. With fire danger at very high levels throughout much of Canada, we can anticipate that these …

Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) South Dakota’s three National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices are short of staff and sending up fewer weather balloons that gather important data in response to federal budget cuts and a hiring freeze, as …

Burned body found during truck crash investigation north of Ann Arbor

An investigation into a crashed semi truck cab in Washtenaw County, Michigan, led sheriff's deputies to find a burned body within 30 yards of the scene. The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office says there were also no signs of the driver.  CBS News …

Air quality alert issued north, west of Ottawa-Gatineau as wildfire smoke drifts east

Ottawa Smoke from wildfires is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility, according to an alert issued by Environment Canada on Thursday. Air quality warnings have been issued across 5 provinces CBC News · Posted: Jun 05, 2025 2:22 PM EDT | …

Conservation group to celebrate North Dakota's first Prairie Day with Fargo event

FARGO — Going forward, North Dakota will celebrate Prairie Day each year on June 7. To celebrate this proclamation by Gov. Kelly Armstrong, United Prairie Foundation is hosting free festivities in Fargo from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, in Urban Plains …