North Dakota officials say nearly three-quarters of the state's public school districts failed to meet annual federal education standards.
North Dakota officials say nearly three-quarters of the state's public school districts failed to meet annual federal education standards.
Projects to plant trees and develop orchards in eight North Dakota communities are getting state help.
Projects to plant trees and develop orchards in eight North Dakota communities are getting state help.
Police in Wahpeton say they have arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery of a convenience store. Police say the two suspects were wearing masks and carrying handguns when they entered a Tesoro station just after...
North Dakota is promoting its business climate at Minnesota's expense, and some politicians are not happy about it.
More than 14,000 people are expected to show up at the starting line for the Fargo Marathon.
More than 14,000 people are expected to show up at the starting line for the Fargo Marathon.
A West Fargo man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a copper theft.
A West Fargo man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a copper theft.
A South Dakota man has pleaded guilty to selling synthetic drugs.
A South Dakota man has pleaded guilty to selling synthetic drugs.
Police say someone broke into a Bismarck bar and stole beer.
Police say someone broke into a Bismarck bar and stole beer.
North Dakota's congressional delegation doesn't like a proposed new rule that would require energy companies on federal lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing.
North Dakota's congressional delegation doesn't like a proposed new rule that would require energy companies on federal lands to publicly disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing.
Police in Wahpeton are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store.
Police in Wahpeton are investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store.
Xcel Energy is proposing two natural gas-fired power plants 70 miles south of Fargo to help meet electricity needs during times of peak demand.
Xcel Energy is proposing two natural gas-fired power plants 70 miles south of Fargo to help meet electricity needs during times of peak demand.
Gasoline prices are on the rise and headed to a record in North Dakota.
Gasoline prices are on the rise and headed to a record in North Dakota.
Bond has been set at $1 million for a man accused of killing a Williston hobby rancher.
Bond has been set at $1 million for a man accused of killing a Williston hobby rancher.
North Dakota's state parks return to full services this weekend, with seasonal staffing in place.
North Dakota's state parks return to full services this weekend, with seasonal staffing in place.
A judge says a Fargo construction company owner must serve prison time for employing and housing illegal workers.
A judge says a Fargo construction company owner must serve prison time for employing and housing illegal workers.
The Minnesota Twins open a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox tonight at home. The Twins enter the game having lost two of their last three games, but they took three games from the Red Sox earlier this month....
North Dakota is promoting its business climate at Minnesota's expense.
North Dakota is promoting its business climate at Minnesota's expense.
A former suburban Chicago high school track star, home after his first year in college, has died after being shot while sitting in the back seat of an automobile.
A former suburban Chicago high school track star, home after his first year in college, has died after being shot while sitting in the back seat of an automobile.
Authorities in Williams County have identified a man found dead from gunshot wounds east of Williston.
Authorities in Williams County have identified a man found dead from gunshot wounds east of Williston.
North Dakota health officials say a total of 26 cases of active tuberculosis have been linked to an outbreak that originated in the Grand Forks area.
North Dakota health officials say a total of 26 cases of active tuberculosis have been linked to an outbreak that originated in the Grand Forks area.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says the state's 2013 paddlefish snagging season will close at 10 p.m. on Friday to protect the population level of the fish.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says the state's 2013 paddlefish snagging season will close at 10 p.m. on Friday to protect the population level of the fish.
Reward money has been increased for information that solves two year-old cases of cattle killings in North Dakota.
Reward money has been increased for information that solves two year-old cases of cattle killings in North Dakota.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is taking written comments through June 17 on an appeal of North Dakota's regional haze plan approved last year.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is taking written comments through June 17 on an appeal of North Dakota's regional haze plan approved last year.
High water levels continue to thwart efforts to find the body of a Minto farmer who is believed to have drowned in floodwaters late last month.
High water levels continue to thwart efforts to find the body of a Minto farmer who is believed to have drowned in floodwaters late last month.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's Save Our Lakes program is renovating 800 feet of shoreline along Danzig Dam in Morton County.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's Save Our Lakes program is renovating 800 feet of shoreline along Danzig Dam in Morton County.
North Dakota Game and Fish Department personnel recently stocked six lakes with about 1,200 trout from Wyoming.
North Dakota Game and Fish Department personnel recently stocked six lakes with about 1,200 trout from Wyoming.
North Dakota has a new labor commissioner.
North Dakota has a new labor commissioner.
Authorities in North Dakota say a man suspected of running over a woman and crashing into a house in Binford has been apprehended in Illinois and faces attempted murder charges.
Authorities in North Dakota say a man suspected of running over a woman and crashing into a house in Binford has been apprehended in Illinois and faces attempted murder charges.
Forecasters say portions of the central United States could see severe weather this weekend and Monday.
Forecasters say portions of the central United States could see severe weather this weekend and Monday.
Authorities in Williams County are investigating a homicide after finding a dead body east of Williston.
Authorities in Williams County are investigating a homicide after finding a dead body east of Williston.
Exercise specialists have some advice to runners in this weekend's Fargo Marathon. Topping the list? Just keep moving.
Exercise specialists have some advice to runners in this weekend's Fargo Marathon. Topping the list? Just keep moving.
An apartment fire in downtown Bismarck forced the evacuation of surrounding buildings but no one was injured.
An apartment fire in downtown Bismarck forced the evacuation of surrounding buildings but no one was injured.
The U.S. Senate has passed an amendment blocking the Corps of Engineers from charging fees to access water in upper Missouri River reservoirs.
The U.S. Senate has passed an amendment blocking the Corps of Engineers from charging fees to access water in upper Missouri River reservoirs.
North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says a measure that would authorize a Red River flood diversion project has passed the Senate.
North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says a measure that would authorize a Red River flood diversion project has passed the Senate.
A beef processing plant in Yankton is courting laid-off workers at the Northern Beef Packers plant in Aberdeen.
A beef processing plant in Yankton is courting laid-off workers at the Northern Beef Packers plant in Aberdeen.
A quirk in the federal health care law that could force tens of thousands of people who identify as Native American to start paying for insurance or pay a fine isn't expected to affect many in the Dakotas.
A quirk in the federal health care law that could force tens of thousands of people who identify as Native American to start paying for insurance or pay a fine isn't expected to affect many in the Dakotas.
The former Noodles by Leonardo plant in Cando (KAN'-doo) will start producing pasta again next week, about six months after shutting its doors.
The former Noodles by Leonardo plant in Cando (KAN'-doo) will start producing pasta again next week, about six months after shutting its doors.
People who have built homes around a new manmade lake in western North Dakota have won a battle against industrial development.
People who have built homes around a new manmade lake in western North Dakota have won a battle against industrial development.
A collision involving a pickup truck and a train in southeastern North Dakota killed the driver of the pickup.
A collision involving a pickup truck and a train in southeastern North Dakota killed the driver of the pickup.
Grand Forks Air Force Base has a new commander.
Grand Forks Air Force Base has a new commander.
Legendary North Dakota entrepreneur Harold Schafer and the Marquis de Mores are among this year's inductees to the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Legendary North Dakota entrepreneur Harold Schafer and the Marquis de Mores are among this year's inductees to the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
A tourist information center honoring a former Dakotas tribal leader is scheduled to open on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
A tourist information center honoring a former Dakotas tribal leader is scheduled to open on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.
North Dakota is remembering its fallen law enforcement officers.
North Dakota is remembering its fallen law enforcement officers.
A fire is burning at a coal-fired power plant near Wheatland.
A fire is burning at a coal-fired power plant near Wheatland.
Just halfway into May, nine accidents involving farm equipment and utility poles have been reported to the Dakota Valley and Northern Plains Electric Cooperatives so far this month.
Just halfway into May, nine accidents involving farm equipment and utility poles have been reported to the Dakota Valley and Northern Plains Electric Cooperatives so far this month.
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission is in the process of allocating funds granted by the state Legislature for airport improvements.
The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission is in the process of allocating funds granted by the state Legislature for airport improvements.
Law enforcement executing a search warrant near Williston found a body.
Law enforcement executing a search warrant near Williston found a body.
Another million-dollar spring flood fight has given Fargo and Cass County officials another case of waterway envy.
Another million-dollar spring flood fight has given Fargo and Cass County officials another case of waterway envy.
A Bismarck woman faces a felony child neglect charge after authorities who responded to a report of smoke in her apartment say they found four children home alone.
A Bismarck woman faces a felony child neglect charge after authorities who responded to a report of smoke in her apartment say they found four children home alone.
Here are the winners of the 2012 Great Plains AP Broadcast Contest for radio and television stations in North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska:
Here are the winners of the 2012 Great Plains AP Broadcast Contest for radio and television stations in North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska:
A Minnesota truck driver has been sentenced to serve about 2 ½ months in jail for a crash in North Dakota last June that killed a motorcycle driver.
A Minnesota truck driver has been sentenced to serve about 2 ½ months in jail for a crash in North Dakota last June that killed a motorcycle driver.
Officials will provide an update on the plan for managing the Missouri River's reservoirs on Tuesday afternoon.
Officials will provide an update on the plan for managing the Missouri River's reservoirs on Tuesday afternoon.
An ethanol plant on the Columbia River that was built with the help of $36 million in Oregon state loans and tax credits is now being used to store and ship crude oil.
An ethanol plant on the Columbia River that was built with the help of $36 million in Oregon state loans and tax credits is now being used to store and ship crude oil.
After a cool early spring, North Dakota is heating up.
After a cool early spring, North Dakota is heating up.
North Dakota will not have a sage grouse hunting season for the sixth straight year because the population of the birds remains low.
North Dakota will not have a sage grouse hunting season for the sixth straight year because the population of the birds remains low.
At least 50 homeowners have signed an informal petition opposing industrial development near Harmon Lake north of Mandan.
At least 50 homeowners have signed an informal petition opposing industrial development near Harmon Lake north of Mandan.
Trial is set to begin the case of a Canadian food company that says it's owed more than $600,000 from a North Dakota hog farming operation.
Trial is set to begin the case of a Canadian food company that says it's owed more than $600,000 from a North Dakota hog farming operation.
Warmer weather conditions across North Dakota helped farmers make significant progress on their fieldwork.
Warmer weather conditions across North Dakota helped farmers make significant progress on their fieldwork.
In recent years, the recession provided Republicans in many state capitols a long-coveted opportunity to cut government spending and services. Now that tax revenues are improving, those lawmakers face a new...
In recent years, the recession provided Republicans in many state capitols a long-coveted opportunity to cut government spending and services. Now that tax revenues are improving, those lawmakers face a new predicament -...
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a three-day crackdown on unqualified truck drivers in the western oil patch resulted in more than 100 citations and 35 drivers being placed out of service.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a three-day crackdown on unqualified truck drivers in the western oil patch resulted in more than 100 citations and 35 drivers being placed out of service.
Lake Sakakawea has been declared free of ice.
Lake Sakakawea has been declared free of ice.
Bobcat Co. is investing $35 million in an expansion and renovations in Bismarck, about 3 ½ years after closing its manufacturing plant in the North Dakota capital and laying off nearly 500 workers.
Bobcat Co. is investing $35 million in an expansion and renovations in Bismarck, about 3 ½ years after closing its manufacturing plant in the North Dakota capital and laying off nearly 500 workers.
Some Griggs County residents plan to circulate recall petitions against all five county commissioners.
Some Griggs County residents plan to circulate recall petitions against all five county commissioners.
About 150 North Dakota National Guard soldiers have left for a yearlong homeland security mission in the Washington, D.C., area.
About 150 North Dakota National Guard soldiers have left for a yearlong homeland security mission in the Washington, D.C., area.
A museum chronicling the history of the North American bison is now open in South Dakota.
A museum chronicling the history of the North American bison is now open in South Dakota.
A man accused of second-degree murder in the death of a former Marine from North Dakota says investigators violated his rights when he was interrogated following his arrest.
A man accused of second-degree murder in the death of a former Marine from North Dakota says investigators violated his rights when he was interrogated following his arrest.
Dickinson residents could be asked to ration their water use as western North Dakota continues to grapple with population growth.
Dickinson residents could be asked to ration their water use as western North Dakota continues to grapple with population growth.
Bobcat is breaking ground Monday on an addition to its facility at the Northern Plains Commerce Centre, transforming it from a warehouse to a research-and-development site.
Bobcat is breaking ground Monday on an addition to its facility at the Northern Plains Commerce Centre, transforming it from a warehouse to a research-and-development site.
North Dakota's Stutsman County could soon be joining more than a dozen other counties that have issued burn bans after fighting 13 grass fires in the first 10 days of May.
North Dakota's Stutsman County could soon be joining more than a dozen other counties that have issued burn bans after fighting 13 grass fires in the first 10 days of May.
Bismarck's Dakota Zoo is welcoming a newborn camel to its brood.
Bismarck's Dakota Zoo is welcoming a newborn camel to its brood.
Nearly five dozen University of North Dakota students are launching medical careers.
Nearly five dozen University of North Dakota students are launching medical careers.
North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says the status designation of a serviceman from Fargo will be changed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says the status designation of a serviceman from Fargo will be changed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
State emergency services officials say are warning about a high fire danger for all of western and portions of central North Dakota.
State emergency services officials say are warning about a high fire danger for all of western and portions of central North Dakota.
Residents in a western North Dakota city are sick of talking trash. They want to get rid of it.
Residents in a western North Dakota city are sick of talking trash. They want to get rid of it.
National Weather Service figures show that the Red River flood threat in North Dakota and Minnesota appears to have passed.
National Weather Service figures show that the Red River flood threat in North Dakota and Minnesota appears to have passed.
The only 24-7 air traffic control tower in the Dakotas will stay open through the night, after North Dakota's congressional delegation pleaded with the Federal Aviation Administration to keep the Fargo facility...
The only 24-7 air traffic control tower in the Dakotas will stay open through the night, after North Dakota's congressional delegation pleaded with the Federal Aviation Administration to keep the Fargo facility open at...
A federal judge says statements taken from a North Dakota man after he was accused of killing two children on the Spirit Lake Nation should be admitted as evidence.
A federal judge says statements taken from a North Dakota man after he was accused of killing two children on the Spirit Lake Nation should be admitted as evidence.
Police are investigating the death of a man who died one month after reportedly hitting his head in a scuffle with an employee at a Fargo strip club.
Police are investigating the death of a man who died one month after reportedly hitting his head in a scuffle with an employee at a Fargo strip club.
Two brothers have been sentenced for their participation in a gang fight on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation that straddles South and North Dakota.
Two brothers have been sentenced for their participation in a gang fight on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation that straddles South and North Dakota.
A Bismarck man who was fired from a truss company is accused of breaking into the business the next day and stealing a computer.
A Bismarck man who was fired from a truss company is accused of breaking into the business the next day and stealing a computer.
A Minnesota man is facing a luring charge as the result of a police investigation into a missing North Dakota teen.
A Minnesota man is facing a luring charge as the result of a police investigation into a missing North Dakota teen.
Members of this year's graduating classes at North Dakota's two largest universities are entering the working world.
Members of this year's graduating classes at North Dakota's two largest universities are entering the working world.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it has extended temporary housing for people displaced by the 2011 Souris River through September.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it has extended temporary housing for people displaced by the 2011 Souris River through September.
Officials in Williams County are beefing up security measures at the local courts after three incidents of suspects escaping.
Officials in Williams County are beefing up security measures at the local courts after three incidents of suspects escaping.
Soldiers with the North Dakota Army National Guard are preparing for a yearlong deployment to Washington, D.C.
Soldiers with the North Dakota Army National Guard are preparing for a yearlong deployment to Washington, D.C.
Spring flooding in North Dakota wasn't as severe as predicted, but officials who are totaling up the damages say the costs are piling up.
Spring flooding in North Dakota wasn't as severe as predicted, but officials who are totaling up the damages say the costs are piling up.
The newest members of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame include men who helped lead the St. Louis Cardinals to championships in the 1960s.
The newest members of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame include men who helped lead the St. Louis Cardinals to championships in the 1960s.
The wet start to the corn planting season may reduce the amount each acre produces this year, but farmers are planting so much corn they're still likely to bring in a record crop.
The wet start to the corn planting season may reduce the amount each acre produces this year, but farmers are planting so much corn they're still likely to bring in a record crop.
North Dakota's winter wheat crop is forecast at 17.7 million bushels, down 56 percent from last year's record crop.
North Dakota's winter wheat crop is forecast at 17.7 million bushels, down 56 percent from last year's record crop.
Dakotas-based Sanford Health is expanding its air ambulance helicopter service to the Bismarck region.
Dakotas-based Sanford Health is expanding its air ambulance helicopter service to the Bismarck region.
A woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death last fall on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in the Dakotas has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
A woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death last fall on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in the Dakotas has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Former University of North Dakota hockey player Grant Paranica (payr-uh-NEE'-kuh) has been named the head boys coach at Grand Forks Central High School.
Former University of North Dakota hockey player Grant Paranica (payr-uh-NEE'-kuh) has been named the head boys coach at Grand Forks Central High School.
North Dakota Supreme Court justices are deciding whether supporters of a failed campaign to abolish North Dakota property taxes should have to apologize and pay legal fees of some public officials they sued.
North Dakota Supreme Court justices are deciding whether supporters of a failed campaign to abolish North Dakota property taxes should have to apologize and pay legal fees of some public officials they sued.
North Dakota's Board of Higher Education has dissolved its three committees and will operate only as a full board, a move aimed at avoiding more open meeting violations.
North Dakota's Board of Higher Education has dissolved its three committees and will operate only as a full board, a move aimed at avoiding more open meeting violations.
The AFL-CIO says North Dakota has the highest rate of worker deaths in the nation.
The AFL-CIO says North Dakota has the highest rate of worker deaths in the nation.
One of six businesses affected by a fire at a Bismarck office building was burglarized the night of the fire.
One of six businesses affected by a fire at a Bismarck office building was burglarized the night of the fire.
The final two officials convicted of embezzling from the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux tribe in the Dakotas have been sentenced for their roles in the crime.
The final two officials convicted of embezzling from the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux tribe in the Dakotas have been sentenced for their roles in the crime.
The AFL-CIO says North Dakota has the highest rate of worker deaths in the nation.
The AFL-CIO says North Dakota has the highest rate of worker deaths in the nation.
A state district judge is back on the job in Grand Forks about six weeks after having open-heart surgery.
A state district judge is back on the job in Grand Forks about six weeks after having open-heart surgery.
The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has approved a plan that sets guidelines for tuition rates at the state's 11 colleges.
The North Dakota Board of Higher Education has approved a plan that sets guidelines for tuition rates at the state's 11 colleges.
North Dakota authorities say an Idaho man died and another man was injured after 2 semi-trucks and a pickup crashed just east of the Montana border.
North Dakota authorities say an Idaho man died and another man was injured after 2 semi-trucks and a pickup crashed just east of the Montana border.
Three people have been sentenced for distributing methamphetamine on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation.
Three people have been sentenced for distributing methamphetamine on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation.
State and local leaders in Grand Forks have announced plans to build a new $1.5 billion nitrogen fertilizer production facility northwest of Grand Forks.
State and local leaders in Grand Forks have announced plans to build a new $1.5 billion nitrogen fertilizer production facility northwest of Grand Forks.
A federal auction of oil and gas leases in Montana and North Dakota brought in $644,000 from the sale of 32 parcels in Montana and North Dakota.
A federal auction of oil and gas leases in Montana and North Dakota brought in $644,000 from the sale of 32 parcels in Montana and North Dakota.
One of two men charged in an Easter Sunday armed robbery of a Devils Lake bowling alley has been sentenced to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to felony robbery.
One of two men charged in an Easter Sunday armed robbery of a Devils Lake bowling alley has been sentenced to serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to felony robbery.
The state Board of Higher Education is discussing complaints about embattled University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani and his leadership style.
The state Board of Higher Education is discussing complaints about embattled University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani and his leadership style.
The Energy and Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks is eliminating eight of its 270 jobs.
The Energy and Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks is eliminating eight of its 270 jobs.
The Three Affiliated Tribes have broken ground for an oil refinery on northwestern North Dakota's Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.
The Three Affiliated Tribes have broken ground for an oil refinery on northwestern North Dakota's Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.
A northeastern South Dakota teenager who authorities say suffered a head wound in an accidental shooting is back in school.
A northeastern South Dakota teenager who authorities say suffered a head wound in an accidental shooting is back in school.
The owner of two dogs that attacked a herd of research sheep in a North Dakota State University barn has pleaded guilty in Fargo municipal court to having dogs at large.
The owner of two dogs that attacked a herd of research sheep in a North Dakota State University barn has pleaded guilty in Fargo municipal court to having dogs at large.
Dates have been set for North Dakota's two-week deer gun hunting season in the fall.
Dates have been set for North Dakota's two-week deer gun hunting season in the fall.
The head of the University of North Dakota Alumni Association and Foundation is stepping down.
The head of the University of North Dakota Alumni Association and Foundation is stepping down.
Despite wet weather in April, the amount of water flowing into the Missouri River remains below normal because of slow runoff and the ongoing drought.
Despite wet weather in April, the amount of water flowing into the Missouri River remains below normal because of slow runoff and the ongoing drought.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is demanding details of turmoil at a North Dakota military base after revelations that an unprecedented 17 officers were removed from their duty of standing 24-hour watch over the Air...
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is demanding details of turmoil at a North Dakota military base after revelations that an unprecedented 17 officers were removed from their duty of standing 24-hour watch over the Air...
An Air Force decision on its plan to more than triple the airspace that can be used in training exercises for Dakotas-based B-1 and B-52 bombers is expected in March.
An Air Force decision on its plan to more than triple the airspace that can be used in training exercises for Dakotas-based B-1 and B-52 bombers is expected in March.
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $600,000 to two North Dakota communities as part of a nationwide program to assess, cleanup and redevelop contaminated properties.
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a total of $600,000 to two North Dakota communities as part of a nationwide program to assess, cleanup and redevelop contaminated properties.
Officials on Thursday are expected to announce plans for construction of a $1.5 million fertilizer plant near Grand Forks.
Officials on Thursday are expected to announce plans for construction of a $1.5 million fertilizer plant near Grand Forks.
The U.S. Forest Service's Fort Pierre Ranger District has a new acting district ranger.
The U.S. Forest Service's Fort Pierre Ranger District has a new acting district ranger.
Walsh County is asking the North Dakota attorney general's office to investigate allegations that the Adams School District has spent money illegally prior to a pending school reorganization.
Walsh County is asking the North Dakota attorney general's office to investigate allegations that the Adams School District has spent money illegally prior to a pending school reorganization.
Enbridge Inc. has resumed shipping crude oil through a pipeline between western North Dakota and northern Minnesota after two shutdowns within a week due to leaks.
Enbridge Inc. has resumed shipping crude oil through a pipeline between western North Dakota and northern Minnesota after two shutdowns within a week due to leaks.
North Dakota State University plans to seek compensation from the owner of two dogs that attacked a flock of sheep inside a research barn.
North Dakota State University plans to seek compensation from the owner of two dogs that attacked a flock of sheep inside a research barn.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple says he is confident that the state Board of Higher Education can resolve lingering questions about the leadership of North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple says he is confident that the state Board of Higher Education can resolve lingering questions about the leadership of North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.
Nearly a dozen counties in North Dakota have put burning restrictions in place so far this spring due to dry conditions that have increased the danger for wildfires.
Nearly a dozen counties in North Dakota have put burning restrictions in place so far this spring due to dry conditions that have increased the danger for wildfires.
The number of temporary federal housing units still occupied in northern North Dakota's Ward County has fallen below 300.
The number of temporary federal housing units still occupied in northern North Dakota's Ward County has fallen below 300.
A Canadian man accused of leading a conspiracy to sell drugs in North Dakota and other states is scheduled for sentencing in federal court.
A Canadian man accused of leading a conspiracy to sell drugs in North Dakota and other states is scheduled for sentencing in federal court.
The Air Force has stripped an unprecedented 17 officers of their authority to control - and, if necessary, to launch - nuclear missiles.
The Air Force has stripped an unprecedented 17 officers of their authority to control - and, if necessary, to launch - nuclear missiles.
Former state Sen. Ed Kringstad has died.
Former state Sen. Ed Kringstad has died.
Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and local officials are conducting preliminary assessments on Wednesday to determine damage from this year's...
Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services and local officials are conducting preliminary assessments on Wednesday to determine damage from this year's flood.
Farmers in the nation's breadbasket who only recently were praying for an end to a withering drought are now pining for enough sunshine and heat to dry their muddy fields in time to plant their corn and other...
Farmers in the nation's breadbasket who only recently were praying for an end to a withering drought are now pining for enough sunshine and heat to dry their muddy fields in time to plant their corn and other crops.
The suspect in a New Year's Eve shooting outside of a bar in the western North Dakota oil patch town of Gladstone has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.
The suspect in a New Year's Eve shooting outside of a bar in the western North Dakota oil patch town of Gladstone has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.
A federal lawsuit filed by a North Dakota woman who said she suffered permanent injuries from a police handcuff incident has been settled out of court.
A federal lawsuit filed by a North Dakota woman who said she suffered permanent injuries from a police handcuff incident has been settled out of court.
Authorities have arrested a suspect in an early morning convenience store robbery in Fargo after a brief manhunt.
Authorities have arrested a suspect in an early morning convenience store robbery in Fargo after a brief manhunt.
The family of a Williston man who disappeared under suspicious circumstances is offering a $30,000 reward for information that solves the case.
The family of a Williston man who disappeared under suspicious circumstances is offering a $30,000 reward for information that solves the case.
A woman who lobbied the North Dakota Legislature for tougher drunken driving laws after her two sons were killed by a drunk driver in 2010 faces charges in an alleged alcohol-related driving incident over the weekend.
A woman who lobbied the North Dakota Legislature for tougher drunken driving laws after her two sons were killed by a drunk driver in 2010 faces charges in an alleged alcohol-related driving incident over the weekend.
Two Davies High School students from Fargo have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Two Davies High School students from Fargo have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars.
A man accused of spearheading an operation to smuggle people into the U.S. at the border of North Dakota and Canada says he will plead guilty.
A man accused of spearheading an operation to smuggle people into the U.S. at the border of North Dakota and Canada says he will plead guilty.
An energy company is holding a grand opening ceremony Wednesday at new natural gas processing facilities in Williston, in northwest North Dakota.
An energy company is holding a grand opening ceremony Wednesday at new natural gas processing facilities in Williston, in northwest North Dakota.
Bond has been set at $50,000 cash for a Virginia man accused of driving drunk and crashing into a party bus, injuring more than a dozen people.
Bond has been set at $50,000 cash for a Virginia man accused of driving drunk and crashing into a party bus, injuring more than a dozen people.
Warmer, drier weather conditions have helped farmers in North Dakota start fieldwork.
Warmer, drier weather conditions have helped farmers in North Dakota start fieldwork.
North Dakota's Republican-led Legislature took the entire 80 days allowed by law to spend a record amount of cash from the state's oil-fueled coffers.
North Dakota's Republican-led Legislature took the entire 80 days allowed by law to spend a record amount of cash from the state's oil-fueled coffers.
Rural flooding continues to impact roads in northeastern North Dakota.
Rural flooding continues to impact roads in northeastern North Dakota.
Minot's zoo fully reopened over the weekend, nearly two years after historic Souris River flooding shut it down and forced the evacuation of animals.
Minot's zoo fully reopened over the weekend, nearly two years after historic Souris River flooding shut it down and forced the evacuation of animals.
Roxana Saberi was finally able to give the commencement speech at her alma mater.
Roxana Saberi was finally able to give the commencement speech at her alma mater.
Fargo police are investigating a reported armed robbery attempt at a convenience store.
Fargo police are investigating a reported armed robbery attempt at a convenience store.
One person is dead after a house fire in the southeastern North Dakota town of Lidgerwood.
One person is dead after a house fire in the southeastern North Dakota town of Lidgerwood.
The North Dakota State Fair is getting $3.4 million in state money to help with its recovery from the devastating 2011 Souris River flood.
The North Dakota State Fair is getting $3.4 million in state money to help with its recovery from the devastating 2011 Souris River flood.
A group of Japanese milling executives plans to visit with North Dakota State University researchers about producing and marketing wheat.
A group of Japanese milling executives plans to visit with North Dakota State University researchers about producing and marketing wheat.
Sentencing is set for one of four people charged in the case of a defunct Arizona mortgage lender accused of swindling Bismarck-based BNC National Bank out of about $27 million.
Sentencing is set for one of four people charged in the case of a defunct Arizona mortgage lender accused of swindling Bismarck-based BNC National Bank out of about $27 million.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple has declared the first full week of May North Dakota Tourism Week.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple has declared the first full week of May North Dakota Tourism Week.
Predicting what a river will do has never been easy, and this spring's flood scare in Fargo, N.D., proved that all over again.
Predicting what a river will do has never been easy, and this spring's flood scare in Fargo, N.D., proved that all over again.
Police in Dickinson have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing last month.
Police in Dickinson have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing last month.
A game warden for North Dakota's Game and Fish Department is retiring.
A game warden for North Dakota's Game and Fish Department is retiring.
Twelve people were sent to the hospital when a pickup collided with a party bus on a North Dakota Highway.
Twelve people were sent to the hospital when a pickup collided with a party bus on a North Dakota Highway.
A North Dakota man has been sentenced to six years in prison on assault and burglary charges.
A North Dakota man has been sentenced to six years in prison on assault and burglary charges.
The University of North Dakota has announced its annual spring commencement.
The University of North Dakota has announced its annual spring commencement.
The North Dakota Public Service Commission says five companies have filed letters of intent to start construction this year on wind farms that would add 686 megawatts of wind power capacity.
The North Dakota Public Service Commission says five companies have filed letters of intent to start construction this year on wind farms that would add 686 megawatts of wind power capacity.
North Dakota 4-H is hosting a shooting sports tournament in Washburn this weekend.
North Dakota 4-H is hosting a shooting sports tournament in Washburn this weekend.
North Dakota's grape and wine industry is toasting victories in the state Legislature.
North Dakota's grape and wine industry is toasting victories in the state Legislature.
The University of North Dakota and Lake Region State College are combining on an unmanned aircraft systems program.
The University of North Dakota and Lake Region State College are combining on an unmanned aircraft systems program.
Scrap metal sales in North Dakota are now regulated.
Scrap metal sales in North Dakota are now regulated.
North Dakota's Legislature has marked its longest session in modern state history.
North Dakota's Legislature has marked its longest session in modern state history.
