North Dakota colleges, universities see record-breaking enrollment numbers

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Colleges and universities around North Dakota are seeing high enrollment numbers. Officials at the North Dakota University System said this is the highest enrollment they have seen since 2014. More than 47,000 students are...

North Dakota 4-H members compete at 2025 State Range Judging contest

North Dakota 4-H youth recently showcased their knowledge and skills in land and range management at the 2025 4-H State Range Judging Contest, held Sept. 18 in Glen Ullin, North Dakota. The annual contest brought together youth from across the...

North Dakota agencies say impact of federal shutdown minimal — for now

No state employees who are federally funded will be furloughed or lose pay due to the federal government shutdown, according to the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget. “We expect that interruptions in federal funds will be short term,...

Giving Day in Williston, North Dakota: Help Shape the Future of WSC Students

Williston State College Foundation (WSCF) is excited to announce its annual "Giving Day," taking place on Tuesday, October 8th. This highly anticipated event is designed to rally support for Williston State College’s academic programs, campus...

Lawrence Welk: A North Dakota Farm Boy

Friday, October 10 at 8 p.m. Lawrence Welk was born to Russian immigrant parents in Strasburg, North Dakota, where he developed a strong work ethic and love for music on the family farmstead. After touring the Midwest for years, he was scouted by...

Mandan Construction - "Race Against Mother Nature"

It's this way in North Dakota - "Hard to think of winter weather when it's 82 degrees out" The above statement is so true, we ( North Dakotans ) find ourselves willingly trying to convince everyone around us, including myself, that MAYBE winter...

The RIA race to $1B — and whether it's worth running

The registered investment advisory firm milestone of reaching $1 billion in assets under management holds cachet for many financial advisors, even though it's becoming less rare in the industry. Only 412 RIAs, or less than 3% of those registered...

Letter: Make your plan to vote in North Dakota

National Voter Education Week is October 6-10 this year. It’s a week of nonpartisan education to prepare voters with the information they need to cast their ballot with confidence. Make your plan to vote in North Dakota: Make sure you qualify to...

Department of Education awards over $2 million for student support at North Dakota colleges

The U.S. Department of Education has allocated $2,139,556 to support student services at six colleges in North Dakota. The funding comes through the Student Support Services Program, which aims to help students meet basic college requirements and...

How tribal educators are navigating budget challenges

Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. Earlier this year, the Trump administration proposed a budget for the 2026 fiscal year that included a nearly...

North Dakota, Minnesota Lawmakers Discuss Local Impact of Government Shutdown

Some nonprofit organizations may be unable to pay employees while federal funding is frozen. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “I’m also thinking about everybody else who’s going to pay the cost – literally – if hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans or people...

North Dakota Music Group Featured on Netflix’s Love Is Blind

It's not every day that you hear about a North Dakotan making it in a Netflix TV show, but that's the case today. While scrolling through Instagram today, I noticed that the band Raynes had posted a new video, and what they said was very exciting....

North Dakota turns to legal immigration to solve workforce shortage

(The Center Square) – North Dakota is incentivizing legal immigration to recruit workers and address the workforce shortages affecting the state. In August 2025, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce categorized North Dakota on its worker shortage index as...

NOTES: North Dakota travels to Jamestown for Jimmie Invitational

Via University of North Dakota Athletics, 2h ago GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota will make the 150+ mile trip to Jamestown to compete at the Jimmie Invitational this Friday morning. The men’s 8K will kick off the meet at 9:30 a.m. and will be...

North Dakota offers STEM agriculture kits for middle and high school educators

Middle and high school teachers in North Dakota are being invited to apply for modern agriculture STEM kits, an initiative from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Ag in the Classroom Program. The program aims to help...

North Dakota Department of Agriculture offers STEM kits for schools

Middle and high school educators in North Dakota are being invited to apply for modern agriculture STEM kits. The initiative is a collaboration between the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Ag in the Classroom Program....

North Dakota Beef Commission welcomes new Outreach and Engagement Specialist

Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Beef Commission (NDBC) is excited to announce the addition of Jenna Paul to serve as the Outreach and Engagement Specialist. In this role, Jenna will lead consumer marketing and education while strengthening...

North Dakota’s DAR chapter looking forward in more ways than one

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — The sky was crystal blue with barely a cloud in sight as a handful of women walked carefully through Woodbine Cemetery in Valley City. As members of the North Dakota chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR),...

Construction Jobs With the Fastest Wage Growth in North Dakota

Despite signs of slowing demand, the U.S. construction industry continues to face a significant labor shortage. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) estimates that the industry will require 439,000 additional workers in 2025 to meet...

Kensi Wateland of Devils Lake has been named the North Dakota Association of Lifelong Learning Educator of the year.

Kensi Wateland of Devils Lake has been named the North Dakota Association of Lifelong Learning Educator of the year. She was presented with the award earlier this month. Kensi Wateland exemplifies the very best qualities of an adult educator:...