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Measles outbreak in North Dakota up to 23 cases

Measles outbreak in North Dakota up to 23 cases

Two cases in Pembina and Traill counties in North Dakota bring the total measles cases to 23 in 2026.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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People line up for ice cream treats every March 1 at this Moorhead Dairy Queen. Why? It's tradition

People line up for ice cream treats every March 1 at this Moorhead Dairy Queen. Why? It's tradition

It might still be winter in Minnesota, but spring is in the air for people lined up at the Dairy Queen in Moorhead, Minnesota, for its annual opening. The event is a community tradition, no matter what the weather. 
by The Associated Press

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Republican dispute over proposed North Dakota power line reveals a divided party

Republican dispute over proposed North Dakota power line reveals a divided party

In North Dakota, a GOP district meeting that was supposed to select delegates to the Republican state convention was disrupted on Feb. 22, by several party members upset about a planned transmission line.
by Noah Bloch

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Indigenous film festival coming to Fargo

Indigenous film festival coming to Fargo

The Northern Plains Indigenous Film Festival debuts April 17 at the historic Fargo Theatre in Fargo, N.D. The inaugural event will celebrate Native storytelling and promote creative careers.

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Crime down in Fargo, but overdoses at record high

Crime down in Fargo, but overdoses at record high

Crime rates have continued to fall in Fargo, but overdoses and mental health calls were at record highs in 2025.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Minneapolis Fed President has ‘cautious optimism’ about economy, defends need for Fed independence

Minneapolis Fed President has ‘cautious optimism’ about economy, defends need for Fed independence

Neel Kashkari, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, discussed the Upper Midwest economy, data centers and the central bank's independence during a wide-ranging interview with MPR and at a fireside chat with the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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As political pressure prompts exodus of Minnesota prosecutors, some defendants catch a break

As political pressure prompts exodus of Minnesota prosecutors, some defendants catch a break

The federal prosecutor’s office in Minnesota has been gutted by a wave of career officials resigning or retiring over objections to Trump administration directives. The diminished U.S. Attorney's Office has been forced to dismiss some cases, kill others before charges are filed and seek plea agreements and delays.
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Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo

Federal hemp ban leaves Minnesota THC sellers in limbo

Minnesota already regulates hemp edibles, but it's unclear what Congress’ new cannabis rules mean for the state. That’s creating uncertainty for businesses that sell other hemp-derived beverages and other products.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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North Dakota State, winner of 10 FCS titles, jumps to FBS to join Mountain West in football

North Dakota State, winner of 10 FCS titles, jumps to FBS to join Mountain West in football

Perennial FCS power North Dakota State will move up to the FBS level this season and join the Mountain West for football. North Dakota State won 10 of the last 15 championships in the FCS and will give the revamped Mountain West 10 football teams.
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