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Folkways and American Outlaws Fargo have partnered to host local watch parties in downtown Fargo.
North Dakota's Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday, June 9. Along with local races, voters will select which candidates will appear on the general election ballot in November.
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Normally, primary elections don’t have the amount of turnout that general elections do. But turnout this year could be higher due to primary contests for GOP statewide and legislative seats, and tight races for local offices in certain cities and counties. -
Media reports indicate an elevated presence of ticks in other parts of the country.
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North Dakota's 2026 primary election is Tuesday, June 9. Among the most-watched contests are the races for Superintendent of Public Instruction and Fargo mayor. For this week's episode, Danielle and Erik share some important reminders about what you need to bring to the polls and the deadline for mail-in ballots.
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Measles cases are rising in North Dakota. Track confirmed cases at the interactive map linked below.
Main Street
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EERC workers return as funding stabilizes, voters weigh a constitutional amendment rule, internet radio goes DIY, and Gateway to Science expands STEM access.
Dakota Datebook
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The challenges farmers faced during the “Dirty Thirties” took a U-turn with the outbreak of World War II. The rains returned, crops were good, and land was cheap. The American military’s increased demand for crops and meat drove up prices for those commodities. While the state lagged behind in war-specific industrial production, North Dakota’s contribution in the form of agricultural products should not be underestimated.
Each Friday on A Closer Look with the Monitor, Prairie Public's Craig Blumenshine speaks with North Dakota Monitor journalists about their reporting, giving listeners a closer look at major topics in the news, from education and state policy to energy and agriculture topics.
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The announcement was made by both countries Friday a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear fuel.
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U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices. -
A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this remote region.
