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Police say they received a call about an armed person going toward North High School.
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The city of the namesake movie Fargo celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special screening event and a Q&A with one of the actors at the Fargo Theatre tonight.
Measles cases are rising in North Dakota. Track confirmed cases at the interactive map linked below.
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In the absence of burning, grazing, or other active management, native prairie can quickly deteriorate. Historically, bison grazed the prairie, wildfires occurred, and Native Americans set the grasslands on fire for a variety of reasons. They learned early on, for example, that burned over grasslands attracted bison because the regrowth was more accessible, palatable, and nutritious. Today, prescribed burning has become a widely accepted management tool for natural resource managers.
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Clearing up felon voting rights, exploring maple syrup traditions, hands-on science, a story of finding home, and a look at what your web browser is really doing.
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The North Dakota economy faced serious challenges during the 1920s. The state relied heavily on agriculture, which had boomed during World War I. But when the war ended, demand dropped suddenly and dramatically. Many farmers had invested in new equipment during the boom years, only to see their income fall as European agriculture recovered. As markets for North Dakota’s crops shrank, farm foreclosures increased. Farmers who had borrowed against their land to expand now found those debts coming due.
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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A new art exhibit in Phoenix features some of the world's prickliest plants. It could also help save them.
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Anger over the data center boom has spilled into politics with voters unseating local politicians who support them. It's become an issue hard to ignore in the midterm elections. -
The American Academy of Neurology issued guidance on using wearable data devices, like smart watches or Oura rings, to track key health metrics that can help flag serious conditions.
