MINOT, ND — Senator John Hoeven has secured funding to make improvements to B-52’s at Minot Air Force Base. The National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law last month, includes over $220 million for upgrades to the B-52 including new engines. Nearly $600 million was approved to sustain the existing fleet of ICBMs. Hoeven and General Robin Rand, the Commander…
NATIONAL — Officials say a $1.2 billion natural gas liquids pipeline proposed from Montana to Kansas will help accommodate increasing production in North Dakota. The Elk Creek Pipeline wouldn’t cross North Dakota but would connect to existing pipelines in the northwestern part of the state. It would transport up to 240,000 barrels per day of natural gas liquids from…
Christmas is over, New Year’s has popped its cork, and Valentine’s Day is a long, long way off on the horizon. We’ve reached the January doldrums of winter, when it seems like we’re so far between festivities there’s not much to look forward to, other than a long winter’s nap until spring thaw. But behold!!! Off on yonder peak —…
FARGO, ND — The holiday season is over and now the FM Ballet is kicking performance season back into gear and auditioning dancers for their spring show. The group will be performing Aladdin and many dancers say they are extremely excited to learn some new music and moves. Many were surprised when they found out the show will not have…
FARGO, ND — About one in three students in the U.S. say they have been bullied at school. One Minnesota fifth grader is trying to fix that. He’s changing the minds of those around him. This is Thomas. A 10–year–old boy from Sartell, who loves to fish and ride his bike…but his passions go much deeper than that. At a…
FARGO, N.D. — Revenge is a dish best served on a football field. And Bison fans know just how sweet it tastes as they watched their team bring a win back to Fargo. “Go Bison” was the chant heard around the metro as NDSU took their sweet revenge on James Madison, bringing the FCS Championship trophy back to Fargo. “It’s…
FARGO, N.D. — We can’t forget to thank all the people who gave us gifts for the holidays. That’s why the Creative Plains Foundation provided free materials for kids to make thank you cards. Kids created their own cards instead of just filling out ones from the store. Creative Plains hosted the event to also help kids express themselves…
Frisco, TX — The North Dakota State University Bison collected their 6th Division 1 FCS title. They defeated James Madison University 17-13 in the title game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Quarterback Easton Stick was named the games Most Valuable Player. This is the Bison sixth National Championship in the past seven years and the 14th overall. We’ll have…
FARGO, N.D. — Some better weather this weekend means it’s time to spend a little more time outdoors. The holidays may be over but the winter fun is only beginning in Fargo-Moorhead. There are all sorts of winter activities to do in Fargo this weekend from ice skating to even fat biking. “Fat biking is another thing coming up. We’ve noticed…
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota man is headed to the Olympics…for the art of the Zamboni. Adam Stirn never set out to make this a career. “It was a college job back in Michigan,” Stirn said. “I was just looking for some extra money and decided to get a job at the ice arena.” Four years into his day job at…
