North Dakota has reported five flu-related deaths this season, including two children under 10, with over 5,000 cases. Health officials emphasize vaccination and vigilance for warning signs, marking the first pediatric flu deaths since 2016.
A North Dakota law mistakenly included two fictional minerals, friezium and stralium, likely as a prank or clerical error by coal industry lawyers involved in drafting the bill, raising concerns about legislative oversight and accuracy.
A hotel worker in Fargo, North Dakota, was caught soaking stained bed sheets in a hot tub to remove stains, prompting a health investigation due to concerns about sanitation and safety, as the practice poses risks of bacterial growth and disease.
A tornado in North Dakota has been upgraded to an EF5, the strongest tornado classification, marking the first EF5 in the U.S. in 12 years, with winds exceeding 200 mph and causing significant destruction and fatalities.
A rare EF5 tornado, the first in over a decade in the US, struck North Dakota in June, with winds over 210 mph, causing significant destruction and marking a rare event on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which may be influenced by evolving damage assessments.
A rare EF5 tornado with winds over 200 mph was confirmed in North Dakota, marking the first EF5 in the US in 12 years, causing fatalities and extensive damage, including destroyed farmsteads and uprooted trees.
The University of North Dakota men's hockey team will participate in the 2027 Friendship Four tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland, marking their first international games since 2013-14 and the first outside North America since 1982-83, competing alongside other top college teams in a prestigious event promoting education and community interaction.
Avery Johnson led Kansas State to a narrow 38-35 victory over North Dakota with a crucial final drive, but the team recognizes the need for significant improvement after a close call against an FCS opponent, raising concerns about their overall performance and future prospects.
Kansas State narrowly defeated North Dakota 38-35 in a game marked by a slow start, clutch second-half plays, and concerns over special teams and quarterback accuracy, highlighting resilience but also raising questions about the team's consistency and future performance.
Deng Mayar, a former UND men's basketball player and upcoming UNO athlete, passed away at age 22, prompting condolences from the university and support resources for those affected.
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily preserved voters' rights to sue under the Voting Rights Act, blocking enforcement of a redistricting map in North Dakota that was challenged for diluting Native American voting strength, while also considering broader issues about the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Act in upcoming cases.
The Supreme Court blocked a North Dakota redistricting case that challenged the Voting Rights Act, with some justices dissenting. The case involved Native American tribes arguing that the state's 2021 legislative map diluted their voting power, but a lower court's decision was challenged by the 8th Circuit, which ruled only the Justice Department can sue under Section 2, conflicting with previous court decisions. The Court also has a separate case involving Louisiana's congressional districts and is set to hear more redistricting issues in its upcoming term.
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that would weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, allowing Native American tribes to continue challenging a North Dakota legislative map they argue dilutes their voting power, with litigation ongoing and potential for future Supreme Court review.
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily paused a lower court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act by limiting private lawsuits against racial discrimination in voting, allowing Native American tribes in North Dakota to maintain their current voting maps for now. The case highlights ongoing legal debates over the scope of the law and could further impact voting protections nationwide, especially if the Court decides to review the issue fully.
The U.S. Air Force is investigating a July incident where a B-52 near North Dakota potentially came close to a commercial passenger plane, which had to perform an aggressive maneuver to avoid a collision, raising concerns about airspace safety near Minot Air Force Base.