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Plain Talk: Meet the truck driver running to represent North Dakota in the U.S. House February 4, 2026
Democrat Vern Thompson has been a former state lawmaker, farmer and talk radio host. He's also a recovering alcoholic and wants North Dakotans to send him to Congress to replace Rep. Julie Fedorchak.
Letter: Burgum is not protecting public lands February 4, 2026
Jim Fuglie of Bismarck writes: "I fear for what lies ahead."
UND forward Josh Zakreski returns to practice February 4, 2026
The Fighting Hawks winger suffered an injury on Oct. 30 and had surgery in November.
A decade later, 2016 is having a social media comeback February 4, 2026
The new trend that has made its way from TikTok and over to Instagram and Facebook has rapidly grown in popularity in the first month of 2026.
Letter: What is happening now is not OK February 4, 2026
Ashley R. Johnson of Fargo writes: "We need to remember that before we see each other as Republicans or Democrats (whatever that even means anymore) or political opponents, we need to see each other as human beings."
Former business manager at West Fargo church indicted for bank fraud February 4, 2026
Federal prosecutors said Carly Tufte opened credit cards in Faith Journey Lutheran Church's name and charged nearly $640,000 to them for personal vacations and clothing.