Wholesale egg prices in the U.S. have dropped to $3.45 per dozen, the lowest in nearly five months, following a period of extreme price fluctuations driven by supply chain issues, bird flu outbreaks, and shifting consumer demand. Prices had peaked at $8.17 per dozen on March 3 due to tight supplies and seasonal demand ...

Firefighters responded to a suspected arson at a Tesla charging station in the Scheels parking lot on 45th Street South in Fargo early Friday morning. Crews discovered a small fire, burning wood chips, and a gas can near the charging stations around 3:15 a.m. on Friday. All charging stations lost power after the incide...

As first reported by the Jamestown Sun, Applied Digital is expanding in Ellendale, North Dakota with a $5.3 billion investment in high-performance computing facilities, while its customers will invest an additional $15 billion. The company's first 380,000-square-foot data center will begin operations this year, followe...

Former North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg, 81, faces sentencing March 26 after pleading guilty to traveling to Prague for commercial sex with minors. He could receive up to 30 years in prison, though prosecutors recommend 37 months with lifetime supervision. Court documents allege Holmberg engaged in a decades-lon...

In response to Tuesday's protests outside the federal courthouse in Bismarck, Republican U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak has announced a telephone town hall for Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Central. The announcement comes after Bismarck-area residents rallied specifically calling for Fedorchak and Senators Kevin Cramer and J...

A gathering entitled "Protest for Justice" occurred Thursday at noon outside the Grand Forks County Courthouse in support of the Louthain family, whose six-year-old daughter Katarina was killed in a June crash along Highway 2 near the Grand Forks Airport. Around 40 supporters held signs and voiced their thoug...

The North Dakota Senate passed House Bill 1204 on Wednesday with a 45-1 vote, expanding state law against false political advertisements to explicitly include social media, text messages, and phone calls. Sen. Sean Cleary (R-Bismarck), who introduced an amendment adding text messages and phone calls to the original bil...

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced funding for teachers in grades 2-3 to integrate edamame trail mix kits into their curriculum through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. This initiative, aligned with National Soy Foods Month in April, aims to educate students about soybeans and othe...

The USDA has announced an extension of waivers allowing pork and poultry processing plants to operate at higher line speeds, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and increase efficiency in the industry. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized that these changes will strengthen American agriculture while maintain...

After three weeks of hearings, a jury has found Greenpeace liable for $300 million in damages Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer Partners. The case stems from 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline protests near Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. Energy Transfer claims Greenpeace orchestrated the protests, causing fin...

As first reported by the Jamestown Sun, NextEra Energy Resources has abandoned its $1.3 billion fertilizer plant project in Spiritwood, North Dakota. Their decision was rooted in unfavorable market conditions and changes to federal hydrogen production tax credits that reduced production recognition from 100% to 50%. Th...

North Dakota's Senate killed House Bill 1183 on Monday, March 17, rejecting a proposal to invest $40 million (1% of general fund deposits) in gold and silver during the 2027-2029 biennium. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Daniel Johnston from Kathryn, had passed the House 54-35 one month earlier. It would have directed the ...

North Dakota's property tax reform bill HB 1176 received unanimous approval from the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee on Monday. The bill will increase primary residence tax credit from $500 to $1,450 in 2025, expand homestead tax credit eligibility for seniors, raise maximum renter's refund from $400 to $600, and...

Jamestown's Running O' the Green was a success, withover 1,200 participants scattered about town on Saturday. Larry Knoblich, the founder of the run, said the crowd was well behaved. The local bars were quite packed as participants made their rounds, consuming a beverage at every stop. However, there were a few inciden...

The North Dakota Senate passed a bill that would allow The North Dakota State Energy Research Center to pursue projects that may result in the exploration, storage, treatment or disposal of high level radioactive waste in North Dakota. Senate Bill 2159 passed the Senate 45-2 without much pushback, but three farmers and...

About 50 people were outside of the Bismarck federal courthouse on Tuesday, rallying in support of in-person town hall meetings. Organizers delivered letter by hand to the offices of John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer and Julie Fedorchak. The organizers raised concerns about veteran health care, the impact of tariffs on farmers...

The Mandan Police Department is looking for help in locating a 20-year-old named Renzo Bullhead. Bullhead is a Native American man who's 20 years old, 5-foot-11, 180 pounds and has short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, sweatpants with a white and black checkered design and red ...

Iowa senators have advanced a bill expanding drone restrictions over farms, providing broader protection against aerial surveillance. The proposed legislation, Senate File 491, extends the current law-which prohibits drone flights over animal feeding operations-to cover all farmsteads of at least 40 acres that generate...

The USDA has announced the rollout of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), which will distribute $10 billion in financial relief to commodity producers affected by 2024 crop losses. Enrollment begins on March 19, with payments reaching farmers within three business days of application processing. The aid,...

During recent meetings, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and State Board of Animal health has issued an extension on the waiver rule allowing the age of brucellosis vaccinations to be extended from 12 months to 14 months for heifers. A shortage of vaccines has challenged producers and veterinary clinics, lead...

Prairie Public Broadcasting escaped defunding by North Dakota lawmakers on Monday. House Bill 1255 proposed banning any state funds from supporting public broadcasting. The bill has been debated for weeks, and had advanced in the House despite 'do not pass' recommendations from multiple committees, passing 48-41. The s...

North Dakota voters may be asked to again decide on legislative term limits in the state. A resolution narrowly passed by the senate would put a constitutional measure on the ballot that would allow legislators to serve up to 16 years. The current limit is eight, with the term limit becoming law after a citizen-initiat...

A 21-year-old from Kenmare, North Dakota died on Sunday after the semi he was driving swerved off the road in Mountrail County. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the man was driving a semi hauling a tanker trailer headed south on 73rd Avenue NW around 12:30 a.m. Officers say the semi did not make it around ...

As the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact U.S. dairy herds in California. In response, the state has imposed a ban on all dairy and poultry exhibitions, which has been in a smaller effect since January. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will re-evaluate the risks...

The Trump Administration is targeting the University of North Dakota over with Civil Right's Act Violations. The Trump Administration and Department of Education Claim that UND violated Title Six of the Civil Rights act by offering a PhD program that focused on helping underrepresented groups obtain business degrees. T...

A car caught fire in Richland County after striking a deer. The incident happened Monday at 5:40 a.m. on I-29 near Mooreton. The driver struck the deer, which the man said had jumped out unexpectedly in front of the vehicle, according to reports. The Richland County Sheriff's Office, Mooreton Fire Department, and ambul...

A bill to fund improvements to the Stutsman County Fairgrounds is making it's way through the North Dakota Legislature. House Bill 1591 would provide up to $100,000 through grants to improve what proponents describe as aging facilities at the Fairgrounds on the north side of Jamestown. Stutsman County Fair Board member...

A new restaurant is coming to Jamestown! Holy Guacamole franchise group will open a QDOBA Mexican restaurant in Jamestown, though no exact timeline or specific location has been announced. The franchise owners also operate Dairy Queen and Quiznos, bringing experience from those restaurants. This development is part of ...

On March 13, North Dakota lawmakers received revised revenue projections showing decreased earnings compared to January's forecast. While still predicting a $72 million increase for 2025-27, the new outlook is $105 million lower than previously expected. The forecast reduces projected sales tax revenue by $90 million a...

Fargo North boys basketball head coach Travis Hoeg was placed on administrative leave just one day before the first round of the North Dakota Division AA tournament on Thursday, and the cause for the suspension was not released at the time. Fargo Public Schools put out a release Friday morning, announcing the investiga...

As first reported by the Jamestown Sun, the James River Valley Library System Board unanimously approved Wednesday a preference to continue their joint library operations between Jamestown and Stutsman County. This comes after the Jamestown City Council issued a two-year notice in October to withdraw from the agreement...

Just ahead of the state tournament that started Thursday, Fargo North head basketball coach Travis Hoeg was suspended and placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the school administration's investigation. No reason for the investigation was given, and because it was an open investigation, North High Schoo...

The North Dakota Senate voted down a resolution on Thursday that would have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges case legalizing same-sex marriage. House Resolution 3013 passed the North Dakota house 52-40 in February. Attorney and veteran Laura Balliet said the resolution is useless a...

Judge Theodore Sandberg ruled on March 7 to suppress chemical breath test evidence in Travis Dean Bell's upcoming trial. Bell (44) faces charges of Class A felony criminal vehicular homicide and Class C felony criminal vehicular injury, with up to 20 years imprisonment possible. The charges stem from a June 2024 crash ...

North Dakota lawmakers are considering pay raises for top state officials, with most positions aligning with Governor Kelly Armstrong's recommended 3% annual increase. However, the judiciary branch has requested raises that exceed the governor's recommendation: Supreme Court justices could see 8% increases to $202,000 ...

Johnnie Jay Gaking IV (27) appeared in federal court on March 10 facing two counts of second-degree murder and one count of attempted murder for a March 4 shooting on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Prosecutors allege Gaking shot and killed his adult sister and her 3-year-old daughter and wounded his mother at a residence...

West Fargo man Steven Lyon faces felony theft charges for stealing approximately $68,000 from the West Fargo Hockey Association in late 2024. The longtime employee and bingo manager was charged March 3 with theft by deception over $50,000 in Cass County District Court. Executive Director Jeremy Jorgenson reported that ...

Richland County Judge Daniel Narum heard arguments on Tuesday whether evidence against former Cass County Sheriff's deputy Carson Quam should be suppressed. Quam, 26, resigned in September when North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents searched his home for child sexual abuse materials. He now faces ten felo...

City of Fargo crews cleared abandoned homeless encampments along the Red River north of the First Avenue bridge Tuesday. Workers removed tents, bicycles, toys, and other items from the area. City Administrator Brenda Derrig explained the cleanup targeted only "abandoned" camps, while compliant occupied camps ...

The city of Jamestown's Sanitation and Solid Waste Department reports that recycling pickups are delayed on Wednesday, with disruptions expected to continue throughout the week until equipment issues are fixed. Residents should leave their recycling bins outside until collected, as Recycling Center of North Dakota crew...

Grand Forks Air Force Base has removed diversity, equity, and inclusion content from its platforms in compliance with a Trump administration directive. The Pentagon ordered all Defense Department websites to purge DEI materials by March 5. Base spokesperson Lea Greene confirmed they're archiving affected content dating...

As first reported by the Jamestown Sun, the Jamestown and Stutsman County Development Board of Directors unanimously approved on Monday that a loan of $1 million will be issued to the city of Jamestown. The money will come if Senate Bill 2225 is approved in the state legislature, and it is currently in the House. The m...

The North Dakota Transmission Authority opened applications for utility electric grid resilience projects. The awards will total about $2.84 million in grants. 85% of the funding comes from the Department of Energy IIJA Grid Resilience Formula Grant. 15% will come from the state legislative appropriations. The ND Indus...

North Dakota legislators mulled testimony of big changes to hunting in North Dakota on Friday. Of the many bills impacting hunting, Senate Bill 2137 was reviewed, a bill that would remove the Department of Game and Fish's ability to institute bans on hunting over bait until July 31, 2029 with the ability to revisit ban...

As first reported by KFYR, the town of Glen Ullin is battling a fire that is burning through farms south of the area. The fire started around 3:00 p.m. Monday and burned about eight square miles as of 10:00 p.m. According to Glen Ullin Fire Chief Wade Kottre, fire crews are now putting out flare-ups and containing the ...

North Dakota is now in a statewide fire emergency. Governor Kelly Armstrong declared the order on Monday. The Governor's executive order enacts the state emergency operations plan with dry conditions present. The order gives local and tribal governments access to state resources to fight any fires through May 31, when ...

Agricultural cooperative CHS has awarded grants to ten rural communities across the U.S. to improve safety and essential services. The CHS Foundation provided grants of up to $15,000, with final recipients chosen through a vote at the 2024 CHS annual meeting.. Major awards included $10,000 to a Minnesota fire departme...

According to Tom Clark of the West Fargo Fire Department, crews responded to a two alarm structure fire on Saturday afternoon. Crews were not able to enter the building when they arrived because of an "electric energized fire." The tin building was not approached until XCEL Energy turned the power off. After ...

Two horses that were hauled in a trailer were killed in a crash Friday morning at the intersection of Highways 83 and 23. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a 20-year-old man driving a van failed to yield at the intersection of the accident and struck the truck that was hauling the trailer with three horses....

Michelle Kommer, former ND labor commissioner, runs HighRoad Partners with an all-female team from a renovated 112-year-old Fargo tire warehouse, providing essential HR services to small businesses. Kommer was recognized by The Forum ahead of International Women's Day on March 8th. After executive roles at major compan...