05/09/2026

Grand Forks Braces for Red River Surge Amid Heavy Rains

City crews in Grand Forks activated flood barriers and launched sandbagging operations Saturday as the Red River swelled from recent heavy rains. Officials monitor levels closely, drawing on lessons from the devastating 1997 flood that reshaped the city. With protections holding firm so far, residents prepare for potential overflow.

May 9

Burleigh County, ND: May Crime Stats Show Bismarck Trends

Preliminary May crime data from Burleigh County law enforcement reveals a mixed picture in Bismarck, with property crimes ticking up amid statewide declines. Agencies highlight rising vehicle thefts while violent incidents remain low. Residents can track activity via the city's interactive crime map.

May 9

Williston Man Charged in Bismarck Downtown Plaza Burglaries

May 9

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 9

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 9

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 9

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 9

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 9

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 9

Fargo Cops Nab One Suspect in Deadly Downtown Shootings, Hunt Continues

Fargo police arrested a suspect in one of two fatal shootings that rocked the city early Sunday, leaving two dead and others wounded amid a brewing feud. As Caundre Douglas faces murder charges for killing Elijah Hughes, 19-year-old Tyrque Jones remains at large after gunning down Azeem Holmes outside a popular downtown bar. The violence has heightened fears in North Dakota's largest city, with authorities warning Jones is armed and dangerous.[1][2][3]

May 9

North Dakota's $1,600 tax credit erases bills for 50,000 homeowners

May 9

CDC Report Details Impact of Multi-State Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

May 9

ND Legislature OKs $50M to Bridge Rural Broadband Divide by 2028

May 9