05/16/2026

N.D. Judge Dismisses CO2 Storage Lawsuit on Procedural Grounds

A North Dakota district court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state's carbon dioxide storage law on procedural grounds, leaving constitutional questions about private property rights unresolved.

May 16

Jamestown man arrested after 115 mph motorcycle chase ends in crash near Windsor

A Jamestown man was arrested after leading police on a motorcycle chase that reached 115 mph on Interstate 94 before crashing near Windsor.

May 16

Fargo teen charged after pulling weapon at car meet

May 16

Report: Fake IDs Used in $20 Million Fraud Scheme

A former Alabama defensive end allegedly used fraudulent means to secure millions in loans. NFL players Michael Penix Jr., David Njoku, and Xavier McKinney were reportedly targeted in the scheme.

May 16

Warriors Defeat Kings 117-116 in Play-In Thriller

May 16

Wild Defeat Avalanche, 3-2

May 16

Hurricanes Defeat Flyers 3-2 in Overtime, Complete Series Sweep

May 16

Wishek named North Dakota City of the Year for downtown revitalization

Wishek earns statewide recognition from the North Dakota League of Cities for downtown revitalization and infrastructure work that strengthens the rural community's economy.

May 16

North Dakota Voters to Decide on Constitutional Guarantee of Free School Meals

North Dakota voters will decide in November whether to enshrine free school meals for all K-12 students in the state constitution. Organizers gathered more than 50,000 signatures to place the measure on the ballot.

May 16

Federal Judge Blocks Abortion-Leave Rules for Catholic Employers in North Dakota

A federal judge blocked enforcement of rules requiring Catholic employers in North Dakota to provide leave for abortion and fertility treatments, saying the employers likely have valid religious-freedom claims.

May 16

A Japanese Master Captures Spring in Seventeen Syllables

Matsuo Basho watched a frog jump into an old pond in 1686, and the ripples from that moment still reach us today. His haiku reminds us that poetry doesn't need grandeur to hold the whole world.

May 16

Tim Olson Named CEO of Polar Communications

Polar Communications names COO Tim Olson as its new CEO, replacing retiring Karl Blake after a nationwide search.

May 16

Wild Defeat Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3

May 16

Preseason Top 20 MLB Players Underperforming in 2026

May 16

Cowboys Decline George Pickens Extension; Steelers Pursue Other Options at Quarterback

May 16

World Cup 2026: Top 15 Teams Ranked 30 Days Out

May 16