05/17/2026

Western North Dakota heat wave pushes toward 110 degrees; officials warn of wildfire risk

Western North Dakota faces near-110-degree heat with dangerous wildfire conditions. Officials warn residents and agricultural workers to take precautions as hospitals treat heat-related illnesses.

May 17

Randy Schobinger, North Dakota lawmaker and Minot fixture, dead at 54

May 17

North Dakota court dismisses carbon storage lawsuit on timing grounds

May 17

Seattle man charged with attempted murder after shooting McIntosh County sheriff near Kulm

A Seattle man faces attempted murder charges after shooting McIntosh County Sheriff Steve Delzer in the hand during a roadside confrontation near Kulm on Thursday.

May 17

Pirates Improve to 24-20, Offensive Output Surges

The Pittsburgh Pirates' offense has seen a significant upswing, contributing to the team's improved record of 24-20. According to FanGraphs, the Pirates have a 58.9% chance of reaching the postseason.

May 17

Justin Rose Makes the Cut at PGA Championship with Final-Hole Eagle

May 17

Mel Kiper Jr. Releases List of 2026 NFL Draft Sleepers

May 17

NBA Offseason Outlook: Draft, Free Agency, and Trade Targets for Non-Playoff Teams

May 17

Rugby opens $60 million medical center, consolidating hospital, clinic and nursing home

Rugby's Heart of America Medical Center opens on Highway 2 East, consolidating hospital, clinic and nursing services on one campus and replacing aging Main Avenue buildings that dated to the 1940s.

May 17

Notre Dame, Villanova to Tip Off Hoops Season in Rome Doubleheader

Notre Dame and Villanova will begin their basketball seasons with a unique event in Rome. Both the men's and women's teams from each university will compete in a doubleheader on November 1.

May 17

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

Offseason Decisions: Cowboys, Steelers, and Dolphins Strategies

Several teams faced critical choices this offseason. Evaluation of the Cowboys' wide receiver situation, the Steelers' quarterback approach, and the Dolphins' running back plans.

May 17

NFL Announces Record Nine International Games for 2024 Season

May 17

NBA Draft Combine Scrimmages Showcase Emerging Talent

May 17

Thunder Secure Victory, Cement Top Western Conference Spot

May 17

Scheffler Rebounds After Slow Start at PGA Championship

May 17