Interstate speed limit to increase to 80 mph in North Dakota

FARGO — Motorists traveling on North Dakota’s interstates will legally be able to drive faster. Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1298 on Monday, May 5, increasing the speed limit on Interstates 29 and 94 from 75 mph to 80 mph. The bill also increases …

Dust Storm makes travel difficult in northwest North Dakota

RAY, N.D. (KFYR) - Travelers in northwest North Dakota had to slow down due to poor visibility Monday afternoon, due to a dust storm. The video above was submitted by Haley Burchett near Ray. She said driving conditions were incredibly dangerous, and, at …

Update: One dead after a two-vehicle crash near Thompson, North Dakota

THOMPSON, N.D. (Valley News Live) - One woman has died after a two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon. North Dakota Highway Patrol says the crash happened Northbound on I-29, 2.5 miles north of Thompson. A press release state that an 83 year-old woman from …

One of South Dakota’s Hidden Dining Gems is 50 Miles North of Sioux Falls

Every state in the nation is known for its hidden gems. A place or thing that is unique to a specific city or region within the state itself. South Dakota certainly has its fair share of hidden gems. Some of the obvious gems would have to be things like …

Dust Storm in northwest North Dakota near Ray

South Dakota rises to its highest rank in teacher pay

South Dakota ranks 46th in the nation for average teacher salaries—its highest standing since the National Education Association started ranking states in 1943, according to the South Dakota Education Association. The state previously reached 47th in the …

Macomb Dakota high school 2025 football schedule

The 2025 Macomb Dakota football schedule is out, and the Cougars hope to emulate the success of last season.  The Cougars went 8-1 in the regular season with their only loss to Utica Eisenhower by seven points. They fell to the eventual Division 1 champion …

Health care legislation will improve access, affordability for North Dakotans

North Dakotans want to keep their family members and the state’s workforce healthy.  When health care isn’t prioritized, small issues can quickly turn into large problems and treatable conditions can become life-threatening, such as late-stage cancer. When …

T. rex may have evolved in North America after all, scientists say

The famed Tyrannosaurus rex may have evolved in a very different location from its direct ancestors, new research finds. The new study builds on earlier research, which suggested that T. rex's ancestors arose in Asia and migrated to North America when …

Why Sheboygan North's Blake Buhr committed to this NCAA DI football team

Sheboygan North High School junior Blake Buhr committed to play football at the University of North Dakota. He chose North Dakota due to strong connections with the coaching staff and a sense of community. Buhr maintains a 4.0 GPA and prioritized academics …