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In Bismarck, Chamber CEO says 'outlook is good' for healthcare as Altru moves ahead with hospital acquisition

GRAND FORKS — As Altru Health System moves ahead with the acquisition of CommonSpirit Health St. Alexius hospitals in Bismarck, the outlook for healthcare in the community is looking bright, according to Brenda Nagel, president and CEO of the Bismarck Mandan Chamber Economic Development Corp. (...

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UND football player Jerry Kaminski throws a pass during a game.

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UND's developing rush attack to face tough test

After a heartbreaking loss to Youngstown State, the UND Fighting Hawks are ready to bounce back with a crucial home game against Illinois State. The team's focus is on refining their offensive line play, which showed promise in their recent FCS performance. This game marks a pivotal moment in the...

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Minnesota Wild players practicing on the ice with returning injured players visible, symbolizing hope and resilience

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Tough lineup decisions coming as Wild get closer to full health

On a chilly Thursday morning in Grand Forks, the quiet hum of anticipation filled the air at the Grand Forks Sports Arena. Inside, a handful of dedicated fans and local families gathered around the rink, their eyes fixed on the ice where Minnesota Wild players were skating through practice. Among...

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Grand Forks woman Claire Rash recovering from severe car accident, surrounded by community support and faith.

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'My life was completely changed': Grand Forks woman recalls being struck by man chasing people with car

On a quiet September evening in Grand Forks, the serenity of a routine dog walk shattered in an instant. Claire Rash, a young woman known for her warm smile and unwavering faith, found her life forever altered by a reckless act of violence that unfolded just steps from her apartment. As she...

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Grand Forks neighborhood scene with pedestrians and police presence after incident involving vehicle

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Case delayed for Grand Forks man accused of hitting pedestrians with vehicle

On a quiet September evening in Grand Forks, a man’s life took a sudden and alarming turn. Ian Matthew Schneeweis, a 26-year-old local, allegedly drove his vehicle into two pedestrians at the 3900 block of South 16th Street, an incident that has left the community shaken and searching for answers....

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Research at School of Medicine and Health Sciences today creates the treatments and prescriptions of tomorrow

In the heart of Grand Forks, a quiet revolution is taking place at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS). Picture a bustling lab where researchers are deep in discussion, surrounded by state-of-the-art equipment. Here, the future of healthcare is being shaped...

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State officials push for additional tools to protect dairy cattle from HPAI

Barillo_Images / Depositphotos.com On Nov. 5, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials met with USDA and delivered a letter to urge the agency to authorize a voluntary national emergency vaccination framework for dairy...

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