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In North Dakota GOP primaries, U.S. Rep. Armstrong wins for governor and Fedorchak for House
U.S. Rep. Kelly Armstrong has won North Dakota's Republican primary for governor, while longtime public utilities regulator Julie Fedorchak has finished first in a rambunctious GOP race for the House seat he will vacate.
Food waste composting is cooking in Minnesota — and helping curb climate change
Americans waste about one-third of all available food. Tossed in the trash, unused food creates the potent greenhouse gas methane as it decays in landfills.
Fargo elections and Cass County primaries are June 11. Here’s what you need to know
Fargo residents can vote for city commissioners, county commissioners, school board candidates and park board commissioners. Cass County residents will also select which candidates for state House and Senate, county attorney, county sheriff and judge will appear on the November ballot.
A giant troll installation and treasure hunt opens in northern Minnesota
An art installation of giant trolls opens June 10 in and around Detroit Lakes. Danish artist Thomas Dambo has built troll sculptures of recycled material around the world to bring attention to waste, and create whimsical experiences for those who visit his installations.
When driving on the wrong side of the road is the right way to speed up traffic
An unconventional design known as the diverging diamond interchange can be both safer and more efficient than conventional left turn lanes. Road planners across the country are switching sides.
The resurgence of the term ‘kinkeeping,’ the often gendered work of keeping a family together
The term ‘kinkeeping’ is taking off online. Hear from a local professor whose teaching on the term spurred her student to make a viral TikTok about the subject.