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Protestors hold up homemade signs along the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Fargo on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, during a protest of ICE and the US involvement in Venezuela. Alyssa Goelzer / The Forum

Protestors hold up homemade signs along the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Fargo on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, during a protest of ICE and the US involvement in Venezuela. Alyssa Goelzer / The Forum

Minnesota immigration crackdowns loom large for some North Dakotans

Michael Standaert/north Dakota News Cooperative
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Faith groups preparing messaging, mutual aid assistance groups, rallies in responseAn emphasis on Christian teachings of “welcoming the stranger” is taking the lead in a growing campaign among some faith groups in North Dakota.
Gudmundur Grimson 2026 Person of the Year

Gudmundur Grimson 2026 Person of the Year

2026 Person of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Pembina County Historical Society has named Gudmundur Grimson (1878–1965) as its 2026 Person of the Year in recognition of his remarkable legal career and his profound contributions to justice, reform, and public service.
DPS Spirit Week

DPS Spirit Week

DPS Spirit Week

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
High School Hungry, Hungry Hippos Class Competition. Photo by Jamie RarickElementary students enjoyed dressing up in their favorite pjs for pajama day. Photo by Jamie RarickPreschooler Maddie helps Ms. Logsdon judge spirit week dress-up days. Photo by Jamie Rarick
District 19 legislators vote against school lunch

District 19 legislators vote against school lunch

District 19 legislators vote against school lunch

Mike Alan Steinfeldt
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A bill to provide free meals for North Dakota students failed by two votes in the state Senate on Friday, Jan. 23. House Bill 1624 failed in the Senate 24-22. It had passed in the house, 55-38 a day earlier on Thursday, Jan. 22.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

National Weather Service releases flood outlook

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The National Weather Service office in Grand Forks released its first spring flood outlook of the season. The report indicates flooding threats are overall low, with possible minor flooding in Grand Forks, Drayton, and Pembina, and potentially moderate in Hallock and Oslo.
Field To Fork webinars

Field To Fork webinars

Field To Fork webinars & watch parties

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
NDSU Extension’s Field to Fork webinars provide information about safely growing, preserving and preparing specialty-crop fruits and vegetables.North Dakota State University Extension will again host the Field to Fork webinar series starting February 2026.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

N.D. Women Involved in Farm Economics announces contest winners

Marlene Kouba
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Last month there was a statewide contest for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to find small words in the name, “Thanksgiving Day.” There were 36 entries from Osnabrock, Cavalier, Langdon, Flasher, and Richardton-Taylor.Winners are: Sixth grade - 1. Malachi Economy, Osnabrock with 135 words.
North Dakota’s longest serving Supreme Court Chief Justice Jerry VandeWalle poses with a copy of his biography, “Call Me Jerry” along with author Cecile Wehrman. Photo by Brad Nygaard, The Journal, Crosby.

North Dakota’s longest serving Supreme Court Chief Justice Jerry VandeWalle poses with a copy of his biography, “Call Me Jerry” along with author Cecile Wehrman. Photo by Brad Nygaard, The Journal, Crosby.

Biography celebrates life of North Dakota’s longest serving Supreme Court Chief Justice

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
“Call Me Jerry” chronicles Jerry VandeWalle’s remarkable life of serviceBy Michael Standaert/North Dakota News Cooperative Kind. Dedicated. Humble. Nonpartisan. Committed to service.
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