From railroad tycoons to golden fields, the origins of each county’s name reveal the region’s political, cultural and ...

Lake Sakakawea water levels and boat ramps should be in good shape this year. “They’re down 4 to 5ft lower than what they ...

Five of North Dakota's active coal plants have received federal waivers exempting them from air pollution regulations enacted ...

The Senate recently passed House Bill 1479, which would establish Oct. 1 each year as North Dakota Constitution Day. The goal ...

The reduction in federal services is one of many the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Omaha District announced beginning May 1 ...

From railroad tycoons to golden fields, the origins of each county’s name reveal the region’s political, cultural and ...

People in the northern parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin have the best chance to ...

With a Kp index of 6, the sky will feature a colorful display of auroras this week, making the lights all the brighter and ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. The sun earlier this week burped out huge bursts of ...

NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm watch for Tuesday night, setting the stage ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock is urging the FBI to reconsider plans to move a field office from the state to North Dakota. “When the FBI was looking to set-up an office in the area, Sidney community ...