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“Many of our jobs are requiring a higher degree of math skills, critical thinking skills, communication skills and the ability to learn quickly.”

More than fifteen thousand jobs. That's how many are posted on the North Dakota Job Service website. via KXMB-TV Bismarck

X - close this window 1 of 2 Photos > Police and fire rescue crews from the Fargo area scrambled to the Red River over the noon hour after a car went in the water. via KXMB-TV Bismarck

The Rev. William E. Rindy, First Lutheran Church, Fargo, N.D., was elected April 6 to a six-year term as bishop of the Eastern North Dakota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America . via Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Another lawsuit has been filed in federal court in North Dakota over traffic fines. via KMOT-TV Minot

A study estimates the cost of a Fargo-area performing arts center at more than $60 million. via KMOT-TV Minot

North Dakota Democrats have picked their governor ticket for the fall campaign Fargo Senator Tim Mathern is the Democratic candidate for governor. via KXMB-TV Bismarck

“John McCain is not a warmonger and should not be described as such. He's a supporter of a war that Senator Obama believes should have never been authorized and never been waged.”

Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign on Saturday repudiated a liberal talk show host's description of Sen. via Belleville News

North Dakota's Republican insurance commissioner is starting his first campaign for the job.

Adam Hamm was appointed as insurance commissioner last October. He replaced Jim Poolman, who resigned to start his own insurance consulting business.

North Dakota GOP convention delegates have endorsed Hamm to run for his first elected term.

The 36-year-old Hamm is a former Cass County prosecutor and private attorney in Fargo. He's making his first run for statewide office.

North Dakota Democrats are picking their candidate for insurance commissioner at their convention in Grand Forks next weekend. The only announced candidate is Fargo state Rep. Jasper Schneider. Read more

But Democratic delegates will be doing some business. They'll be endorsing Fargo state Representative Jasper Schneider to run for insurance commissioner. via KFYR-AM Bismarck

Lonnie Wangen, a 22-year member of the North Dakota National Guard and a veteran of Iraq, is North Dakota`s new veterans affairs commissioner. via KMOT-TV Minot

City officials around the state are studying a decision by the North Dakota Supreme Court that says Fargo cannot charge more for traffic fines than allowed by state law. via KFYR-TV Bismarck

“I have been tireless in my effort to advocate for North Dakota families and businesses.”

Day two of the Republican state convention is bringing Republicans from across North Dakota to Fargo. via KMOT-TV Minot

Three Republican candidates for the North Dakota Public Service Commission say they`re looking for delegate support right up until tomorrow`s vote. via KMOT-TV Minot

Nick correctly spelled "propinquity" in round eight of the spell-down to take the title. via KXMB-TV Bismarck

“That seems to be consistent with what's been described to me”

FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota State University is investigating complaints about a campus skit in which a white student in blackface portrayed Barack Obama receiving a lap dance. via KAAL-TV Austin

Estimates released by the Census Bureau rank Bismarck 72nd and Fargo 97th in growth among 363 metropolitan statistical areas. via KFYR-AM Bismarck

A screening committee is seeking more applicants for a seat on North Dakota`s Board of Higher Education. via KMOT-TV Minot

Developers are planning more apartments and shops in the Fargo neighborhood around North Dakota State University. via KXMD-TV Williston

Snow in eastern North Dakota on Friday set records in Grand Forks and Fargo. The National Weather Service says Fargo set a snowfall record for the date, and both cities set precipitation records for the date ... via KFYR-TV Bismarck

Some board members for North Dakota`s workers compensation agency got an earful from one of the candidates for the job of temporary director. via KMOT-TV Minot