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Today in History, 1926: Interest runs high in commercial oil production in North Dakota March 5, 2026
On March 5, 1926, North Dakota’s potential for a commercial oil boom rested on the discovery of "anticline" structures similar to those found in the rich oil fields of Wyoming and Alberta.
Minnesota Class A boys hockey: Backup goalie posts shutout for Warroad March 5, 2026
Mahtomedi, Delano and Hibbing-Chisholm also advance.
Hillcrest Lutheran girls basketball guided by family ahead of section championship appearance March 5, 2026
Multiple key elements of the Comets team are connected by the same last name.
North Dakota start-up launches walker attachment to monitor seniors March 5, 2026
WalkWise by Drive, an attachment for walkers, monitors activity patterns and encourages movement for seniors.
Fargo residents enjoy rare warm March day March 5, 2026
Temperatures near 50 degrees on Wednesday prompted residents to walk dogs, take photos and enjoy the early spring thaw.
Fargo pastor recounts safe return from Israel amid attacks March 5, 2026
Pastor Seth Wetter and a 30-person tour group made it safely back to Fargo after retaliatory attacks in Israel forced them to cut their trip short.