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The No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset over No. 2 North Dakota in the Frozen Four semifinals, earning their first championship game appearance since 2010. Freshman goaltender Daniel Hauser led the underdog victory with 21 saves in Las Vegas.
The third-seeded Wisconsin Badgers stunned top-ranked North Dakota 2-1 in the NCAA hockey semifinals, earning a shot at the national championship. A pair of first-period goals and stellar defense propelled the underdogs to Saturday's title game in Las Vegas.
The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a nail-biting 2-1 victory over North Dakota in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinals, earning their spot in the championship game. They'll face either Michigan or Denver for college hockey's biggest prize.
The Greater Grand Forks Symphony Orchestra just launched a new annual scholarship worth up to $10,000 for violin and viola students. Applications are open now through April 12 for the 2026-27 school year.
A North Dakota nonprofit is training volunteers to help immigrant families feel at home through mentoring and everyday support. The program turns personal experience into community connection.
Britta Curl-Salemme just added Olympic gold to her already packed trophy case, four years after COVID forced her out of the 2022 Games. The Bismarck native's perseverance paid off with Team USA's 2026 victory.
A North Dakota hockey player who started on the fourth line ended up on Team USA's first line and won gold at her first Olympics. Britta Curl-Salemme just became part of only the third U.S. women's hockey team to ever claim Olympic gold.
A small town scholarship program is transforming its mission from giving modest awards to potentially covering a student's entire first year of college. Rugby Dollars for Scholars just launched an endowment fund with a goal of reaching $3-5 million.
A high school senior convinced her younger sister to return to gymnastics after a year off, creating one special season together. Their sibling rivalry is pushing both athletes to new heights in North Dakota.
A suicide prevention advocate is building a statewide volunteer network to support struggling LGBTQ+ youth across North Dakota's 47 legislative districts. Anyone can join, and volunteers work on their own terms to create resources and connections in their communities.
Taylor Garcia plans 15 weekly activities at a North Dakota long-term care facility, from sing-alongs to chair yoga. His work provides lifelines of connection for residents who might otherwise spend their golden years isolated.
After severe weather damaged a North Dakota wind farm twice in 2024, Xcel Energy is committing to a full restoration by 2027. The company has already brought 12 turbines back online and plans 65 more by the end of 2026. ##