North Dakota Newspapers

Browse 41 newspapers from North Dakota, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Historically defined by rural weeklies supporting a few regional dailies, the press environment here reflects a highly dispersed agricultural population. The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, owned by Forum Communications, serves as the primary publication for the eastern corridor. Founded in 1873, the Lee Enterprises-owned Bismarck Tribune stands as the oldest continually operating newspaper locally, acting as the daily paper of record for the capital. Further north, the Grand Forks Herald holds historical prestige for its renowned flood coverage. Given the agrarian economy, specialized publications like Ag Week maintain significant regional readership among farming communities. Paperboy indexes 41 North Dakota newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Ag Week

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Serving as a primary news source for the Upper Midwest, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of agricultural trends, commodity markets, and rural policy. It is widely recognized for its deep-rooted history in the region and its commitment to connecting producers with the essential data and industry analysis needed to manage modern farming operations.

Ashley Tribune

Ashley, North Dakota

The Ashley Tribune is a weekly newspaper serving Ashley, North Dakota, and the surrounding McIntosh County area. It provides coverage of local government, community events, school sports, and regional news, maintaining a long-standing tradition of documenting the history and daily life of this agricultural community.

Benson County Farmers Press

Minnewaukan, North Dakota

Serving the rural communities of North Dakota since 1891, this weekly publication provides essential local coverage of government, agriculture, and regional happenings across Benson County. It remains a vital source of community journalism, focusing on the people and events that shape daily life in the Minnewaukan area.

Bismarck Tribune

Bismarck, North Dakota

Serving as the primary source of news for North Dakota’s capital and the surrounding region, this publication has provided continuous coverage of local, state, and legislative affairs since its founding in 1873. It is widely recognized for its historical significance as the first newspaper to break the news of the Battle of the Little Bighorn to the rest of the nation.

Bowman County Pioneer

Bowman, North Dakota

Serving the residents of Bowman County, North Dakota, since 1906, this weekly newspaper acts as a vital source of local news, community milestones, and agricultural reporting. It is recognized for its longevity as a historical record of regional events and its commitment to documenting the issues impacting the rural ranching and farming communities of the area.

Cass County Reporter

Casselton, North Dakota

Serving the community of Casselton and the surrounding region of North Dakota, this weekly publication provides essential local coverage of school sports, municipal government, and regional events. It is recognized for maintaining a long-standing tradition of community-focused journalism that keeps rural residents connected to news impacting their daily lives.

Crosby Journal

Crosby, North Dakota

The Journal is a local newspaper based in Crosby, North Dakota, serving Divide County and the surrounding region. It provides coverage of local news, high school sports, community events, and public notices. The publication documents life in the northwestern corner of the state for its local readership.

Devils Lake Journal

Devils Lake, North Dakota

Serving the Lake Region of North Dakota, this publication has provided local news coverage and community reporting for over a century. It functions as the primary source of record for the Devils Lake area, focusing on regional politics, high school athletics, and events affecting the local agricultural and lakeside population.

Dickinson Press

Dickinson, North Dakota

Serving the residents of southwestern North Dakota, this publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage for the Dickinson region. Established in the early 20th century, it remains a vital source of information for its audience by chronicling the economic and cultural evolution of the Bakken oil patch area.

Edgeley Mail

Edgeley, North Dakota

Serving the rural community of Edgeley, North Dakota, this long-standing local publication focuses on chronicling regional news, agricultural updates, and events significant to its small-town readership. It provides a vital connection for residents by preserving the historical narrative and fostering a sense of community through detailed coverage of local government, schools, and community milestones.

Emmons County Record

Linton, North Dakota

Serving the community of Linton and surrounding areas of North Dakota since 1884, this weekly publication remains a vital source for local news, agricultural updates, and regional history. It is highly regarded for its commitment to community journalism, having consistently chronicled the life and development of Emmons County for over a century.

Fargo Forum

Fargo, North Dakota

The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead is a primary daily newspaper serving eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Established in 1891, it provides comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and business. As the flagship of Forum Communications Company, it remains a vital information source for the Red River Valley region.

Farm and Ranch Guide

Mandan, North Dakota

Farm and Ranch Guide is a regional agricultural publication based in Mandan, North Dakota. It provides comprehensive coverage of crop and livestock production, market trends, and agribusiness news for producers in the Upper Midwest. The newspaper features reports on commodities, machinery, rural life, and technological developments in agriculture.

Grand Forks Herald

Grand Forks, North Dakota

The Grand Forks Herald is a primary daily newspaper serving northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Established in 1879, it covers local news, sports, and community events. Owned by Forum Communications Company, it maintains a strong digital presence alongside its print legacy in the Red River Valley.

Griggs County Courier

Cooperstown, North Dakota

The Griggs County Courier is a weekly newspaper serving Cooperstown and the surrounding rural communities of North Dakota. It provides essential coverage of local government, school events, and high school sports, maintaining a long-standing tradition of community journalism for the residents of Griggs County since the late nineteenth century.

High Plains Reader

Fargo, North Dakota

Serving the Fargo-Moorhead area since 1996, this independent weekly publication provides a progressive perspective on local arts, culture, and politics. It is notable for its commitment to investigative journalism and its role as a primary source for alternative viewpoints within the Red River Valley.

Hillsboro Banner

Hillsboro, North Dakota

Serving Traill County, North Dakota, this weekly publication has provided local news, community updates, and agricultural reporting to the region for over a century. It maintains a strong focus on hyper-local journalism, documenting the milestones and daily life of residents in its rural northeastern corner of the state.

Jamestown Sun

Jamestown, North Dakota

Serving as the primary news source for Stutsman County and the surrounding region of North Dakota, this publication has provided local reporting and community updates since its founding in 1878. It maintains a strong commitment to regional coverage, documenting the evolving economic and social landscape of the rural Great Plains for its dedicated readership.

Kenmare News

Kenmare, North Dakota

Serving the community of Ward County, North Dakota, since 1899, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school activities, and regional events. It acts as a primary source of record for the residents of Kenmare and the surrounding rural areas, maintaining a long-standing tradition of chronicling the town's history and civic life.

Mandan News

Mandan, North Dakota

The Mandan News is a community news publication serving Mandan, North Dakota, and the surrounding Morton County area. Now operating as a dedicated section of the Bismarck Tribune, it focuses on local government, school news, high school sports, and human interest stories within the Mandan community.

Mckenzie County Farmer

Watford City, North Dakota

Serving the residents of Watford City and McKenzie County for over a century, this weekly publication provides essential community news, local government coverage, and agricultural updates for a region transformed by the North Dakota oil boom. It stands as a vital record of regional history, offering a dedicated platform for public notices, school achievements, and the evolving interests of its rural and energy-sector readership.

Minot Daily News

Minot, North Dakota

Serving North Central North Dakota for over a century, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional issues for the Minot area. It stands as a primary source of daily journalism for the region, balancing historical legacy with modern reporting on the local economy, military presence, and agricultural news.

Mountrail County Promoter

Stanley, North Dakota

Serving as a long-standing journalistic fixture in Stanley, North Dakota, this weekly publication provides essential community coverage by focusing on local government, regional news, and events throughout Mountrail County. Its enduring presence offers residents a dedicated source of hyper-local reporting, playing a vital role in maintaining the civic dialogue of the rural communities it reaches.

MSU Red and Green

Minot, North Dakota

The MSU Red and Green is the student newspaper of Minot State University in North Dakota. It provides news, features, and updates regarding campus life, student athletics, and local events. Established over a century ago, the publication serves as a platform for student journalists and keeps the university community informed.

Napoleon Homestead

Napoleon, North Dakota

The Napoleon Homestead is a weekly newspaper serving Napoleon and Logan County, North Dakota. Established in 1886, it provides local news coverage, including community events, government updates, sports, and legal notices, acting as a primary information source for residents in the rural central North Dakota region.

Northern Sentry

Minot, North Dakota

Serving the military community for over 75 years, this publication provides dedicated coverage of news, base events, and quality-of-life issues for personnel stationed at Minot Air Force Base. It functions as the official civilian-enterprise newspaper for the installation, offering a vital bridge between the base population and the surrounding North Dakota region.

Oakes Times

Oakes, North Dakota

The Oakes Times is a weekly newspaper serving Oakes and the surrounding Dickey County region in North Dakota. It provides local news, high school sports coverage, and community announcements. The publication remains a primary source of information for residents in the southeastern part of the state.

Pierce County Tribune

Rugby, North Dakota

Serving the residents of Rugby and the surrounding region of North Dakota, this weekly publication provides localized news, sports coverage, and community updates. It is a long-standing journalistic fixture in the area, functioning as a primary source for regional events and public notices within Pierce County.

Prairie Business

Fargo, North Dakota

Prairie Business is a monthly magazine providing comprehensive coverage of the business landscape across North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Minnesota. Based in Fargo, it features news, profiles, and analysis on regional industries, including healthcare, technology, and energy, serving a diverse professional audience in the Upper Midwest.

Ransom County Gazette

Lisbon, North Dakota

The Ransom County Gazette is a weekly newspaper based in Lisbon, North Dakota, serving the residents of Ransom County. Published by NorDak Publishing, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, school news, sports, and obituaries, maintaining a focus on the rural interests of southeastern North Dakota.

Steele Ozone and Kidder County Press

Steele, North Dakota

The Steele Ozone and Kidder County Press is a weekly newspaper serving Steele and Kidder County, North Dakota. Established through the merger of historical local titles, it provides coverage of community news, local government, high school sports, and agricultural developments within the central North Dakota region.

Tioga Tribune

Tioga, North Dakota

The Tioga Tribune is a weekly newspaper serving Tioga, North Dakota, and the surrounding Williams County area. Now published as part of the Journal Publishing group based in Crosby, it provides local news, sports coverage, community events, and public notices focused on the Tioga region.

Traill County Tribune

Mayville, North Dakota

The Traill County Tribune is a weekly newspaper based in Mayville, North Dakota, serving the communities of Mayville, Portland, and Clifford. It provides comprehensive local news coverage, high school sports reporting, and community announcements, acting as a primary information source for residents of the Red River Valley area.

UND Dakota Student

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Serving as the official student-run newspaper of the University of North Dakota, this publication has provided a voice for the campus community since its founding in 1888. It remains a key source of local news and university-focused investigative journalism for students, faculty, and residents of the Grand Forks area.

Valley City Times Record

Valley City, North Dakota

Serving as the primary news source for Barnes County, North Dakota, this publication has provided local journalism to the Valley City community for over a century. It maintains a dedicated editorial focus on regional events, community milestones, and agricultural reporting that directly impacts its rural readership.

Wahpeton Daily News

Wahpeton, North Dakota

Serving the communities of Richland County in North Dakota and Wilkin County in Minnesota, this publication provides essential local news, regional sports coverage, and community updates to the Red River Valley. It stands as a primary source of record for the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area, documenting the evolving socio-economic landscape of this agricultural and manufacturing hub since its establishment.

Walsh County Record

Grafton, North Dakota

Serving as a cornerstone of information for Grafton and the surrounding North Dakota region, this publication has provided local news, community updates, and agricultural coverage for over a century. It maintains a strong commitment to grassroots journalism by focusing on the local government, school events, and civic developments that define daily life in Walsh County.

Wells County Herald Press

Harvey, North Dakota

Serving the residents of Harvey and the surrounding rural communities of North Dakota, this long-standing publication provides essential local coverage of school sports, government meetings, and regional community events. It remains a vital source of information for Wells County, documenting the area's history and current affairs through its dedicated weekly reporting.

West Fargo Pioneer

West Fargo, North Dakota

The West Fargo Pioneer is a local news publication serving West Fargo, North Dakota. Now part of the InForum network, it provides comprehensive coverage of community events, local government, education, and crime. It continues its tradition of community journalism as a digital-first section of the Fargo-Moorhead Forum.

Williston Herald

Williston, North Dakota

Serving the residents of Williston and the surrounding Williams County region, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, regional agriculture, and the evolving energy sector in the Bakken oil field. With roots dating back to the late 19th century, it remains a primary source of information for the community regarding civic affairs and local developments.

Wishek Star

Wishek, North Dakota

The Wishek Star is a weekly newspaper based in Wishek, North Dakota, serving McIntosh County. It provides local news coverage, community events, and sports reporting for the Wishek area. As a traditional community publication, it focuses on regional developments and the interests of its rural readership.