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Colorado Buffaloes football vs. North Dakota State: How to watch for free

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August 26, 2024

Colorado Buffaloes football vs. North Dakota State: How to watch for free

Colorado kicks off its 2024 season with a home game against North Dakota State on Thursday night, in coach Deion Sanders’ second season at the helm of the Buffaloes football program.

The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Fans looking to watch this college football bowl game can do so for free on fuboTV, which offers a free trial (as well as RedZone, for you NFL fans) or on DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV has promotional offers available, as well.

WATCH THE GAME FOR FREE HERE

North Dakota State lost just three games last regular season and then fell to Montana in the semifinals.

Who: Colorado vs. North Dakota State

When: 8 p.m. ET, Aug. 29

Where: Folsom Field

Stream: fuboTV (free trial); or Sling; or DirecTV Stream

Tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek and VividSeats

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Deion Sanders’ quest to keep negativity out of Colorado’s program includes shutting out columnist

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders is adamant about keeping negativity out of his life and his football program at Colorado. He even had a newspaper columnist barred from asking questions at football-related events over what he deemed as pessimistic coverage.

For Sanders, it’s been a summer filled with integrating a new offensive line and two new coordinators, and squabbling with the media. As he prepared for the Buffaloes’ season opener against FCS powerhouse North Dakota State, the second-year Colorado coach was asked Saturday if he ever felt persecuted “by outside noise.”

“This is a way of life for me,” Sanders said. “You guys act like this is the first time I’ve been shot at, I’ve been lied on, cheated, talked about, mistreated. That’s a gospel song, ain’t it?”

A confrontational few weeks with the media culminated Friday when the university announced that Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler was banned indefinitely from asking questions at football events.

The school cited “a series of sustained, personal attacks on the football program and specifically Coach Prime, the CU Athletic Department in conjunction with the football program.”

One of the headlines on Keeler’s columns in recent weeks was “Deion Sanders is a false prophet. CU Buffs? College Football Playoffs? I’ll have what Coach Prime’s smoking.”

Sanders engaged in a combative news conference on Aug. 9, when he sparred with Keeler after accusing him of always attacking his program. Keeler suggested they meet in private to discuss the matter and Sanders agreed but said he wouldn’t allow him to ask any questions at the news conference.

Keeler’s column the next day began with the headline: “Deion Sanders, 4-8 coach, gave a 3-9 news conference. Coach Prime showed CU Buffs fans a four-letter side they hadn’t seen before: Fear.”

Keeler was in attendance Saturday but wasn’t given an opportunity with the microphone when Sanders fielded questions, nor when three of his players followed.

Keeler’s situation wasn’t specifically addressed during Sanders’ congenial 23-minute availability, but there were undertones. Asked if he tries to block out critics or whether he uses it as fuel, Sanders replied: “I’ve never read an article or a comment and said, ‘Oh, that’s going to make me go harder.’ I’m going to go hard regardless.”

Sanders’ contract with Colorado contains a clause that gives him leeway in dealing with the media. It states that his duties include “professional and consistent interaction with mutually agreed upon members of the media and the public (print, radio, television, internet and other media outlets), including access, and coordinating effectively with the Athletics Department and University communications staff.”

The university said Keeler “is still permitted to attend football-related activities as a credentialed member of the media and other reporters from the Denver Post are welcome to ask questions of football program personnel made available to the media, including coaches, players, and staff.”

In 2021, a reporter from the Mississippi Clarion Ledger was barred from covering Sanders’ Jackson State team at the Southwestern Athletic Conference media day after writing a story involving a domestic violence charge against a recruit.

On Saturday, Sanders said a question with a negative tone “lets me know where you stand.”

“As I mature, instead of shooting back or lashing out or just dismissing you, I want to know why?” Sanders said. “Let’s help each other. Let’s figure out the why. Because, if you understand the why in people that helps you tremendously.”

Sanders, who went 4-8 in his first season, declined to specify his goals for 2024 as the Buffaloes return to the Big 12 Conference.

“I want to win,” Sanders said. “Certainly, you’ve got to be an idiot if you don’t want to win in life, or you don’t want to win as a coach. That’s just stupidity if you don’t want to do that. So that’s necessary that I say those type of things, but I expect to do some amazing things. Will I share those things that we expect? No.”

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Accumulating snow to worsen road conditions in southern part of North Dakota

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April 3, 2026

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Accumulating snow to worsen road conditions in southern part of North Dakota

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — As the snow continues accumulating in the Bismarck/Mandan area and surrounding communities, the roads will become snow-covered and slippery.

Accumulations of 7-8 inches are expected in Bismarck, and more snow is expected further south, with as much as 9-12 inches projected to accumulate in Ashley.

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) is advising people to drive carefully, as blowing snow can reduce visibility and slippery roads can make it difficult to maneuver a car.

The NWS is also advising people to leave extra time for travel, have an emergency kit in their car, and tell others about their travel plans.

Conditions are expected to improve from west to east on Saturday.

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Local North Dakota health units to recognize National Public Health Week with statewide walking event

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April 3, 2026

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BISMARCK — In recognition of

National Public Health Week

, all 28 local public health units across North Dakota will participate in “Stroll N Roll North Dakota,” a statewide walking event designed to promote physical activity and social connection. Local public health units are inviting community members to lace up their walking shoes and move together.

“Stroll N Roll North Dakota” will take place throughout the day on Wednesday, April 8. Individuals of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate at a time that works best for them. Walking, biking, rollerblading and the use of wheelchairs, strollers or other mobility devices are all welcome. While there is no minimum time requirement, adults are encouraged to aim for 30 minutes of activity, consistent with recommendations from the American Heart Association. This statewide event is sponsored by the

North Dakota State Association of City and County Health Officials

(ND SACCHO), a group that helps coordinate local public health efforts across the state.

Each year, National Public Health Week takes time to celebrate the impact of public health and highlight priority issues that can improve the nation’s well-being. The theme for 2026 is “Ready. Set. Action!” and will focus on how the work of public health improves the lives of residents, provides safeguards for families and strengthens communities. “Stroll N Roll North Dakota” complements this message by promoting physical activity, which supports heart health, mental health, chronic disease prevention and social connection.

Contact your local public health unit at

https://www.ndsaccho.org/local-public-health-units/

for details.

Participants are encouraged to share photos and use the hashtag #StrollNRollND on social media.

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North Dakota Supreme Court hears arguments on term limits lawsuit

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April 2, 2026

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North Dakota Supreme Court hears arguments on term limits lawsuit

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday, April 2, over a lawsuit challenging voter-approved

term limits for state lawmakers.

The lawsuit, filed in late January, claims the Legislature violated the state constitution when it passed a resolution creating a ballot measure during the 2025 session, just four years after voters approved term limits.

In 2022, North Dakota residents approved capping term limits to eight years in the House and eight years in the Senate. Supporters of the original amendment say it included a clause barring the Legislature from making constitutional changes to term limits.

“Those term limits may only be altered by a measure proposed by the people rather than the Legislative Assembly. And yet a few years later, the Legislative Assembly is doing what they are prohibited from doing,” said Zachary Wallen, lawyer for the petitioners.

Petitioner’s attorney Zachary Wallen, right, jots down notes for a rebuttal during a North Dakota Supreme Court hearing dealing with a term limits ballot measure on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Tanner Ecker / The Bismarck Tribune

During the 2025 session, lawmakers narrowly approved an amendment that would allow them to decide in which chamber they want to serve their 16 years. That plan requires voter approval.

“The people are voting on this, they have an opportunity to speak their voice on this,” said Brian Schmidt, lawyer for the North Dakota Legislature.

040326.N.WDAY.TermLimits_1 — North Dakota Legislature attorney Brian Schmidt argues before the state Supreme Court on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Justice Jon Jensen questioned whether a second vote was appropriate. “The public did speak on this. The public spoke on it when it passed the original constitutional amendment and they said ‘Legislature, you don’t even get to propose a change.’ They have already spoken on it. You want a second shot, or a second bite at the apple, not a first one, a second,” Jensen said.

040326.N.WDAY.TermLimits_4 — North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Jon Jensen listens to oral arguments Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the North Dakota Capitol.

A central question is whether the Supreme Court has the authority to issue an opinion in the case before the amendment process is complete.

“This court has said it will not pass (judgment) on the constitutionality of a proposed amendment until that process is complete. The process is not complete yet,” Schmidt said.

The Secretary of State’s office wants the Supreme Court to issue an opinion by the end of June so the office has enough time to prepare for the general election in November.

Grand Forks County Commissioner Terry Bjerke and former Minot Republican Sen. Oley Larsen filed the lawsuit.

040326.N.WDAY.TermLimits_5 — North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers, left, asks a question during oral arguments Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the North Dakota Capitol. At right is Justice Doug Bahr.

Matt Henson is an Emmy award-winning reporter/photographer/editor for WDAY. Prior to joining WDAY in 2019, Matt was the main anchor at WDAZ in Grand Forks for four years.

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