The next Walk North Dakota challenge starts Jan. 9.

Many North Dakotans spend more than they make, a survey shows.

Ice dams can cause structural damage and lead to mold growth in homes.

The NDSU Extension Service is looking for job applicants with a desire to help others solve problems and improve their lives.

After adjusting for inflation, North Dakota’s real-dollar GDP grew 4 percent from 2008 to 2009.

You still have time to take advantage of tax credits and rebates for making your home more energy efficient.

Farm gross cash revenue has doubled during the past decade.

North Dakota’s charitable giving continued to rise in spite of the recession that was occurring.

What are the best tools available to plan your estate?

Now is the time to get your septic system ready for winter.

An NDSU Extension specialist and agent receive national honors.

Fifteen 4-H clubs were recognized for demonstrating their commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

North Dakota ranks 12th best in the nation on child well-being indicators, slipping from its typical spot among the top 10 states.

The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will oversee an array of financial products and services.

Two insects to watch out for are wasps and yellow jackets.

Ground-source heat pumps heat and cool homes efficiently.

Homeowners have greater protection under the new federal financial reform legislation.

A tracking system finds that 63 percent of North Dakota college graduates were either employed in North Dakota or re-enrolled within the state one year after graduation.

Encourage kids to eat nutritious snacks.

The likelihood of divorce for an average married couple today is between 40 and 45 percent.

The housing market reflects the contrasting economies between North Dakota and the nation.

Antibacterial products are linked by some researchers to the development of “superbugs” resistant to antibiotics.

The average North Dakota composite ACT score in 2009 was 21.5 out of a possible 36.

""The leveling of family living expenditures makes sense,” says Andy Swenson, NDSU farm management specialist.

The significant shift in the relationship of transfer payments to total personal income between North Dakota and the U.S. reflects changing economic circumstances.

With the exception of 2004, North Dakota hasn’t seen a net in-migration since 1981

North Dakota gardeners help select varieties of vegetables and flowers that grow well in the state.

New federal regulations help consumers get free credit reports.

North Dakota’s trend in bankruptcy filings has closely followed the national pattern of change.

Are cooking games and cooking shows really teaching people about food or are they just entertainment?