Emily Thorson

Bureau Chief · Jamestown, ND

Emily Thorson has been reporting in North Dakota for over 15 years, after earning her degree in Journalism from North Dakota State University. Previously, she served as the editor of the Minot Daily News, where she honed her skills in community engagement and storytelling. Her passion for local issues drives her commitment to give a voice to Jamestown's residents.

9 stories from Emily Thorson in Lisbon

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Weather Wednesday: Fogbows

FARGO, ND — If you ever stumble across a strange arc that looks like a colorless rainbow, it's not a ghost, but it is a ghost rainbow —more commonly known as a fogbow. This optical phantom phenomenon occurs in a similar fashion to rainbows. When the sun is at your back and low in the sky, sunlight...

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Fargo Man Dies in Stutsman County Rollover

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) 35-year-old Trevor Doering of Fargo died in a rollover in Stutsman County. Sheriff Chad Kaiser said deputies responded to a UTV rollover in the Pelican Point Recreational area on Wednesday, October 21st. He said deputies found the driver, Doering, partially ejected...

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UND resets with rare Sunday practice after last weekend's losses

GRAND FORKS — UND players did not get the weekend off. After losing two games to rival Minnesota on Thursday and Friday, the Fighting Hawks held a rare Sunday practice at Ralph Engelstad Arena to prepare for the upcoming U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game. No. 8 UND plays No. 4 Michigan State at 7:07...

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Fargo Moorhead Area Youth Symphony Concert Nov. 8th

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The Ivy Real Estate Group presents the Fargo Moorhead Area Youth Symphony in concert under the direction of VCSU Alumnus Brad Lambrecht. This event will be held in the Larry J. Robinson Center for the Arts, Performance Hall on the VCSU campus on Sunday, November...

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The Save a Buck, Spend Some Doe Returns to Valley City

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The annual Save a Buck Spend Some Doe shopping event is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. The event brings together local businesses to offer shoppers a chance to save money while supporting the Valley City community. Participating...

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No garbage, recycling collection on Veterans Day

JAMESTOWN — There will be no garbage or recycling collection in Jamestown on Wednesday, Nov. 11, due to the Veterans Day Holiday, according to the city's Sanitation and Solid Waste Department. All routes will be delayed one day. Wednesday s routes will be collected Thursday, Nov. 12, and Thursday's...

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Disabled American Veterans to meet Nov. 3

```json { "content": " On a crisp November evening, the camaraderie of veterans fills the All Vets Club, a place where stories of bravery and sacrifice intertwine with laughter and shared meals. As members gather for the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 31 meeting, the warmth of their fellowship...

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All Vets Club holding Veterans Day events on Nov. 11

The All Vets Club will hold activities on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor all who have served. Veterans and the public are invited to attend the events. A freewill donation breakfast will be served by the Sertoma Club from 7:30-10 a.m. A freewill donation soup lunch will be...

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Soybean Export Inspections Climb While Corn and Wheat Decline

(NAFB.com) U.S. soybean export inspections increased last week, while corn and wheat shipments headed overseas slowed, according to the latest USDA report. For the week ending October 22, soybean inspections totaled 2.48 million metric tons, up from 2.07 million the previous week and more than...

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