McLean County, North Dakota

09/09/2026

Casting Call: We've got a quick turn around and we're looking for some help at Fort Stevenson State Park! Threefold will be here filming summer at the campground, and they are looking for individuals and families willing to be on camera, doing what you do in the campground.

When: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, 4:00 PM through Thursday, September 10, Noon.

Interested: Text Joel at 701-426-2811 or email [email protected]

09/09/2026

The Fire Weather Watch was upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for Thursday.

09/09/2026

Football season is here!

09/09/2026

Please buckle up every time.

Every seat.
Every trip.
Every time.

Your seat belt is still the simplest thing you can do to protect yourself in a crash.

Don't wait until it's too late.

09/09/2026

The harvest season can be stressful! While stress is a natural reaction, chronic exposure can impair physical and psychological health.

Practice healthy coping strategies promote resilience and well-being during stressful times:

- Nutrition: Avoid excessive caffeine, ultra-processed foods and sugar. Adopt a healthy diet, one rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats, which is linked to lower stress and anxiety.

- Social Support: Strong support networks are protective against mental illness.

- Sleep: Prioritize seven to nine hours of quality sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation increases stress sensitivity. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is highly effective.

Learn more from NDSU Extension >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/nourishing-your-mind-and-body-manage-stress-better-health

09/09/2026

Below normal temperatures and windy conditions to end the week, then a cool down this weekend.

09/08/2026

A wind advisory is in effect today for much of North Dakota, mainly north of Interstate 94. Winds will be westerly 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph. Also, near critical fire weather conditions are expected over southwest and parts of south central North Dakota.

09/07/2026

Keep an eye on the sky today.

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across much of the state this morning through this evening. Coverage of thunderstorms in general will be greatest later this morning into the afternoon, but isolated to scattered storms later this afternoon could pose a higher severe threat.

09/06/2026

Severe thunderstorms remain possible tonight through Labor Day. Large hail, strong winds, and localized heavy rain will be the main threats. There is also a conditional threat for an isolated tornado.

09/05/2026

Lantern Walk happening tonight.

EVENING HIKE SERIES: LANTERN HIKE
Take a Lantern Hike with us tomorrow night, Saturday September 5, starting at 8:30PM.
It is a 2-mile ranger-guided hike featuring paper lanterns, that will start from the park visitor center trailhead and continue along the perimeter trail.

Hikers are welcome to bring their own lanterns or park staff will provide lanterns to use. Please note all luminary type lanterns should have battery or solar luminaries.