After weeks of deadlock, North Dakota’s Ethics Commission has a full slate again. The appointment of Jared Huibregtse closes a two-month standoff that exposed deeper disagreements over the commission’s direction and authority. The choice follows a withdrawal by longtime member Murray Sagsveen[...]
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12 apply for North Dakota Supreme Court vacancy
Twelve people have applied to be North Dakota’s next Supreme Court justice, including four district court judges. A spot on the court is up for grabs after Justice Daniel Crothers announced last month he will retire in February after 20 years on[...]
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A look back at a turbulent 2025 for soybeans, corn and wheat
After a year of sharp swings in the ag markets, there’s finally a note of cautious optimism for soybean producers. China has returned—at least partially (and with much proof yet to come)—to the U.S. market, easing some of the pressure created by[...]
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Vehicle Fire Extinguished in Southeast Minot Parking Lot
Minot firefighters quickly put out a vehicle fire late Sunday night in southeast Minot. According to the Minot Fire Department, crews were dispatched at about 11:17 p.m. to a report of a vehicle on fire in a hotel parking lot. Engine 2[...]
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Two Serious Crashes Reported in Mountrail County on Icy Roads Monday Morning
Icy road conditions contributed to two separate crashes involving semi-trucks in Mountrail County on Monday morning, one resulting in serious injuries and another proving fatal. Both incidents occurred within about an hour of each other and remain under investigation by the North[...]
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50 years later, housing trends leave their mark on affordability crisis
A decline in married-couple households and a rise in the number of older adult households are part of the dynamics reshaping living arrangements in the U.S. and a North Dakota office said the Census Bureau update resonates in affordable housing circles. The[...]
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Rural fire department sues Fargo, claims city illegally annexed territory
A dispute over boundaries, taxes, and fire protection is heading to court in Cass County. Southern Valley Fire and Rescue has filed suit against Fargo and Cass County, alleging the city illegally annexed land on its south side and redirected millions in[...]
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North Dakota attorney general voids ethics opinion, says agency lacked authority
A dispute over who sets the rules for campaign finance is unfolding at the Capitol. North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley has declared a recent Ethics Commission advisory opinion invalid, saying the commission overstepped its authority when it weighed in on the[...]
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Community seeks to find warming shelter solution
When winter bears its teeth, the cold isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a threat to life. Since the closure of Project BEE, the city has lacked a dedicated warming shelter, leaving neighbors in tents and stranded travelers at the mercy of the[...]
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Minot Park Board Agenda | December 16, 2025
The Minot Park Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:30 PM in Room 203 of the Minot Municipal Auditorium. Minot Park Board meetings can be live-streamed on the Park District’s Youtube channel found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQ-wunaM-ZpNZPNvPIY1Q The[...]
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Ward County Commission Agenda | December 16, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 9:00 am in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the county’s[...]
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State-owned minerals projected to generate $8 billion in future royalty payments
State-owned minerals are projected to generate $8.4 billion in future oil and gas royalties over the life of North Dakota oil production, benefiting K-12 education, according to an annual analysis. The projected royalties’ benefit to the Common Schools Trust Fund, as well[...]
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New federal water regulations draw North Dakota, industry praise; environmental groups concerned
A long-running fight over who controls the nation’s wetlands is resurfacing in North Dakota. At a public listening session in Bismarck, state officials and industry groups backed a Trump administration proposal that would sharply limit federal authority under the Clean Water Act.[...]
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Need for more foster homes in Ward County surges
Foster care providers in Ward County say the need for stable, licensed homes is becoming harder to meet. With limited options available, some foster families are extending their licenses simply because there’s nowhere else for children to go—especially sibling groups that need[...]
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MPS moves to auction school, Hockey team to remain ‘United’
The Minot School Board covered a wide range of business at its December meeting, from the pending auction of the Bell School building to the long-term future of high school hockey. Board members approved documents clearing the way for a February auction[...]
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UND enters ‘multi-decade partnership’ with Voyager Technologies
The University of North Dakota is extending its reach well beyond the campus—and into orbit. UND has entered a new partnership with Voyager Technologies, a major player in space and defense, building on its growing role in national security and aerospace research.[...]