In a major step toward modernizing and simplifying the user experience with state government, North Dakota has launched the first phase of ND Gateway. Led by North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) and other partner agencies, ND Gateway creates a single portal through[...]
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North Dakota man charged with threatening official after email citing Minnesota shootings
A troubling email sent just hours after a deadly political shooting in Minnesota has led to federal charges in North Dakota. Charles Dalzell of St. Thomas was arrested Monday after allegedly referencing the attack and threatening a federal official in an email.[...]
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North Dakota removes lawmaker addresses from website in response to shooting
Last weekend’s violence in Minnesota sent shockwaves across state lines — and North Dakota responded swiftly. Within hours of the shooting that left one lawmaker dead and another wounded, legislative staff removed home addresses from the state’s official website. It was a[...]
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ESPN to feature Bison football during SportsCenter’s ’50 States in 50 Days’ summer tour
North Dakota State football isn’t just a program—it’s a dynasty, and ESPN is taking notice. As part of its SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days tour, the network will broadcast live from Fargo on August 11, highlighting the Bison’s powerhouse run, including[...]
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Port: Let’s consider who the NDGOP decided not to censure
The North Dakota Republican Party just censured their own wildly popular governor—twice—while giving a free pass to lawmakers who’ve made anti-Semitic posts and hurled homophobic slurs at police officers. Let that sink in for a moment. Gov. Kelly Armstrong, who earned nearly[...]
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North Dakota Republican Party division apparent as new chair elected in split vote
The North Dakota Republican Party just elected a political newcomer as its new chair, and the razor-thin vote tells a bigger story about where the GOP is headed. Matthew Simon, who many party insiders met for the first time at Saturday’s meeting,[...]
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Watch: Celebrating Prairie Day
North Dakota’s grasslands are more than scenery — they’re a living legacy. On June 7, Governor Kelly Armstrong declared it Prairie Day, honoring the ranchers who care for these vital ecosystems. With only a quarter of historic grasslands left, conservation is now[...]
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Minnesota Confronts Rising River Costs with System-Wide Approach
Minnesota is staring down a tough reality: their rivers are flooding more often, running murkier, and overwhelming piecemeal solutions. At the latest Minnesota River Congress, a coalition of citizens, engineers, and environmental leaders called for a system-wide approach to water management—one that[...]
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Making Room for Mom: Iowa’s Bold Move on Backyard Housing
For decades, zoning laws quietly shaped how and where people could live. Now, Iowa is giving that power back to homeowners. With a new statewide law, cities and counties must allow accessory dwelling units—backyard cottages, in-law flats, or basement apartments—on single-family lots.[...]
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Talking About the Weather
If you want to understand the Great Plains, start with the weather. That’s the argument a Tom Isern is bringing to St. Paul this week, where he’ll present research on how climate change—long before it was politicized—shaped everything from ranching to farming[...]
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Measles cases are in 34 states with North Dakota now the focus
Measles is back—and North Dakota is now leading the country in per capita cases. With 34 confirmed infections since early May, including exposures at the Williston Band Day parade, public health officials are scrambling to contain the outbreak. In Minot, middle school[...]
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State Water Commission Approves NAWS Milestone
BISMARCK, ND — At its June meeting, the North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved 26 cost-share requests for a broad range of strategic initiatives designed to enhance water infrastructure, support economic development, and ensure sustainable water access across the state. In[...]
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Cayla’s Kitchen: Wild Turkey Burgers
For a fresh take on wild turkey, North Dakota Game & Fish Marketing Coordinator Cayla Bendel shares this enticing Lemon Basil burger recipe. Full recipe follows below the video. Ingredients & Directions Patties 1 lb ground wild turkey 1 egg ½ tsp.[...]
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Volt Lithium to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Lithium Extraction Unit in North Dakota
Volt Lithium Corp. announced it will commission a mobile Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) unit in North Dakota’s Bakken region later this month. The project—developed in partnership with Wellspring Hydro and backed by $2.5 million in state funding—marks the first DLE effort supported[...]
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Pollinator Week is June 16-22
BISMARCK – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed June 16-22, 2025, as Pollinator Week in North Dakota. North Dakota is home to many pollinators, including more than 800,000 honey bee colonies. “Pollinator species such as bees, birds and insects are essential partners of[...]
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How the Bighorn Sheep are Doing in North Dakota
Without fail, when I think about bighorn sheep in North Dakota, big game biologist Brett Weidmann pops into my head. For good reason. Brett is the Game and Fish Department’s bighorn guru and has forgotten more about bighorn sheep than I’ll ever[...]