Alberta’s growing backlog of orphaned oil and gas wells is becoming a billion-dollar problem — and critics say the province’s response is still falling short. A new report warns that the current industry levy isn’t enough to cover cleanup costs, let alone[...]
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Spill Near Williston Releases Nearly Five Olympic Swimming Pools of Produced Water into Creek
BISMARCK, N.D. – Continental Resources, Inc. notified the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) of a produced water spill resulting from a pipeline failure in Williams County on Monday, May 26. Continental estimates 73,000 barrels of produced water impacted a nearby[...]
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North Dakota Ethics Commission chair dies
Dave Anderson helped shape North Dakota’s Ethics Commission from its earliest days — a steady presence during its formative years. This week, the commission announced Anderson’s passing, reflecting on his leadership, humility, and deep commitment to public service. A retired brigadier general[...]
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North Dakota Historical Society works to fill military collection gaps ahead of new museum
A new military museum is coming to the Capitol grounds in Bismarck, and it’s all about North Dakota’s role in service at home and abroad. The North Dakota Military Gallery, expected to open in 2027, will display more of the state’s 10,000-item[...]
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How did North Dakota avoid multiple national measles outbreaks, only to falter now?
For nearly four decades, North Dakota stood out as a quiet success story in the battle against measles—until now. With 21 confirmed cases across three counties, the state has joined a growing list of outbreak zones. What changed? Health officials say a[...]
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Syttende Mai and the Shape of Belonging
Syttende Mai wasn’t always a fixture on the northern plains. In fact, during the early waves of Norwegian immigration, it was barely recognized. But after Norway’s independence in 1905, pride surged—and with it, pageants, parades, and monuments to Nordic icons. What started[...]
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Port: The 3 possible outcomes from Armstrong’s veto mistake
A clerical error by Governor Kelly Armstrong’s office has created an unusual legal tangle over a line-item veto—and whether lawmakers need to return to Bismarck to fix it. The veto message made clear Armstrong only meant to cut a small grant, but[...]
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New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21
New measles cases reported in Grand Forks County; Cases in North Dakota rise to 21 North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reports two measles cases were confirmed in Grand Forks County, making it the third county in the state impacted by[...]
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Facing oil patch slowdown, North Dakota regulators revive COVID-era drilling waiver
With oil prices stuck well below last year’s levels, North Dakota regulators are giving drillers more time to wait out the market. A new order extends the window for bringing newly drilled wells into production—buying companies an extra year, or until 2027[...]
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Prairie Fare: Skip the ultraprocessed road snacks
I was feeling nostalgic the other day. My husband and I were driving four hours to our daughter’s college graduation. Our youngest is ready to launch into adulthood and a career. I saw many families with young children at rest stops and[...]
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Washington State Just Rewrote the Rules on Parking — Here’s Why We Should Follow Suit in Minot
What if parking rules weren’t just a zoning footnote, but a roadblock to building homes, businesses, and essential services? That question helped Washington State pass a landmark parking reform law this spring—by changing not just the rules, but the narrative. For years,[...]
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Fedorchak’s resolution to overturn burdensome ‘Once-In-Always-In’ rule heads to President Trump’s desk
When progress gets punished, something’s gone wrong. That’s the argument behind Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak’s first successful resolution, which just passed the U.S. House. At stake is the Biden-era return of the “Once-In-Always-In” rule — a policy that locks industrial sites into strict[...]
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North Dakota governor unintentionally vetoes $35 million for housing programs
Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced Thursday that he accidentally vetoed part of a bill that set aside $35 million for a state housing development fund. Senate Bill 2014 is the budget for the North Dakota Industrial Commission. On Monday, Armstrong announced two line-item[...]
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ND Superintendent Kirsten Baesler’s Nomination as U.S. Assistant Secretary Advances to Full Senate
North Dakota’s top education official is one step closer to a national post. Kirsten Baesler, the state’s longtime Superintendent of Public Instruction, has cleared a key Senate hurdle in her bid to become the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.[...]
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Watch: North Dakota Game and Fish Urges Boaters to Prioritize Safety as Summer Season Begins
As boating season kicks off across North Dakota, the Game and Fish Department is reminding residents and visitors to brush up on essential water safety practices. In this seasonal message, Enforcement Operations Supervisor Jackie Lundstrom outlines key boating regulations, including life jacket[...]
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Port: New property tax caps are a mandate for better local government
North Dakota didn’t stumble into a property tax mess—it was built, one sprawling subdivision and generous tax abatement at a time. In this sharp commentary, the argument is clear: the state’s new 3% cap on property tax growth isn’t an attack on[...]