North Dakota just locked in one of the most significant property tax reforms in state history. With bipartisan support and backing from Gov. Kelly Armstrong, House Bill 1176 boosts homeowner relief and reins in local budget growth, offering lasting savings funded by[...]
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Ballot Box Bound? Louser Signals Next Fight on Property Taxes
Just as lawmakers wrapped a historic deal on property tax relief, a new chapter may already be underway. Rep. Scott Louser, despite supporting the final bill, took to the House floor to announce plans for a ballot measure that could push state-funded[...]
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The Baldwin Ranches of Dickey County
The northern plains weren’t just plowed—they were planned, lived on, and studied with precision. Buried in the Baldwin Corporation records at NDSU’s archives is a rich, overlooked blueprint for sustainable farming, penned nearly a century ago. Orville Fuller’s 1924 thesis offers more[...]
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It’s Officially Drinking Water Week in North Dakota
Whether it’s flowing from the kitchen tap or powering firefighting efforts, safe drinking water is something many take for granted—until it’s not there. This week, North Dakota is joining a nationwide effort to honor the people and systems that keep clean water[...]
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Minot Tree Among New Champion Trees Crowned in North Dakota
State Forester Thomas Claeys is pleased to announce that four new champion trees and three new second place champions have been added to the North Dakota Register of Champion Trees. The purpose of the champion tree contest is to engage the public[...]
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North Dakota Legislature finishes session with record $20.3 billion budget
After a marathon final stretch that ended just after 4 a.m. Saturday, the North Dakota Legislature wrapped up a session marked by record bill volume, $20.3 billion in spending, and some late-session turbulence. Lawmakers passed about 600 of 1,035 introduced bills, but[...]
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Lawmakers pass bill promoting rare earth mineral development in North Dakota
A bill aimed at jumpstarting North Dakota’s rare earth mineral processing industry is headed to the governor’s desk after clearing both chambers Friday. Supporters say House Bill 1459 positions the state to attract federal funding and capitalize on coal seams containing rare[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers approve Ethics Commission bill with deadline removed
North Dakota’s Ethics Commission will head into the next budget cycle with some new tools — and new rules. Lawmakers passed a nearly $1.4 million budget Friday, keeping funding for a case management system while rejecting a request for a fourth staffer.[...]
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Deal reached on property tax relief
North Dakota lawmakers have struck a deal on property tax relief—and this time, it’s significant. House Bill 1176, now headed to Governor Kelly Armstrong, boosts the primary residence credit from $500 to as much as $1,600. It also removes the requirement for[...]
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Commerce budget bill passes with no funding for presidential library
North Dakota’s state commerce budget is heading to Governor Kelly Armstrong’s desk with one major change — no funding for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Lawmakers struck the funding after Senate negotiators deemed it a dealbreaker, opting instead to revisit the issue[...]
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Why Nebraskans keep standing up for Head Start (Could just as easily read ‘North Dakotans’)
Head Start has been a lifeline for Nebraska families for six decades—offering stable child care, early education, and essential health services while parents work toward self-sufficiency. Now, a federal budget proposal threatens to eliminate that support entirely by 2026. With more than[...]
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Port: Why did we just outlaw the good bathrooms?
What’s the real motive behind banning a bathroom design that works better for everyone? That’s the question at the heart of House Bill 1144, a new North Dakota law that bars the construction of multi-stall, gender-neutral bathrooms in public schools. While enforcement[...]
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Hidden in plain sight: The rise of techie vapes
Tech-savvy but troubling — North Dakota health and law enforcement officials are raising the alarm over a new wave of “smart vapes” disguised as everyday gadgets. Shaped like phones, watches, and even highlighters, these devices are harder to detect and packed with[...]
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North Dakota governor greenlights blackout license plates
North Dakota drivers will soon have a new way to stand out on the road — and help fund highways while they’re at it. Gov. Kelly Armstrong has signed off on blackout license plates, featuring a sleek black background with white lettering.[...]
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Taking A Look At The Deer Lottery
I’ve long appreciated the fact that in North Dakota we can talk about deer and deer hunting any time of year. While fall discussions typically revolve around the deer numbers and the coming hunt, this time of year there’s plenty to discuss[...]
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North Dakota teacher pay ranks 40th in US
North Dakota ranks near the bottom when it comes to teacher pay—40th in the nation, according to a new report from the National Education Association. With every teaching position now classified as “hard to fill,” education advocates are urging lawmakers to approve[...]