A long-term vision for rural North Dakota didn’t survive the legislative gauntlet — but lawmakers didn’t walk away from the issue entirely. Senate Bill 2097, a bold plan to create a $50 million endowment fund, was scrapped after House members balked at[...]
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Board of Higher Education selects Sanford to take on interim chancellor role
BISMARCK, N.D. — The State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) selected Brent Sanford to serve as the interim chancellor of the North Dakota University System (NDUS) during today’s special board meeting. Chancellor Mark Hagerott announced his retirement effective April 29, 2025, at[...]
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Port: This is what a lack of integrity looks like
Columnist Rob Port isn’t pulling any punches. In his latest piece, he calls out Minot Rep. Lori VanWinkle’s week-long vacation from the Legislature — not just as bad judgment, but as part of a broader habit on the populist right: playing the[...]
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North Dakota House removes new Ethics Commission position from budget, adds 6-month deadline
North Dakota lawmakers are looking to speed up ethics investigations — and tighten the reins on the commission handling them. The House passed a bill Monday setting a 180-day deadline to resolve complaints and scrapping a new staff position focused on ethics[...]
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Keystone Pipeline resumes operating after oil spill in North Dakota
The Keystone Pipeline is back in operation — but not at full strength. After an oil spill earlier this month near Fort Ransom, North Dakota, federal regulators approved a cautious restart of the line at reduced pressure. About 147,000 gallons of oil[...]
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Game and Fish Spring Advisory Board Meetings (Today in Velva for our Region)
Every spring and fall, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department hits the road for a series of public advisory meetings across the state. It’s a chance for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts to ask questions, share feedback, and hear updates on[...]
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North Dakota’s Legislative Council slammed by calls on controversial issues
If you’ve tried calling North Dakota’s Legislature lately, you might have unknowingly rung the wrong bell. The nonpartisan Legislative Council — a behind-the-scenes office of researchers and bill drafters — has been swamped with phone calls about hot-button issues like term limits[...]
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Electronic Posting For 2025 Is Now Open
In a perfect world, everyone would get a buck tag and a stringer full of walleyes. But as much as we nod and smile, we acknowledge not everyone wants a buck tag — and there are some anglers who would take a[...]
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North Dakota Senate fails bill to cut breast cancer screening costs for state employees
A bill aimed at reducing out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings fell short in the North Dakota Senate on Friday. House Bill 1283 would have made mammograms, MRIs, and other diagnostic exams free for state employees covered by the Public Employees Retirement[...]
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Nebraska social media age-verification bill moves forward
Nebraska is one step closer to requiring age checks for social media accounts. Lawmakers advanced a bill that would make users verify their age before creating an account — and give parents broad control over their kids’ online activity. Supporters say it’s[...]
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Legislature Sides with Hunters in Deer Baiting Debate
North Dakota lawmakers on Friday sided with hunters in the debate over whether the state Game and Fish Department can restrict using bait when deer hunting on private property. The House passed Senate Bill 2137 after rejecting a proposed amendment. The bill[...]
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North Dakota Senate moves forward bills defining gender, altering school bathroom rules
North Dakota lawmakers moved one step closer this week to tightening restrictions around bathrooms in public schools and how gender is defined in state law. The Senate advanced two high-profile bills — one banning all-gender bathrooms in K-12 schools and another defining[...]
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North Dakota legislators debate price tag of bill targeting state library content
A new proposal at the North Dakota Legislature is stirring up debate over who pays when state rules land in local libraries. Senate Bill 2307 would require school and public libraries to move “offensively sexual” materials out of easy reach of minors[...]
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Texting and Driving Still Rising in ND — So Are Crashes, Deaths, and Patrols
It only takes a glance — but that glance can change everything. Law enforcement in North Dakota and Minnesota are stepping up patrols this month, targeting distracted drivers in a growing effort to curb crashes, injuries, and deaths linked to texting behind[...]
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Wildfire Potential High in Spring and Today
Outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of ground conditions while enjoying spring activities. Increased human activity outdoors in spring, combined with dead ground vegetation and high winds, make this time of year highly susceptible to wildfires. Because of highly variable weather patterns,[...]
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Farm to School garden grant recipients announced, Two Minot Childcare Centers Awarded
Two Minot childcare centers are among 35 across North Dakota selected to receive Farm to School garden grants from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Instruction. Kiddie Korral 2.0 Child Care Center and Montessori of Minot /[...]