A pipeline rupture in rural North Dakota has spilled more than 3,500 barrels of crude oil — but officials say the leak is contained and cleanup is underway. The spill happened southwest of Fargo along the Keystone pipeline, which carries Canadian oil[...]
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Bully Pulpit named the #1 Public Golf Course by USA Today’s 10Best!
Bully Pulpit has been named the #1 Public Golf Course in the United States by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The winners, according to the USA Today 10Best website, “are impeccably maintained, set amongst gorgeous scenery, and most importantly, are well-designed[...]
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Resolution raising constitutional ballot measure threshold to 60% passes North Dakota Senate
A bill raising the public vote threshold to 60% to approve constitutional ballot measures in North Dakota passed the Senate Wednesday on a 33-13 vote. House Resolution 3003, sponsored by Rep. Robin Weisz, R-Hurdsfield, would require a 60% threshold to pass both[...]
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State senate votes down idea to decriminalize marijuana
North Dakota lawmakers aren’t ready to ease up on marijuana laws. This week, state senators voted down a bill that would have reduced penalties for possessing small amounts of cannabis. Supporters argued it would help unclog the legal system and free up[...]
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Governor Armstrong Meets with Trump, Supports Energy Regulation Rollbacks
Governor Kelly Armstrong met with President Trump this week at the White House, backing new executive orders aimed at rolling back federal regulations on coal-fired power plants and boosting energy reliability. Armstrong voiced North Dakota’s support for policies promoting energy production from[...]
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Port: The NDGOP’s endorsement process has been corrupted, and the party is powerless to do anything about it
In North Dakota politics, winning the Republican endorsement is often the same as winning the election. So it matters—deeply—how those endorsements are decided. But right now, there’s no single rulebook. Local party districts are skirting state GOP guidelines, locking out challengers and[...]
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House passes bill authorizing charter schools in North Dakota
North Dakota is one step closer to welcoming public charter schools. A bill clearing the House this week would allow these independently run, publicly funded schools to open outside traditional school districts—if communities want them. Supporters see new opportunities, especially in areas[...]
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Crude Spill Reported from Keystone Pipeline Near Ft. Ransom
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) was notified Tuesday of a malfunction in the Keystone Pipeline, operated by South Bow, that resulted in the release of an unknown volume of crude oil. The pipeline was shut down[...]
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5 Fun Facts About North Dakota
It’s easy to poke fun at North Dakota—too cold, too flat, too forgotten. But sometimes, the quirks that get overlooked are the same ones that give a place its quiet charm. From being (possibly) the geographic heart of the continent to hosting[...]
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NDSU student’s visa has been revoked | The Flag
For international students, a visa isn’t just paperwork—it’s their link to education, community, and stability. At North Dakota State University, one student recently had that link severed after a visa was revoked for failing to maintain status. While no detentions have occurred,[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers stop time-change bill
North Dakotans won’t be ditching the clock change anytime soon. A bill to end the state’s seasonal time shifts was voted down in the Senate, keeping the twice-a-year tradition in place. Supporters had argued that sticking with one time year-round would improve[...]
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North Dakota ag-related projects including Bismarck, Mandan businesses get state funding
BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for three projects. The awards totaling $395,215 were approved at the APUC quarterly meeting Feb. 27 in Bismarck. APUC is a program of the North Dakota[...]
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Bill requiring Legacy Fund disclosure website sees support in North Dakota Legislature
North Dakotans may soon get a clearer view of where their $12 billion Legacy Fund is invested. A bill passed unanimously by the Senate would create a dedicated website listing the fund’s holdings—an effort to make public information more accessible and transparent.[...]
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North Dakota House committee gives ‘do-pass’ recommendation to deer baiting bill
In North Dakota’s long-running debate over big game baiting, a new chapter is unfolding. Lawmakers in the House have advanced a bill that would block the Game and Fish Department from banning baiting on private land—even in areas where chronic wasting disease[...]
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Humanities North Dakota in limbo after loss of federal funding
Humanities North Dakota could be forced to close after learning Wednesday all of its federal grant funding was terminated. The nonprofit, which provides civics, arts and cultural education, relies on funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities to cover core operational[...]
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Landowners, local governments lose power struggle over power lines
A debate over power and proximity came to a head in the North Dakota Senate this week. Lawmakers narrowly approved a bill giving the state authority to override local zoning rules for electrical transmission lines—despite opposition from landowners and a committee’s recommendation[...]