MEDORA, ND — The Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation is calling for North Dakota residents or students aged 18 or older to showcase their artistic talents. Medora is a place where art is created. Be it at the _Medora Musical_, on the Andrist Stage, at[...]
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Snow sculptors creating artwork in Bismarck
A temporal, temperature-dependent work of art is being revealed on the grounds of the State Heritage Center. It’s the result of the tedious and time-sensitive work of Team North Dakota Snow Sculpting. If you’re interested in learning more, KX News has the[...]
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Jelly Roll Will Be Back at ND State Fair
Jelly Roll will be returning to the N.D. State Fair in 2025. The Nashville singer/songwriter who sold out a performance at the 2023 Fair will be back Sunday, July 20th an the NDSF Grandstand. GRAMMY®-nominated artist Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) has emerged[...]
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Hoverson’s Blue laws bill overwhelmingly struck down in North Dakota House
North Dakota lawmakers have decisively dismissed a proposal to reinstate the old Sunday closure law for retail stores. House Bill 1150, introduced by Rep. Jeff Hoverson of Minot’s District 3, aimed to bring back a mandate that banned shopping from midnight to[...]
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The ‘GOAT’: Lawmakers unveil plan to update Nebraska regulations, cut red tape
Nebraska’s lawmakers are taking a swing at modernizing state regulations with a policy package they’ve dubbed “GOAT”—Government Oversight, Accountability, and Transparency. This multi-step plan aims to trim bureaucratic fat, keeping pace with, and even mirroring, similar national and state efforts. Led by[...]
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North Dakota Senate passes charitable gambling eligibility changes
The North Dakota Senate voted 27-20 Thursday to pass a bill changing which organizations can conduct charitable gambling. Senators debated changes made by the Senate Judiciary Committee in Senate Bill 2035, which pulled the words tourism and economic development from the definition of public-spirited organizations,[...]
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Williams County Fatal Crash Claims Life of Minot Man
A single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 2, approximately four miles west of Ray, North Dakota, resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man from Minot early Thursday morning. The crash occurred at 7:11 AM on January 16, 2025. According to the North[...]
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School phone policies needed, but not a state ban (news and an editor’s commentary on the topic)
In Bismarck, a new debate centers on the ringing and pinging interruptions that cellphones bring into classrooms. Representative Jim Jonas has pitched a bill to limit student cellphone use, aiming for better focus and mental health. While some educators see the merit,[...]
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Minot legislator offers property tax relief bill
Legislative discussions are heating up about lessening the burden of property taxes, and one proposal is coming straight out of Minot. Representative Scott Louser is championing a bill to shift some school funding responsibilities from property owners to the state. If passed,[...]
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Wyoming confirms first case of chronic wasting disease inside an elk feedground (and why it matters in North Dakota)
Chronic wasting disease has made an unsettling debut in Wyoming’s elk feedgrounds. This week, wildlife managers confirmed the presence of the disease-carrying prions at Scab Creek Feedground, near Pinedale. The discovery marks the first recorded case in this area, raising alarms about[...]
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Armstrong’s executive budget highlighted by property tax relief, infrastructure and housing investments
Governor Kelly Armstrong has laid out his executive budget proposal for 2025-27, focusing on significant investments poised to reshape the state. Prioritizing property tax relief, housing, and education, the $19.89 billion proposal includes over $1 billion in new spending. Highlights feature a[...]
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Underserved rural communities targeted in legislative proposal
In the rolling plains of rural North Dakota, small towns like Wing face big challenges. Imagine trying to build a city hall with no funds or renovate a community greenhouse with change found in couch cushions. Enter Senate Bill 2097, a proposal[...]
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Budget caps a concern but local leaders say it’s time to work on property tax reform
Local government leaders told lawmakers Tuesday they’re ready to work on property tax reform, but expressed concerns about the state capping their budgets. The House Finance and Taxation Committee took testimony on a bill that incorporates Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s plan to put[...]
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Port: This bill, effectively ending primaries, is how a political party commits suicide
Within the Republican Party, a fierce debate is underway about how candidates should make their way onto the November ballot. At the heart of this debate is House Bill 1424, championed by Rep. Ben Koppelman. This bill aims to end the state’s[...]
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Ethics and the One-Party State: A Mission Not Yet Accepted
The reluctance of the North Dakota State legislature to accept the recommendations of the newly formed ethics commission should not be a surprise except to the most naive among us. Organizations historically have not been known to reform themselves. Elected officials having[...]
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Nebraska takes aim at social media and school time cell phone use by youths
In an age where smartphones feel like extensions of our hands, Nebraska lawmakers are stepping into the fray with proposals aimed squarely at safeguarding young minds. Leading the charge, State Sen. Tanya Storer and colleagues are set to introduce legislation requiring parental[...]