Representatives of North Dakota colleges on Wednesday espoused the value of offering online classes, even to students who may never set foot in the state. State lawmakers have been trying to assess the value of providing state funding to online programs serving[...]
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Dakota Bowl XXXIII preview: 9-man rematch, two newcomers
North Dakota’s high school football season comes to a head Friday as eight teams compete in the 33rd Dakota Bowl, with three programs returning from last year and two making their first appearance. The slate includes a 9-man rematch between unbeaten LaMoure/Litchville-Marion[...]
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The Importance Of Safe Deer Hunting
No deer is worth risking your life or someone else’s. Each year, firearm incidents can be prevented by following a few essential safety rules. First and foremost, always treat every firearm as if it’s loaded. Never point a gun at anything you[...]
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Port: It’s over. Nobody wins.
The government shutdown may be ending in Washington, but for thousands of North Dakotans who buy their own health insurance, the real crisis hasn’t budged an inch. Farmers, ranchers, and small-business owners are still staring down steep premium hikes with no long-term[...]
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2 seek position of North Dakota Supreme Court chief justice
North Dakota Supreme Court justices Lisa Fair McEvers and Jerod Tufte have announced their candidacy for chief justice after Justice Jon Jensen announced last week he will step down from the helm. The position is selected by a vote of the five[...]
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Port: Why an oil state Republican is fighting to protect an EPA emissions program
Sen. Kevin Cramer is taking an unexpected stand — and a practical one. The North Dakota Republican, known for his defense of coal and oil, is teaming up with a Rhode Island Democrat to preserve the EPA’s greenhouse gas reporting program. It’s[...]
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NDSU President David Cook hired to lead Iowa State University
David Cook, leader of North Dakota State University, has been named the new president of Iowa State University. The Iowa Board of Regents announced Tuesday afternoon that Cook, one of two finalists for the Iowa State University presidency, has been chosen to[...]
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North Dakota submits proposal to ban candy, soda from food assistance
North Dakota is asking the federal government for permission to ban the use of food assistance benefits for soda, candy, and energy drinks. State health officials say the proposed change would promote better nutrition among SNAP recipients and strengthen the state’s case[...]
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Federal Reserve Bank spokespeople talk recent housing crunch in North Dakota
Rising housing costs are hitting North Dakotans from both sides — whether they rent or hold a mortgage — and local leaders are trying to untangle why. At a Bismarck meeting this week, city officials, lenders, and housing advocates heard new analysis[...]
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Fewer Licenses, New Questions: A Guide to North Dakota’s 2025 Deer Season
North Dakota’s first 2025 deer season opened on Aug. 29 at noon and runs through Jan. 4, 2026. For many hunters, the “real deer season” is the gun/rifle season, which runs from Nov. 7 to Nov. 23. This year, 42,300 licenses were[...]
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Former Republican lawmaker challenges North Dakota law on false political ads
A former North Dakota lawmaker is taking aim at one of the state’s political guardrails. Brandon Prichard, a controversial figure known for his hard-edged attacks on fellow Republicans, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn North Dakota’s corrupt practices law —[...]
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EPA puts coal waste regulation into North Dakota’s hands
The federal government will allow the state of North Dakota to regulate the handling of waste from coal-burning power plants. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, Gov. Kelly Armstrong, and other officials announced Wednesday that the EPA has approved the state’s coal[...]
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ND submits Rural Health Transformation application aimed at strengthening care in rural communities
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced that North Dakota has submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program application to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The application outlines how the state will invest more than $500 million over[...]
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North Dakota Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Innovate ND Grant Program
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that applications are now open for the Innovate ND grant program. Entrepreneurs across the state are encouraged to apply by Nov. 26, 2025, to be considered for this round of funding and support. Innovate ND[...]
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Iowa doesn’t have enough OB-GYNs. Is the state’s abortion law contributing to the problem?
For Dr. Jonna Quinn, practicing medicine in her home state of Iowa once felt like a dream realized. But when hospital restrictions and new abortion laws began colliding with her oath to provide care, that dream unraveled. She joined a quiet exodus[...]
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Port: More problems from Auditor Josh Gallion’s office
Accountability depends on trust — especially when it comes to those tasked with keeping others honest. That’s the tension unfolding around State Auditor Josh Gallion, whose office is accused of altering a county’s audit response by adding words the officials didn’t write.[...]