North Dakota lawmakers gathered Saturday at the State Fair Center in Minot for a legislative forum, addressing questions about the ongoing session and a range of proposed bills. Senate Majority Leader David Hogue reported that 990 bills have already been introduced, with[...]
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House lawmakers approve bill defining start of term limits law
North Dakota lawmakers are revisiting term limits approved by voters in 2022, addressing a key “gray area” in the constitutional measure. House Bill 1300, passed 64-28 in the House, adjusts how term limits are calculated, allowing legislators elected in 2020 to serve[...]
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As more states adopt traffic enforcement cameras, here’s where North Dakota stands
Traffic cameras spark debates across the nation—praised for saving lives but criticized for their fairness and effectiveness. In states like New York, they’ve proven their worth, cutting speeding and crashes in school zones. Yet in North Dakota, where no laws permit their[...]
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134M poultry and counting: Interactive charts show hardest-hit counties in bird flu crisis
The latest data from the CDC and USDA show the continued devastating effects of bird flu outbreaks across the United States – with Iowa, the nation’s leading egg producer, suffering substantial losses. Since November 2023, more than 12.1 million poultry birds have[...]
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HB 1505 Addresses Lawmaker Immunity and Conflicts of Interest
North Dakota state Rep. Jason Dockter recently faced a misdemeanor conviction linked to a conflict of interest regarding votes that financially benefited him. This situation has sparked conversations among lawmakers about the ethical boundaries within their ranks. In response, legislative leaders have[...]
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A tragic Holocaust mystery
Abe Winter’s story is a poignant reminder of something we can’t forget. As a well-known sportswriter in North Dakota, he shaped the narrative of local sports from the 1970s to the 1990s. Yet, behind his public persona lies a painful past. Born[...]
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State governments seek to leverage AI’s promise while mitigating its hazards
State governments are starting to navigate the AI frontier, blending excitement with cautious experimentation. From chatbot-assisted customer service to tools streamlining housing processes, AI promises big payoffs—but not without risks. Leaders are grappling with data quality, governance, and the unpredictable long-term costs[...]
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Fargo Taking Steps to Address Homelessness
In Fargo, the level of observed homelessness is driving action. Local leaders have taking up the issue and are tackling it head-on. Linda Gibbs, a pro bono expert from Bloomberg Associates, believes the city has the power to make homelessness rare, brief,[...]
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Who decides? How algorithms and humans interact in judges’ decisions about bail
Keith White’s story stands at the intersection of human judgment and algorithmic prediction. Arrested in Kentucky, he faced charges that could have left him in jail simply because he couldn’t afford bail. This scenario plays out daily across the U.S.: judges must[...]
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Outdoors Notebook: Manitoba to ban live baitfish, leeches beginning in April 2027
If you visit a fish camp in Manitoba, changes are coming. Starting in 2027, the province will ban the use of baitfish and leeches to protect its waters from invasive species and fish diseases. While the move is part of a broader[...]
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It’s Official: Boring Cities Are Bad for Your Health
Our cities have long been built for cars, not for people—and the skyline as well as the data is starting to show it. Rising rates of depression, diabetes, and other illnesses highlight the cost of environments designed without health in mind. But[...]
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Snowmobile Crash South of Max Leaves One Injured
Max, ND – A snowmobile crash on January 25, 2025, left a 21-year-old Minot man seriously injured after hitting an embankment near Highway 83 and 21st Street NW, about seven miles south of Max. The crash occurred around 3:30 PM when the[...]
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Car Fire in Minot Garage Prompted Fire Department Response
On January 25, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m., the Minot Fire Department responded to a report of a car on fire inside a garage at 428 1st Street SE in southeast Minot. Fire crews quickly extinguished the blaze upon arrival, preventing it[...]
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On This Day | Tuesday, January 28th
On this day in 1813, Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice” was published in the United Kingdom, becoming one of the most beloved and enduring works of English literature. On this day in 1915, the United States Coast Guard was created by[...]
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On This Day | Refuse to Hibernate
The three bears in the Roosevelt Park Zoo, apparently do not wish to miss any of the spring weather we have been enjoying this winter. According to Park Supt. Wilson, they have slept but [...]Read More... from On This Day | Refuse[...]
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On This Day | Do Farmers Need Education
On the general proposition as to whether education pays the farmer, there some interesting investigations. In such farm states as Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Washington, and Kansas, studies have been made to find out [...]Read More... from On This Day | Do[...]