Xcel Energy has agreed to cut a proposed electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers. The agreement that is pending approval with the North Dakota Public Service Commission would raise overall rates by 10.37%, with the increase for residential customers at 12.92%.[...]
Section: Politics & Government
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In Congress, He Said Tariffs Were Bad for Business. As Trump’s Ambassador to Canada, He’s Reversed Course.
The looming shutdown of Howard Miller, a century-old clockmaker in western Michigan, shows how quickly trade policy can ripple through local economies. The company points to fast-moving tariffs under the Trump administration as the breaking point, driving up costs on parts they[...]
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Manitoba conservation officers, tasked with border duties, haven’t seen much
Border politics collided with on-the-ground reality in Manitoba this year, and the gap between the two is striking. Nearly a year after conservation officers were reassigned to monitor the U.S. border—part of Canada’s response to tariff threats from President Trump—officials say they[...]
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State Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund awards for four projects
BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund awards for four projects. The awards totaling $1 million were approved at the ADD quarterly meeting Nov. 19 in Jamestown. The ADD Fund is administered by the[...]
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North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for eight projects
BISMARCK, N.D. – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) awards for eight projects. The awards totaling $926,800 were approved at the APUC quarterly meeting Nov. 19-20 in Jamestown. APUC is a program of the North[...]
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Shaw: A heartbreaking and preventable goodbye
Families who fled a war zone hoping to rebuild their lives in the Upper Midwest are now being forced to pack up again—this time because of expired work permits. A Moorhead couple, Svitlana and Max, became part of the community, held steady[...]
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Ward County Commission | December 2, 2025
The Ward County Commission will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:00 am in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the county’s[...]
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Minot City Council Agenda | December 1, 2025
The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the[...]
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Port: The conservative case for universal school lunch
A new ballot measure in North Dakota is set to spark a lively statewide debate: Should the state pick up the full cost of school meals? Supporters say shifting from a fee-based system to a state-funded model would ease pressure on families,[...]
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Port: Another face plant for North Dakota’s Wonder Fund
North Dakota’s Wonder Fund — once pitched as a bold strategy for homegrown economic growth — is drawing sharp scrutiny as two of its high-profile investments falter. A lawsuit claims one company, HerdDogg, only maintained a token presence in the state, while[...]
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Omahans explore ‘brain drain,’ prepare for next 20 years
Omaha leaders are taking a hard look at why so many young professionals and skilled workers are leaving the city — and what it will take to keep them. A free public forum on Dec. 2 will bring residents, researchers, and local[...]
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Bank of North Dakota commits $400 million ‘lifeline’ to ag producers
The North Dakota Industrial Commission on Tuesday gave the state bank a green light to proceed with two loan programs aiming to provide relief to agricultural producers hit by a combination of tariffs, low commodity prices and high costs, as well as[...]
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‘The question our communities need to solve’
Federal changes to homelessness funding are creating real uncertainty in Fargo, where YWCA Cass-Clay says nearly half of its supportive housing units could disappear under a new HUD directive. The shift moves money away from long-term housing and toward short-term shelter, leaving[...]
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North Dakota Announces 2025 Tourism and Community Enhancement Grant Recipients
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the recipients of the 2025 Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants. Funded by the 69th Legislative Assembly, the grants are designed to enhance tourism, strengthen community infrastructure and preserve historic landmarks across the state. The[...]
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Fargo City Commission reverses mayor’s decision to stop public comment broadcast
Fargo city leaders have stepped back from a plan to stop broadcasting public comments, keeping livestreams intact while they revisit how those comment periods should work. The reversal came after residents raised transparency concerns and commissioners said they hadn’t been consulted about[...]
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Western governors meet with Trump officials on water, energy, Medicaid cuts
Western governors gathered in Arizona last week with a rare message in today’s political climate: cooperation still matters. Leaders from both parties sat down with top Trump administration officials to hash through some of the region’s biggest challenges — from data center[...]