June 30, 2017, is an important date for the state’s Legacy Fund. After that, earnings from the fund can be transferred to the state’s general fund. Earnings from prior to that are considered part of the principal and can only be spent[...]
Section: Politics & Government
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Canada: Rampant illegal night hunting puts Manitoba wildlife in peril
Not too far North of us here in Minot, ranchers and game officials are struggling with increased illegal activity related to night hunting of wild game as well as the shooting of livestock. So far this year there have been 41 arrests,[...]
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Hoeven, Dalrymple, and Cramer Make Appeal to End DAPL Protest
Senator Hoeven, Governor Dalrymple, and Congressman Cramer have signed a letter delivered to President Obama regarding the #NoDAPL Protests. The full news release per Senator Hoeven’s office and letter follow below. — Official News Release — WASHINGTON – In a letter to[...]
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Devils Lake Maintains Pit Bull Ban
The Devils Lake City Commission voted to keep a 1987 ordinance banning pit bulls within city limits in place, but for opponents of the law, the efforts to have it removed will continue. Devils Lake is the latest North Dakota community to[...]
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ND Attorney General: Dakota Access Land Purchase is Legal
Earlier this fall, Dakota Acess purchased land near the site of the #NoDAPL protest camps from a private rancher. It was a move that sparked controversy because, at first look, it appeared to be in violation of North Dakota’s corporate farming laws.[...]
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Estevan City Council formally criticizes carbon tax and environmental policy
The City of Estevan’s City Council is going on the record formally with a letter addressed to provincial and party leaders that outlines disappointment in environmental policies including a carbon tax that put the areas coal-fired power stations directly in the crosshairs.[...]
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Is MN buffer law broad-stroke overreach or common-sense benefit?
A new law in Minnesota requires permanent vegetation strips to protect lakes and streams from farm field runoff. And reaction to the law? It’s a mixed bag. Some farmers will are embracing it and will be entering lost acreage into CRP programs,[...]
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State’s marijuana measure creates uncertainty
Voters gave medical marijuana the overwhelming stamp of approval, but the nuts and bolts of that law are creating headaches for those tasked with implementing it. Kim Fundingsland with the Minot Daily News has the story. [...]Read More... from State’s marijuana measure[...]
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Where We’re Headed: North Dakota’s Lieutenant Governor-Elect Provides Insight
The first priority is the budget. After that’s settled, the long-term goal for the Burgum Sanford team is getting to wrok on revitalizing our small towns and communities. KX News has the story that includes an interview with Lieutenant Governor-Elect Brent Sanford.[...]
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Editorial: Lessons learned from Grand Forks’ sales-tax vote
In the Eastern part of the state, there were sales tax initiatives on the ballot in both Fargo and Grand Forks. One of them earned voter approval, one didn’t. In this editorial, the Grand Forks Herald staff step back and look at[...]
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Grand Forks: $154 million water plant item heads to City Council Monday
The Grand Forks City Council is set to make a big decision on a bigger water infrastructure project. A new water treatment plant is expected to cost more than a $150 million; local leaders are expecting a 50-50 cost share with the[...]
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Deaths linked to fentanyl rise as curbing illicit supply proves tough
The last few days in our news feed have had stories of an opioid use on the rise in Canada. And now on this side of the border, MPR is on the story locally. The scariest drug in the new synthetic world[...]
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Opinion: Down With Initiated Measures, Because All American Policymaking Should Be Subject to Checks and Balances
Rob Port makes the argument that no form of law making should be without some type of check and balance, and maybe our statewide initiated measure process is in need of some revision. [...]Read More... from Opinion: Down With Initiated Measures, Because[...]
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North Dakota again ranks 2nd in most hate crimes per capita
In the not-so-flattering department, we have this news from the Fargo Forum. North Dakota ranks second highest in the nation for the rate of hate crimes per capita. Quick commentary: Perhaps it’s a sign of changing times and the natural accompanying resistance,[...]
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Judge denies request to stop petition for McKenzie County sheriff’s removal
The next move in the fight between the Sheriff and members of the McKenzie County Commission is in the hands of the County Commission after a judge ruled he didn’t have the legal authority to intervene in the manner requested by the[...]
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President Trump: What it means for agriculture
Williston Herald reporter Renée Jean takes a closer look at the campaign rhetoric, the emerging new details, and talks with local officials to try and get a feel for what impacts the Trump Presidency might have on local agriculture. [...]Read More... from[...]