Minot’s upcoming mayoral race isn’t just about choosing a leader—it’s a test run for a major change in how North Dakotans vote absentee. For the first time, ballots must arrive by Election Day, not just be postmarked. Secretary of State Michael Howe[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers to hold hearing on security concerns after Minnesota attacks
In the wake of a horrifying act of violence against public officials in Minnesota, North Dakota lawmakers are rethinking what it means to be accessible—and safe. With a list of potential targets found in the suspect’s car, and victims lured by someone[...]
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City council struggles to hold line on taxes in 2026
Minot’s city leaders are staring down a $1.7 million gap in next year’s budget—and a new state law capping property tax increases isn’t making the math any easier. As budget talks heat up, ideas are on the table: tapping reserves, slowing street[...]
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North Dakota removes lawmaker addresses from website in response to shooting
Last weekend’s violence in Minnesota sent shockwaves across state lines — and North Dakota responded swiftly. Within hours of the shooting that left one lawmaker dead and another wounded, legislative staff removed home addresses from the state’s official website. It was a[...]
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North Dakota governor’s veto ‘clear and unambiguous,’ attorney general says
North Dakota’s attorney general said Wednesday Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s veto was “sound,” dismissing a differing conclusion by legislative staff that his intent was unclear and the Legislature should hold a special session to fix the error. The opinion by Attorney General Drew[...]
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Political players in Fargo ask city commissioners for election changes
Fargo voters are once again at a crossroads in how they choose their leaders. After the state shut down the city’s use of approval voting, residents are pushing for a return to local control—this time by proposing primary elections for mayor and[...]
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‘Prudent remedy’ for veto error is special session, Legislative Council advises
A $35 million housing veto that wasn’t meant to be has landed North Dakota’s branches of government in unfamiliar territory. Governor Armstrong calls it a markup error. Legislative Council says it’s legally binding. Attorney General Wrigley insists it’s none of their business.[...]
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Port: NDGOP to consider resolutions censuring Armstrong, Legislature over property taxes and book ban
The loudest voices in a political party don’t always speak for its voters—but in North Dakota, that gap may be widening into a chasm. With new leadership elections looming, the state’s Republican Party is poised to move further toward its most populist[...]
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North Dakota Legislative Council to prepare briefs on potential special session scenarios
North Dakota lawmakers aren’t packing away their notebooks just yet. Senate Majority Leader David Hogue has asked for a full briefing on five possible scenarios that could trigger a special session—ranging from redistricting fallout and veto disputes to oil market shocks and[...]
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Governor vetoes parts of funding project for ND State Fair, no impacts to this year’s event
A funding request for restroom upgrades at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds just got flushed—at least for now. Governor Kelly Armstrong vetoed the $350,000 line item, calling it a case of legislative logrolling tacked onto an unrelated bill. Fair organizers say the[...]
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Armstrong signs remaining bills, uses vetoes to protect budgeting process, executive authority
Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued seven line-item vetoes on six bills Monday, with many objections focused on policies he felt lawmakers “shoehorned” into budget bills or encroached on executive authority. One line-item veto was of a section of the Ethics Commission’s budget bill[...]
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North Dakota’s 140-year-old State Hospital gets $300M green light for rebuild
For nearly 140 years, the State Hospital in Jamestown has stood as a symbol of North Dakota’s evolving approach to mental health care—sometimes hopeful, sometimes haunting. Now, with a $300 million investment from the Legislature, that history is entering a new chapter.[...]
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Transit agency says rides could end without new dollars
For some Minot residents—many older, disabled, or simply without other options—the ability to get to a doctor’s appointment, job, or grocery store could vanish on July 1. That’s when a federal funding shift cuts off support for the demand-response rides provided by[...]
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Shaw: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The 2025 North Dakota legislative session offered a little of everything—progress, setbacks, and plenty to debate. Lawmakers delivered meaningful wins like a $1,600 property tax credit, a public school cellphone ban, and long-overdue upgrades to the Fargo National Cemetery. But alongside these[...]
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Letter: Democrats fought for an economy that works for you
This legislative session, Democrats again advocated for targeted investments in our communities and stood against proposals that targeted the most vulnerable among us. Whenever possible, we joined a bipartisan governing coalition to pass good laws and block the most extreme Republican bills.[...]
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Minot’s Flood Protection Tracking Forward With Nearly $200 Million in Total Funding Over Next Two Years
Minot’s long-running flood control effort just got a major boost. Lawmakers approved $81.1 million for construction over the next two years—slightly ahead of past commitments and part of a nearly $200 million package when combined with federal and local funding. Projects include[...]