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The Bismarck Facility Has Decreased Federal Immigration Holds This Year to Accommodate North Dakota State Prisoners, Despite a Long-Standing Partnership with Federal Agencies.

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More Than a Hundred People Gathered at the Federal Building Friday, Calling on State Delegation to Oppose Federal Immigration Enforcement in North Dakota.

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Measure 2, on the Ballot This November, Proposes to Fund Free K-12 Breakfast and Lunch Statewide Using Earnings From the Legacy Fund.

4d ago

U.s. Sen. John Hoeven Supports Bipartisan Measure to Ensure High-Demand Commercial Data Facilities Cover Their Own Power Expenses, Shielding Local Utility Bills.

5d ago

The Event Will Feature 30 Activity Stations Designed for Kids Aged 6-12, Focusing on Outdoor Engagement and Skill-Building with Support From Numerous Local and State Partners.

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Harlow’s School Bus Service Is Not Considered a Public Entity Under State Law, Exempting It From Open Records Requests, According to a Recent Opinion.

Sep 22

State Residents and Businesses Face Projected Increases of 26% Over the Next Several Years, Following Recent Hikes, Prompting Discussion on Underlying Costs and Enforcement of Building Standards.

Sep 22

Devon Headdress, an MHA Nation Member with North Dakota Roots, Uses Instagram and Facebook to Address Challenging Topics About Native American Culture, Reaching Hundreds of Thousands of Followers.

Sep 21

Twelve Officers From Nine Tribal Agencies Completed the Inaugural 14-Week Basic Training Program, Offering a Closer Option Than the Distant New Mexico Academy.

Sep 21

Hunters Can Expect Similar or Potentially Higher Bird Numbers Statewide, Though Populations Show Distinct Trends in Each of the State's Four Management Regions.

Sep 20

Majority Party Legislators in North Dakota Declined to Pass a Ban on Nondisclosure Agreements Between Data Center Companies and Local Officials, Allowing Accelerated Development Without Public Oversight.

Sep 19

State Highways, Particularly U.s. 85 and U.s. 2, Are Cited as Especially Dangerous as Deaths Climb After a Record Low Year.

Sep 18

Dairy Producers in North Dakota and Other States Will See Their Checkoff Fees Redirected Away From Environmental, Social, and Governance Initiatives.

Sep 18

North Dakota Game and Fish Reports an Optimistic Forecast for Local Hunters, Projecting an Increase in Fall Flight Numbers Alongside New Regulations for Resident and Non-Resident Seasons.

Sep 17

Despite Local Perceptions of High Prices, a Recent Analysis Indicates Residents Pay Less for Food Than in Most Other States.

Sep 16

The Federal Government Has Postponed North Dakota's Planned Ban on Sugary Drink Purchases with SNAP Benefits, Prompting State Leaders to Reassess the Policy's Significant Implementation Expenses and Its Impact on State Agencies and Local Retailers.

Sep 16

Artist Melissa Gordon Completes New Artwork at Bitty Bean Coffee Co., Overcoming Weather Challenges with Local Support.

Sep 16

State Troopers Report Fewer Citations in New 80 Mph Zones, but Areas with Reduced 70 Mph Limits, Like Dickinson, Saw a Significant Increase in Speeding Tickets.

Sep 16

A North Dakota Legislative Committee on Monday Advanced an Initial 3% Annual Pay Increase for Lawmakers Over the Next Two-Year Budget Cycle, a Figure That Is Not Final and Will Be Adjusted.

Sep 16

Officials From Energy and Data Center Companies, Along with the Mayor of Ellendale, Detailed How These Facilities Are Expected to Increase Local Property Taxes and Population, Citing Ellendale’s Experience.

Sep 15

Bismarck-Mandan Saw up to a Half-Inch of Rain Early Monday, with a Wind Advisory Now in Effect Through Tuesday Morning That Threatens to Quickly Dry Out Conditions.

Sep 15

A New $20 Million Loan and Eased Funding Restrictions Aim to Complete the $78 Million Project on the Capitol Grounds, with Lawmakers Calling for Future Safeguards Against Similar Public-Private Partnership Pitfalls.

Sep 15

Authorities Seek Public Assistance in Locating Teens and a 13-Year-Old Last Seen in Mandan, Morton County, West Fargo, and Minot.

Sep 14

A New 14-Week Basic Law Enforcement Course at Camp Grafton Offers a Crucial Local Alternative to Out-Of-State Academies, Addressing Recruitment Challenges for Tribal Nations.

Sep 14

The Invasive Insect, Detected by City Forestry Staff, Marks Its First Appearance in Central North Dakota and Triggers Movement Restrictions on Ash-Related Materials.

Sep 14