Research project sheds light on western North Dakota elk

BISMARCK – North Dakota elk’s herd is thriving, and results from a three-year study in the Badlands has provided insights into movement patterns and survival rates of herds in the western part of the state. Bill Haase, assistant wildlife chief for the …

Nebraska still in running for coveted transfer portal running back from North Dakota

Nebraska football is pushing hard in their pursuit of North Dakota State running back CharMar Brown, and a new update may be a positive one for the program. Brown visited the Huskers on Thursday and met with three important Nebraska coaches. The running …

Port: President Obama should apologize to North Dakota

MINOT — It's been a long time coming, but North Dakotans are getting some justice for what was perpetrated on them by left-wing extremists during violent protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. First, a jury in Morton County found Greenpeace …

Today in History: North Dakota declares ‘sales tax war’ on South Dakota

On this date in 1968, North Dakota’s tax commissioner said he was “declaring war” on South Dakota merchants delivering goods into North Dakota without collecting the state sales tax. Here's the complete story as it appeared in the paper that day: …

Deja vu at the North Dakota Legislature: Familiar bills, familiar vetoes

BISMARCK — They say everything old is new again, and that old saying certainly rings true for people who keep a close eye on state politics. When it comes to legislative sessions in North Dakota, sometimes history repeats itself. Earlier this week, Gov. …

North Dakota Governor Signs Cannabis-Infused Edible Products Legislation into Law

Recently in North Dakota, Governor Kelly Armstrong signed House Bill 1203 (ND HB1203) into law which regulates “the manufacturing and dispensing of cannabis-infused edible products to state-qualified patients,” (1). The new bill entitles patients the …

North Dakota couples share memories of Pope Francis blessing their marriages, unborn child

FARGO — When Maria and Justin Irish visited the Vatican in early January, they joined several couples who hoped Pope Francis would bless their marriage. But the couple, who married July 12, 2024, at St. Paul’s Newman Center in Fargo, had a special request. …

New tribal national park in North Dakota aims to preserve rugged and scenic landscape

North Dakota House passes Department of Commerce budget after debate over amendments

BISMARCK — The North Dakota House of Representatives voted to pass a budget for the Department of Commerce during a later session Thursday, April 24, after two days of arguing over the bill. Senate Bill 2018, which outlines the budget for the Department of …

North Dakota Senate passes backup bill for property tax relief and reform

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Senate passed a property tax relief and reform bill on Friday, April 25, that is nearly identical to the bill many have said is the primary vehicle for property tax relief and reform this session. House Bill 1168 started as a …