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North Dakota ag-related projects including Bismarck company get state funding

Two North Dakota funds that support agriculture-related businesses provided a total of just over $1 million in grants to 11 projects across the state including one in Bismarck during the

Baesler: School choice should supplement, not replace education funding

Baesler said if the Legislature decides to fund a school choice program, she hopes lawmakers will choose to supplement, not detract from, the money they invest in public education.

From tarantula bites to corporate greed, the dark history of a banana empire

One man's quest to build an empire brought insufferable work conditions and death to thousands, government exploitation and even murder.

ND superintendent says school choice should supplement, not replace education funding

Bismarck; Superintendent Kirsten Baesler; Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck; and Shane Goettle participate in a workgroup during a meeting of the North Dakota Educational Opportunities Task Force on Sept.

Measure 3 would invest more of North Dakota's Legacy Fund

A measure that would limit spending of the state’s biggest trust fund in order to increase its investment earnings will go to a public vote this November.

Early voting begins this week in Burleigh and Morton counties

Voters in Burleigh and Morton Counties can vote ahead of election day. Early voting begins this week on Wednesday in Morton County and Thursday in Burleigh County.

Late TD pass lifts NDSU past SDSU

Cam Miller connected with RaJa Nelson on a 20-yard touchdown pass with 1:49 remaining and the No. 2-ranked North Dakota State Bison knocked off No. 1-ranked South Dakota State 13-9.

WATCH: Bison Postgame Show vs South Dakota State

North Dakota State wins the Dakota Marker for the first time in five years with a thrilling win over South Dakota State.

North Dakota to get $2.2M after unclaimed property settlement reached with MoneyGram

North Dakota is set to receive $2.2 million after a bipartisan coalition of 30 states reached a nearly $200 million settlement over an unclaimed property dispute with money transfer company ...

Grant Marsh Bridge project wrapping up; final traffic shift announced

Traffic patterns are being shifted on the Grant Marsh Bridge on Interstate 94 between Bismarck and Mandan for a final time, as the summerlong construction project nears an end.

Director of North Dakota Child and Family Services charged with violating domestic violence order

The director of North Dakota Child and Family Services was arrested Tuesday on allegations he violated a domestic violence protection order by going to work at the state Capitol. Cory Pedersen was ...

Port: A strategy for dealing with the confidently, belligerently incorrect

Ours is an age addled by chicanery, sometimes perpetrated by wild-eyed true believers, but just as often pushed by some schmoe trying to make a buck off the gullibility of others.

Notebook: DNR assures deer hunters it’s OK to shoot does with fawns

Visit the DNR website to request a CWD mail-in test kit .

ND wildfires impact oil, gas industry

BISMARCK – The recent wildfires in western North Dakota were devastating to the oil and gas industry, the landowners and the people who live in those areas, according to Mark Bohrer, assistant director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources.

Tribune editorial: State lacking good rules on disclosure

A recent story done by the North Dakota Monitor in partnership with ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network revealed the weakness of North Dakota's financial disclosure laws.

Rains do little to alleviate drought conditions

Scattered rain showers throughout western and central North Dakota this morning have delivered minimal relief for the region when it comes to softening the effects of drought conditions and fire danger.

North Dakota oil, gas production rises in August; Exxon plans large divestment

North Dakota oil and gas production rose in August. Meanwhile, one of the state's largest producers announced plans to sell up to $500 million of assets.

Season three of 'Colin from Accounts' will play games with time

If there’s going to be a season three of “Colin from Accounts,” look for a time jump. Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall, stars and creators of the comedy, say the shift would give them a chance to catch up with the gaps that occurred between the first two seasons.

Minot woman sentenced to 25 years behind bars for killing boyfriend with antifreeze

Ina Kenoyer admitted in May to murdering her longtime boyfriend, Steven Edward Riley Jr., the previous September. She believed she would be entitled to his $30 million inheritance after he died.

Christiansen, Cramer debate

(Michael Achterling – North Dakota Monitor) – Democratic challenger Katrina Christiansen criticized Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer Wednesday for “recycling dangerous lies” about the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Winter outlook detailed for North Dakota; cold likely but heavy snow not expected

Western and central North Dakota could be in store for a colder-than-normal winter with slightly above-average snowfall, but drought is likely to linger, according to season outlooks released this week.

Bismarck City Attorney Jannelle Combs to resign, will return to private sector

Bismarck City Attorney Jannelle Combs announced she is resigning, after months of public scrutiny and an unsuccessful bid for municipal judge, announcing her move to the private sector in December.

Teresa Lamsam: Bismarck Native news organization welcomes journalism expert as new staff member

The Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance is pleased to announce TeresaTrumbly Lamsam, Ph.D., as the newest staff member to join the IMFA team. She begins her duties this week as director of research and strategic initiatives for the organization. Lamsam, an enrolled member of the Osage Nation, will lead IMFA’s research and program development.

North Dakota High School Students Offered Early Path to Teaching Careers

BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced that North Dakota high school students interested in pursuing education careers now have the opportunity to take classes that prepare them for classroom teaching.

NDDOT Receives $20 Million INFRA Grant to Improve US 52 Route

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has been awarded a $20 million grant through the federal Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program. The funding will be used to enhanc

Minot High girls swim and dive split duals with Bismarck teams

The Minot High girls swim and dive team hosted Bismarck High in a Western Dakota Association (WDA) dual as the regular season starts the downhill glide in the second half ot the season. The Majettes posted a 145 to 41 win over the Demons.

Spirit Lake Reservation woman indicted for involuntary manslaughter and child neglect

The U.S. Attorney’s office in North Dakota has announced a woman on the Spirit Lake Reservation has been indicted for involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.

$5,000 bond set for Fargo activist-husband duo after allegations of misappropriating state grant funds

Faith Shields-Dixon and her husband, Charles Dixon, appeared Wednesday in Burleigh County District Court on theft charges

UPDATED: Prominent Fargo activist charged with felony theft through nonprofit

Faith Shields-Dixon and her husband, Charles Dixon, face 2 Class B felony theft charges, according to Burleigh County court records, while Shields-Dixon faces three additional felony theft charges.

Port: North Dakota Capitol office space dispute turned ugly in 2022

An incident involving a member of Gov. Doug Burgum's cabinet, who is now receiving two salaries for two full-time jobs, caused an Insurance Department employee to feel fearful.

Criminal case to resume for Bismarck man accused of beating grandmother in attempted murder

Proceedings are set to resume for a Bismarck man accused of trying to kill his grandmother in May after a judge determined he is mentally fit to stand trial.

Dakota Marker absence a point of emphasis for Polasek

The point was directed at the Dakota Marker, which goes to the winner of the Bison and South Dakota State regular season game, which is set for Saturday night at 7 at Gate City Bank Field at the Fargodome. NDSU has lost four straight in the series.

Wildfire activity could pick up again in North Dakota as dry, windy weather persists

Wildfire concerns are mounting in North Dakota again, with breezy conditions and little rain in the forecast this week.

NDSU program offers students a direct path into North Dakota's energy sector

NDSU's new "Bison to the Bakken" program offers students a chance to explore the energy & oil industry, while earning credits and discovering life in western North Dakota.

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Files News Lawsuit Over Pipeline

(North Dakota Monitor) -The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed a new lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers arguing that the Dakota Access Pipeline is operating illegally and must be shut down.