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North Dakota Ethics Commission makes first finding of violations by public official
The North Dakota Ethics Commission found Rep. Jason Dockter committed three ethics violations related to his ownership of a Bismarck building, but the agency did not hand down any penalties for the lawmaker. The announcement, released Friday...

Burleigh County ranks 45th in North Dakota for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
In 2022, Burleigh County ranked ninth lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in North Dakota, with residents receiving $9,577 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...

North Dakota man indicted for $1.6 million in health care fraud
BISMARCK — A Bismarck man has been indicted on a dozen charges after he allegedly misused multiple federal and state loan programs. The charges are part of an effort the United States Department of Justice is calling the “biggest Health Care Fraud...

Nationalizing politics benefits Gavin Newsom but hurts Senate Democrats
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s goal in life, besides looking like Gordon Gekko in “Wall Street,” is to become President Donald Trump’s foil in every way. If Trump is Superman, Newsom is Lex Luthor; if Trump is Hulk Hogan, Newsom is Andre the...

News No Jews allowed: White supremacists are building a segregated community in Arkansas, but is it legal? 'Return to the Land' is one of the most established white supremacist residential communities in the US, according to the ADL By Hannah Feuer 5…
Eric Orwoll is co-founder of Return to the Land, which is establishing a segregated community in Arkansas. Courtesy of screenshot from Eric Orwoll Return to the Land video By Hannah Feuer June 30, 2025 Nearly 60 years after the United States...

Unlocking Life Basics: How to legally change your name
Each state has its own set of rules and laws regarding legally changing your name. For information on how to legally change your name in North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, continue reading. To legally change your name, you must...

Bicyclist seriously hurt after crash involving law enforcement vehicle
BOWBELLS, N.D. (KFGO) — A bicyclist was seriously injured after a crash with a Burke County Sheriff’s pickup. It happened around 3:10 p.m. Friday. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 65-year-old woman was biking on Highway 8 about 3 miles south...

North Dakota Has 250,000 Acres That Could be Affected Under Federal Rule
United States Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. (Photo by Julia Goldberg/ Source NM via the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – United States Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that her agency intends to repeal a 24-year-old...

Abortion Policy in North Dakota
Randi Lamoureux, a mom from Fargo. (Photo provided by Free & Just via the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – Even before federal abortion-rights protections were overturned three years ago, a Fargo mother says she had to travel...
North Dakota, nearly a dozen other states finalize Bitcoin ATM rules
Click play to listen to this article. State governments are fighting back against scammers who make use of cryptocurrency kiosks to steal money from people unaware they are being targeted. North Dakota is among the states with new regulations in...

North Dakota releases recap of sales and special taxes legislation
The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner has published a summary highlighting sales and special tax legislation approved by the 69th Legislative Assembly. These laws, signed into law by Governor Kelly Armstrong, are set to take effect on...

North Dakota governor commends storm response efforts amid widespread damage
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has commended local leaders, first responders, and community volunteers for their response to recent tornadoes and strong winds that affected North Dakota. Armstrong highlighted the collaborative efforts at various levels...

FAA awards nearly $3.5 million for infrastructure upgrades at North Dakota airports
Senator Kevin Cramer, US Senator for North Dakota | Senator Kevin Cramer Official websiteSenator Kevin Cramer, US Senator for North Dakota | Senator Kevin Cramer Official website The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated $3,493,701...

FAA Awards Nearly $3.5 Million to North Dakota Airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFYR) – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $3,493,701 through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for projects at several airports across North...

North Dakota considers natural gas pipelines
BISMARCK, N.D. — A state official briefed regulators Thursday on two separate underground pipelines that companies plan to build across hundreds of miles of North Dakota, bringing natural gas from the oil fields in the west to mostly industrial...

Shaw: Refugees shamefully blocked from coming to North Dakota
It’s sadly quieter at the Global Refuge Fargo office. Normally, it would be bustling with servicing incoming refugees. Last year, 550 refugees came to North Dakota, with 281 in Fargo. This year, there have been none, and none are planned. That’s...

USDA Rural Development North Dakota Director Tom Campbell talks programs, budget and projects
BISMARCK, N.D. — Tom Campbell said something he’s enjoyed about becoming North Dakota’s director of Rural Development as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been connecting with people in the state. Part of his mission, he said, is to...

Alexander Robotics Team Heads to International Competition in the Netherlands
ALEXANDER, N.D. (KFYR) - A group of small-town students are proving that big dreams really can take you around the world. The Alexander Comets FTC Robotics Team is heading to the Netherlands this July to represent North Dakota on the international...

80 years after his death, North Dakota World War II serviceman's remains identified
FARGO — Relatives of a North Dakota serviceman who died as a prisoner of war in World War II finally have the answer they’ve waited so long to receive. Skeletal remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Irvin C. Ellingson have been identified...

Today in History: June 28, 1981 - Around the state of North Dakota in 8 days
Today in History revisits the Sunday, June 28, 1981 edition of the Grand Forks Herald and highlights a story from Mike Jacobs who outlined an 8-day road trip across North Dakota. Jacobs highlighted key attractions in each region—lakes, historic...