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New NDSU ag research building a ‘much-needed’ upgrade
FARGO — After walking through the new Peltier Complex on the North Dakota State University campus, state Rep. Paul Thomas recalled a similar tour of Harris Hall, one of the research buildings the new facility replaced. “Walking through this for the first time and seeing the contrast of what our research community was operating in, […]
States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With […]
Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard
EAGLE PASS, Texas — From a shaded bench off Main Street, next to the city park the state of Texas seized in January for its border operations, Jessie Fuentes sometimes likes to count the number of humvees, Department of Public Safety SUVs and unmarked trucks driven by uniformed soldiers that pass him. Often, Fuentes said, […]
Trump hones attacks on Harris at St. Cloud rally as he seeks to flip Minnesota red
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Former President Donald Trump had new material on Vice President Kamala Harris for thousands of cheering supporters in St. Cloud on Saturday evening at a rally with his running mate, Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D Vance. Trump called Harris — the likely Democratic nominee for president since President Joe Biden ended his […]
World-famous Wall Drug isn’t immune from challenges facing rural pharmacies
WALL, S.D. — Stacey Schulz parks in a rear lot to avoid the crowded Main Street entrances to her local pharmacy. “During the summer, it’s kind of hectic,” she said after greeting the pharmacist and technician by name. That’s because Schulz’s pharmacy is tucked inside Wall Drug, a tourist attraction that takes up almost an […]
U.S. home prices hit a record high as sales fell. Here’s how housing experts explain the trends
U.S. median home prices hit a record high for the second month in a row as sales continued to fall, according to a report released this week, as potential buyers continue to lie in wait for lower mortgage rates. Existing home sales fell 5.4% in June and median home sales reached its highest level on […]
States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation
As congressional sessions have passed without any new federal artificial intelligence laws, state legislators are striking out on their own to regulate the technologies in the meantime. Colorado just signed into effect one of the most sweeping regulatory laws in the country, which sets guardrails for companies that develop and use AI. Its focus is […]
Federal judge blocks updated Title IX rule in multi-state lawsuit that includes North Dakota
A Missouri federal judge on Wednesday halted implementation of a Biden administration rule that extends protections for LGBTQ students, adding to the number of U.S. courts that have issued similar orders. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel of the Eastern District of Missouri came in a lawsuit filed on May 7 by […]
25 states file emergency appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to halt EPA’s carbon rule
Attorneys general in 25 states, including North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, have sent an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to immediately halt a Biden administration rule that they say threatens to shutter the country’s remaining fleet of coal-fired power plants. The emergency appeal dated Tuesday to stay the Environmental Protection […]
Greenpeace attorneys seek dismissal of lawsuit over Dakota Access Pipeline protest
Attorneys for Greenpeace have asked a North Dakota judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline over the environmental activist group’s organized opposition to the pipeline. Thousands of protesters came to south-central North Dakota in 2016 and 2017 to protest construction of the pipeline in solidarity with the Standing […]
Political rhetoric about third trimester abortion is misleading, experts say
It’s an oft-repeated talking point of anti-abortion rights groups and Republican politicians, before and after the June 2022 Dobbs decision — that those who are supportive of abortion rights also must be in favor of abortions that happen during the last weeks of pregnancy, or even “after birth.” Former President Donald Trump brought it up […]
For the wheat left standing, a potential record crop
FARGO — Some wheat fields in North Dakota are showing the potential for 100 bushel per acre yields with the overall crop a potential record-setter. The annual Wheat Quality Council tour wrapped up Thursday in Fargo after participants spent three days criss-crossing the state to inspect fields and estimate yields. “The yields could definitely be […]
Minot smoke shop ordered to stop selling illegal products
A Minot smoke shop must stop selling illegal products including marijuana and drugs similar to magic mushrooms under an order issued Thursday by the North Dakota attorney general. Smokes4Less in Minot was selling “misbranded and adulterated products” that violate state laws, Attorney General Drew Wrigley said in a news release. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation […]
Dickinson State ‘likely’ to have nursing faculty for fall semester, new administrators say
The new administrators of the Dickinson State University nursing program said Thursday it is “very likely” that faculty will be in place to teach classes by the start of the fall semester on Aug. 26. Nursing program administrators from Mayville State University are working to rebuild the program after all seven nursing faculty resigned on […]
North Dakota law enforcement holds mixed feelings about legalizing marijuana
The leader of an effort to legalize marijuana in North Dakota says the proposal would free up law enforcement resources to focus on more serious drugs. But law enforcement officials interviewed by the North Dakota Monitor have mixed reactions. Burleigh County Sheriff Kelly Leben said he’s heard from officers in states that have legalized recreational […]
Defense secretary orders review of Wounded Knee Massacre medals
The medals awarded to soldiers who participated in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre will be subjected to a review, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Wednesday. The department said the review’s purpose is “to ensure no awardees were recognized for conduct inconsistent with the nation’s highest military honor.” The move comes after years of activism […]
North Dakota Lottery adds another $10 million to state
North Dakotans aren’t big lottery ticket spenders compared to other states, but ticket sales did generate nearly $10 million in revenue for the state for the fiscal year that ended June 30. The North Dakota Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday that the state lottery had transferred $8.6 million to the state General Fund, provided $1 […]
North Dakota Republican candidates for federal office have cash advantage ahead of election
Republican candidates for federal office in North Dakota hold cash-on-hand advantages over Democratic-NPL challengers with 104 days to go before Election Day. All North Dakota candidates for federal office filed their quarterly financial reports with the Federal Election Commission by the July 15 deadline. North Dakota’s Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer raised more than $4.4 […]
Attorney for North Dakota asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over state’s abortion ban
An attorney representing the state of North Dakota asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban before it goes to trial, arguing that the plaintiffs are wrongfully bringing their case based on hypotheticals and not facts — a claim the plaintiffs dispute. “They’re asking this court to declare it completely unconstitutional […]
North Dakota Democratic delegates unanimously endorse Harris to be presidential nominee
North Dakota delegates to the Democratic National Convention unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris during a virtual meeting on Tuesday. The announcement from the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party comes two days after President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the presidential race and endorsed Harris as the presidential nominee. A delegate tracker from The Associated […]
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