BLM lease sale in Montana, North Dakota raises $38 million

The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) raised $38 million in a Sep. 10 oil and gas lease sale that included 23 parcels in Montana and North Dakota, totaling over 7,500 acres. The sale result reflects “a notable increase in interest by the oil and...

North Dakota Releases Updated Tribal Textbook

(Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has released the first of a series of updated textbooks on the five Native nations that share land with North Dakota. The book — titled...

North Dakota insurance commissioner halts new offerings by EPIC Management

The North Dakota Insurance Commissioner has issued a Stop Order against EPIC Management, LLC and its executive officer, Todd Berning. The order requires the company and Berning to immediately stop offering or selling membership interests in EPIC...

North Dakota Ranks 11th Worst for Smoking—How Do Our Neighbors Compare?

It seems we as Americans are slowly kicking the habit—cigarettes, that is. Every year, fewer people are lighting up, and more are putting out their last smoke for good. Still, every state has its fair share of puffers, and according to a recent...

Port: City of Minot withdraws from North Dakota League of Cities over property tax bill

MINOT — Earlier this year, state lawmakers approved legislation backed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong to reduce property tax bills for primary residences by $1,600 and implement a 3% cap on growth in all property tax bills. At the bitter end of the...

North Dakotans face higher premiums as ACA Tax Credit deadline nears

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - A health care deadline is quietly approaching in Washington, but it could hit hard right here in a rural state like North Dakota. If Congress doesn’t act soon, many residents could lose tax credits and lose their health...

North Dakota releases first updated tribal textbook, with more on the way

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has released the first of a series of updated textbooks on the five Native nations that share land with North Dakota. The book — titled “Journey to Understanding” — provides a brief introduction to...

Students hire company to ship cars from Seattle to Atlanta; cars end up in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — It started in Seattle. Rene asked not to use her last name. She says she and her roommate were moving from there -- to Atlanta -- for graduate school, Action 9 attorney Jason Stoogenke says. They hired a company to ship their two cars....

Port: Cancel culture and the apotheosis of Charlie Kirk

MINOT — A funny thing has happened on our way to the apotheosis of Charlie Kirk. The right — the "facts don't care about your feelings" crowd — has lost its disdain for cancel culture, and it's come home to North Dakota, with a Fargo city employee...

Community first: Paul Clarys shares his approach to local governance

SOUTH HEART, N.D. — Before he was elected to the Stark County Commission, Paul Clarys didn’t think he would ever run for office. “I really never had any desire whatsoever to get into politics. I definitely pay attention to and care a lot about...

Your Ultimate Guide To Fall Attractions and Activities in North Dakota

Here's a not-so-fun fact that blows my mind every time I hear it: North Dakota is somehow the least-visited state in the country. Seriously, the Badlands are lonely, but that makes it an amazing vacation spot for those who aren't fond of crowds....

Xcel Energy proposes 19% electricity rate hike in North Dakota, biggest request in many years

BISMARCK — Xcel Energy, a power company delivering electricity to 97,000 North Dakota customers, is proposing the biggest electricity rate increase in recent North Dakota history. The Minnesota-based power company's proposal includes a 19.34%...

North Dakota lawmakers acknowledge action may be needed to ensure royalty owners get a fair shake

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with the North Dakota Monitor. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories in your inbox every week. For years, North Dakota’s mineral owners have said state officials...

North Dakota National Guard troops have not been asked to aid law enforcement

North Dakota National Guard troops have not been requested for local or federal law enforcement operations, according to the governor’s office. State Guard officials have not had any specific discussions about deploying soldiers and airmen...

Pesticide politics: Inside the corporate push to limit liability

Unyielding is a University of Missouri School of Journalism project for Investigate Midwest. With billions of dollars at stake, Bayer has gone on the offensive. Billboards along major highways. A social media offensive. Tens of thousands of...

Life after Congress: Former Rep. Earl Pomeroy of North Dakota has no regrets about his career-defining vote

WASHINGTON — On the night the House passed the Affordable Care Act in March 2010, Democratic Rep. Earl Pomeroy, then the lone House member from North Dakota, was escorted by his staff to the House floor, where he cast the 218th out of 219 votes to...

Helping North Dakota Families Manage Medical Expenses When They Pile Up

(Adobe Stock via Prairie News Service) (By Mike Moen. Prairie News Service) – Many North Dakota households feel strained by medical debt, including parents of children with disabilities or other complex medical needs. Support organizations hope...

Actor Josh Duhamel reveals cataract surgery restored his 20/20 vision

He said of his Taylor: “He’s such a talent. He’s a power lifter and he really takes good care of himself. We’re like, ‘Dude, you have to be soft and cuddly for this movie’. And he totally bought in. “He’s a great athlete. He’s surprisingly adept...

Candidates for South Dakota governor vary in economic thoughts

A debate is emerging within the South Dakota Republican party over the state's long-standing, pro-business economic development policies. Some Republican gubernatorial candidates are criticizing the state's use of tax dollars and incentives to...

North Dakota Soybean Growers Anxiously Await Sales to China

Agricultural economist John Newton, right. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota soybean growers rely heavily on exports to China, but with harvest on the horizon, those exports are nowhere in sight....