The City of Minot has released a redacted investigation report involving Mayor Tom Ross — revealing a January incident where he accidentally sent a sexually explicit video to the City Attorney shortly after informing her of a police officer’s suicide. The report concludes the act qualifies as workplace harassment. A special City Council meeting is set for April 1 to address the findings — and sources now confirm Mayor Ross has submitted his resignation.
Following the release of a damning harassment report involving former Mayor Tom Ross, the Minot City Council convened a packed special meeting Tuesday — marking the first resignation of a sitting mayor in over 100 years. Council President Mark Jantzer was unanimously approved to serve as acting mayor during a 15-day interim period, during which citizens may petition for a special election. Council members expressed a unified desire to restore stability and move forward, with discussions already underway about policy reforms and selecting a long-term replacement.
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A bill to give North Dakota’s Attorney General full control over charitable gaming—eliminating the state’s Gaming Commission—has narrowly cleared the Senate and now heads to the House. Supporters say it will streamline oversight of a booming industry, but critics warn it hands too much unchecked power to a single official—especially as the AG’s office faces renewed scrutiny over past misconduct tied to the Ray Holmberg scandal.
North Dakota’s Catholic bishops are urging parishioners to back Education Savings Account legislation that would allow tax dollars to help cover private school tuition. In a letter read at Catholic churches statewide, Bishops Kagan and Folda called the bills a matter of parental choice and fairness, while opponents like North Dakota United argue public funds shouldn’t support private education. With committee hearings set for Tuesday, Senate Bill 2400 and House Bill 1540 face critical votes in the days ahead.
A proposed change to North Dakota’s term limits law narrowly failed in the House Tuesday, falling short by just two votes. Senate Resolution 4008 would extend legislative limits to 16 years in one chamber, but needs 48 votes to advance. With five lawmakers absent, a reconsideration vote is possible Wednesday. Supporters say it offers flexibility; critics argue it undercuts the will of voters, who approved term limits in 2022. A separate term limits bill, HB 1300, also remains in play after passing the Senate with amendments.
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A controversial North Dakota prison sentencing bill was heavily amended Monday, with lawmakers removing a key provision that required inmates to serve at least 50% of their sentence behind bars before parole or halfway house eligibility. Despite the changes, the House Judiciary Committee gave SB 2128 a do-not-pass recommendation, citing concerns over cost, overcrowding, and access to rehabilitation programs. The amended version includes electronic monitoring measures and a possible study of the parole system, but its future remains uncertain as it heads to the House floor and likely on to Appropriations next week.
In a historic moment on the Senate floor, Sen. Cory Booker shattered a 67-year-old record Tuesday night, speaking for 25 hours and 4 minutes to deliver a searing critique of the Trump administration and what he called a "grave and urgent" threat to the nation. Booker's marathon speech — which outlasted Strom Thurmond’s infamous 1957 filibuster — touched on constitutional values, civil rights, and calls to “get in good trouble.” His remarks, streamed live to millions, drew praise from colleagues and a standing ovation upon conclusion. A vote delayed by the speech is now set for Wednesday.
Backed by Trump’s endorsement, Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won Florida’s high-stakes special congressional elections Tuesday — keeping two deep-red districts in GOP hands but with notably tighter margins than in past cycles. Patronis fills the seat vacated by Matt Gaetz, while Fine succeeds Mike Waltz. Despite Democrats dramatically outspending both Republicans and narrowing the vote gap, Trump declared victory on Truth Social, calling his support “far greater than the Democrats’ forces of evil.” The results may hint at shifting voter sentiment early in Trump’s second term.
Wisconsin's record-breaking Supreme Court race wrapped up Tuesday night, with voters choosing between liberal Susan Crawford and Trump-endorsed conservative Brad Schimel in a contest carrying major implications for abortion rights, union power, and future election laws. With over $90 million spent — including $21M from Elon Musk’s allies — the race became a high-stakes referendum on Trump’s presidency and Musk’s growing political influence. The outcome could shape the legal future of redistricting, labor rights, and Trump's federal agenda as Wisconsin remains a key 2028 battleground.
