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Term limits resolution narrowly fails in North Dakota House; reconsideration vote possible Wednesday

By: Michael Achterling A resolution to change North Dakota’s term limits law failed in the House on a narrow 46-43 vote Tuesday, but could be reconsidered on Wednesday after five people were absent during the vote. The resolution received a majority of the votes in the chamber, but failed to cross the elected majority threshold […]
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April 2, 2025
The Daily Brief 4/2/25

Daily Brief April 2, 2025- Mayor Resigns, City Council Discusses Future, Bishop's Advocate for ESA's, and Cory Booker Makes History

Mayor Tom Ross Resigns Read it here 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 […]
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April 2, 2025
The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, part of the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck, sits on Raymond Street on Sept. 18, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota Catholic bishops urge parishioners to advocate for Education Savings Accounts

By: Michael Achterling Bishops from the Catholic dioceses of Bismarck and Fargo signed a joint letter Sunday urging parishioners across the state to contact their legislators and advocate for Education Savings Accounts. Senate Bill 2400 and House Bill 1540 both passed their respective chambers during the first half of the legislative session and would allocate state tax dollars to student […]
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April 1, 2025
A gas flare burns in front of an oil pump jack near Killdeer, North Dakota, on Feb. 1, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)

Tax exemption for oil wells outside North Dakota core areas approved by Senate

A bill to create tax incentives for oil drilling outside of North Dakota’s primary production areas passed the Senate on Monday, along with a possible study of the rising number of low-producing wells and their tax status.  The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee amended House Bill 1483 to increase the amount of oil that could be produced […]
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April 1, 2025

Daily Brief: Minot Mayor Probe, Teen Hit Near School, Minot Interim Chief of Police, ND Grant Cuts & More

Teen Injured in Morning Collision Near Minot School View the Full Article here A 14-year-old was injured Monday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing 11th Avenue SW near Jim Hill Middle School in Minot. Police say the teen was outside a designated crosswalk, and the driver was hindered by intense sun […]
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April 1, 2025

Teen Injured in Pedestrian-Vehicle Collision Near Jim Hill Middle School

MINOT — A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck Monday morning in southwest Minot, prompting a response from Minot PD and emergency personnel. The incident occurred around 7:50 a.m. on March 31 along 11th Avenue SW, between Jim Hill Middle School and the First District Health Unit. According to the Minot Police Department, […]
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March 31, 2025

US Supreme Court hears arguments over where environmental challenges should be heard

By: Alex Brown U.S. Supreme Court justices heard oral arguments last week in a case that could allow states to challenge federal environmental rules in more favorable courts. The case could determine whether certain U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations are reviewed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit — which […]
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March 31, 2025
Pam Sagness, executive director of Behavioral Health Division for North Dakota Health and Human Services, speaks during a meeting of the Budget Section, Human Resources Division, on Sept. 18, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Health agencies scramble as North Dakota loses federal grants

Some North Dakota health agencies are trying to adjust to the sudden loss of federal funding.  The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services learned last week it lost about $3.2 million in federal funding for substance-use treatment and mental health programs after block grants were rescinded by a federal agency.  In an evening […]
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March 31, 2025

Daily Brief March 31, 2025

Minot Mayor Under Investigation: What Comes Next? View the Full Article here As of March 31, 2025, the investigation into Mayor Ross remains ongoing, with the final report expected to be completed and made available to the public after necessary reviews and potential redactions. The Minot City Council continues to address city matters, including discussions […]
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March 31, 2025

States try to rein in health insurers’ claim denials, with mixed results

By: Shalina Chatlani  Health insurance companies are under increasing scrutiny for allegedly using artificial intelligence bots and algorithms to swiftly deny patients routine or lifesaving care — without a human actually reviewing their claims. The high-profile killing late last year of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has focused even more attention on so-called prior authorization, the process by which […]
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March 29, 2025
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