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Graph of Major ND Cities Mayoral Turnout since 2010( *denotes presidential-year elections)

North Dakota Voter Turnout in Mayoral Elections Since 2010-Collom's Column

Did you know North Dakota has 13 cities with populations over 5,000 (excluding Minot AFB)? In a state defined by close-knit communities and a tradition of practical politics, you'd expect local elections to bring voters out in force. Yet across North Dakota, mayoral races held in lower-profile June primaries often draw fewer than one in […]
by K.L. Collom
April 19, 2025

Leif Snyder Day on ND Talk

Hosts Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom were joined by Rob Fuller and Lisa Hermosillo on this Thursday's episode of ND Talk. With April 17 being Leif Snyder Appreciation Day, the panel shared memories of Leif and what they thought he'd have thought on some major current issues. The crew also broke down some big topics […]
by The Dakotan
April 17, 2025
AI rendering of Adult Dire Wolves Romulus and Remus

Like a Phoenix Rising From the Ashes, Dire Wolves are Reborn: Could They Return to ND?-Collom's Column

Romulus, Remus, and now Khaleesi and Titus are the first living dire wolves in more than 10,000 years. Born through advanced genetic engineering in late 2024 and early 2025, these pups represent a monumental leap in science, one that has long been theorized over and now seems to be reality. Thanks to the work of […]
by K.L. Collom
April 12, 2025
April 5, 1987 Front Page of the Minot Daily News following the Fire

When Minot Turned Black: 38 Years Since the Westchem Disaster – Collom’s Column

(With deep thanks to the Minot Daily News for preserving the historical record through its extensive public archives via the Minot Public Library) On April 4, 1987, a thick black cloud billowed into the skies above Minot, carrying with it the haze of smoke, the stinging acrid stench of chemicals, and the uncertainty of an […]
by K.L. Collom
April 5, 2025
Arthur LeSueur, Tom Ross, and Thomas Lee, all have resigned as mayor

This Isn't Minot's First Mayoral Resignation

Minot-Mayor Tom Ross’s sudden resignation on April 1, 2025 marks a rare and dramatic moment in Minot’s political history. While this news has rocked Minot and made national headlines, it isn't wholly unprecedented. Though incredibly uncommon, he's by no means the first mayor to vacate City Hall before completing a full term. So, with this […]
by K.L. Collom
April 4, 2025
ND Talk April 3, 2025

ND Talk April 3, 2025-Pesticide Labelling, Guardian Medical Access, Tariffs, and NATO

Thursday April 3's ND Talk featured a pair of guests and a slew of topics this week. We had Dr. Jake Schmitz of Fargo and Mike Sian from Minot break down some items relevant to their expertise spanning over an hour of in depth conversation. Conversation with Dr. Jake largely focused on state wide legislative […]
by K.L. Collom
April 3, 2025
North Dakota's 19th Governor Thomas H Moodie(photo from State Historical Society site)

Thomas Moodie, North Dakota's Shortest Tenured Governor-Collom's Column

Alright, here is a fun one today, a little dive into North Dakota's shortest tenured governor, Thomas Hilliard Moodie. North Dakota’s nineteenth governor, he holds a unique place in the state's political history both for his tenure length as well as being the third of 4 governors in a matter of just 7 months. Born […]
by K.L. Collom
March 29, 2025
Attorney Derrick Braaten asks a question June 11, 2024, in Bismarck during a hearing on the Summit Carbon Solutions project. Braaten also represents landowners in a lawsuit that challenges state laws related to carbon dioxide storage. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)

Carbon pipeline company seeks dismissals of North Dakota court challenges

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) Summit Carbon Solutions is asking North Dakota judges to dismiss appeals in different legal challenges to its five-state carbon capture and storage project.  Attorneys for Summit and North Dakota landowners argued a Summit request for dismissal in a Burleigh County Court on Tuesday. Landowners have appealed the legality of the North […]
by The Dakotan
March 27, 2025
U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-N.D., talks to voters through a virtual town hall meeting on March 25, 2025. (Screenshot from Fedorchak website)

Rep. Fedorchak vows to protect Social Security during virtual town hall

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak told tele-town hall attendees Tuesday that Social Security benefits will not be cut as part of a budget proposal in the U.S. House. The virtual event was the first forum open to the general public Fedorchak has hosted for constituents since being elected […]
by The Dakotan
March 26, 2025
Nina Kritzberger, 16, speaks before the Government and Veteran Affairs Committee in favor of an insulin cap for the North Dakota commercial insurance market on Jan. 9, 2025. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

Insulin caps bill headed to North Dakota governor

By: Mary Steurer (North Dakota Monitor) The Senate on Tuesday voted 39-7 to pass a bill to cap monthly insulin costs for more North Dakotans. House Bill 1114 would limit out-of-pocket costs for a monthly supply of insulin at $25 for the state’s commercial insurance market. It would also establish a $25-a-month cap on insulin-related medical supplies. […]
by The Dakotan
March 26, 2025
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