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Greenpeace seeks reversal of verdict, arguing jury wanted to ‘punish’ someone for pipeline protests

By: Mary Steurer (North Dakota Monitor) Attorneys for Greenpeace argued this week that a jury’s decision ordering it to pay $667 million to the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline cannot stand. A Morton County jury delivered the verdict on March 19 after more than three weeks of trial.  Jurors found the…
May 28, 2025

North Dakota coal mine to become processing site for Minnesota nickel

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) BEULAH, N.D. – A former coal mine in western North Dakota that will be converted into a processing site for nickel mined in Minnesota was touted Wednesday as a way for the U.S. to reduce its reliance on China and other countries for critical…
May 28, 2025

North Dakota to require age verification for pornography sites

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) The North Dakota Legislature passed expanded regulations and penalties surrounding pornography and deepfake content during the 2025 session. Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed bills that added age-verification requirements for websites publishing explicit content. He also signed a bill that added civil penalties for the creation…
May 27, 2025

Republicans choose replacement for North Dakota legislator who resigned

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) A former North Dakota legislator will take over the seat of Rep. Jeremy Olson, who resigned abruptly after the 2025 session amid a harassment complaint.  The District 26 Republicans on Saturday picked Kelby Timmons of Watford City to replace Olson.   Timmons served with Olson…
May 27, 2025

North Dakota Ethics Commission chair dies

By: Mary Steurer (North Dakota Monitor) Ethics Commission Chair Dave Anderson died Monday at age 69, the commission announced at a Tuesday afternoon meeting. Anderson, a Bismarck resident, was one of the original five commissioners appointed to the board in 2019 by former Gov. Doug Burgum and legislative leaders. “Dave’s…
May 27, 2025

Federal cuts affect regional food access; more uncertainty to come

By: Erin Hemme Froslie (North Dakota Monitor) Proposed cuts to the federal food assistance program are coming at a time when agencies addressing hunger in North Dakota are already facing lost revenue and increased need. “There’s a lot of uncertainty right now,” said Darby Njos, spokeswoman for Great Plains Food…
May 27, 2025

Fourth Police Chief Finalist Withdraws from Consideration in Minot citing Mayoral Candidate

Minot, ND — The search for Minot’s next police chief took another turn as Dr. Richard Rosell formally withdrew his candidacy from consideration, citing concerns about internal dynamics and recent revelations surrounding the city’s former police leadership. The Dakotan obtained an email to MGT’s Jon Fehlman, the firm assisting the…
May 23, 2025
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RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report stresses emphasis on children’s well-being

By: Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — The Make America Healthy Again commission, created earlier this year by President Donald Trump, released its first report Thursday, calling on the administration and lawmakers to improve the well-being of the country’s children. The 73-page report was published just after Trump and several Cabinet secretaries held an…
May 23, 2025
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Meetings planned for south segment of Highway 85 widening

By: Jeff Beach (ND Monitor) The North Dakota Department of Transportation will host information sessions next week on part of the planned expansion of U.S. Highway 85 from two to four lanes.  The first meeting will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Mountain Time Wednesday at the fire hall in…
May 23, 2025
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North Dakota governor unintentionally vetoes $35 million for housing programs

By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced Thursday that he accidentally vetoed part of a bill that set aside $35 million for a state housing development fund. Senate Bill 2014 is the budget for the North Dakota Industrial Commission. On Monday, Armstrong announced two line-item vetoes for the bill. His office…
May 22, 2025
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