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Daily Brief: North Dakota Cellphone Ban Questions, Tribal Voting Rights Setback, Big Tax Bill Advances, and Nuclear Regulatory Shake-Up Considered

North Dakota Students Voice Concerns Over New School Cellphone Ban North Dakota’s recent enactment of Senate Bill 2354, effective August 1, mandates a “bell to bell” prohibition on student cellphone and electronic device use in public schools. While Governor Kelly Armstrong supports the law for its potential benefits to student focus and mental health, members […]
by Jonathan Starr
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May 15, 2025

2 Summit Pipeline Lawsuits Advance, Superintendent Talks Measles, Holmberg Update, China Tariff Pause

Superintendent addresses measles concerns Read it here With North Dakota’s measles outbreak expanding beyond Williams County, Minot Public Schools Superintendent Scott Faul briefed the school board Friday on the district’s preparations should a case emerge locally. Faul said the district is coordinating with First District Health and has notified unvaccinated families about the risks. While […]
by The Dakotan
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May 14, 2025

Daily Brief: 2002 Minot Train Derailment, Measles Cases, Tax Credit for Child Care, and more

The 2002 Minot Train Derailment: A Preventable Disaster and Its Aftermath On January 18, 2002, a Canadian Pacific Railway freight train derailed near Minot, North Dakota, releasing approximately 147,000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia into the atmosphere. The incident resulted in one fatality, numerous injuries, and significant environmental damage. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation […]
by The Dakotan
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May 13, 2025

Puppy Dog Coulee Construction Ramps Up, Mandatory Public Comments come to ND, McHenry County Commissioner Resigns, and Treasury's Warning to Congress

Students witness papal announcement Read it here Two Minot students from the University of Mary found themselves at the heart of history last week, standing in St. Peter’s Square in Rome as white smoke signaled the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope. Biology major Jordn Wolsky and music education major Kalen Hill […]
by The Dakotan
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May 12, 2025

First American Pope Elected, Broadway Circle, House Passes “Gulf of America” Bill, FEMA Leader Axed

Broadway Circle gets new operator Read it here Minot’s long-delayed Broadway Circle project — featuring a homeless shelter, affordable housing, and commercial space — will now be managed by Pathfinder Services of North Dakota. Approved Monday by the City Council, the deal ends years of instability following the bankruptcy of Lutheran Social Services and financial […]
by The Dakotan
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May 9, 2025

Daily Brief: Local Arrests, Vaccination Clinics in ND, Tom Campbell receives new role, and more

Tom Campbell Appointed USDA Rural Development Director for North Dakota View Full Article Former North Dakota state senator Tom Campbell has been appointed as the USDA Rural Development State Director for North Dakota. Campbell, a Grafton-based businessman known for his work in agriculture, real estate, and banking, previously served in the North Dakota Senate from […]
by The Dakotan
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May 7, 2025

City Council Discusses Liquor Licenses, State Passes Budget, Legislative Wrap-Up, and National Nuclear Policy Drive

Minot City Council Hears Public on Liquor Licenses and Discusses MPD/MSU Plan A fiery public hearing on Minot’s liquor license cap dominated Monday night’s City Council meeting, with bar owners, former officials, and council members clashing over competing proposals—including one tied to charitable gambling. Meanwhile, the Council greenlit a new police recruitment partnership with Minot […]
by The Dakotan
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May 6, 2025

Daily Brief: Liquor Licenses, Anhydrous Spill, Property Taxes, and Legislative Session Over

Alderman Paul Pitner Addresses Concerns About Liquor License Committee View Full Article In response to public scrutiny surrounding Minot’s Alcohol Ordinance Review and Rewrite Committee, Alderman Paul Pitner released a Facebook Live video on May 2, 2025, to clarify the committee’s purpose and operations. He emphasized the committee’s transparency, noting that all meetings were open […]
by The Dakotan
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May 5, 2025

Daily Brief: Liquor License on Council Agenda, No Income Tax Cuts, Speed Limit Bill Passes, Governor's Veto Sustained

Minot City Council to Consider Lifting Cap on Liquor Licenses View Full Article The Minot City Council is set to evaluate potential reforms to the city’s longstanding cap on liquor licenses during its upcoming meeting on Monday. The current policy limits the number of available licenses based on population, a structure that some argue restricts […]
by Jonathan Starr
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May 2, 2025
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MSU Job Cuts, Holmberg Fallout Update, Trump Hits 100 Days, and Hegseth Threatens Iran

Higher ed leaders to conduct review after revelations in Holmberg sex case Full write up here The North Dakota University System is reviewing records for possible violations of law or policy after new documents revealed former Sen. Ray Holmberg communicated with multiple individuals tied to UND and the State Board of Higher Education about his […]
by The Dakotan
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May 1, 2025
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