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Public comment periods at North Dakota local government meetings become mandatory Aug. 1

By The Dakotan on May 11, 2025

By: Michael Achterling (ND Monitor) Every meeting of a public board in North Dakota will be required to hold a public comment period during each of its meetings beginning Aug. 1. Senate Bill 2180, signed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong on April 30, requires local subdivisions, school districts, park districts and water resource boards to give […]

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

By The Dakotan on May 9, 2025

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 […]

FEMA leader ousted, one day after publicly opposing agency’s elimination

By The Dakotan on May 8, 2025

By: Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has ousted the leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and replaced him with another official, States Newsroom has confirmed. Cam Hamilton, senior official performing the duties of the administrator at FEMA, was let go just one day after he testified before Congress about the size and […]

Progressive groups plan ‘People’s Session’ to set North Dakota priorities for future legislation

By The Dakotan on May 8, 2025

By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) Progressive advocacy groups frustrated with what they saw as a tone-deaf and unproductive legislative session will host an all-day organizing event May 16 at the Heritage Center. Called “The People’s Session,” the goal of the event is to hear what North Dakotans’ policy priorities are. Representatives from its organizers — […]

Gulf of Mexico to be renamed ‘Gulf of America’ under bill passed by US House

By The Dakotan on May 8, 2025

By: Shauneen Miranda WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved a measure Thursday that would codify part of President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” The bill — which was passed on a nearly party-line vote, 211-206 — calls on the head of each federal agency to “update each document and map […]

Williston Quarantines Students, Minot News Updates, U.S. Attorney Nominated, and Healthcare Implications

By The Dakotan on May 8, 2025

City acquisitions, relocations move forward Read it here All residents of Minot’s Parkview Mobile Home Park have now been relocated to clear the way for future flood protection construction, city officials confirmed Monday—but frustration over delayed communication with impacted property owners surfaced during the City Council meeting. Councilman Mike Blessum pressed consultants for answers, citing […]

About 180 students under quarantine amid measles outbreak in Williams County

By The Dakotan on May 7, 2025

BY: Michael Achterling (ND Monitor) About 180 Williston-area students are isolating at home after three schools were notified by public health officials of measles exposure on their campuses. Unvaccinated students at Missouri Ridge Elementary, Williston Middle School and Williston High School were told they need to isolate for 21 days to ensure they were not […]

Fargo judge nominated to be North Dakota’s U.S. attorney

By The Dakotan on May 7, 2025

BY: ND Monitor Staff The Trump administration has nominated North Dakota district court judge Nicholas Chase to be the next U.S. attorney for North Dakota, U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer announced Wednesday. Chase is an East Central Judicial District judge with chambers in Fargo. He was appointed to the position in 2022 by […]

Health care legislation will improve access, affordability for North Dakotans

By The Dakotan on May 7, 2025

By: Ben Hanson North Dakotans want to keep their family members and the state’s workforce healthy. When health care isn’t prioritized, small issues can quickly turn into large problems and treatable conditions can become life-threatening, such as late-stage cancer. When the time comes to make an appointment, everyone wants the same things: simplicity, accessibility and […]

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

By The Dakotan on May 7, 2025

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 […]

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