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North Dakota GOP executive director resigns to lobby for school choice

By The Dakotan on March 14, 2025

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) The executive director of the North Dakota Republican Party is resigning to become a lobbyist for a school choice organization. Andrew Nyhus said he has a contract with the American Federation for Children. Nyhus said school choice is a topic he has been passionate about but felt obligated to […]

Dunseith Debacle Update-Hoefer Sends Notice of Intent to Commence Civil Litigation

By K.L. Collom on March 5, 2025

Charles Hoefer, the businessman at the center of the Dunseith Debacle, has formally issued a Notice of Intended Litigation against officials in the North Dakota Department of Commerce and the North Dakota Development Fund (NDDF). The notice, dated February 25, 2025, accuses state officials of economic retaliation, financial coercion, and civil rights violations after Hoefer's […]

Bill of the Day-HB1300 Clarifying Term Limits

By The Dakotan on February 20, 2025

A new bill introduced in the North Dakota Legislature seeks to clarify how term limits are applied to state lawmakers, ensuring that years served before 2022 do not count toward the newly established eight-year limits. The bill, sponsored by Representatives Koppelman, Weisz, Toman, Meier, and Ruby, along with Senators Castaneda, Hogue, Wobbema, and Myrdal, would […]

City Council Discusses Resident Harassment and Potential New PD Building

By K.L. Collom on February 18, 2025

Minot, ND – The Minot City Council convened on February 18, 2025, addressing various city issues and heard a heartfelt plea from a concerned resident during the public appearance segment. Mayor Tom Ross opened the meeting by thanking first responders and engineers for their swift action in resolving a road issue from the previous day. […]

Bill of the Day SB2350-Changing Public Records Laws?

By The Dakotan on February 18, 2025

The Bill of the Day series highlights a specific bill providing a basic breakdown of the bill. No opinion is included. A bill proposed in the North Dakota Legislature would modify the state’s open records law by restricting access to public employee performance and disciplinary records for a 3 year period. Senate Bill 2350, introduced […]

Bill of the Day HB1458: Bill to Regulate Release of Self-Spreading Viruses

By The Dakotan on February 14, 2025

The Bill of the Day series highlights a specific bill providing a basic breakdown of the bill. No opinion is included. Bismarck, ND – A new bill introduced in the North Dakota Legislature seeks to impose strict regulations on the development and release of self-spreading viruses and bacteria. House Bill 1458, introduced by a group […]

Bill of the Day-HB 1319 Transparency Website for Legacy Fund

By The Dakotan on February 12, 2025

A bill making its way through the North Dakota Legislature aims to increase transparency around the state's multi-billion dollar Legacy Fund by requiring the creation of a publicly accessible website detailing its investments. House Bill 1319, sponsored by Representatives Satrom, Ostlie, and Senator Conley, would mandate the State Investment Board to maintain a website listing […]

Bill of the Day-SB 2396

By The Dakotan on February 7, 2025

(This is the first in our series highlighting one bill a day from the North Dakota Legislature, breaking down key proposals and their potential impact.) A new bill (SB 2396) introduced in the North Dakota Legislature calls for an independent, third-party audit of the Department of Commerce to examine its efficiency, financial practices, and internal […]

The Dunseith Debacle: Letters to the Governor

By K.L. Collom on January 24, 2025

Minot, ND – The Dunseith Debacle has consumed a considerable amount of my time over the past few months and has likely been the most significant story I’ve covered at The Dakotan during my time here. To summarize the situation as concisely as possible: businessman Charles Hoefer purchased the former Benchmark chip manufacturing facility in […]

Minot City Council Passes Resolution Opposing State-Imposed Property Tax Caps

By K.L. Collom on January 21, 2025

During Tuesday evening's meeting, the Minot City Council approved a resolution opposing the state’s proposed property tax caps and restrictions on city budgets. Council members emphasized the need to maintain local control over fiscal decisions amidst the state’s broader tax reform efforts. While the meeting was expected to focus on a zoning amendment for a […]

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