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Wildlife group warns federal budget cuts could hit Jamestown research center

By The Dakotan on May 21, 2025

By: Jeff Beach (ND Monitor) A North Dakota wildlife group is worried federal funding cuts could affect a renowned wildlife research center at Jamestown and is urging people to contact Congress. The Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center is part of the U.S. Geological Survey, which is facing a recommended $564 million budget cut proposed by […]

City Manager Harold Stewart Named Finalist for Same Position in Washington State

By K.L. Collom on May 21, 2025

Minot City Manager Harold Stewart is among five finalists being considered for the City Manager position in Lakewood, Washington. The City of Lakewood, located 45 minutes south of Seattle, recently concluded a national search to replace its retiring city manager and will host a public reception for finalists on June 10, followed by interviews on […]

Daily Brief: Police Chief Candidates, Interior Funding, and Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck

By Jonathan Starr on May 21, 2025

Minot to Host Public Forum with Police Chief Finalists The City of Minot is set to host a public town hall on Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall, providing residents an opportunity to engage directly with the three finalists vying for the position of Chief of Police. This initiative underscores […]

North Dakota lawmaker remembered for ‘quiet strength,’ expertise in aviation, education

By The Dakotan on May 20, 2025

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) Colleagues of North Dakota Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck are remembering her as a stalwart advocate for education, aviation and agricultural issues. Schreiber-Beck, R-Wahpeton, died Sunday at age 70. She was first elected to the North Dakota Legislature in 2014 and served as vice chair of the House Education Committee during […]

U.S. House spending panel indicates it will boost Interior funding above Trump request

By Jonathan Starr on May 20, 2025

By: Jacob Fischler Just after President Donald Trump rallied U.S. House Republicans to pass a giant legislative package containing most of his domestic policy goals Tuesday, members of both parties on a U.S. House Appropriations subcommittee told Interior Secretary Doug Burgum they would likely provide his department more funding than Trump requested. Even as Republicans […]

Minot to Host Public Forum with Police Chief Finalists

By K.L. Collom on May 20, 2025

MINOT, ND – The City of Minot will host a public town hall on Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall, offering residents the opportunity to hear directly from the three finalists for the position of Chief of Police. The event is part of the city’s transparent hiring process for its […]

Daily Brief: Voter Decisions Ahead, Governor Vetoes, Progressive Push, and Soybean Shifts

By Jonathan Starr on May 20, 2025

City Council Meets, Tables PD Flock System Until Full 7 Person Council Seated The Minot City Council convened Monday to recognize National Public Works Week, receive a legislative update, and tackle a packed agenda covering budget planning, infrastructure, and public safety. Finance Director Dave Lakefield outlined multi-year budget projections and the city approved a new […]

City Council Meets, Tables PD Flock System Until Full 7 Person Council Seated

By The Dakotan on May 19, 2025

MINOT — The Minot City Council met Monday evening to kick off National Public Works Week and hear a legislative update before turning to an extensive agenda that included budget reforms, public safety, and infrastructure planning. Finance Director Dave Lakefield introduced in his monthly finance update, went over the multiple budgeting possibilities the city may […]

People’s Session provides legislative wish list for 2027 session

By The Dakotan on May 19, 2025

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) Progressive North Dakotans who brainstormed ideas for the next legislative session want lawmakers to focus on three areas: strong schools, economic security and personal freedom. About 40 people broke into small groups at the North Dakota Heritage Center on Friday to discuss what they believe are the most pressing […]

North Dakota governor issues 7 line-item vetoes, including lawmaker ‘immunity’ provision

By The Dakotan on May 19, 2025

By: Mary Steurer, Amy Dalrymple and Michael Achterling Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued seven line-item vetoes on six bills Monday, with many objections focused on policies he felt lawmakers “shoehorned” into budget bills or encroached on executive authority. One line-item veto was of a section of the Ethics Commission’s budget bill meant to protect lawmakers from […]

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