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Freedom League of North Dakota Launches with Mission to Empower Conservatives and Revive Civic Engagement

BISMARCK — A new conservative political force officially launched in North Dakota this week, with organizers of The Freedom League holding their first public press conference at the steps of the North Dakota Capital on Wednesday. Describing itself as a “bold, member-driven movement” operating within the Republican Party, the League says its aim is to […]
by K.L. Collom
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June 4, 2025

Trump-backed giant tax and spending bill bloats deficit by $2.4T, nonpartisan CBO says

By: Jennifer Shutt (North Dakota Monitor) WASHINGTON — The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released detailed analysis Wednesday showing Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” would increase federal deficits by $2.4 trillion during the next decade. CBO projects that if enacted as written, the legislation would result in 10.9 million people losing access to health insurance by 2034, […]
by The Dakotan
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June 4, 2025

Interim North Dakota investments leader to remain in the role

By: North Dakota Monitor staff (North Dakota Monitor) The person who has been overseeing North Dakota’s investment portfolio on an interim basis since January has been named as the permanent executive director of the state Retirement and Investment Office.  The State Investment Board appointed Jodi Smith as executive director in a meeting Tuesday.  The position oversees a $24 […]
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June 4, 2025

North Dakota domestic violence, sexual assault advocacy centers serve record number in 2024

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) A record number of people sought services from North Dakota domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy centers in 2024, a statewide coalition reported this week. The statistics include more than 6,300 victims of domestic violence and nearly 1,400 victims of sexual assault, according to the North Dakota Domestic and Sexual […]
by The Dakotan
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June 4, 2025

Minot Residents Shoot Down Sales Tax Increase

Minot- Tuesday, June 3 saw a special election in Minot take place to potentially increase the city's sales tax by a half percent to 8. However, Minoters shot it down by just 25 votes. With a total of 1,933 votes cast, Minot sees yet another election with exceptionally low turnout. With roughly 37,000 eligible voters, […]
by The Dakotan
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June 3, 2025
Opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline gather Nov. 1, 2023, in Bismarck ahead of a public meeting on an environmental impact statement. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe opposes the pipeline, citing concerns for its water supply and sovereign rights. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)

Standing Rock appeals dismissal of latest Dakota Access Pipeline lawsuit

By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is asking the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to review a federal judge’s decision to dismiss its latest lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the Dakota Access Pipeline. Standing Rock filed the lawsuit in October, asking the court to find the pipeline must be shut […]
by The Dakotan
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June 3, 2025
Jason Grueneich, pictured June 2, 2025, at the Capitol in Bismarck, is a 2025 Bush Fellow. Grueneich works to build support for people living with HIV, including advocating for legislation approved earlier this year. (Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakotan leads while living with HIV, earns Bush Fellowship

3 from state named Bush Fellows By: Jeff Beach (ND Monitor) A Bismarck man who has experienced substance abuse, recovery and living with HIV is hoping to develop his leadership skills after being awarded a Bush Foundation fellowship.  “I’ve been able to change my own life and work to help others to do the same,” […]
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June 3, 2025

Council Split on Fund Reserve Policy as Minot Enters Budget Season

Minot’s City Council met Monday night to tackle a packed agenda that included possible fiscal policy changes, a series of community presentations, and discussions about infrastructure funding and the history of storm sewer fees in Minot. City Manager Harold Stewart confirmed a final recommendation for Minot’s next police chief is expected at the June 16 […]
by K.L. Collom
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June 3, 2025

Dunseith Debacle Update, Williston Police Chief Report, and NDUS Holmberg Investigation Early Findings

New Links Emerge in Dunseith Debacle: How Much Did State Leaders Know? Read it here What began as a routine state-backed business deal in Dunseith, ND has unraveled into a sprawling controversy now known as the “Dunseith Debacle.” At the center is whistleblower Charles Hoefer, who claims he uncovered guided missile circuitry, fraudulent aviation components, […]
by K.L. Collom
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May 30, 2025
Protestor Pat Braun carries a sign April 23, 2025, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to protest the cancellation of student visas. (Photo by Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight)

Visa crackdown on Chinese students coming, State Department’s Rubio says

By: Shauneen Miranda WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says his agency and the Department of Homeland Security will work to “aggressively revoke” visas for Chinese students. Rubio’s announcement offered few details but said “under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. State Department will work with the Department of Homeland Security to aggressively revoke visas for […]
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May 29, 2025
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