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Voters cast ballots at the Hillside Aquatic Complex in Bismarck on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Resolution raising constitutional ballot measure threshold to 60% passes North Dakota Senate

By: Michael Achterling (ND Monitor) A bill raising the public vote threshold to 60% to approve constitutional ballot measures in North Dakota passed the Senate Wednesday on a 33-13 vote. House Resolution 3003, sponsored by Rep. Robin Weisz, R-Hurdsfield, would require a 60% threshold to pass constitutional ballot petitions initiated by the people and constitutional […]
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April 10, 2025
Daily Brief-April 10, 2025

Daily Brief: License Plate Readers, Charter Schools Likely, Lisa Hermosillo Interviewed, and Stock Market Soars

What’s the Future of the Democrat Party in North Dakota with Lisa Hermosillo Watch Here In this episode of The Conversation, host Jonathan Starr sits down with Lisa Hermosillo for an honest and forward-looking discussion about the future of the Democrat Party in North Dakota. With shifting political dynamics and new voices entering the arena, […]
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April 10, 2025

Markets revive after Trump sets 90-day pause on many tariffs, hikes China to 125%

By: Ashley Murray WASHINGTON — Suddenly veering from his declaration a week ago, President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused his sweeping “liberation day” tariffs for 90 days on countries he’s said are willing to negotiate new trade deals. Stocks surged upon his announcement after days of wrecked markets erased trillions of dollars from investor portfolios. […]
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April 9, 2025
Rebecca Binstock, executive director of the North Dakota Ethics Commission, speaks during a House committee hearing on March 18, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

House committee recommends removing new Ethics Commission position, adding deadline

By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) A House committee on Monday recommended several sweeping changes to the North Dakota Ethics Commission’s budget, including cutting a new full-time staff member and adding a new six-month deadline for processing ethics complaints.  The commission in a Tuesday statement called the changes “a roadblock intended to hamper the commission’s work.” […]
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April 9, 2025
State Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, speaks on the House Floor during a meeting of the Legislative Management Committee on Nov. 13, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

House passes bill authorizing charter schools in North Dakota

By: Michel Achterling (ND Monitor) A bill to establish public charter schools in North Dakota passed the House on a 64-29 vote Tuesday. Senate Bill 2241 would allow the establishment of public charter schools in North Dakota. These schools would be under the same regulations as public schools, but operate outside the school district and be […]
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April 9, 2025
Daily Brief April 9, 2025

Daily Brief: City Council Recap, Leif Snyder Appreciation Day, Mark Jantzer Interview, Keystone Pipeline Bursts

City Council has Eventful First Meeting Following Mayor's Resignation Read Here Monday’s 3.5-hour Minot City Council meeting tackled everything from flood control and police surveillance tech to childcare costs and a possible special mayoral election. Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer opened the session with a nod to community resilience, while Alderman Rob Fuller pushed for prioritizing […]
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April 9, 2025

Moving Forward, Flood Money, the Budget, and Special Elections with Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer

In this episode of Minot Matters, host Jonathan Starr sits down with Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer for a wide-ranging conversation on the key issues facing Minot today. From updates on flood protection funding and city budget priorities to the outlook on special elections and leadership transitions, this episode provides a timely snapshot of where the […]
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April 8, 2025
Lisa Hermosillo (L) and Corey Long (R) sitting in Leif's favorite seats.(Photo by Jonathan Starr)

Leif Snyder Honored by City with "Leif Snyder Appreciation Day"

Minot-Monday's city council meeting included 3 proclamations for the city, with one holding a special place in our heart at The Dakotan. Our late friend Leif Snyder was honored with a special proclamation deeming his birthday April 17, Leif Snyder Appreciation day. Leif passed away last month at 51 due to complications from Type 1 […]
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April 8, 2025

Nervous senators from both parties press Trump trade rep on tariffs as high as 104%

By: Ashley Murray WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs Tuesday as he faced senators from both sides of the aisle who relayed their constituents’ economic anxiety. Democratic and Republican senators alike questioned how the policy will affect their states’ industries in the coming months. “Whose throat do I […]
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April 8, 2025
A pipeline marker shows where the Keystone Pipeline is buried near Walhalla, North Dakota. The pipeline, now operated by South Bow, leaked on Tuesday at a site in Barnes County, North Dakota. (Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor)

Keystone Pipeline shut down after leak in North Dakota

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) The operator of the Keystone Pipeline that carries oil from Canada into the U.S. has shut the pipeline down after a leak in North Dakota.  South Bow shut down the pipeline at 7:42 a.m. Tuesday after a drop in pressure. The spill was about three miles north of Fort Ransom […]
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April 8, 2025
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