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Republicans choose replacement for North Dakota legislator who resigned

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) A former North Dakota legislator will take over the seat of Rep. Jeremy Olson, who resigned abruptly after the 2025 session amid a harassment complaint.  The District 26 Republicans on Saturday picked Kelby Timmons of Watford City to replace Olson.   Timmons served with Olson in the 2023 legislative session […]
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May 27, 2025

North Dakota Ethics Commission chair dies

By: Mary Steurer (North Dakota Monitor) Ethics Commission Chair Dave Anderson died Monday at age 69, the commission announced at a Tuesday afternoon meeting. Anderson, a Bismarck resident, was one of the original five commissioners appointed to the board in 2019 by former Gov. Doug Burgum and legislative leaders. “Dave’s leadership of the community tradition […]
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May 27, 2025

Federal cuts affect regional food access; more uncertainty to come

By: Erin Hemme Froslie (North Dakota Monitor) Proposed cuts to the federal food assistance program are coming at a time when agencies addressing hunger in North Dakota are already facing lost revenue and increased need. “There’s a lot of uncertainty right now,” said Darby Njos, spokeswoman for Great Plains Food Bank in Fargo. “We’re still […]
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May 27, 2025

Memorial Weekend Wrap Up, Highways, Healthcare, and State Historical Society Expansion

Fourth Police Chief Finalist Withdraws from Consideration in Minot citing Mayoral Candidate Read it here A leading finalist for police chief has withdrawn, citing concerns over internal politics and the mayoral candidacy of the council member who helped trigger the prior chief’s ouster. Dr. Richard Rosell’s exit sharpens scrutiny over the city’s leadership culture as […]
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May 27, 2025

Fourth Police Chief Finalist Withdraws from Consideration in Minot citing Mayoral Candidate

Minot, ND — The search for Minot’s next police chief took another turn as Dr. Richard Rosell formally withdrew his candidacy from consideration, citing concerns about internal dynamics and recent revelations surrounding the city’s former police leadership. The Dakotan obtained an email to MGT’s Jon Fehlman, the firm assisting the City of Minot with its […]
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May 23, 2025

RFK Jr.’s ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report stresses emphasis on children’s well-being

By: Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — The Make America Healthy Again commission, created earlier this year by President Donald Trump, released its first report Thursday, calling on the administration and lawmakers to improve the well-being of the country’s children. The 73-page report was published just after Trump and several Cabinet secretaries held an event highlighting their concerns with […]
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May 23, 2025
A stretch of U.S. Highway 85 is shown July 8, 2024, south of Watford City, after the expansion was partially completed. The Department of Transportation is taking comment on the project between Interstate 94 and Highway 200. (Photo courtesy NDDOT)

Meetings planned for south segment of Highway 85 widening

By: Jeff Beach (ND Monitor) The North Dakota Department of Transportation will host information sessions next week on part of the planned expansion of U.S. Highway 85 from two to four lanes.  The first meeting will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Mountain Time Wednesday at the fire hall in Fairfield. The second meeting will […]
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May 23, 2025

Minot Police Chief Candidate Fallout, Armstrong Veto Mishap, Guilty Verdict, and U.S. House Passes Budget

Perception vs. Reality: How Politics Helped Shape Minot’s Police Chief Search Read it here Minot’s search for its next police chief took a hit this week as finalist Dr. Richard Rosell withdrew, citing concerns about political entanglement—specifically referencing a council member now running for mayor. His blunt exit email sparked new questions about the city's […]
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May 23, 2025
Lenora Kenner, center, of Bismarck, talks with attendees of an anti-CO2 pipeline protest at the Capitol in Bismarck on July 27, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Controversial pipeline provision removed as expected, group says

By: SD Searchlight A coalition of groups opposing a multi-state carbon dioxide pipeline celebrated the removal of controversial language from the budget reconciliation bill passed Thursday by the U.S. House. Last week, the groups raised alarms about a provision they said would have allowed federal regulators to approve natural gas and carbon dioxide pipelines over prohibitions in state law. South Dakota passed a […]
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May 22, 2025
Gov. Kelly Armstrong chairs a North Dakota Industrial Commission meeting on May 22, 2025, at the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota governor unintentionally vetoes $35 million for housing programs

By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced Thursday that he accidentally vetoed part of a bill that set aside $35 million for a state housing development fund. Senate Bill 2014 is the budget for the North Dakota Industrial Commission. On Monday, Armstrong announced two line-item vetoes for the bill. His office said a “staff markup error” […]
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May 22, 2025
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