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Judge pauses Summit opponents’ lawsuit in Iowa while proposed permit changes proceed
Via @iowacapitaldispatch.com
Via @iowacapitaldispatch.com
Judge pauses Summit opponents' lawsuit while proposed permit changes proceed • North Dakota Monitor
Iowa utility regulators will have to decide on a permit amendment for Summit Carbon Solutions before a case against the permit can proceed.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Judge pauses Summit opponents’ lawsuit in Iowa while proposed permit changes proceed
Via @iowacapitaldispatch.com
Via @iowacapitaldispatch.com
Allen Olson’s win in 1980 over incumbent Gov. Art Link interrupted a 20-year run of Democratic governors in North Dakota.
Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson dies at 87 • North Dakota Monitor
Former North Dakota Gov. Allen Olson, who served one term from 1981 to 1984, died Friday at age 87.
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December 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Allen Olson’s win in 1980 over incumbent Gov. Art Link interrupted a 20-year run of Democratic governors in North Dakota.
Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025
Via @statesnewsroom.com
Via @statesnewsroom.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Trump canceled temporary legal status for more than 1.5 million immigrants in 2025
Via @statesnewsroom.com
Via @statesnewsroom.com
For 90 years, the North Dakota Capitol’s window-lit Christmas tree has been an annual holiday staple.
North Dakota Capitol Christmas display turns 90 this year • North Dakota Monitor
For 90 years, the North Dakota Capitol’s window-lit Christmas tree has been an annual holiday staple. Eighty-eight colored plastic window shades, 48 green and 40 red, on select windows on the north…
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December 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
For 90 years, the North Dakota Capitol’s window-lit Christmas tree has been an annual holiday staple.
Reviewing the new Epstein files may take weeks, the Department of Justice said.
NY federal officials submit 1 million more pages of Epstein files • North Dakota Monitor
Federal prosecutors have sent a million more pages related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to the Department of Justice, which plans to release them in the coming weeks, officials said…
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December 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Reviewing the new Epstein files may take weeks, the Department of Justice said.
Bureau of Land Management makes more lands inhabited by greater sage-grouse available for energy development
Via @utahnewsdispatch.com
Via @utahnewsdispatch.com
BLM makes more lands inhabited by greater sage-grouse available for energy development • North Dakota Monitor
The Trump administration updated its plan to protect greater sage-grouse in eight Western states, worrying environmentalists.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Bureau of Land Management makes more lands inhabited by greater sage-grouse available for energy development
Via @utahnewsdispatch.com
Via @utahnewsdispatch.com
School meals ballot petition approved for circulation in North Dakota
School meals ballot petition approved for circulation in North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe announced Tuesday he has approved the format of a constitutional ballot measure that would require the state to cover the cost of free school meals to…
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December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
School meals ballot petition approved for circulation in North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Justice early Tuesday released thousands more files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with several referencing President Donald Trump.
Via @statesnewsroom.com
Via @statesnewsroom.com
Trump appears in several files of latest Epstein release • North Dakota Monitor
The U.S. Department of Justice early Tuesday released thousands more files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with several referencing President Donald Trump.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice early Tuesday released thousands more files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with several referencing President Donald Trump.
Via @statesnewsroom.com
Via @statesnewsroom.com
North Dakota’s top oil regulator is pessimistic about oil prices for 2026 but says oil production should hold steady, due in part to new drilling technology companies are using to remain profitable.
North Dakota oil production resilient even as prices have declined • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota’s top oil regulator is pessimistic about oil prices for 2026 but says production should hold steady, due to new drilling technology companies are using to remain profitable.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
North Dakota’s top oil regulator is pessimistic about oil prices for 2026 but says oil production should hold steady, due in part to new drilling technology companies are using to remain profitable.
“Regardless of age or gender or what part of the state people are from, North Dakotans are givers."
Via North Dakota News Cooperative
Via North Dakota News Cooperative
Poll: A majority of North Dakotans are givers • North Dakota Monitor
Despite stubborn inflation, higher daily costs and a dip in holiday spending, most North Dakotans are as committed to charitable giving, according to the latest North Dakota Poll, commissioned by the…
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December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“Regardless of age or gender or what part of the state people are from, North Dakotans are givers."
Via North Dakota News Cooperative
Via North Dakota News Cooperative
Roughly 50,000 North Dakota households will pay nothing in property taxes for the 2025 tax year, but some county officials are concerned about how limiting property taxes will affect their budgets.
Property taxes eliminated for 50,000 North Dakota households under new legislation • North Dakota Monitor
Roughly 50,000 North Dakota households will pay nothing in property taxes for the 2025 tax year, but some county officials are concerned about how limiting property taxes will affect their budgets.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Roughly 50,000 North Dakota households will pay nothing in property taxes for the 2025 tax year, but some county officials are concerned about how limiting property taxes will affect their budgets.
A new group of bipartisan state legislative leaders – including from North Dakota – issued a declaration at their first meeting calling for a renewed focus on states’ rights and an end to federal intrusion into state laws.
Via @stateline.org
Via @stateline.org
Respect states' rights, new bipartisan group of legislative leaders tells feds • North Dakota Monitor
A new group of bipartisan state legislative leaders issued a declaration at their first meeting calling for a renewed focus on states’ rights and an end to federal intrusion into state laws.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A new group of bipartisan state legislative leaders – including from North Dakota – issued a declaration at their first meeting calling for a renewed focus on states’ rights and an end to federal intrusion into state laws.
Via @stateline.org
Via @stateline.org
Inflation is hitting North Dakotans on a daily basis and impacting holiday spending, data from the latest North Dakota Poll shows.
Poll: Inflation dents North Dakota holiday spending spirit • North Dakota Monitor
Inflation is hitting North Dakotans on a daily basis and impacting holiday spending, data from the latest North Dakota Poll shows.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Inflation is hitting North Dakotans on a daily basis and impacting holiday spending, data from the latest North Dakota Poll shows.
Criticism erupts after DOJ official says some Epstein files will emerge after deadline
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Criticism erupts after DOJ official says some Epstein files will emerge after deadline • North Dakota Monitor
The Department of Justice is expected to release records Friday related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but questions remained over whether officials will meet the requirements of a law…
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December 19, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Criticism erupts after DOJ official says some Epstein files will emerge after deadline
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday issued a long-awaited Dakota Access Pipeline environmental impact statement, recommending that the pipeline keep operating but with some new conditions for its Missouri River crossing in North Dakota.
US Army Corps says oil should keep flowing through Dakota Access Pipeline in long-awaited study • North Dakota Monitor
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday issued a long-awaited Dakota Access Pipeline environmental impact statement, recommending that the pipeline keep operating but with some new conditions for…
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December 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday issued a long-awaited Dakota Access Pipeline environmental impact statement, recommending that the pipeline keep operating but with some new conditions for its Missouri River crossing in North Dakota.
Dakota Access Pipeline developer goes to ND Supreme Court seeking to block Greenpeace Netherlands lawsuit
Pipeline developer goes to ND Supreme Court seeking to block Greenpeace Netherlands lawsuit • North Dakota Monitor
A court case involving Greenpeace and the Dakota Access Pipeline developer went before the North Dakota Supreme Court on Thursday, with justices asked to stop a counter-suit pending in the…
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December 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Dakota Access Pipeline developer goes to ND Supreme Court seeking to block Greenpeace Netherlands lawsuit
Former Republican-endorsed candidate Alex Balazs announced he will challenge Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota’s only U.S. House seat.
Republican Balazs to take on Fedorchak for North Dakota US House seat • North Dakota Monitor
Former Republican-endorsed candidate Alex Balazs announced Thursday he will challenge Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota’s only U.S. House seat.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Former Republican-endorsed candidate Alex Balazs announced he will challenge Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota’s only U.S. House seat.
A landmark North Dakota law approved this year accidentally lumped in two fake names in a list of critical minerals that appear to be inspired by coal company lawyers who worked on the bill.
North Dakota law accidentally lists fake critical minerals based on coal lawyers’ names • North Dakota Monitor
A law approved this year accidentally lumped in two fake names in a list of critical minerals that appear to be inspired by coal company lawyers who worked on the bill.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A landmark North Dakota law approved this year accidentally lumped in two fake names in a list of critical minerals that appear to be inspired by coal company lawyers who worked on the bill.
A similar wolf rule from President Donald Trump’s first administration was struck down by a federal court in 2022.
US House passes bill to remove gray wolf from Endangered Species Act list • North Dakota Monitor
The U.S. House on Thursday passed, 211-204, a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf outside Alaska.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A similar wolf rule from President Donald Trump’s first administration was struck down by a federal court in 2022.
President Trump touted the one-time payments to troops in a speech Wednesday night.
‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ provided funds for $1,776 dividend checks for military • North Dakota Monitor
The $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks President Donald Trump announced during Wednesday’s prime-time address will come from basic housing allowance funds approved by Congress.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
President Trump touted the one-time payments to troops in a speech Wednesday night.
Hospitals would be barred from providing gender transition treatment for children as a condition of participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Trump health agency proposes rules to limit gender-affirming care for youth • North Dakota Monitor
President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Thursday in a campaign to block minors’ access to gender-affirming care nationwide.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Hospitals would be barred from providing gender transition treatment for children as a condition of participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.