How North Dakota Handles Election Recounts With Precision

It sounds dramatic, but in North Dakota, it is handled in a step-by-step process, if not a little (a lot) more dull than you'd expect. Before anyone even says the word “recount,” there is an important first step. The canvassing board meets to review …

North Dakota to Receive Compensation for DAPL Protests

(ND Monitor) – BISMARCK — North Dakota will receive $28 million from the federal government in compensation for costs the state incurred during the Dakota Access Pipeline protests as part of a settlement announced Thursday. The amount is the same as was …

Lawmakers adopt cost estimate for North Dakota school meal ballot measure

North Dakota lawmakers this week adopted an official cost estimate for a free school meals ballot measure that voters will consider in November. The Department of Public Instruction estimates the cost to implement the free school meals ballot measure would …

North Dakota Ethics Commission to Host Travel Disclosure Education Session

The North Dakota Ethics Commission has an upcoming educational opportunity for anyone wanting to learn about the new travel disclosure rules for public officials. Event Information: Name: Dakota Dilemmas: Roadmap to the Travel Rules Date: June 16, 2026 …

Years after oil pipeline protests, North Dakota and the federal government settle policing lawsuit

NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS: What makes summer so special?

Submitted Photo Time outdoors in North Dakota comes with a few reminders. Photo from NDGF. In North Dakota, summer’s arrival has always been a bit of a tease. I was visiting with an old friend on the sidewalk the other evening and it didn’t take long …

North Dakota Works to Keep Invasive Pest Out of the State

(Bismarck, ND) – The state AG department is warning North Dakota animal owners they need proper documentation to import any pets and livestock. This comes after the New World screwworm was discovered in Texas cattle earlier this month. So far, the invasive …

Trump DOJ to pay North Dakota $28M for Dakota Access protests

The Trump administration has reached a settlement with North Dakota over the costs of protests over the controversial Dakota Access pipeline. The Justice Department said in a statement the agreement would provide “closure” for the people of the state who …

Legion: Yankton 1-1 On Opening Day Of Dakota Classic

SIOUX FALLS — Yankton bounced back from an opening game setback to beat SOS Heating and Cooling (Ralston, Nebraska) 8-7 in the Dakota Classic American Legion Baseball Tournament, Friday at the Sanford Sports Complex in Sioux Falls. Samuel Gokie had two …

South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association to Host BQA Training & Region Roundup in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association (SDCA) is bringing its grassroots outreach to Sioux Falls with the upcoming Sioux Falls Region Roundup, on Friday, June 19, at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in the North Room of the Expo Building. As part …