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(North Dakota Monitor) -Here’s a look back at the top 20 most read news stories published by the North Dakota Monitor in 2025. Stories are ranked by page views.
- North Dakota farmers feeling effects of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health kick
- Former ND Sen. Ray Holmberg sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex crime
- Oilfield spill leaks 840,000 gallons of oil and brine mixture, contaminating agricultural land
- North Dakota’s pesticide protection law a first for the US
- North Dakota mineral owners say oil companies unfairly keep millions from checks without oversight
- Bathroom bill passed by North Dakota House allows schools to be fined for noncompliance
- Lawmaker convicted of child sex crime had history of exploiting vulnerable boys, prosecutor alleges
- Call logs show Holmberg, former AG communicated amid federal sex crime investigation
- Rare earth minerals seen as a rare opportunity in North Dakota
- Company announces plan for $3 billion data center north of Fargo
- Gov. Armstrong issues first veto of North Dakota legislative session
- North Dakota lawmakers consider bill that could lead to state employees paying for health premiums
- Grain-dealer bankruptcy hits North Dakota farmers
- North Dakota judge rules in favor of landowners, finds law unconstitutional
- North Dakota lawmaker defends absence as she’s urged to go without pay for vacation
- North Dakota resolution urging end to same-sex marriage advances
- Hunters score victory with bill that overrules North Dakota Game and Fish policy
- Native activist Leonard Peltier to serve remainder of sentence at home after Biden order
- North Dakota lawmaker resigns seat after harassment complaint
- North Dakota governor unveils bold property tax plan in first State of t
Minnesota Bill Would Give Credit Nod to Renters for On Time Payments
(Adobe Stock via Minnesota News Connection) (By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection ) - Paying your credit card, car loan or mortgage on time helps your credit score shine and supporters of a proposed Minnesota law want the same perk for renters wit...
Mar 23, 2026
Rural North Dakota Counties in Tough Spot When Preparing For Disasters
(Adobe Stock via Prairie News Service) (By Mike Moen. Prairie News Service) - Spring storm season is here, and local officials who prepare for emergency responses after a natural disaster say it's a hard time to get plans together. That includes a ma...
Mar 19, 2026
Grand Forks Natural Gas Customers of Xcel Will See an Increase in Their Bills April 1st
(File image) (KNOX) - Natural gas customers of Xcel Energy in Grand Forks will see their rates go up more than 10 percent on April 1. The North Dakota Public Service Commission approved an interim rate increase while a potentially larger rate increas...
Mar 22, 2026
Grand Forks Schools Won't Make Job Cuts For Now
(Grand Forks Public Schools image) (KNOX) - The Grand Forks School District had recognized a target reduction of several staff members. Associate Superintendent of Secondary Education Catherine Gillach said there will be no reduction in staff for now...
Mar 24, 2026
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