A bill that would criminalize abortions after six weeks of gestation — even in cases of rape or incest – is headed to Gov. Burgum’s desk.
The North Dakota Senate today (Wed) voted 42-to-5 in favor of the amended measure that was passed by the House 76-to-14 on Monday.
Of the four Democrats in the Senate, only Tim Mathern of Fargo voted for the bill.
Two Republicans voted no: Sen. Karen Krebsbach of Minot and Sen. Judy Lee of Fargo.
North Dakota Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Overdose Death
(KNOX) - A North Dakota man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for selling fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a Pipestone, Minnesota man. 46-year-old Jake Northern, pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking earlier this week in U.S. Distri...
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Apartment Complex Fire In Grand Forks Leaves Residents Displaced
(KNOX) - An apartment complex fire in Grand Forks has displaced residents at the Grandview II. The Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a report of heavy smoke last Friday at around 4:30 p.m. at 1950 S. 34th St. The fire department says there was...
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Grand Forks Man Working to Overturn His Murder Conviction
(WDAY) - A Grand Forks man is working to overturn his conviction for killing his friend. Donald Bartlette's attorney, Kiara Costa Kraus-Parr, wants the North Dakota Supreme Court to declare a mistrial when he was found guilty of manslaughter in the O...
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Poor culverts, inspections led to North Dakota derailment, report says
(North Dakota Monitor) -BORDULAC, ND - A new report on a fiery train derailment in North Dakota points to deteriorating culverts below the tracks and poor-quality inspections by the railroad operator. The July 2024 derailment of a Canadian Pacific Ka...
Jun 19, 2026
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