Category Archives: Latest News
Energy and Environmental Research Center in Grand Forks Could Study Nuclear Energy
The Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant in Monticello, Minnesota. (Photo provided by Xcel Energy via the North Dakota Monitor) (By: Jeff Beach. North Dakota Monitor) - The North Dakota Legislat...
Apr 11, 2025
Teacher From West Fargo Sheyenne High Named As Outstanding Science Educator
(North Dakota Department of Public Instruction image) (KNOX) - - State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler congratulated Shaina Eagleson, a science teacher at West Fargo's Sheyenne High Schoo...
Apr 11, 2025
Library Content Bill Faces Skepticism During North Dakota Committee Hearing
(Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (By: Michael Achterling. North Dakota Monitor) - The chief sponsor of a library content bill faced bipartisan pushback Thursday from legislators who qu...
Apr 11, 2025
North Dakota Legacy Fund Takes Big Hit Amid Stock Market Volatility
(Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (By: Amy Dalrymple. North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota's Legacy Fund lost about $1 billion in value last week as the stock market plunged, but the in...
Apr 11, 2025
State Senate Approves Bathroom Bill That Would Fine Schools for Noncompliance
State Rep. Bill Tveit, R-Hazen. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (By: Mary Steurer. North Dakota Monitor) - The North Dakota Senate voted to pass a bill that prevents K-12 public schoo...
Apr 11, 2025
No Appeal in Holmberg Case
(North Dakota Monitor image) (KNOX) - There will not be an appeal of the sentence handed to former state senator Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks. The lawyer who represented Holmberg on charges that...
Apr 10, 2025
North Dakota Holds Steady on Marijuana Penalties
State Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (By: Michael Achterling. North Dakota Monitor) - A bill that sought to reduce penalties for possessing small amoun...
Apr 10, 2025
North Dakotans Reminded to Call Before You Dig
(File image) (KNOX) - Governor Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month in North Dakota. In recognition, the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding everyone...
Apr 10, 2025
Grand Forks Police Taking Part in Seat Belt Enforcement
(File image) (KNOX) - The Grand Forks Police Department will take part in a Click it or Ticket Enforcement Campaign from May 1st to June 1st. It will involve selective traffic enforcement by se...
Apr 10, 2025
Resolution Raising Constitutional Ballot Measure Threshold to 60% Passes North Dakota Senate
(North Dakota Monitor) (By: Michael Achterling. North Dakota Monitor) - A bill raising the public vote threshold to 60% to approve constitutional ballot measures in North Dakota passed the stat...
Apr 10, 2025