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Historic Images of Native Americans by a Swiss Artist Find Their way Back to North Dakota
Two women view aquatints by artist Karl Bodmer on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum in Bismarck, N.D. Bodmer created numerous artworks of Native Americans a...
Bill Dubensky Dec 05, 2024

North Dakota Governor Charts his Path to Interior Department
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, at right, and first lady Kathryn Burgum, at left, exit the House of Representatives in the state Capitol in Bismarck, N.D., on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, after Burgum deli...
Jack Dura - Associated Press Dec 05, 2024

Grand Forks Police Investigate an Accident
(KNOX) -At approximately 7:36 Wednesday evening, Grand Forks Police officers were dispatched to the intersection of 17th Ave. S. and S. Columbia Rd. for a two-vehicle accident with injuries. In...
Bill Dubensky Dec 05, 2024

Naming Rights for Proposed Altru Sports Complex
(KNOX) - Naming rights for the proposed Altru Sports Complex is an issue that Grand Forks City Council is taking up. Grand Forks City Attorney Dan Gaustad says he will present to the City Counc...
Bill Dubensky Dec 05, 2024

First 2024 Cases of Avian Flu Confirmed in North Dakota
(Photo courtesy of Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory via the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Dept. of Agriculture) - The first cases of bird flu during the fall migration have been confirmed...
North Dakota Department of Agriculture Dec 05, 2024

North Dakota Senate Rejects Conflict of Interest Rules While House Adopts Modified Version
North Dakota Senate Minority Leader Sen. Kathy Hogan, D-Fargo, speaks during a debate on the rules for the chamber as part of the organizational session on Dec. 4, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dako...
Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor Dec 05, 2024

Bill would provide $15M to replace Chinese drones
(Amy Dalrymple - North Dakota Monitor) - Nearly 90% of drones used by North Dakota state agencies were manufactured in China, a statistic that has a Bismarck lawmaker concerned about potential securit...
Amy Dalrymple/North Dakota Monitor Dec 04, 2024

Burgum emphasizes workforce in his final budget recommendations
(Mary Steurer - North Dakota Monitor) - Gov. Doug Burgum urged state investments in workforce, housing, child care and educational savings accounts in his final budget proposal Wednesday, arguing the ...
Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor Dec 04, 2024

Governor Presents 2025-2027 Executive Budget
(KNOX) - Gov. Doug Burgum presented his final executive budget address to the 69th Legislative Assembly, proposing a $95 million package to improve housing affordability, accessibility a...
Bill Dubensky Dec 04, 2024

Latest 2024 Farm Income Forecast Shows Overall Decrease From 2023
A farmer pulls a roller across a field in Stutsman County on May 16, 2024. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor) (Jeff Beach - North Dakota Monitor) - Farm income is forecasted to have decreased in...
Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor Dec 04, 2024