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Grand Forks City Council Approves New Police Chief's Employment Agreement
(Jason Freedman. Photo submitted by the City of Grand Forks) (KNOX) - Grand Forks City Council approved Jason Freedman's employment agreement as the city's new police chief. Freedman is schedul...
Bill Dubensky Dec 03, 2024

North Dakota Lawmakers Discuss Changing Conflict of Interest Rules
Sen. Jerry Klein, R-Fessenden, chair of the Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee, speaks during a meeting on March 20, 2024, next to House Majority Leader Mike Lefor, R-Dickinson. (Michael...
Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor Dec 03, 2024

Karen Grindberg Appointed to Fill Vacant North Dakota House Seat
Newly appointed Rep. Karen Grindberg, R-Fargo, reviews documents during the organizational session of the Legislature on Dec. 2, 2024. Grindberg replaces Rep. Michelle Strinden who resigned after bein...
Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor Dec 03, 2024

B-1s departing Ellsworth AFB for GFAFB
(South Dakota Searchlight) - Seventeen planes and 800 people will temporarily transfer to Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota to accommodate a runway construction project at Ellsworth Air Force...
South Dakota Searchlight Dec 02, 2024 A B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, takes off the runway at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024. Ellsworth Air Force Base B-1Bs recently launched from Dyess Air Force Base to support U.S. Central Command priorities, validating the United States Air Force capability to provide precision, long-range strike anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)

Bubba Schweigert to step down as UND Football Head Coach
(KNOX) - The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks are looking for a new head football coach. Bubba Schweigert is stepping down after 11 seasons to take an administrative role within the athletic ...
Jim Johnson Dec 02, 2024

Grand Forks Committee of the Whole Approves a Task Order Amendment for a Project
Bill Dubensky Dec 02, 2024

As Temperatures Turn Frigid, Minnesotans Turn to Saunas for Warmth and Community
Sauna enthusiasts Jeff Tait, Emily Scribner-O'Pray, Darcy Sudderth, Miki Mosman and Igor Rudenko share a 75-minute session in a Saunable mobile sauna at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minn., Su...
Minnesota AP Dec 02, 2024

North Dakota State Legislature Plans to Increase Experience for New Lawmakers Ahead of Term-Limit Turnover
(Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (Michael Achterling - North Dakota Monitor) - The North Dakota Legislature is preparing to give newer lawmakers an experience boost during the upcoming...
Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor Dec 02, 2024

North Dakota Ethics Commission Plans Educational Events
taff members of the North Dakota Ethics Commission hold a virtual meeting in their conference room at the Capitol on March 27, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Moni...
North Dakota Monitor staff Dec 02, 2024

Houses Ready for Delivery to Ellendale Under Pilot Financing Program
Ellendale, Mayor Don Flaherty discusses the housing development that is coming to his town. Dirt has been done for 20 homes that are expected to be ready in the spring of 2025. (Jeff Beach/North Dakot...
Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor Dec 02, 2024