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The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Has a Free Book For Parents
(North Dakota Department of Public Instruction image) (KNOX) - The North Department of Public Instruction has come up with a book to help parents prepare students for kindergarten. Taylor Olsen...
Bill Dubensky Sep 26, 2025

Environmental Agency Approves Permit for Large Dairy in Traill County
(Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - A North Dakota agency has approved a permit for what could become the largest dairy in state history - a 25,000-cow milking o...
Bill Dubensky Sep 26, 2025

Grand Forks Police Indicate No Foul Play in Woman's Death
(Grand Forks Police Department image) (KNOX) - The Grand Forks Police Department with assistance from the Grand Forks Coroner has identified the deceased female who was found in the Red River o...
Bill Dubensky Sep 25, 2025

State Lawmakers Advance Bill That Outlines How to Address Vetoes After a Legislative Session
Emily Thompson. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota lawmakers approved draft legislation that aims to clarify how legislators respond when a...
Bill Dubensky Sep 25, 2025

North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office Names New Chief Financial Officer
(North Dakota Office of Retirement and Investment image) (KNOX) - The North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (RIO) welcomed Adam Otteson as its new Chief Financial and Operating Officer ...
Bill Dubensky Sep 25, 2025

North Dakota Utility gets Rough Grade in New National Energy Scorecard
(Adobe Stock via Prairie News Service) (By Mike Moen. Prairie News Service) - Despite their commitments, utility companies are losing momentum in diversifying their energy portfolio with cleane...
Bill Dubensky Sep 25, 2025

State Lawmakers Select Consultant for Term Limit Study After Questioning its Need
Senate Majority Leader David Hogue. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota lawmakers chose a consultant to conduct a study on the effects of th...
Bill Dubensky Sep 25, 2025

North Dakota Legislative Leaders Expect Special Session for Federal Rural Health Care Dollars
Sarah Aker. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) -The North Dakota Legislature will form a new interim committee and is anticipating a special session to handle $...
Bill Dubensky Sep 25, 2025

Minnesota Prepares For New Paid Leave Law
(File image) (By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) - In just under a hundred days, Minnesota's new paid leave law takes effect. Labor and business groups are getting the word out so that em...
Bill Dubensky Sep 25, 2025

The University of North Dakota Sees a 5 Percent Increase of Student Enrollment
Students at the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks. (Photo by Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - The University of North Dakota, which leads the state in en...
Bill Dubensky Sep 24, 2025