102-year-old lagoon update, other North Dakota projects on hold after FEMA pulls funds

FESSENDEN, N.D. — President Donald Trump’s administration has cut what it called a “wasteful and ineffective program” that was supposed to help pay for infrastructure projects in North Dakota, including replacing a century-old lagoon. The North Dakota …

North Dakota farmer files lawsuit in conservation dispute

BISMARCK–A third-generation farmer in North Dakota filed a federal lawsuit against the federal government resulting from a dispute over conservation easements to protect prairie potholes. According to a release from Cody Peterson’s attorneys the Pacific …

Resolution raising constitutional ballot measure threshold to 60% passes North Dakota Senate

A bill raising the public vote threshold to 60% to approve constitutional ballot measures in North Dakota passed the Senate Wednesday on a 33-13 vote. House Resolution 3003, sponsored by Rep. Robin Weisz, R-Hurdsfield, would require a 60% threshold to pass …

North Dakota Senate Kills Proposal To Expand Marijuana Decriminalization And Lessen Penalties

Just days after a North Dakota Senate committee recommended killing a House-passed measure that would reduce state penalties for low-level marijuana possession, the full chamber has proceeded with rejecting the proposal. On Wednesday, senators voted 32–14 …

North Dakota holds steady on marijuana penalties

A bill that sought to reduce penalties for possessing small amounts marijuana in North Dakota failed in the Senate Wednesday on a 33-13 vote. House Bill 1596 would have reduced the penalty for possessing less than a half ounce of marijuana from a criminal …

Keystone oil pipeline shut down after spill in North Dakota

The Keystone oil pipeline owned by Canadian energy company South Bow has been shuttered temporarily after fuel spilled at the line’s mile marker 171 near Fort Ransom, North Dakota. On Tuesday morning, South Bow’s leak detection system picked up on the …

Source: North Dakota State offensive tackle Grey Zabel visited Texans

HOUSTON – North Dakota State All-American offensive tackle Grey Zabel, one of the highest graded blockers in college football, visited the Texans, according to a league source. A projected first-round draft pick, Zabel also has a visit with the Detroit …

Jimmies softball swept by North Dakota on the road

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The University of Jamestown could not overcome a poor third inning in a 3-1 loss to the University of North Dakota on Wednesday, April 9, at the Fighting Hawks’ Albrecht Field. The Jimmies opened the scoring in the first inning when …

North Dakota Public Charter Schools Bill Passes House, Heads Back to Senate

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — A bill to establish public charter schools in North Dakota has passed the House on a 64-29 vote. These schools would be under the same regulations as public schools, but operate outside the school district and be …

Bighorn sheep population holding strong in North Dakota