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North Dakotans protest in response to fatal Minnesota ICE shooting
North Dakotans protest in response to fatal Minnesota ICE shooting • North Dakota Monitor
Hundreds of North Dakotans joined rallies in three cities over the weekend to protest the shooting death of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
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January 12, 2026 at 12:16 AM
North Dakotans protest in response to fatal Minnesota ICE shooting
Landmark cases on transgender athletes at the US Supreme Court put trans rights on the line
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Landmark cases on transgender athletes at the US Supreme Court put trans rights on the line • North Dakota Monitor
A pair of blockbuster cases to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court could carry far-reaching implications for transgender rights, even as the Trump administration during the past year has rolled out a…
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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Landmark cases on transgender athletes at the US Supreme Court put trans rights on the line
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January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Maybe, just maybe, there’s not another shutdown looming at the end of January
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Maybe, just maybe, there’s not another shutdown looming at the end of January • North Dakota Monitor
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are cautiously optimistic they can enact the remaining government funding bills before their deadline at the end of the month, avoiding another shutdown.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Maybe, just maybe, there’s not another shutdown looming at the end of January
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Renee Good, poet and mother of 3, was supporting neighbors when ICE shot her, wife says
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Renee Good, poet and mother of 3, was supporting neighbors when ICE shot her, wife says • North Dakota Monitor
Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, was a poet and a mother of 3. She moved to the city with her wife and 6-year-old son almost a year ago.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Renee Good, poet and mother of 3, was supporting neighbors when ICE shot her, wife says
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North Dakota officials celebrate being among big winners in federal rural health funding
North Dakota officials celebrate being among big winners in federal rural health funding • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota U.S. Sen. John Hoeven and Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday touted the success of the state’s application for federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding, which landed one of the…
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
North Dakota officials celebrate being among big winners in federal rural health funding
We debuted our podcast today, in partnership with Prairie Public. In this first episode of A Closer Look with the Monitor, deputy editor Jeff Beach talks with Prairie Public’s Craig Blumenshine about why North Dakota farmers are not set up for success in 2026.
Why North Dakota farmers aren't set up for success in 2026 • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota’s farmers are looking for higher profits but things may get worse before they get better, ag industry experts say.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
We debuted our podcast today, in partnership with Prairie Public. In this first episode of A Closer Look with the Monitor, deputy editor Jeff Beach talks with Prairie Public’s Craig Blumenshine about why North Dakota farmers are not set up for success in 2026.
The North Dakota Legislature is taking steps to improve security for its members, including removing requirements in state law for home addresses to be publicly disclosed and initiating security training for all lawmakers.
Committee advances security measures for North Dakota lawmakers facing ‘a different world’ • North Dakota Monitor
The North Dakota Legislature is taking steps to improve security for its members, including removing requirements in state law for home addresses to be publicly disclosed and initiating security…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The North Dakota Legislature is taking steps to improve security for its members, including removing requirements in state law for home addresses to be publicly disclosed and initiating security training for all lawmakers.
Six victim advocacy groups announced Thursday a new North Dakota initiative to help the public better protect kids in response to several high-profile cases of child abuse and sex trafficking that dominated headlines in 2025.
New North Dakota effort seeks to prevent child sexual exploitation, support survivors • North Dakota Monitor
Six victim advocacy groups announced Thursday a new initiative to help the public better protect kids in response to several high-profile cases of child abuse and sex trafficking that dominated…
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January 9, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Six victim advocacy groups announced Thursday a new North Dakota initiative to help the public better protect kids in response to several high-profile cases of child abuse and sex trafficking that dominated headlines in 2025.
Two power companies are asking the North Dakota Public Service Commission to make a determination that some local zoning ordinances along a proposed powerline are overly restrictive.
Powerline developers ask North Dakota agency to trump local ordinances • North Dakota Monitor
Two power companies are asking the North Dakota Public Service Commission to make a determination that some local zoning ordinances along a proposed powerline are overly restrictive.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Two power companies are asking the North Dakota Public Service Commission to make a determination that some local zoning ordinances along a proposed powerline are overly restrictive.
The North Dakota Monitor and Prairie Public are launching a new weekly podcast today. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or listen through the Monitor website.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote; ND's Fedorchak votes no
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote • North Dakota Monitor
The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of last year for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care…
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January 9, 2026 at 12:34 AM
US House backs extension of health insurance subsidies after Dems force vote; ND's Fedorchak votes no
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
North Dakota senators vote no as US Senate advances war powers resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela
US Senate with GOP support advances war powers resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela • North Dakota Monitor
In a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump, Senate Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a war powers resolution to halt U.S. military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
North Dakota senators vote no as US Senate advances war powers resolution rebuking Trump on Venezuela
North Dakota lawmakers could revisit legislation to provide free school meals to North Dakota students during a special session this month.
Lawmaker working on free school meals bill ahead of North Dakota special session • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota lawmakers could revisit legislation to provide free school meals to North Dakota students during a special session this month.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
North Dakota lawmakers could revisit legislation to provide free school meals to North Dakota students during a special session this month.
President Donald Trump defended a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday, while congressional Democrats universally condemned the action.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Dems demand investigation of fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting as Trump claims self-defense • North Dakota Monitor
President Donald Trump defended a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday, while congressional Democrats universally condemned the action.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:34 PM
President Donald Trump defended a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis Wednesday, while congressional Democrats universally condemned the action.
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
A witness recorded a video of the shooting in Minneapolis. buff.ly/kpTOdLD via @MinnesotaReformer.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
A witness recorded a video of the shooting in Minneapolis. buff.ly/kpTOdLD via @MinnesotaReformer.com
State Sen. Josh Boschee, D-Fargo, announced Tuesday he is running to become the next mayor of Fargo. If elected, the former House minority leader said he would resign from the state Legislature.
State Sen. Josh Boschee launches campaign for Fargo mayor • North Dakota Monitor
State Sen. Josh Boschee, D-Fargo, announced Tuesday he is running to become the next mayor of Fargo. If elected, the former House minority leader said he would resign from the state Legislature.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
State Sen. Josh Boschee, D-Fargo, announced Tuesday he is running to become the next mayor of Fargo. If elected, the former House minority leader said he would resign from the state Legislature.
The North Dakota Supreme Court on Tuesday passed the gavel to a female chief justice for the first time in state history.
North Dakota’s first female chief justice: ‘I certainly hope that I won't be the last’ • North Dakota Monitor
The North Dakota Supreme Court on Tuesday passed the gavel to a female chief justice for the first time in state history.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The North Dakota Supreme Court on Tuesday passed the gavel to a female chief justice for the first time in state history.
Republicans and Democrats both marked the five-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 march on the Capitol.
Inside and outside the U.S. Capitol, the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6 reverberates • North Dakota Monitor
Five years after a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, the struggle to define the event and assign blame carried on in events across the city Tuesday.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Republicans and Democrats both marked the five-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 march on the Capitol.
President Donald Trump says Greenland is needed for national security.
White House floats military action to take Greenland • North Dakota Monitor
President Donald Trump is considering options to acquire Greenland, including possible military operations.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:30 PM
President Donald Trump says Greenland is needed for national security.
Death of US House member from California narrows already slim GOP majority
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Death of US House member from California narrows already slim GOP majority • North Dakota Monitor
U.S. California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa has died and Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Baird was injured in a car accident, President Donald Trump said Tuesday.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Death of US House member from California narrows already slim GOP majority
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
North Dakotans can help choose the state’s next “I Voted” sticker from a group of five finalists.
Voting opens for North Dakota ‘I Voted’ sticker contest • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakotans can help choose the state’s next “I Voted” sticker from a group of five finalists.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
North Dakotans can help choose the state’s next “I Voted” sticker from a group of five finalists.
The North Dakota State Investment Board is considering $1.3 million in bonuses for 12 employees of the Retirement and Investment Office.
Attorney general ‘prioritizing’ request for legal opinion on North Dakota investment staff bonuses • North Dakota Monitor
Two North Dakota lawmakers have asked the attorney general to weigh in on whether the State Investment Board has the authority to offer bonuses to staff.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The North Dakota State Investment Board is considering $1.3 million in bonuses for 12 employees of the Retirement and Investment Office.