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About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, according to the report.
Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds • North Dakota Monitor
A majority of U.S. Latinos increasingly disapprove of the immigration and economic policies of the Trump administration, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, according to the report.
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong said there are farmers in the state who would be unable to continue farming next year without the loan program.
Bank of North Dakota commits $400 million ‘lifeline’ to ag producers • North Dakota Monitor
The North Dakota Industrial Commission gave the state bank a green light to proceed with two loan programs aiming to provide relief to ag producers.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong said there are farmers in the state who would be unable to continue farming next year without the loan program.
The lawsuit added details on how the Department of Education's announcement of interagency agreements could harm students.
Suit to block Education Department closure expanded amid agency transfers plans • North Dakota Monitor
A coalition suing to block President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education expanded its lawsuit Tuesday, objecting to shifting the department’s responsibilities to…
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The lawsuit added details on how the Department of Education's announcement of interagency agreements could harm students.
The scenic loop at Theodore Roosevelt National Park has more places for people to stop and look out at the Badlands.
Scenic loop at Theodore Roosevelt National Park reopens • North Dakota Monitor
The scenic loop drive at Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s South Unit reopened to the public on Tuesday amid North Dakota’s first major snow of the winter.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The scenic loop at Theodore Roosevelt National Park has more places for people to stop and look out at the Badlands.
In a video, some members of Congress told the military and intelligence community that they “can” and I“must refuse illegal orders.”
Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI • North Dakota Monitor
Democratic members of Congress who released a video in mid-November telling members of the military that they are not required to follow illegal orders announced Tuesday the Federal Bureau of…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In a video, some members of Congress told the military and intelligence community that they “can” and I“must refuse illegal orders.”
North Dakota's state paleontologist revealed a significant fossil find.
Rare T. rex find in North Dakota, mammoth fossil digs ‘significant’ for research • North Dakota Monitor
The North Dakota Geological Survey has found a new Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton at a dig site in southwest North Dakota.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
North Dakota's state paleontologist revealed a significant fossil find.
Advocates for free school lunches in North Dakota say public opinion backs the idea.
Ballot measure effort seeks to provide free school meals to North Dakota students • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakotans may have the chance to cast their ballot on whether every public school student in the state can have breakfast and lunch for free.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Advocates for free school lunches in North Dakota say public opinion backs the idea.
A dispute between the Trump administration and the AP erupted earlier this year after the wire service refused to use the term Gulf of America instead of Gulf of Mexico.
Press access to Oval Office argued in case involving Trump and wire service • North Dakota Monitor
A three-judge federal appeals panel grilled lawyers for a former White House official and The Associated Press Monday in a case that could significantly overhaul press access to the Oval Office and…
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November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A dispute between the Trump administration and the AP erupted earlier this year after the wire service refused to use the term Gulf of America instead of Gulf of Mexico.
Charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, both of whom had investigated or prosecuted President Donald Trump, must be dropped, a judge ruled.
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served 'unlawfully' • North Dakota Monitor
A judge dismissed charges Monday against two public officials with disputes with President Donald Trump, saying the president’s former personal attorney can't prosecute the cases.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, both of whom had investigated or prosecuted President Donald Trump, must be dropped, a judge ruled.
Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly was one of several lawmakers who posted a video about not following military orders, drawing the ire of President Donald Trump.
Pentagon investigates Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly after he appears in video blasted by Trump • North Dakota Monitor
The Department of Defense announced Monday it's looking into “allegations of misconduct” against Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, who posted a video telling military members they are not required…
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly was one of several lawmakers who posted a video about not following military orders, drawing the ire of President Donald Trump.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to resign Jan. 5, 2026.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene retirement launches speculation about congressional pensions • North Dakota Monitor
Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s upcoming resignation from Congress set off a series of questions and misinformation about benefits lawmakers receive after public service.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to resign Jan. 5, 2026.
Today kicks off the North Dakota Monitor’s year-end fundraising drive. Between now and Dec. 31, we’re aiming to get donations from 75 people to power our nonprofit news into the new year.
Can you chip in to keep our work going?
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November 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Today kicks off the North Dakota Monitor’s year-end fundraising drive. Between now and Dec. 31, we’re aiming to get donations from 75 people to power our nonprofit news into the new year.
Can you chip in to keep our work going?
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North Dakota is investing $7 million into Grand Farm to promote research on robotics, artificial intelligence and other technology for autonomous agriculture.
North Dakota’s Grand Farm earns another $7 million in state funding • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota is investing $7 million into Grand Farm to promote research on robotics, artificial intelligence and other technology for autonomous agriculture.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
North Dakota is investing $7 million into Grand Farm to promote research on robotics, artificial intelligence and other technology for autonomous agriculture.
People on Medicaid deemed “medically frail” won’t need to meet new federal work requirements. But state officials are grappling with how to interpret who qualifies under the vague federal definition.
Via @kffhealthnews.org
Via @kffhealthnews.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
People on Medicaid deemed “medically frail” won’t need to meet new federal work requirements. But state officials are grappling with how to interpret who qualifies under the vague federal definition.
Via @kffhealthnews.org
Via @kffhealthnews.org
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is to take effect in July.
New federal student debt rule seen as tool to enforce Trump agenda • North Dakota Monitor
A new federal regulation to a student debt relief program has drawn opposition from people who say the change targets organizations that do not align with President Donald Trump’s agenda.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is to take effect in July.
North Dakota’s Indigenous community shared its culture at the Capitol in Bismarck on Friday during Native American Heritage Month.
Photos by @machterling.bsky.social
Photos by @machterling.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
North Dakota’s Indigenous community shared its culture at the Capitol in Bismarck on Friday during Native American Heritage Month.
Photos by @machterling.bsky.social
Photos by @machterling.bsky.social
BREAKING: North Dakota abortion ban deemed constitutional in split opinion from state Supreme Court
BREAKING: North Dakota abortion ban deemed constitutional in split opinion from state Supreme Court • North Dakota Monitor
The North Dakota Supreme Court has upheld North Dakota’s abortion ban as constitutional after the court failed to meet the supermajority required to overturn the law.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
BREAKING: North Dakota abortion ban deemed constitutional in split opinion from state Supreme Court
The ND State Investment Board delayed acting Friday on $1.3 million in bonuses for 12 employees to reward strong performance of the state’s investment funds. 7 of the bonuses top $100,000, with the highest exceeding $293,000.
North Dakota investment board delays action on $1.3 million in employee bonuses • North Dakota Monitor
The North Dakota State Investment Board on Friday delayed approval of roughly $1.3 million in bonuses to 12 Retirement and Investment Office employees intended to reward strong performance of the…
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November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The ND State Investment Board delayed acting Friday on $1.3 million in bonuses for 12 employees to reward strong performance of the state’s investment funds. 7 of the bonuses top $100,000, with the highest exceeding $293,000.
Western governors meet with Trump officials on water, energy, Medicaid cuts
By @jerodmacevoy.com of @azmirror.com
By @jerodmacevoy.com of @azmirror.com
Western governors meet with Trump officials on water, energy, Medicaid cuts • North Dakota Monitor
The governors of multiple western states touted their willingness to work across the aisle as they met with members of the Trump administration at a ritzy in a wealthy Phoenix suburb Thursday to…
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November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Western governors meet with Trump officials on water, energy, Medicaid cuts
By @jerodmacevoy.com of @azmirror.com
By @jerodmacevoy.com of @azmirror.com
@northdakotamonitor.com reporter Jacob Orledge joined Prairie Public's Main Street this week to discuss his recent reporting on the Ethics Commission and the stalemate over reappointing a member.
Ethics Deadlock, STEM Discovery & Snowy Owl Season Ahead
Ethics debates intensify amid commission deadlock, STEM learning comes alive with hands-on experiments, and snowy owls and meteor showers highlight winter’s arrival.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
@northdakotamonitor.com reporter Jacob Orledge joined Prairie Public's Main Street this week to discuss his recent reporting on the Ethics Commission and the stalemate over reappointing a member.
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? • North Dakota Monitor
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after…
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November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean?
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com
Emmons County residents had mixed but mostly positive opinions this week about a project that would be North Dakota’s first-ever battery storage site. The project involves massive batteries to harbor wind energy when it’s produced in excess.
Battery storage developer addresses risks, grid benefits of North Dakota project • North Dakota Monitor
Emmons County residents had mixed but mostly positive opinions Thursday about a project that would be North Dakota’s first-ever battery storage site.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Emmons County residents had mixed but mostly positive opinions this week about a project that would be North Dakota’s first-ever battery storage site. The project involves massive batteries to harbor wind energy when it’s produced in excess.
North Dakota using new split hearing option on controversial power line, making it easier for the public to comment
North Dakota using new split hearing option on controversial power line • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota utility regulators have set a series of hearings on a controversial high-voltage power line, using a recent change in state law to spread out the hearings.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
North Dakota using new split hearing option on controversial power line, making it easier for the public to comment
The Trump administration has made deep cuts to the main federal agency focused on fighting opioid addiction, potentially jeopardizing the nation’s recent progress on reducing overdose deaths, some public health officials and providers say.
Via @stateline.org
Via @stateline.org
Progress on overdose deaths could be jeopardized by federal cuts, critics say • North Dakota Monitor
The Trump administration has made deep cuts to the main federal agency focused on fighting opioid addiction, potentially jeopardizing the nation’s recent progress on reducing overdose deaths, some…
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November 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Trump administration has made deep cuts to the main federal agency focused on fighting opioid addiction, potentially jeopardizing the nation’s recent progress on reducing overdose deaths, some public health officials and providers say.
Via @stateline.org
Via @stateline.org