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Footage, documents at odds with DHS accounts of immigration enforcement incidents
Via @stateline.org
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Footage, documents at odds with DHS accounts of immigration enforcement incidents • North Dakota Monitor
As a growing number of encounters between civilians and Department of Homeland Security agents — including the widely scrutinized fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis — are scrutinized in…
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January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Footage, documents at odds with DHS accounts of immigration enforcement incidents
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SD lawmakers advance resolution asking voters to put eminent domain restrictions in state constitution
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Lawmakers advance resolution asking voters to put eminent domain restrictions in SD constitution • North Dakota Monitor
A committee of state lawmakers advanced legislation that would ask voters to put restrictions on eminent domain in the state constitution.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
SD lawmakers advance resolution asking voters to put eminent domain restrictions in state constitution
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Federal immigration officers shot a third person in Minneapolis in as many weeks, according to video posted to social media and confirmed by Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
Via @minnesotareformer.com
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Another person in Minneapolis shot and killed by feds • North Dakota Monitor
Federal immigration officers shot a third person in Minneapolis in as many weeks, according to video posted to social media and confirmed by Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Federal immigration officers shot a third person in Minneapolis in as many weeks, according to video posted to social media and confirmed by Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara.
Via @minnesotareformer.com
Via @minnesotareformer.com
Want to know how your lawmakers voted on school meals? We list how they voted at the end of this story.
North Dakota Senate narrowly defeats free school meal bill • North Dakota Monitor
A bill to provide free meals for North Dakota students failed by two votes in the state Senate on Friday, likely leaving the decision to a statewide vote.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Want to know how your lawmakers voted on school meals? We list how they voted at the end of this story.
The community hospital in southwest North Dakota in financial distress is one step closer to solvency after the Legislature voted to pass emergency legislation this week.
Rural hospitals called ‘not optional’ as North Dakota acts to keep one open • North Dakota Monitor
The Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin is one step closer to solvency after the Legislature voted to pass emergency legislation this week.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The community hospital in southwest North Dakota in financial distress is one step closer to solvency after the Legislature voted to pass emergency legislation this week.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday signed a budget and four bills into law to lock in North Dakota’s first two years of funding from a massive federal rural health grant.
North Dakota rural health plan approved, ‘now we’ve got to implement it’ • North Dakota Monitor
Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday signed a budget and four bills into law to lock in North Dakota’s first two years of funding from a massive federal rural health grant.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday signed a budget and four bills into law to lock in North Dakota’s first two years of funding from a massive federal rural health grant.
A bill to provide free meals for North Dakota students failed by two votes in the state Senate on Friday, likely leaving the decision to a statewide vote.
North Dakota Senate narrowly defeats free school meal bill • North Dakota Monitor
A bill to provide free meals for North Dakota students failed by two votes in the state Senate on Friday, likely leaving the decision to a statewide vote. House Bill 1624 failed in the Senate 24-22.…
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January 23, 2026 at 4:49 PM
A bill to provide free meals for North Dakota students failed by two votes in the state Senate on Friday, likely leaving the decision to a statewide vote.
New podcast episode out today: North Dakota Monitor reporter Jacob Orledge talks to Craig Blumenshine of Prairie Public about the dire financial troubles facing a southwest North Dakota hospital and what lawmakers are doing to keep the rural hospital open.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
New podcast episode out today: North Dakota Monitor reporter Jacob Orledge talks to Craig Blumenshine of Prairie Public about the dire financial troubles facing a southwest North Dakota hospital and what lawmakers are doing to keep the rural hospital open.
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Health workforce woes cited as federal spending plan moves ahead in North Dakota
Health workforce woes cited as federal spending plan moves ahead in North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program budget bill along with four related policy bills passed their first floor votes in the Legislature Thursday morning.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Health workforce woes cited as federal spending plan moves ahead in North Dakota
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Michelle Kommer of Fargo to the State Board of Higher Education, the governor’s office announced Thursday.
Kommer appointed to fill vacancy on State Board of Higher Education • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Michelle Kommer of Fargo to the State Board of Higher Education, the governor’s office announced Thursday.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:55 PM
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Michelle Kommer of Fargo to the State Board of Higher Education, the governor’s office announced Thursday.
Free school meals bill passes House, heads to North Dakota Senate
Free school meals bill passes House, heads to North Dakota Senate • North Dakota Monitor
The North Dakota House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill to provide free school meals to K-12 students, sending the bill to the Senate. The Senate will take up the bill Friday, the last…
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January 22, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Free school meals bill passes House, heads to North Dakota Senate
North Dakota’s special legislative session is moving fast this week. Follow all of the North Dakota Monitor’s session coverage here.
2026 Special Session Archives • North Dakota Monitor
Lawmakers are recommending a green light for a bill aiming to save a local hospital in southwest North Dakota. Senate Bill 2403 would authorize the Bank of North Dakota to issue an emergency…
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January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
North Dakota’s special legislative session is moving fast this week. Follow all of the North Dakota Monitor’s session coverage here.
North Dakota lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a budget bill to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to spend Rural Health Transformation Program money.
Health care providers see grant bill as a way to expand services in North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a budget bill to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to spend Rural Health Transformation Program Money.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
North Dakota lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a budget bill to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to spend Rural Health Transformation Program money.
Legislative committee endorses lifeline for North Dakota hospital in danger of closing
Legislative committee endorses lifeline for North Dakota hospital in danger of closing • North Dakota Monitor
Lawmakers are recommending a green light for a bill aiming to save a local hospital in southwest North Dakota.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Legislative committee endorses lifeline for North Dakota hospital in danger of closing
Summit Carbon Solutions, which has a permit to store CO2 in North Dakota, opposes the Iowa eminent domain limits.
Iowa House sends CO2 eminent domain ban to Senate • North Dakota Monitor
House lawmakers voted to approve a bill that would block companies from using eminent domain to build carbon sequestration pipelines in Iowa.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Summit Carbon Solutions, which has a permit to store CO2 in North Dakota, opposes the Iowa eminent domain limits.
A bill that would provide free school meals to North Dakota students narrowly received support from a legislative committee late Wednesday, advancing to the House with a do-pass recommendation.
Committee backs free meals for North Dakota students with narrow support • North Dakota Monitor
A bill that would provide free school meals to North Dakota students narrowly received support from a legislative committee late Wednesday, advancing to the House with a do-pass recommendation.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:20 AM
A bill that would provide free school meals to North Dakota students narrowly received support from a legislative committee late Wednesday, advancing to the House with a do-pass recommendation.
4 policy bills intended to get North Dakota more federal rural health care grant money cleared their first hurdle in the statehouse, including a bill to give pharmacists more authority to prescribe some medications.
Bill giving pharmacists ability to prescribe some medications advances in ND special session • North Dakota Monitor
Four health policy bills intended to get North Dakota more federal rural health care grant money have cleared their first hurdle in the statehouse.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:00 AM
4 policy bills intended to get North Dakota more federal rural health care grant money cleared their first hurdle in the statehouse, including a bill to give pharmacists more authority to prescribe some medications.
The pregnant woman was deported has a pending asylum case, one of her attorneys said.
ACLU says pregnant immigrant in medical distress deported through Atlanta airport • North Dakota Monitor
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials placed an asylum seeker who is eight months pregnant on a deportation flight Wednesday, even though she was in medical distress, her attorneys told…
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January 22, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The pregnant woman was deported has a pending asylum case, one of her attorneys said.
Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton are accused of defying subpoenas to provide depositions about Jeffrey Epstein’s long-running record of sexual abuse of young girls
US House panel says Clintons should be held in contempt of Congress over Epstein subpoena • North Dakota Monitor
The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee advanced resolutions Wednesday to recommend former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton be held in contempt of…
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January 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton are accused of defying subpoenas to provide depositions about Jeffrey Epstein’s long-running record of sexual abuse of young girls
For two hours, the U.S. Supreme Court justices heard arguments over whether Lisa Cook could remain on the Federal Reserve Board.
Even conservative Supreme Court justices cool to Trump dismissal of the Fed’s Lisa Cook • North Dakota Monitor
U.S. Supreme Court justices across the political spectrum appeared skeptical of President Donald Trump’s swift, informal dismissal of Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
For two hours, the U.S. Supreme Court justices heard arguments over whether Lisa Cook could remain on the Federal Reserve Board.
Commentary from Dr. Joshua Wynne on federal rural health care dollars: “It is vitally important that whatever is done with this infusion of dollars has lasting impact and is not just a temporary prop-up of a currently tenuous system.”
North Dakota must spend rural health funds wisely in face of long-term cuts • North Dakota Monitor
Rural health care delivery has been a challenge for North Dakota ever since the founding of the state. Because rural folks tend to be older, poorer, and sicker than those living in urban areas, the…
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January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Commentary from Dr. Joshua Wynne on federal rural health care dollars: “It is vitally important that whatever is done with this infusion of dollars has lasting impact and is not just a temporary prop-up of a currently tenuous system.”
President Donald Trump signaled any European country that objects to the U.S. making Greenland part of the country will face repercussions, possibly tariffs.
Trump at Davos pitches US acquisition of Greenland, while claiming he 'won’t use force' • North Dakota Monitor
President Donald Trump took his case for acquiring Greenland to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland on Wednesday, urging European leaders to begin negotiations while appearing to rule out a…
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January 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM
President Donald Trump signaled any European country that objects to the U.S. making Greenland part of the country will face repercussions, possibly tariffs.
President Donald Trump is expected to begin weekly travel ahead of the midterm elections.
Trump heading to Iowa, Vance to Ohio and Minnesota in coming days • North Dakota Monitor
President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to Iowa on Jan. 27 to deliver a speech focused on the economy and energy; Vice President JD Vance is slated to be in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
President Donald Trump is expected to begin weekly travel ahead of the midterm elections.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Wednesday called on the North Dakota Legislature to “execute the game plan” the state has put together to spend $199 million earmarked for rural health care.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Wednesday called on the North Dakota Legislature to “execute the game plan” the state has put together to spend $199 million earmarked for rural health care.
A leading North Dakota oil producer is pausing new drilling amid low oil prices, but state regulators emphasized Tuesday the company is not exiting the Bakken.
Continental Resources to stop drilling in North Dakota for now, but still pumping oil • North Dakota Monitor
Continental Resources is pausing new drilling amid low oil prices, but state regulators emphasized Tuesday the company is not exiting the Bakken.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
A leading North Dakota oil producer is pausing new drilling amid low oil prices, but state regulators emphasized Tuesday the company is not exiting the Bakken.