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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.
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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.
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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
The Heritage Singers of Minot and Vern Fetch, an Army veteran from Mandan, were among those who gathered at the North Dakota Heritage Center today to recognize Veterans Day. (Photos by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)
November 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The Heritage Singers of Minot and Vern Fetch, an Army veteran from Mandan, were among those who gathered at the North Dakota Heritage Center today to recognize Veterans Day. (Photos by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)
Eight residents of the tiny tourist town of Medora, North Dakota, decided to hold their own No Kings rally outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park rather than drive to a neighboring city. “We’re all so sad that our national parks are closed,” said Sandy Baertsch. (Photo courtesy of S. Lambert)
October 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Eight residents of the tiny tourist town of Medora, North Dakota, decided to hold their own No Kings rally outside Theodore Roosevelt National Park rather than drive to a neighboring city. “We’re all so sad that our national parks are closed,” said Sandy Baertsch. (Photo courtesy of S. Lambert)
Demonstrators in 11 North Dakota cities are participating in No Kings rallies today.
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation:
www.newsfromthestates.com
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation:
www.newsfromthestates.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Demonstrators in 11 North Dakota cities are participating in No Kings rallies today.
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation:
www.newsfromthestates.com
States Newsroom has live No Kings coverage from across the nation:
www.newsfromthestates.com
Even using an oil industry lobbyist’s estimate, North Dakota mineral owners lost at least $322M in withheld royalties in 2023.
“It’s a matter of fairness,” one owner said. “You feel like you’re being cheated.”
Photography by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
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“It’s a matter of fairness,” one owner said. “You feel like you’re being cheated.”
Photography by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
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August 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Even using an oil industry lobbyist’s estimate, North Dakota mineral owners lost at least $322M in withheld royalties in 2023.
“It’s a matter of fairness,” one owner said. “You feel like you’re being cheated.”
Photography by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
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“It’s a matter of fairness,” one owner said. “You feel like you’re being cheated.”
Photography by @sbmaneyphoto.bsky.social
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June 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Scenes from the #NoKings protest in Bismarck, one of nine North Dakota cities with rallies or demonstrations today.
From Monitor reporter Michael Achterling
From Monitor reporter Michael Achterling
June 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Scenes from the #NoKings protest in Bismarck, one of nine North Dakota cities with rallies or demonstrations today.
From Monitor reporter Michael Achterling
From Monitor reporter Michael Achterling
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May 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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The legislative session is over, but our reporting won’t stop. Monitor reporters ask politicians tough questions, dive into records, and explain how decisions at the Capitol affect people across the state.
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May 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The legislative session is over, but our reporting won’t stop. Monitor reporters ask politicians tough questions, dive into records, and explain how decisions at the Capitol affect people across the state.
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The legislative session has come to an end, and the Monitor has been at the Capitol every step of the way.
Our mission is to ensure all North Dakotans can stay up to date on their elected officials. Consider chipping in to help sustain this public service.
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May 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The legislative session has come to an end, and the Monitor has been at the Capitol every step of the way.
Our mission is to ensure all North Dakotans can stay up to date on their elected officials. Consider chipping in to help sustain this public service.
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North Dakota governor unveils bold property tax plan in first State of the State address
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January 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
North Dakota governor unveils bold property tax plan in first State of the State address
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Health, Human Services changes likely, Armstrong says after first Cabinet meetingvia @machterling
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December 19, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Health, Human Services changes likely, Armstrong says after first Cabinet meetingvia @machterling
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December 19, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Kelly Armstrong assumed office Sunday as North Dakota’s governor after taking the oath of office Friday in a private family ceremony.
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December 19, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Kelly Armstrong assumed office Sunday as North Dakota’s governor after taking the oath of office Friday in a private family ceremony.
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Today, we’re celebrating the North Dakota Monitor’s 1st anniversary!
The best anniversary gift is a donation to the North Dakota Monitor. Your support allows us to keep reporting on the stories that matter most to you.
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The best anniversary gift is a donation to the North Dakota Monitor. Your support allows us to keep reporting on the stories that matter most to you.
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December 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Today, we’re celebrating the North Dakota Monitor’s 1st anniversary!
The best anniversary gift is a donation to the North Dakota Monitor. Your support allows us to keep reporting on the stories that matter most to you.
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The best anniversary gift is a donation to the North Dakota Monitor. Your support allows us to keep reporting on the stories that matter most to you.
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The holiday season kicked off on Capitol Hill this week with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and the unveiling of a gingerbread replica of the US Capitol — complete with sugar flowers representing all 50 states.via @Ashley__Murray @statesnewsroom
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December 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
The holiday season kicked off on Capitol Hill this week with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and the unveiling of a gingerbread replica of the US Capitol — complete with sugar flowers representing all 50 states.via @Ashley__Murray @statesnewsroom
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US adds 227,000 jobs in what analysts say is a healthy economy, reports @thatcaseyquin for @StatesNewsroom
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December 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
US adds 227,000 jobs in what analysts say is a healthy economy, reports @thatcaseyquin for @StatesNewsroom
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Federal appeals court upholds rapidly approaching TikTok banvia @jacob_fischler @statesnewsroom
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December 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Federal appeals court upholds rapidly approaching TikTok banvia @jacob_fischler @statesnewsroom
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North Dakota lawmakers receive committee assignments for 2025 legislative sessionvia @machterling
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December 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
North Dakota lawmakers receive committee assignments for 2025 legislative sessionvia @machterling
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Lake Region State College President Doug Darling, the longest serving president in the North Dakota University System, will retire next year, reports @beachstates
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December 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Lake Region State College President Doug Darling, the longest serving president in the North Dakota University System, will retire next year, reports @beachstates
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The North Dakota Senate this week honored a former Jamestown lawmaker who at one time was the longest serving Republican state legislator in the country.
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December 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
The North Dakota Senate this week honored a former Jamestown lawmaker who at one time was the longest serving Republican state legislator in the country.
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As ND lawmakers review Doug Burgum's budget recommendations, Gov.-elect Kelly Armstrong is developing his own proposals.
Armstrong's budget director said the proposal will likely put a greater emphasis on property tax relief and reform.
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Armstrong's budget director said the proposal will likely put a greater emphasis on property tax relief and reform.
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December 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
As ND lawmakers review Doug Burgum's budget recommendations, Gov.-elect Kelly Armstrong is developing his own proposals.
Armstrong's budget director said the proposal will likely put a greater emphasis on property tax relief and reform.
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Armstrong's budget director said the proposal will likely put a greater emphasis on property tax relief and reform.
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North Dakota Senate rejects conflict of interest rules while House adopts modified version, reports @machterling
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December 19, 2024 at 7:03 PM
North Dakota Senate rejects conflict of interest rules while House adopts modified version, reports @machterling
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December 19, 2024 at 7:02 PM