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January 18, 2024

Extreme cold hampers North Dakota oil production; 60 spills reported in past week

Oil production in North Dakota has taken a recent hit following an onslaught of unusually cold temperatures in the region, which have triggered numerous spills and slowed output.

January 16, 2024

Trump teases ex-rival Doug Burgum could hold 'important' admin role after Iowa win

Former President Trump, who has not announced his running mate, said he hopes to have North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum in an "important" administration role.

January 12, 2024

North Dakota teen sentenced to life in prison after fatally shooting man at motel

A North Dakota teen has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted last year for the Sept. 2022 shooting death of Maurice Thunder Shield at a Bismarck motel.

January 11, 2024

Democratic Marine vet launches longshot North Dakota congressional bid

Trygve Hammer, a Democrat, has announced his intent to challenge Republican North Dakota Rep. Kelly Armstrong for the state's at-large congressional seat.

January 10, 2024

North Dakota lawmaker hit with misdemeanor charge in speculation case

Republican North Dakota state Rep. Jason Dockter was charged last month with speculating or wagering on official action, a misdemeanor.

January 8, 2024

Judge calls for new North Dakota legislative district in win for tribal advocates

A federal judge on Monday ordered North Dakota to draw a new joint legislative district for two Native American tribes that sued over the old map.

January 1, 2024

North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil, including 7-foot-long tusk: 'Exciting find'

While working earlier this year in North Dakota, a group of coal miners discovered an ancient mammoth fossil, which included a seven-foot-long tusk.

December 29, 2023

North Dakota governor declares emergency for ice storm that left thousands without power

More than 20,000 North Dakotans were left without power in the wake of a powerful ice storm that struck the Great Plains over the Christmas holiday.

December 27, 2023

North Dakota Republican lawmaker under scrutiny after slurs to police at DUI stop

North Dakota leaders have called for the resignation of State Rep. Nico Rios after he made homophobic and abusive remarks during a drunken driving arrest.

December 14, 2023

North Dakota senator's son faces upgraded charge in crash that killed sheriff's deputy

Ian Cramer, the son of North Dakota U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer, faces an upgraded homicide charge following a crash that killed Sheriff's Deputy Paul Martin.