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November 4, 2023

Dinosaurs may have been killed off by 'apocalyptic dust plume': study

A study argues that a dust cloud with dust grains the size of microscopic bacteria blanketed the earth the after the asteroid impact thought to have killed off dinosaurs.

November 3, 2023

Judges dismiss North Dakota GOP lawsuit over Native-focused state House subdistricts

A federal three-judge panel ruled Thursday against Republican officials in North Dakota who claimed race-based interest subdistricts in the state House were unconstitutional.

November 2, 2023

ND politician accused of traveling to Prague for sex with minor took taxpayer-funded trips to city: report

Republican former North Dakota state Sen. Ray Holmberg, 79, allegedly used state funds to finance at least three trips to Prague, where he is accused of having paid minors for sex.

November 2, 2023

No evidence of mechanical failure in plane crash that killed ND state senator, feds say

Federal investigators found no evidence of mechanical failure in the leadup to the October plane crash that killed Republican North Dakota state Sen. Doug Larsen.

November 1, 2023

ND Republican Party's executive director resigns after controversial social media posts resurface

The executive director of the North Dakota Republican Party has resigned after several of his social media posts were brought to the public's attention, sparking criticism.

November 1, 2023

Woman accused of poisoning, killing boyfriend hours after he received an inheritance

Police say that a woman poisoned her boyfriend with antifreeze after learning he planned to break up with her after receiving a large inheritance.

October 30, 2023

North Dakota politician charged with traveling to Czech Republic for sex with minor

Former North Dakota state Sen. Ray Holmberg, a Republican, has been arrested and charged with traveling to Prague to rape a minor.

October 26, 2023

Snow piles up in North Dakota as region's first major snowstorm of the season moves eastward

Parts of North Dakota experienced over a foot of snow, as the continental US was hit by its first major snowstorm of the season.

October 25, 2023

North Dakota Legislature rewrites budget bill, ending special session in 3 days

A special session of North Dakota's Republican-dominated Legislature adjourned Wednesday after rewriting voided provisions of a key budget bill.

October 23, 2023

North Dakota lawmakers hold special session to restructure voided budget bill

The North Dakota Legislature on Monday began a special session to restructure a key budget bill overturned by the state Supreme Court last month.