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May 23, 2023

Death sentence for man who killed North Dakota student reduced to life in prison

The death sentence for a man who killed a North Dakota student 20 years ago has officially been reduced to life in prison. The judge overturn his conviction in September 2021.

May 23, 2023

Juvenile found dead after shooting in North Dakota

Officers responded to a call of shots being fired on Monday in North Dakota and found a juvenile dead from a gunshot wound. The dispute involved several people in Fargo.

May 23, 2023

North Dakota plans new state park in gorge near Canadian border

The North Dakota Legislature recently approved $6 million for a state campground at the Pembina Gorge. The gorge is very close to the Canadian border.

May 18, 2023

North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum moving toward 2024 Republican presidential run

Two-term North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a former software company CEO, may soon jump into the burgeoning race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

May 17, 2023

Former North Dakota tribal leader sentenced to 5 years in prison for accepting bribes

Randall Phelan, a former tribal leader of the Three Affiliated Tribes, has been sentenced to five years in prison for accepting bribes and kickbacks from a construction contractor.

May 16, 2023

North Dakota man charged with manslaughter in Minot bar shooting

Travis McDermott, 40, of Minot, North Dakota, has been charged with manslaughter involving a deadly weapon for the fatal shooting of Greyson Sletto.

May 8, 2023

North Dakota bill letting teachers ignore pronouns becomes law

Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday authorized a bill that allows teachers and state employees to disregard transgender pronouns.

May 2, 2023

North Dakota man who killed an 18-year-old boy following political argument has charges reduced

Shannon Brandt, a man who killed an 18-year-old boy following a political argument, has had his charges reduced from murder to manslaughter.

April 28, 2023

North Dakota lawmakers pass near-total abortion ban with veto-proof majorities

The North Dakota Legislature has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a near-total ban on abortion, with a six-week cutoff for rape and incest exceptions.

April 28, 2023

North Dakota bill letting teachers ignore student pronouns heads to Gov. Burgum's desk

A bill allowing North Dakota teachers to ignore transgender students' preferred pronouns has passed both chambers of the Legislature with veto-proof majorities.