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September 19, 2022

North Dakota AG rules police were justified in use of deadly force against man having mental-health crisis

North Dakota police officers were justified after using deadly force when responding to a man having a mental health crisis, according to the state AG.

September 16, 2022

President Biden nominates McLain 'Mac' Schneider for US attorney in North Dakota

President Joe Biden has nominated McLain “Mac” Schneider, a former state Senate Democratic minority leader, for ND's top federal prosecutor job. Schneider would replace Jennifer Puhl.

September 14, 2022

White House pressed on relationship with China amid US land purchases, support for Putin

The White House was asked on Wednesday about their relationship with China, after Chinese purchases of land in North Dakota and elsewhere and the country's Russia ties.

September 14, 2022

Alleged Mexican drug cartel hitman transferred to North Dakota to face federal charges

An alleged hitman for a Mexican drug cartel is facing federal charges in North Dakota after being transferred. Juan Francisco Sillas-Rocha was apprehended in Tijuana 11 years ago.

September 14, 2022

Woman walks into North Dakota bar with racoon, health officials warn of rabies exposure

A North Dakota woman entered a bar in Maddock with a raccoon. Health officials warn those who had contact with the animal about possible rabies exposure.

September 12, 2022

North Dakota recreational pot legalization will make big impact on medical marijuana industry if legalized

Supporters of legalizing recreational marijuana in North Dakota succeeded last month in bringing the matter to a public vote in November.

September 12, 2022

North Dakota delays $4.2 million road post project after farmers complain

North Dakota was installing metal poles on two-lane highways when complaints began to come in from farmers. Now the project is on hold.

September 11, 2022

North Dakota sheriff says 'dispute between brothers' led to triple murder-suicide

Towner County Sheriff Andrew Hillier said that a "dispute between brothers" led up to a triple murder suicide in a North Dakota wheat field on Aug. 29.

September 7, 2022

North Dakota oil rig explosion injures 3, starts fire

An oil rig explosion in North Dakota injured three people and started a fire. Investigators are looking for the cause of the explosion. Crew members were taken to a burn center.

September 6, 2022

ND Democratic candidate drops out after former Miss America Cara Mund enters US House race

Cara Mund, who entered the U.S. House race in December, has caused the Democratic candidate to drop out of the race. Mark Haugen said he didn't see a path to winning.