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Kelly Armstrong takes office as North Dakota’s 34th governor

By: Staff, North Dakota Monitor | December 16, 2024

Kelly Armstrong assumed office Sunday as North Dakota’s governor after taking the oath of office Friday in a private family ceremony. Armstrong, a Republican who resigned effective Saturday as North Dakota’s sole U.S. House representative, succeeds Gov. Doug Burgum. Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden took the oath of office on Friday, joined by their

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Gov. Burgum and Lt. Gov. Miller receive resolutions for water development

by: MinotVoice | December 14, 2024

In North Dakota, water is more than just a resource; it’s a lifeline that Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Governor Tammy Miller have fiercely protected. This week, they received resolutions of appreciation for their relentless efforts in expanding the state’s water infrastructure. Over the past eight years, their administration has funneled over $2.1 billion into

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North Dakota’s Cross-state partnership looks to boost drone use and research

by: MinotVoice | December 14, 2024

North Dakota is once again proving its mettle in the frontier of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The state, which has invested heavily in drone and UAS technology, is extending its innovative reach to Tennessee. Through a new partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, North Dakota’s Northern Plains UAS Test Site will help develop a

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State Board of Higher Education Meeting Report

by: MinotVoice | December 13, 2024

The following meeting report was released by the ND State Board of Higher Education. The N.D. State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) voted unanimously during its Dec. 5, 2024, meeting to require online educational providers that have no physical presence in the State of North Dakota to belong to an educational compact that has approval

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ND Game & Fish Ice Fishing Preview 2024-2025

by: MinotVoice | December 13, 2024

Winter is settling in, and for many, that means it’s time to dust off the ice fishing gear. This week, join Mike Anderson in a chat with Greg Power, the Fisheries Division Chief, who’s ready to share some insights about what this ice fishing season holds. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or new to the

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Iowa AG pushes for constitutional amendment on child testimony

by: MinotVoice | December 13, 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is on a mission to protect young victims. After a recent Iowa Supreme Court decision overturned a conviction due to children testifying via closed-circuit video, Bird is advocating for a constitutional amendment to ensure safety and comfort for child witnesses. Her goal is straightforward: prevent young victims from facing their

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Burgum regrets not curbing local spending, touts income tax relief in final days as governor

By: Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor | December 13, 2024

In the last week of his second term, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said he regrets not doing more to curb spending that resulted in more than a third of the state’s budget being allocated out to local subdivisions. In an interview with the North Dakota Monitor, Burgum said cities and counties should live within

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Iron Bladen Shall Reign Over Minot Area Roads this Winter

by: MinotVoice | December 12, 2024

The North Dakota DOT released the names of the departments annual Name-a-Plow contents. In Minot, Iron Bladen hall reign over all roads in our region. Catch the full news release along with other region’s names below. And you can always get a quick road update right here on TheMinotVoice — look for the “Fast” link

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Pride of Dakota Showcase attendance on the rise

By: News Release, ND Department of Ag | December 11, 2024

The number of shoppers participating in Pride of Dakota holiday season events is on the rise. The news release below was is from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. — BEGIN NEWS RELEASE — BISMARCK – Nearly 44,000 shoppers participated in the five Pride of Dakota Showcases and Holiday Showcases this year. “The Fargo, Grand

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Port: Local government insurance fund has been gouging North Dakotans

by: MinotVoice | December 11, 2024

Imagine discovering that the system meant to protect you in times of crisis is rigged against you. For some North Dakotans, that’s the reality with the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF). An audit revealed alarming practices: sloppy claim handling, biased policies favoring government entities, and a staggering 71.5% of third-party claims denied without payment.

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Local control vanishes when lawmakers think they alone can fix problems

by: MinotVoice | December 10, 2024

Let’s dive into a Wyoming tale of local control—or the lack thereof—where state lawmakers, often advocates for small government, seem eager to dictate local policies. This time, their efforts to streamline regulations inadvertently tied up the progress of local governance. The Regulatory Reduction Task Force, charged with trimming bureaucratic fat, ironically found itself entangled in

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Massive data centers consuming large amounts of energy have eyes on South Dakota

by: MinotVoice | December 10, 2024

South Dakota could soon be hosting some unexpected new guests—massive data centers known as “hyperscalers,” which are on the lookout for colder climates to cool their thousands of servers efficiently. These futuristic hubs, often run by tech titans, hinge on enormous energy demands, raising eyebrows among local utilities and regulators. The sparking debate involves balancing

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Teddy Roosevelt National Park South Unit Scenic Loop to Be Completed By Next Summer

by: MinotVoice | December 9, 2024

If you’ve been longing to explore the breathtaking vistas of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, patience is required for a little longer. Repair efforts on the Scenic Loop Drive postpone the full experience of the South Unit until next summer. The loop has been undergoing significant repairs since a dramatic road collapse five years ago. When

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Environmental Testing in ND Will Take Big Step Forward With New State Lab

by: MinotVoice | December 9, 2024

Picture this: North Dakota is gearing up to tackle one of today’s pressing environmental challenges right in its backyard. By 2026, a state-of-the-art lab on Bismarck’s Capitol grounds will allow local testing for “forever chemicals”—those pesky PFAS found in everyday products that refuse to break down. Until now, samples had to journey out of state,

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Senator Hoeven Provides Keynote at State Student Council

by: MinotVoice | December 9, 2024

With over 1,400 future leaders mingling and forging connections, North Dakota State Student Council Convention was a playground for budding politicians and business minds. Senator John Hoeven was there, reminding students that their voices truly matter. His advice? Leadership isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about the empathy, too.

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Why Montana data is missing from national childhood immunization reports

by: MinotVoice | December 7, 2024

Picture this: You’re preparing for a trip, checking the route, sealing the bags, but you skip the weather forecast. Risky, right? That’s Montana right now with childhood vaccination data. For over three years, it’s been the only state not reporting this crucial information to the CDC. A 2021 law change unraveled the state’s data collection,

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