Grand Forks is stepping into 2025 with caution, as the County Commission enacts a hiring freeze. In a tight 3-2 vote, driven by Commissioner Terry Bjerke, the decision emphasizes fiscal responsibility over routine staffing. It’s not a hiring halt but a call for justification; department heads must now make a case to fill positions. As
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Frustrated by the world around you but don’t know what to do about it? This may be a soft solution. On Saturday, a free virtual event, Amplify North Dakota, will show you how to effectively engage with lawmakers as the legislative session approaches. Hosted by the Prairie Action North Dakota Institute, this one-hour session covers
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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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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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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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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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Democracy isn’t perfect, but it’s the best we got. Rob Port dives into the topic with local examples that will make his argument hard to deny, even if you think you sit on the other side of some ideological fence.
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