Throughout his political career, President Ronald Reagan referenced a “Shining City on a Hill.” In his farewell address, he gave us more. He gave us the vision of what he saw when he imagined it. His full farewell speech is shown below; it feels like we need it. President Reagan’s vision for that shining city
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Should North Dakota reshape its Senate to mirror its counties? A proposal in Minnesota is sparking debate over whether rural areas should have a stronger voice in state legislatures. If applied here, North Dakota’s Senate would grow slightly, but the real shift would be in representation—tilting power further toward rural counties. The idea isn’t without
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The Ward County Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Ward County Administrative Building, located at 315 3rd St SE. Ward County Commission meetings can be live-streamed through the county’s Vimeo page found here. The full agenda and packet can be viewed
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The Minot City Council will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10 3rd Ave SW. Residents in need of special accommodations are encouraged to contact the City Clerk’s office at 857-4752. City Council meetings can also be live-streamed from
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Diplomacy is often a careful dance, but President Trump’s tense exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made it clear—this was a confrontation, not a negotiation. In a globally broadcast Oval Office meeting, Trump and Vice President JD Vance pressed Zelenskyy on gratitude and ceasefire talks, while Zelenskyy pushed back, questioning what diplomacy with Russia really
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Nearly 1,000 political scientists from across the U.S. have signed a letter, saying American democracy is under threat based on the early actions of the new Trump administration. A North Dakota expert is among those speaking out. Those who added their names to the statement work for colleges and universities in both “red” and “blue”
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Changes may be coming to Minot’s Social Security office, but officials say there’s no cause for alarm—at least not yet. A federal review is underway, examining office leases nationwide, with an eye toward cost savings. While the Minot location is included in the assessment, statements from both the Social Security Administration and Sen. John Hoeven’s
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The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) announced Wednesday that it will not be making any immediate changes to its policies following a new directive from the U.S. Department of Education on race-based policies in education. The federal guidance, issued on February 14, 2025, reinforced restrictions on considering race in any aspect of
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A newly formed Wisconsin Assembly committee, dubbed the GOAT Committee, is already making waves before even holding its first meeting. Vice Chair Rep. Shae Sortwell has launched an investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in local governments, requesting five years’ worth of records from cities across the state—many of them Democratic strongholds. The
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A push for greater government transparency is back on the table in North Dakota. A newly resubmitted ballot measure aims to open lawmaker communications to the public, restrict legislators from voting on their own salaries, and impose a four-year lobbying ban after leaving office. Originally submitted and withdrawn earlier this month, the petition now has
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In a packed legislative session, North Dakota lawmakers debated seven gun-related bills, but only two made it through. One, House Bill 1588, allows local governments to ban guns in public buildings and increases penalties for crimes involving binary trigger firearms—a measure some see as a tribute to a slain Fargo police officer. Another, House Bill
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The North Dakota House sent a clear message on Monday, rejecting two bills that would have reshaped the state’s ethics oversight. Lawmakers overwhelmingly defeated House Bill 1360, a proposal to give the Ethics Commission greater control over its investigations, citing concerns about unchecked power. A separate bill, aimed at shielding legislators from criminal conflict-of-interest charges
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North Dakota lawmakers have rejected two bills that would have significantly changed how candidates qualify for the ballot. **House Bill 1446** sought to eliminate party endorsements as a path to candidacy, requiring all candidates to gather signatures instead. Supporters argued it would make the process more open, while opponents defended party vetting. Meanwhile, **House Bill
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North Dakota’s House has approved three major property tax relief bills, each taking a different approach to cutting costs for residents and businesses. House Bill 1176 expands the primary residence tax credit and caps local tax increases at 3%, offering $503 million in relief. House Bill 1168 focuses on reducing school district taxes and limiting
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Grand Forks is making room for its fire department to breathe. The City Council has recommended purchasing two lots near Fire Station No. 1 to ease overcrowding, particularly for the fire marshal’s office, which has long been short on space. The $850,000 purchase includes office space, a garage, and a workshop—meeting immediate needs with minimal
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A contentious debate over books in North Dakota’s schools and libraries is moving to the House after the Senate narrowly passed SB 2307. The bill would require the removal of books deemed sexually explicit, with librarians facing criminal charges if they fail to comply. Supporters say it’s about protecting children, while opponents warn it’s unnecessary
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