NATIONAL -- Arts and crafts chain Hobby Lobby has settled a civil action lawsuit and is being fined $3 million dollars by the federal government for smuggling ancient Iraqi artifacts. The Justice Department accused the company of smuggling cuneiform…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The sale of menthol cigarettes in Minneapolis may soon be restricted to adult-only tobacco shops. The city has an ordinance that limits other flavored tobacco products to adult-only tobacco shops. Council Member Cam Gordon says restricting…
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- It's been exactly one year since the fatal shooting of Philando Castile and Governor Dayton is recommending a new program be named in his honor. The Philando Castile Law…
NORTH DAKOTA -- Senator Heitkamp has asked the IRS commissioner to allow ranchers to defer paying capital gains tax due to the drought. The deferment would be for a two year period on the sale of cattle. The action…
GRAND FORKS, ND -- Sen. John Hoeven says he "doesn't support" the current GOP health care bill. The Republican made the comment during a discussion Wednesday at UND. He is just the latest member of his party to criticize…
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Governor Mark Dayton wants to hear from people throughout the state on how best to improve Minnesota's water quality. Dayton's office announced 10 town halls throughout the summer to help develop water strategies throughout the…
MORTON COUNTY, ND -- The dispute over American Indian artifacts and the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline will not be over any time soon. North Dakota's Public Service Commission filed a complaint in November of 2016 saying Energy…
NORTH DAKOTA -- North Dakota tribes are asking the state for more help to fight addiction on the reservations. Officials with multiple treatment centers on the reservations say the tribes have lost touch with the state on drug issues…
NORTH DAKOTA -- Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to attend a series of listening sessions for the next farm bill. The meetings are being hosted by North Dakota Farmers Union in six cities. In our area, you can attend on…
NATIONAL -- President Trump's social media use is put in the spotlight (not like it was ever out of it to begin with) and one North Dakota congressman is joining in on Mr. Trump's Twitter attack. Representative Kevin Cramer…
