Endorsed statewide and legislative candidates for the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party gather on stage at the conclusion of the state convention. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota Democrats rallied for a turnaround Saturday, endorsing several candidates for statewide office to take on Republicans in November. The Democratic-NPL Party endorsed state Sen….
Don Morgan, CEO of the Bank of North Dakota, speaks during a North Dakota Industrial Commission meeting on Feb. 24, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — The Bank of North Dakota is on track to launch the state’s first stablecoin next September, pending a review by state officials later this month. The state-owned bank announced…
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunged more than 6% early Monday after oil prices soared to over $100 a barrel due to disruptions from the war in the Middle East. The Nikkei was down 6.2% at 52,166.92 shortly after trading began. South Korea’s Kospi sank 6.3% and shares in Australia and New Zealand fell more than 3%….
Trygve Hammer speaks to delegates of the Democratic-NPL state convention March 7, 2026, in Bismarck. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota Democrats endorsed Trygve Hammer Saturday to represent the party after a fiery convention speech critical of Republican incumbent Rep. Julie Fedorchak. Hammer overwhelmingly defeated Democratic-NPL candidates Vern Thompson and Helene…
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR-KFGO) – More than 800 homes and businesses in several North Dakota counties are without power as freezing drizzle moved through Friday morning. The Steele County Sheriff’s Office says it’s receiving reports of power outages. All of the electrical providers are aware and working to get power back on. “They will be out today and through the…
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed measles case in Traill County and another case in Pembina County for a statewide total of 23 confirmed cases to date in 2026. This is the first case reported in Traill County. The United States has confirmed 1,136 cases in 2026. Manitoba, Canada is currently reporting an…
Matt Liebel, a field consultant for North Dakota United, speaks during a meeting of the interim Special Education Funding Committee on March 4, 2026. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota special education teachers and paraprofessionals are reporting burnout, citing increased workload, safety concerns and low pay, according to a survey presented to lawmakers…
From left to right: Event Host Danelle Wolnik, Chief Master Sergeant Kari Appletoft, Chief Master Sergeant Erica Carruth, Jamie Fuglestad, Chief Warrant Officer Five Kiley Kuntz, and Second Lieutenant Casey Rolle. MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — People at Minnesota State Moorhead got a chance to hear the stories of women currently serving in the military. The university held the panel event,…
Courtesy: Fargo Jet CenterFARGO — The Fargo Jet Center is announcing the completion and delivery of a newly-outfitted, dedicated air medical jet. The Learjet 45 was sent to Airmedic, a Canadian air ambulance provider specializing in short and long-distance critical care transport. A delegation from Airmedic came to Fargo in late January to make the final inspections and to formally…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem faced a grilling on Capitol Hill from GOP members as well as Democrats. Trump says he’ll make Noem a “Special…
