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Lack of sign language interpreters in North Dakota a major barrier

Lindsey Solberg Herbel, left, nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, signs to Tammy Derrick, communication and advocacy coordinator for the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library on Sept. 18, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The video sign language service…

Former NFL star Adrian Peterson arrested on DWI and gun charges

Adrian Peterson (AP)SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) — Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon, records show. Peterson was taken into custody Sunday in Sugar Land. It’s the second DWI arrest in seven months for the 2012 NFL MVP and three-time league rushing champion….

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called “egregious behavior” aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions. The post on Trump’s social media site came Thursday night after…

Minnesota Supreme Court rules for transgender athlete but sends part of case back to lower court

JayCee Cooper. (Photo courtesy of Gender Justice)ST. PAUL, Minn. (Minnesota Reformer) — The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that USA Powerlifting discriminated against a Minnesota transgender athlete by prohibiting transgender women from participating in weightlifting events. The court, however, sent part of the case back to a lower court to weigh in on whether USA Powerlifting’s discrimination is “reasonably necessary for…

North Dakota won’t promise to spend 5% of federal health funds on tribal communities

Rep. Jayme Davis, D-Rolette, speaks during a committee meeting on Oct. 15, 2025. At right is Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A committee of North Dakota lawmakers did not support a proposal this week that sought to guarantee at least 5% of federal rural health care funding go to the…

Upcoming North Dakota special session expected to be ‘rubber stamp’ for federal health care funds

Sen. Brad Bekkedahl, R-Williston, speaks during a committee meeting on Oct. 15, 2025. At left is Rep. Don Vigesaa, R-Cooperstown. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Legislature anticipates a special session early next year to formally earmark federal health care funding that is expected to be awarded by the end of the…

Nico Daws makes 29 saves, Devils beat Wild 4-1

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Nico Daws made 29 saves, Paul Cotter, Brenden Dillon and rookie Arseny Gritsyuk scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 4-1 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. New Jersey began the streak after an opening loss at Carolina, winning three each at home and on the road. The winning streak is…