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12 apply for North Dakota Supreme Court vacancy

North Dakota Supreme Court justices hear oral arguments Dec. 18, 2023. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Twelve people have applied to be North Dakota’s next Supreme Court justice, including four district court judges. A spot on the court is up for grabs after Justice Daniel Crothers announced last month he will retire…

North Dakota ag producers could ‘walk away’ from health insurance, Farmers Union warns

Lance Boyer, sales director of financial products for the North Dakota Farmers Union, talks about expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits during the annual meeting of the North Dakota Farmers Union on Dec. 12, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Seven in 10 North Dakota Farmers Union agriculture producers will be affected by…

Committee names new member to North Dakota Ethics Commission, ending impasse

Jared Huibregtse, a Mandan project manager for an engineering firm, speaks Oct. 3, 2025, during an interview for three open seats on the North Dakota Ethics Commission. (Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota leaders appointed Jared Huibregtse to the North Dakota Ethics Commission on Tuesday, ending a nearly two-month stalemate over who to…

Local foodies rejoice over opening of new Mexican restaurant, Maria’s

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Maria’s, located on 102 Broadway N, opened its doors on Tuesday for a soft opening. While the restaurant itself is new, the food and its owners are no strangers to the Fargo community. Originally known for their catering and pop-ups, the owners have been serving the community for over eight years. Now with a storefront, they…

North Dakota’s delicate electricity price balance faces challenges

A lineworker works to repair damage near Crosby to a powerline caused by a spring storm in northwestern North Dakota. Photo provided by the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives.BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota News Cooperative) — As an energy exporter blessed with abundant supply, North Dakota consistently ranks among the cheapest states in the country when it comes to…

North Dakota attorney general voids ethics opinion, says agency lacked authority

Attorney General Drew Wrigley testifies to a legislative committee on March 24, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota’s attorney general says a recent Ethics Commission advisory opinion related to campaign finance law is void, arguing the agency exceeded its authority. Attorney General Drew Wrigley, in a legal opinion issued late Friday, said…

Salvation Army gives out Christmas toys to needy families

Toys at Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Shop. 12/15/25.FARGO — The Fargo-Moorhead Salvation Army is holding it’s annual Christmas toy drive, helping to give families in need a happy holidays. Families had to preregister with the Salvation Army by December 5 to take part in the toy shop. Each child receives one large and one small gift, as well stocking…