BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has made some progress on his campaign pledge to give back his salary. Senate budget writers have accepted an amendment by Burgum that would pay him only $1 a year. The full Senate still…
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum's first veto is headed for an override in the state legislature. The House voted 84 to 7 to override the governor's veto of a bill that limits his ability to set salary bonuses for…
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- An American Indian activist accused of inciting a riot during the Dakota Access protests has pleaded not guilty. Chase Iron Eyes and 73 others were arrested February 1 after setting up teepees on land that…
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Republicans in the Minnesota state Senate are pursuing deep tax cuts over the next two years for students, families and those on Social Security. The almost $900 million sought in their just released bill directs…
FARGO, N.D. -- Although the new concealed carry law doesn't require a permit, many people believe that it is important to know how to properly handle a firearm. Being properly trained…
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Lawmakers are considering reducing funding for homeless shelters around North Dakota. The state Legislature has given $2 million and $1.5 million the past two years in one-time funding for the North Dakota Homeless Grant. This year,…
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Governor Dayton is proposing that the state spend $175 million across 260 school districts in Minnesota. The money would go to offer pre-K opportunities to over 17,000 of the state's four-year-olds and their families. It's part…
MINNESOTA -- Two Minnesota wineries are suing the state to try to overturn a law that requires them to make their products with a majority of grapes grown in Minnesota. The operators say the state Farm Wineries Act unconstitutionally…
FARGO, N.D. -- Officials with the Fargo Police Department are having some concerns about the new conceal carry law. It was signed by the governor last week. It lets anyone with…
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has vetoed a measure that would limit employee bonuses from the governor. Burgum said the bill "places unprecedented and intentional restrictions'' on a governor's ability to recruit and retain key employees. It was Burgum's…
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A five-term congressman from Minnesota is running for governor. Rep. Tim Walz, a Democrat, is seeking to replace Gov. Mark Dayton, who is not running for another term. Walz is the top Democrat on the…
MORTON COUNTY, N.D. -- One of the most famous Dakota Access pipeline protesters has reached a plea deal. Actress Shailene Woodley has agreed to plead guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. She was scheduled to stand trial this Friday. If…
