Senator Hoeven Talks with Air Force Secretary Nominee
WASHINGTON D.C. -- North Dakota Senator John Hoeven had a chance to sit down and talk to the nominee for secretary of the U.S. Air Force. Hoeven says he pressed Heather Wilson for…
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Gov. Burgum Signs Bill Eliminating a Percentage of Property Tax Rates
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has signed a bill eliminating a 12 percent buydown of property tax rates. It's part of a bill that has the state taking over social services costs for its 53 counties. The two-year program…
Senator Franken Introduces T.I.C.K.E.T.S. Act, Guarantees a Boarded Airline Passenger Their Seat
NATIONAL -- Senator Al Franken says he wants to stop airlines from booting paying air passengers from their seats. This comes after video of a man being forcibly dragged off a United Airlines flight was released and caused a…
Voters Reject Maple Valley School District Bond Referendum
TOWER CITY, N.D. -- For the fourth time, voters in the Maple Valley School District failed to get the necessary 60% super majority to pass a $14.3 million bond referendum. Yesterday's vote came up less than 2% short. Superintendent…
Mother of Andrew Sadek Speaks Out on New Law
FARGO, N.D. -- The mother of a college student whose body was found in the Red River three years ago says she's generally pleased with the law in her son's name. "Andrew's…
Beer Store Owners Appeal for License Renewal Near Pine Ridge Reservation
SOUTH DAKOTA -- The owners of four Nebraska beer stores are appealing the decision to not renew their liquor licenses. The stores sell beer and malt liquor just 200 yards south of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South…
Minnesota House Passes Bill Increasing Restrictions on Abortions
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota House has passed legislation that would increase restrictions on abortions. The bills, passed on the strength of Republican votes, require abortion providers to obtain permits from the state's health department and would ban…
Gov. Burgum Signs "Andrew's Law"
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has signed "Andrew's Law" to establish protections for confidential drug informants. The action comes more than three years after 20-year-old college student Andrew Sadek was found dead in a river with a bullet in…
Grand Forks Politician Accused of Domestic Violence
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- A frequent political candidate and member of the Libertarian party is accused of domestic violence. Roland Riemers, 73, of Grand Forks made his first court appearance this afternoon on one count of simple assault, a…
ND Lawmakers Approve Measure Allowing Students to Participate in "Student-Initiated Prayer"
NORTH DAKOTA -- North Dakota lawmakers have approved a measure that states students cannot be stopped from participating in any "student-initiated prayer" at public or non-public schools. Supporters of the measure said it's in response to an incident at a…
MN Diversion Opponents Ask Federal Judge to Intervene on Project
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota opponents to the F-M Flood Diversion asked a federal judge to stop construction on the project citing environmental concerns. A groundbreaking for the $2.1 billion cross-border flood control project took place in Horace on…
Harlem Globetrotters Attempt Basketball Shot from Top of Bismarck Capitol Building
BISMARCK, N.D. -- On Tuesday night, we told you about Governor Burgum's attempts to shoot and make a basket from the top of the capitol building in Bismarck. A couple of the Globetrotters…
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