Larry Novak, a McKenzie County landowner and member of the Northwest Landowners Association board, speaks during the organization’s Emerging Industries conference on Feb. 3, 2026, in Bismarck. (Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — An unwanted byproduct of North Dakota’s oil field could be the key to unlocking a new industry in the state within the…
Doug Burgum / Interior Secretary NomineeUPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s choice to head the Interior Department, will also lead a newly created National Energy Council that will seek to establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world. Burgum, in his new role, will oversee a panel that crosses all executive…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill named for a Fargo murder victim to address cases of missing and murdered Native Americans is heading to President Trump’s desk. Savanna’s Act, which is named for Savanna Greywind, was just passed by the House after it passed in the Senate earlier this year. The bill was introduced by former Senator Heidi Heitkamp last Congress…
BEMIDJI, Minn.- Roger Heger is the vice chair of the Beltrami County Republicans, is an accountant for the Department of Interior and an Army veteran. He says he was disappointed he wasn’t able to be there and be with people who share his similar views and opinions. Hay says he would have also loved to see the fireworks show at…
