North Dakota News
Monday, November 9, 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – The prolific character actor best known for his role as Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane on “The Dukes of Hazzard” has died. James Best was 88. His wife, Dorothy Best, said Tuesday that Best died Monday night in hospice care in Hickory from complications of […]
Valley City (CSi) The Barnes County State’s Attorney says there is no direct evidence of election tampering at during the January school bond vote at the Maple Valley School District. Carl Martineck says the State Crime Bureau investigation included interviewing poll workers about individuals making improper statements to sway voters, […]
(CSi) April 6- Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.34/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 3.0 cents per gallon in the […]
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – For the third time in six years, the North Dakota Legislature has killed legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. North Dakota’s Senate approved the measure in February but House members voted to defeat the bill on Thursday. Similar legislation […]
Los Angeles – Televangelist and Crystal Cathedral megachurch founder Robert Schuller, known worldwide for his weekly “Hour of Power” broadcasts, died in Southern California on Thursday. He was 88. The death of Schuller, who was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2013, marked a closing chapter for a congregation he began […]
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota’s teacher licensing board has decided to take no disciplinary action against state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler. Baesler was charged in February with simple assault in an alleged domestic dispute with her then-fiance Todd Tschosik. The Education Standards and Practices Board […]
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Wednesday declared a fire emergency for the state in response to dry conditions, unseasonably high temperatures and high winds. In his executive order, Dalrymple issued a burn ban for areas in the North Dakota Fire Danger Rating designated as “High,” “Very High,” or “Extreme,” and/or […]
Washington (CSi) Congressman Kevin Cramer announced the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC) was awarded a $10,000.00 PHMSA One Call Grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration. “I am glad the PSC received this grant to promote safety across North Dakota. This advertising campaign […]
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Legislation that bans the sale of e-cigarettes to minors is headed to Gov. Jack Dalrymple for signature. The Senate approved the House bill on Tuesday. The legislation prohibits use of the devices in North Dakota by anyone under 18. The […]
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota is requiring oil companies to reduce the volatility of crude before it’s loaded onto rail cars. The new rules went into effect on Wednesday and will require companies to remove certain liquids and gasses from oil train shipments. It’s a process some […]
