North Dakota News
Sunday, November 8, 2026
BISMARCK (CSi) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple Wednesday announced his appointment of Maj. Michael Gerhart Jr. to replace Col. James Prochniak as Superintendent of the North Dakota Highway Patrol. Gerhart, whose appointment and promotion to the rank of colonel is effective July 1, will direct the Highway Patrol services of 168 […]
MILWAUKEE (AP) – A federal judge in Milwaukee has struck down Wisconsin’s voter Identification law, saying it unfairly burdens poor and minority voters. Wisconsin’s law would have required voters to show a state-issued photo ID at the polls. Supporters said it would cut down on voter fraud and boost public […]
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota judge has sentenced a white supremacist to four years of supervised probation but no additional prison time for terrorizing the small community of Leith, where he tried to set up an all-white enclave. Sixty-two-year-old Craig Cobb has been jailed since November when he […]
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – State data show that 1 billion barrels of oil have been produced from the rich Bakken shale formation in western North Dakota and eastern Montana. Drillers first targeted the Bakken in Montana in 2000 and moved into North Dakota about five years later using […]
Real estate research blog Movoto, Monday released a ranking of the top places in North Dakota using their Big Deal Score ranking system. It takes into account desirable factors such as cost of living, education, home values, and more. Jamestown took the #3 spot. 1. City of Lisbon 2. City of […]
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The Red River in Fargo is expected to crest at nearly 26 feet by Friday. The National Weather Service is predicting the river will reach moderate flood stage at approximately 25.7 feet. City officials say they don’t expect to implement any emergency […]
North Dakota, April 28, 2014 – Average retail gasoline prices in North Dakota have not moved in the past week, averaging $3.56/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 493 gas outlets in North Dakota. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.5 cents per gallon in the […]
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Gov. Jack Dalrymple has proclaimed April as Safe Digging Month in North Dakota. In recognition, the North Dakota Public Service Commission is reminding everyone of the potential dangers and consequences of digging without first calling 811, North Dakota’s Call-Before-You-Dig number. Since 2009, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) – The State Department is giving federal agencies more time to review the Keystone XL pipeline before deciding whether to issue a permit. That could push a decision about the controversial oil pipeline until after the midterm elections in November. The State Department is citing a recent decision […]
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – State officials in the Upper Midwest are cautioning horse owners about a virus that spreads easily among the animals and can lead to breathing problems, abortions and nervous system disorders. Three cases of equine herpesvirus have been documented this year in North Dakota and […]
