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Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman Mike Faith speaks Thur., Jan. 14 in the South Dakota House of Representatives for the 6th annual "state of the tribes" address. Christopher Vondracek/Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 4pm

In State of the Tribes speech, a sharp break from COVID-19 optimism in South Dakota

Landowners can indicate on an online database created by North Dakota Game and Fish whether their land is open to hunters. (Screenshot of North Dakota Legislature committee)

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 4pm

Bills on North Dakota trespassing law align ag and outdoors groups

Belfield Police Chief Steve Byrne explains why the merger between the Belfield Police Department and the Stark County Sheriff's Office is vital in allowing for more back-up force to cover the city during Tuesday evening's public Belfield City Council meeting. Currently, Byrne is the only officer patrolling Belfield. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)

Government and Politics Jan 14th 2021 - 2pm

Belfield continues discussions on dissolving its police force

A police officer detains a pro-Trump rioter as mobs storm the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by Congress. REUTERS / Shannon Stapleton

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 6pm

State Capitols in Minnesota, Dakotas prepare for weekend protests

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Anti-abortion protesters hold signs July 11, 2018, outside the Red River Women's Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota's only abortion clinic. Erin Bormett / The Forum

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 6pm

North Dakota bill aims to make performing an abortion a felony

Mayor Emory Vaagen discusses city-related matters during the first Taylor commission meeting of 2021, as former Auditor Lisa Aune records. (M.C. Amick / The Dickinson Press)

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

Taylor addresses sewage issue and increased water rates

Partially obscured by Plexiglas barriers erected due to COVID-19, new South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen delivered the annual state-of-the-judiciary speech before a joint-session of the South Dakota Legislature in Pierre, South Dakota, Wednesday, Jan. 13. Christopher Vondracek/Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

SD chief justice wants officer to oversee county court security

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks to the House Chamber, as Democrats debate one article of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, U.S. January 13, 2021. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

Minnesota, Dakotas delegations vote along party lines on second Trump impeachment

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Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 4pm

South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds says Trump could be criminally prosecuted for his role in the 'insurrection'

Badlands Ministries has long provided a place for people of all ages and denominations to experience the power of Christ's love and witness the majesty of God's creation since 1928. (courtesy of Badlands Ministries)

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 1pm

$5K Economic Resiliency Grant awarded to Badlands Ministries

A bill submitted to the North Dakota Legislature calls for a digital driver's license system. At least seven states, including Iowa, have already started establishing such systems. Troy Becker / Forum News Service photo illustration

Government and Politics Jan 13th 2021 - 12pm

A North Dakota digital driver's license, coming soon to your smartphone?

The chamber of the North Dakota House of Representatives is pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Jeremy Turley / Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 6pm

North Dakota lawmakers propose bill that would limit transgender athletes

Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump climb on walls at the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the U.S. Congress, in Washington on Jan. 6. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart/File Photo

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 5pm

Jericho March, a pro-Trump Christian nationalist group, plans Jan. 17 event at South Dakota's Capitol

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Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 5pm

North Dakota lawmakers object to softening HIV transmission law

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem steps up to the microphone to deliver her annual State of the State address, in the House chambers of the state Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Christopher Vondracek/Forum News Service

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 4pm

SD Gov. Kristi Noem touts COVID-19 response in State of the State speech

North Dakota Rep. Jeff Magrum, R-Hazelton

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 2pm

GOP lawmakers seek to bar North Dakota governor from making political donations, endorsements

Gov. Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference announcing the state of South Dakota will be the first state to take part in a medical trial utilizing the drug Hydroxychloroquine to help treat Covid-19 on Monday at the Sanford Health Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade / Republic)

Government and Politics Jan 12th 2021 - 12pm

WATCH: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem delivers State of the State Address

Republican Rep. Tom Kading speaks at the “Pre 4/20 Pot Party” forum hosted by Students for Sensible Drug Policy on Wednesday, April 18 2018, in Festival Concert Hall at North Dakota State University, Fargo. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor

Government and Politics Jan 11th 2021 - 5pm

North Dakota GOP lawmakers take aim at social media companies over censorship

A marijuana plant thrives in the propagation room where medical cannabis is grown at LeafLine Labs in Cottage Grove, Minn. (Duluth News Tribune file photo)

Government and Politics Jan 11th 2021 - 5pm

North Dakotans may vote on legalizing marijuana in 2022

The Highway 22 underpass, pictured above, will be closed for two different scheduled periods this week to allow for the installation of a high water warning system. (Jackie Jahfetson/The Dickinson Press)

Government and Politics Jan 11th 2021 - 5pm

City installs high water warning system on Highway 22 underpass

Government and Politics Jan 11th 2021 - 5pm

South Dakota Board of Regents' lone free speech grievance: Hobo Days

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Government and Politics Jan 11th 2021 - 5pm

Bill to beef up seat belt enforcement in North Dakota comes back before Legislature

Members of the National Guard walk in front of the U.S. Capitol building two days after a protest against the U.S. Congress certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results, in Washington, Jan. 8, 2021. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart/File Photo

Government and Politics Jan 10th 2021 - 4pm

SD legislator John Wiik falsely blames antifa, communists for Capitol raid

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem speaks at a news conference in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Tuesday, Oct. 13. (Jeremy Fugleberg / Forum News Service)

Government and Politics Jan 9th 2021 - 1pm

Noem slams Georgia Democrat Senate run-off winners as 'communists,' 2 days after warning of 'how we talk to each other'

A North Dakota Senate bill would cap the amount people have to pay upfront for insulin medication at $25. Hillsboro, N.D., resident Angela Kritzberger has paid up to $1,200 for a 30-day insulin prescription for her daughter Nina. David Samson / The Forum

Government and Politics Jan 9th 2021 - 7am

North Dakota could pass an affordable insulin bill: 'It's literally life or death'

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