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President John Hinderaker of the Center of the American Experience holds a magazine with a story about an August 2018 report that shows copper-nickel mines in northern Minnesota would be good for the economy. Don Davis / Forum News Service

North Dakota

Minnesota-based conservative think tank works to expand into North Dakota

The Center of the American Experiment, a nonprofit think tank that works to mobilize citizens on a variety of issues pertaining to state and local governments, is beginning a tour in eastern North Dakota next week.

Fargo

Gun trigger sold by Fargo company prompts legal clash

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has ordered Rare Breed Triggers, a Fargo-based company, to stop selling its forced-reset trigger and has launched a criminal investigation into the trigger. Rare Breed said its due process rights were violated.

May 20, 2022 12:13 PM

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North Dakota

Gov. Burgum bankrolls effort to unseat North Dakota GOP lawmakers, including top budget writer

A political committee funded by North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has paid for an advertising blitz in support of candidates trying to unseat incumbent Republican lawmakers, including House Appropriations Chairman Jeff Delzer.

May 19, 2022 04:52 PM

North Dakota

4,000 pounds of fertilizer spill into river in southwest North Dakota

State spill investigation manager Bill Suess told Forum News Service the recent heavy rain and snowfall means the river is running fast and at a high volume, so the fertilizer will likely dilute in the water.

May 18, 2022 04:03 PM

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North Dakota

NDSU welcomes David Cook, the university's 15th president

David Cook had his first day on the job at NDSU after the departure of Dean Bresciani.

May 17, 2022 02:12 PM

By Robin Huebner

North Dakota

North Dakota Gov. Burgum once again making hefty political donations

After spending more than $3.2 million on political donations during the 2020 election cycle, campaign finance records filed last week indicate Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is making moves to be a major political donor again in 2022.

May 16, 2022 10:42 AM

By Jeremy Turley

North Dakota

Sen. Holmberg spent more on travel than any North Dakota lawmaker in the past decade

Legislative expense reports show Sen. Ray Holmberg of Grand Forks spent more than $125,000 on travel over the last decade, far exceeding the average for lawmakers.

May 13, 2022 05:35 PM

By April Baumgarten

Photo: Rep. Jeff Delzer (R-Underwood) John Hageman photo

North Dakota

North Dakota’s huge budget reserves rank 2nd in the nation

A Pew study found that North Dakota's rainy day fund would keep state government going for 115 days, but a legislative leader cautions that state budgets must last for 730 days.

May 13, 2022 12:13 PM

By Patrick Springer

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Fargo

Bresciani looks back on 12 years as NDSU president: 'I wish I could do it again'

Dean Bresciani wraps up his presidency at North Dakota State University in Fargo on May 16, nearly a year after his contract was not renewed.

May 13, 2022 11:38 AM

By Robin Huebner

North Dakota

Forum Communications, League of Women Voters team up to provide online voter guide

The guide is designed to help voters decide how they would like to fill out their ballot prior to doing their official voting.

May 13, 2022 10:04 AM

By David Olson

North Dakota

Secretary of State affirms decision to void thousands of signatures in North Dakota term-limit measure

"Each petition that has been submitted over my 29 years in office has received the same careful review of each signature," Jaeger said in a letter dated Thursday, May 12. "...The claims made in your letter do not change my decision that the petitions are still considered to be insufficient as to the number of signatures required for placement on the November General Election ballot."

May 12, 2022 02:17 PM

By Michelle Griffith

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North Dakota

Out-of-state donors, medical marijuana dispensaries bankroll North Dakota pot legalization effort

The group behind a proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in North Dakota has raised more than $500,000 to support its effort. Most of the campaign funds come from pro-pot organizations located in Washington, D.C.

May 11, 2022 04:30 AM

By Jeremy Turley

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North Dakota

Feds searched home of North Dakota Sen. Ray Holmberg, took items 'into evidence,' report shows

Officers who searched Holmberg's condo in Grand Forks also investigated a child porn suspect who exchanged texts with the state senator.

May 06, 2022 04:30 AM

By April Baumgarten