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Letter: A new chapter for North Dakota's working families
After four years of runaway spending, record inflation, and growing government overreach, Americans are ready for a reset. The "one big, beautiful bill" is that reset. This legislation delivers historic tax relief—not for the rich or...

‘Not unheard of but certainly unique’: For a weekend, North Dakota was the hotspot for severe summer weather
GRAND FORKS – Renowned storm chaser Reed Timmer’s appearance in North Dakota over the weekend caused a stir among casual weather watchers and meteorological thrill-seekers. Fans waited outside his hotel in Grand Forks, hoping for an autograph or a...
'Once in a generation storm' destroys grain storage and crops across North Dakota
PAGE, N.D. — Thunderstorms, high wind gusts, large-sized hail and tornadoes created a perfect storm when it came to creating damage in the region on June 20, including damaging Jim Thompson’s farm near Page. Toppled irrigation, crumbled grain bins...

North Dakota tornado tracker: Twister spotted near Spiritwood and Eckelson; Valley City on alert| Videos
A large tornado was seen near Spiritwood and Eckelson in North Dakota, with a Tornado Warning in place for Valley City through 10:00 p.m. CDT on Friday. A large tornado was seen in North Dakota on Friday night. (UnSplash) Also Read: Midwest and...

In 2022, Foster County ranks 36th among North Dakota counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,693
In 2022, Foster County ranked 18th lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in North Dakota, with residents receiving $11,693 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...

North Dakota Launches First Phase of ND Gateway Portal
The first phase of North Dakota’s online portal for businesses to interact with state government, known as ND Gateway, went live Wednesday as part of the state’s “no wrong door” approach to government services. This launch marks the creation of a...

North Dakota Faces High Burnout Amid Busy Graduation Season
Man, this is a busy time of year! Between graduations, weddings, fairs, camping trips, and the occasional attempt to keep up at work, it’s no wonder North Dakotans are dragging a bit. Turns out, we’re not imagining it—according to a new report...

North Dakota Launches Website as a Single Portal
(File image) (KNOX) – The state of North Dakota has begun its efforts to set up a single portal for people to access state agencies. N-D Gateway is being led by the state’s Information Technology Department, and has launched with connections to...

North Dakota woman dies in Interstate 94 crash near Monticello
A four-vehicle collision on I-94 near Monticello, Minnesota resulted in one fatality. A 69-year-old woman from Minot, North Dakota, died in the crash and was the only unrestrained individual. Three others were injured and transported to the...

Building a stronger insurance market for North Dakotans
June 28 is National Insurance Awareness Day. It’s a great reminder for all of us to take a few minutes to review our insurance policies. Whether it’s auto, home, health, or life insurance, now is the time to ask yourself: Do I still have the right...

Drones descend on storm-damaged eastern North Dakota to search for personal items
Drones are helping residents of storm-damaged areas in eastern North Dakota find personal items scattered during tornadoes and straight-line winds. Enderlin native Sadie Rudolph posted on social media Monday calling on drone operators to help...

North Dakota Grain Growers Association to Host Annual E-Tour
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association is excited to host EPA officials for the 2025 E-tour, set to take place in the Grand Forks area from June 23 to 27, 2025.This year’s event will spotlight the environmental stewardship and innovation that...

GOP Governors Mum as Congress Moves To Slash Medicaid Spending for Their States
Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News The last time a Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump moved to slash Medicaid spending, in 2017, a key political force stood in their way: GOP governors. Now, as Congress steamrolls toward passing...
How many North Dakotans could lose health insurance if tax bill passes?
Roughly 23,000 people in North Dakota could become uninsured if the legislation President Donald Trump has dubbed the "big, beautiful bill" is passed and the expanded tax credits under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire, a report by a...

Goehring addresses agricultural damage after North Dakota tornadoes
Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has reported significant damage to agricultural infrastructure following a severe storm system that hit North Dakota on Friday evening. The storm, which included tornadoes, strong winds, and hail, caused...

An Echo Press Editorial: Stolen data, impostors, and fake services harm businesses
When people think of scam, they often envision an elderly person with diminishing capabilities getting swindled out of money by believing get-rich-quick schemes or falling for the “grandparent scam” when they get a phone call from someone...

North Dakota Highway Patrol Issues Scam Warnings For Citizens
Scammers never sleep—especially ones that have their eyes on North Dakota, apparently. The North Dakota Highway Patrol is warning residents about not one, but two scam attempts currently making the rounds. Bogus Traffic Fine Texts: Don’t Fall for...

Agriculture Commissioner Says Storm Impact on North Dakota Tremendous
(Dan Koeck/For the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – A severe weekend storm that claimed three lives also caused devastating damage to North Dakota’s agriculture industry. Total damage is still being assessed from the widespread...

Republican Governors Quiet Amid Plans to Slash Medicaid Spending in Their States
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. The last time a Republican-controlled Congress and President Donald Trump moved to slash...

North Dakota launches ND Gateway to assist businesses owners, entrepreneurs
BISMARCK — North Dakota has launched the first phase of ND Gateway. Led by North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) and other partner agencies, ND Gateway creates a single portal through which business owners and entrepreneurs can access...