North Dakota's highest court has ruled that the state's overturned abortion ban will not be enforced during an appeal of a judge's ruling that struck down the law in September.

Proponents say Senate Bill 2128 would promote public safety and deter crime. Opponents argue it would crowd prisons at a costly price.

GRAND FORKS — Some city leaders in places like Fargo and Minot are coming out against a proposal by Gov. Kelly Armstrong to reduce North Dakota property taxes, showing particular concern about the governor's call for a 3% cap on local taxing.

House Bill 1421 drew strong opposition from agricultural advocates, including the North Dakota Grain Growers Association, Farmers Union and Farm Bureau.

Jacksen Moni scored 24 points as North Dakota State beat North Dakota 87-82 on Saturday night. Moni added 10 rebounds for the Bison (16-6, 5-2 Summit League). Jacari White shot 6 for 17 (4 for 13 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line to add 20 points.

After a hearing this week, state lawmakers fast-tracked a bill seeking to raise the speed limit in North Dakota.

Rep. Ben Koppelman, R-West Fargo, speaks about term limits during a committee hearing on Jan. 23, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota legislative committee advanced a bill Thursday that makes a change to lawmaker term limits approved by voters in 2022.

Right now, many small towns in North Dakota are in a tough spot trying to pay for necessary projects. So, Fargo senator Tim Mathern is proposing an idea to put millions of dollars into an

North Dakota House members voted Friday to increase the state’s speed limit to 80 mph for interstate highways. State lawmakers two years ago approved an identical bill, but then-Gov. Doug Burgum vetoed it,

The Bison have gone 6-1 at home. North Dakota State averages 16.3 turnovers per game and is 4-4 when it wins the turnover battle. The Fighting Hawks are

The resolution introduced by Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, Sen. Dean Rummel, R-Dickinson, Rep. Austin Foss, D-Fargo, Rep. Karla Hanson, D-Fargo, and Rep. Eric Murphy, R-Grand Forks, aims to protect a critical and disappearing natural resource: darkness.

Dion Schilling speaks during a committee hearing on homelessness on Jan. 21, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Advocates for low-income housing and people seeking to reduce homelessness lined up to testify Tuesday in favor of a bill that allocates $211 million to address North Dakota’s housing crisis.