Democratic Marine vet launches longshot North Dakota congressional bid
Trygv Hamer, a Democratic veteran from Minot, North Dakota, has launched a campaign to unseat Peace Garden State's only Congressman, Kelly Armstrong. “The time has come to elect pro-union, pro-choice, pro-democracy leaders to represent North Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives,” Hammer said in a statement. Armstrong, a Republican, was first elected in 2018 […]
North Dakota lawmaker hit with misdemeanor charge in speculation case
Republican North Dakota state Rep. Jason Dockter has been charged with misdemeanor charges involving state-owned buildings owned by affiliated companies. Although vague, the complaint alleges that Mr. Dockter voted for “a measure that would apply a financial interest to the payment of acquired real property.” Mr. Dockter has pleaded not guilty in the case and […]
B-1 bomber crashes during training mission in South Dakota; crew ejected safely
A B-1 Lancer bomber from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, crashed Thursday afternoon during a training mission, according to a news release from the base. The plane was attempting to land at the facility when it crashed around 5:50 p.m. According to the base, four crew members were on board in the incident, and […]
South Dakota Gov. Noem stumps for Trump in Iowa, says Nikki Haley would be ‘mistake’ as his running mate
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem traveled to Iowa to support former President Donald Trump on Wednesday after saying it would be a “mistake” to choose Nikki Haley as his running mate. Noem, who endorsed Trump for president in September, traveled to Sioux City, Iowa, on Wednesday night to tell potential voters in the Jan. 15 […]
Interest strong in new North Dakota property tax credit – INFORUM
North Dakota homeowners can now apply for up to $500 off their 2024 property taxes. The new program, administered by the state Tax Commissioner's Office, is aimed at easing pressure on taxpayers as state governments enjoy unexpected budget surpluses. If you own a home in North Dakota and live there most of the time, you […]
North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil, including 7-foot-long tusk: ‘EXCITING FIND’
Earlier this year, a group of coal miners made a “huge” discovery while working in North Dakota. While working overnight at the Freedom Mine over Memorial Day weekend, miners discovered the remains of an ancient mammoth that went extinct in the area about 10,000 years ago. Recognizing the significance of the early morning discovery in […]