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Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota lawmakers pass near-total abortion ban with veto-proof majorities

The North Dakota Legislature has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a near-total ban on abortion, with a six-week cutoff for rape and incest exceptions.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota bill letting teachers ignore student pronouns heads to Gov. Burgum's desk

A bill allowing North Dakota teachers to ignore transgender students' preferred pronouns has passed both chambers of the Legislature with veto-proof majorities.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota legislature approves bill allowing teachers to ignore students' preferred pronouns

North Dakota lawmakers approve a bill allowing teachers and government employees to ignore preferred pronouns. It also requires teachers to notify parents if a student is transgender.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota governor vetoes bill requiring librarians to screen sexually explicit material from kids

Doug Burgum, the governor of North Dakota, vetoed a bill that would've required librarians to screen sexually explicit materials from children.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota bill limits bathroom use for transgender people

North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill Tuesday that will limit bathroom use for transgender people. The bill passed the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota governor signs abortion ban with limited exceptions

North Dakota on Monday enacted one of the strongest abortion bans in the nation, which contains limited exceptions for rape and incest before six weeks of pregnancy.

U.S. 11 hours ago

North Dakota authorities investigating police shooting of motorist who fled officers

A North Dakota police officer shot a fleeing motorist who war armed. He was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigators are looking into the incident.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota House passes trans bathroom, sexually explicit children's book bans

North Dakota lawmakers on Friday passed three bills: a crackdown on transgender bathrooms, a bill restricting sexually explicit library books, and a childcare assistance expansion plan.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signs bill that bans providing gender reassignment surgeries to minors

A bill signed by Gov. Doug Burgum makes it illegal to give gender-affirming surgery to anyone under the age of 18 in North Dakota. All North Dakota Democrats voted against the bill.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota House passes bill banning virtually all abortions after 6 weeks

The North Dakota House of Representatives passed a bill banning virtually all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy in a 76-14, largely party-line vote.

U.S. 11 hours ago

Rapid spring snowmelt unleashes flooding from the Southwest to Rockies, leading to evacuations

Flooding from the Rockies to the Southwest has been caused by rapid snowmelt from rising temperatures. Multiple states have declared emergency declarations in response to the flooding.

U.S. 11 hours ago

Judge blocks rules intended to protect nation's waterways

A federal judge temporarily blocked a rule in 24 states that helps protect thousands of waterways throughout the nation. The regulations were finalized in December 2022.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota Gov. Burgum signs 2 laws that prevent transgender athletes from joining female sports teams

Two transgender athlete bans were signed into law in North Dakota by Gov. Doug Burgum. The bans prohibit transgender girls from joining female sports teams in K-12 and college.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota advances bill to help parents with private school costs

North Dakota has advanced a bill that would help qualifying parents with private school costs. Parents would recieve nearly $3,200 for each child attending private school.

U.S. 11 hours ago

North Dakota 6-year-old struck, killed while riding bike

A 6-year-old was struck and killed while riding his bike in a North Dakota apartment complex parking lot Saturday evening around 7 p.m. The driver was not hurt in the crash.

Politics 11 hours ago

ND Senate passes series of bills related to transgender issues in sports, healthcare, schools, workplace

A series of bills to restrict transgender rights in sports, health care, the workplace, schools, and more was passed by the North Dakota Senate.

U.S. 11 hours ago

2 North Dakota teens dead after Amtrak train hits pickup truck

Two teenagers are dead and a third seriously injured after their pickup truck was hit by an Amtrak passenger train in Williams County, North Dakota.

Media 11 hours ago

North Dakota government veto stands, blocking bill that would prohibit pronoun use in the classroom

Teachers in North Dakota can still refer to transgender students by the personal pronouns they use after lawmakers on Monday failed to override the governor’s veto of the bill.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota House fails to override Gov. Burgum's veto of transgender pronoun ban

North Dakota lawmakers were unable to override Republican Gov. Doug Burgum's veto of a bill banning most usage of transgender pronouns in public schools.

U.S. 11 hours ago

Northern Plains face blizzard warnings as possible ‘biggest snowstorm’ of year bears down

Parts of the Northern Plains could see more than two feet of snow as blizzard warnings are in effect ahead of what is anticipated to be a major snowstorm.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum vetoes transgender pronoun bill

A transgender pronoun bill was vetoed by North Dakota's governor. The bill would prohibit teachers from referring to transgender students by pronouns not assigned to them at birth.

U.S. 11 hours ago

North Dakota schools required to show high-quality fetus development video to deter abortions

The North Dakota Senate lawmakers approved a bill that requires schools to show students high-quality fetus development videos. The bill passed on a 37-9 vote.

U.S. 11 hours ago

Kyle Rittenhouse testifies in support of North Dakota self-defense bill bolstering Second Amendment rights

Kyle Rittenhouse testified before a North Dakota committee Tuesday in favor of HB 1213, which seeks restitution for defendants found not guilty of violent crimes due to self-defense.

U.S. 11 hours ago

Below-freezing North Dakota temps helped contain chemicals leaked in train spill

Richland County, North Dakota officials say Sunday night temperatures well below freezing helped contain the spread of toxic chemicals from a 70-car train derailment.

U.S. 11 hours ago

70-car train derails in North Dakota, spills hazardous materials: officials

Officials in Richland County, North Dakota, said that 31 cars attached to a 70-car train derailed near Wyndmere early Monday, with some cars leaking petroleum.

Politics 11 hours ago

North Dakota House passes controversial school pronoun bill

A controversial school pronoun bill was passed by the North Dakota House on Wednesday. The bill now awaits a signature from Gov. Doug Burgum.

Lifestyle 11 hours ago

Jack Carr’s take on famed author Louis L’Amour, born on this day, March 22: ‘Nothing short of brilliant'

Jack Carr, bestselling novelist, announced a new nonfiction series called "Targeted" — and here, he pays tribute to a top American author, Louis L'Amour, known as the "laureate of the lariat."

Politics 11 hours ago

Burleigh County, North Dakota to require CO2 pipeline permits

Commissioners in Burleigh County, North Dakota, voted 4-0 to require special permits for new pipelines transferring hazardous liquids, including carbon dioxide.

U.S. 11 hours ago

Former North Dakota caregiver sentenced to 2 years for pushing death of elderly man

A former North Dakota caregiver has been sentenced to two years in prison for the death of an elderly man. The ex-employee pleaded guilty to negligent homicide.

U.S. 11 hours ago

North Dakota police officer trudges through waist-deep snow to rescue injured owl

A North Dakota police officer pounced into action after a report of an injured great horned owl at a home, trudging through waist-high snow to get to the bird.

Politics 11 hours ago

ND Supreme Court upholds injunction on state's plan to outlaw most abortions

The North Dakota Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that an injunction on a law banning all abortions not performed in rape, incest or life-threatening situations will remain in place.