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News from North Dakota covering Native issues, politics, environment, education and more.
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Election

Democrats, women clean up in all-Native candidate match for North Dakota District 9

‘Minority of minority’ emerges from new voter map to challenge conservative trend at statehouse
By Adrianna Adame
North Dakota
Interior Secretary nominee draws praise from tribal leaders
Leaders from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate expressed joy regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior
Amelia Schafer, Rapid City Journal & ICT
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State looks to boost access for youth with severe mental health challenges
Two programs piloted to address gaps, break down silos
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
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North Dakota election observers report more education needed on set-aside ballots
2024 General Election Turnout in Fargo.
ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.
North Dakotans re-elect Public Service Commission Chair Randy Christmann over Native candidate
By Adrianna Adame
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North Dakota sees strong early voting numbers, signaling ‘enthusiasm’
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'Weird' newspaper calls out DAPL pipeline protests eight years later
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Public Service Commission incumbent prioritizes utility reliability, efficiency
By Grace Fiori
Election
Sharing addiction story ‘so worth it,’ Kathryn Burgum says
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North Dakota Native Vote selected for Bush Prize
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Calls for change: Advocates in North Dakota urge transition from First Nations Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Taking a stand against traditional holiday narratives
By Adrianna Adame and Adrianna Adame
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Wildfires cut into oil production; operators agree to some voluntary restrictions
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North Dakota tribes eligible for state grant to promote voter access
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Weekend wildfire damage approaches 50,000 acres, Burgum says
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1 killed, another critically injured in western North Dakota wildfires
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Most 2024 North Dakota ballot measures appear too close to call
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Health
Locals falling for out-of-state treatment scams hope to raise awareness
At least 150 cases being investigated, $8 million in insurance fraud last year
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
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Public safety
North dakota tribes push for youth police academy at camp
Tribal leaders cite staffing shortages and high costs of sending recruits out of state
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OB-GYN fears, maternity deserts impact health care in North Dakota
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Tribal food assistance program in shambles after USDA warehouse consolidation
By Grace Fiori
Federal commodity foods program