North Dakota Ethics Commission makes first finding of violations by public official

The North Dakota Ethics Commission found Rep. Jason Dockter committed three ethics violations related to his ownership of a Bismarck building, but the agency did not hand down any penalties for the lawmaker. The announcement, released Friday evening, marks …

How North Dakota Parents Can Safeguard Kids While Gaming Online

In a world where electronics evolve faster than the speed of your Wi-Fi, there’s one thing that never seems to go out of style: protecting your kids. Over the weekend, the Williston Police Department shared a timely reminder for parents in North Dakota, …

Watch it happen: Dramatic time-lapse shows tornado strike in Bismarck, North Dakota

Two tornadoes touch down north of Bismarck, North Dakota, on Friday, June 27, 2025. Incredible time-lapse footage captured by Seth Owens shows one of the tornadoes as it forms and makes contact with the ground. BISMARCK, N.D. – Residents in the capital …

North Dakota man indicted for $1.6 million in health care fraud

BISMARCK — A Bismarck man has been indicted on a dozen charges after he allegedly misused multiple federal and state loan programs. The charges are part of an effort the United States Department of Justice is calling the “biggest Health Care Fraud Takedown …

Using SNAP benefits at Farmers Markets in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — As the season of farmers markets kick in, North Dakota is among many states that has added an easier way for people to use SNAP benefits. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced on Friday an added interactive feature to the …

Basin Electric eyeing nearly $4 billion power plant in northwest North Dakota

WILLISTON, N.D. (KUMV) - Several large-scale industrial projects are coming to northwest North Dakota. With them comes the need for more power. Officials with Basin Electric Power Cooperative met with the Public Service Commission in Williston on Monday to …

Trump grants permit for cross-border pipeline in North Dakota

Neighboring states have air quality guidelines for sports, so why doesn't North Dakota?

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — As wildfires continue to burn in western Canada, high school activities administrators have been forced to take on the issue of air quality. Poor air quality blanketed the Fargo area along with other parts of North Dakota during the …

North Dakota State opting in to NCAA settlement

FARGO — The revolving door known as opting in or out to the NCAA vs. House settlement decision finally stopped moving at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex on Monday. North Dakota State is all in. Athletic director Matt Larsen on Monday cited two main …

North Dakota Ethics Commission rules campaign funds may cover child care, security

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Ethics Commission has ruled that individuals running for office and elected officials are allowed to expense child care and security costs under their campaign finances. Permissible security expenses range from personnel to …