North Dakota
Monday, May 12, 2025
ND health official: Don't take measles lightly
On the heels of measles cases popping up in North Dakota, local health officials stress the importance and safety of immunizations for young children…
Tiny zebra mussels, if ignored, could be a big problem for ND lakes
Compared with other states, North Dakota has yet to see a big invasion of aquatic nuisance species. But officials are not letting their guard down…
ND commits new funding to prevent homelessness among military veterans
This spring marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War ending. In North Dakota, veterans from the war, along with others who have served, are in …
ND set to offer new child care tax credit
Solving North Dakota's child-care crisis is taking another turn, with adoption of a new tax credit. The incentive is geared for employers who make …
Congress sees renewed push for local meat processing grants
When consumers buy a meat product, they might like the idea it came from a local farm or ranch. But experts say there are still logjams in regional …
With new grants, ND tribes can elevate their tourism game
Tourism generates $3 billion annually in North Dakota but tribal officials say direct spending from visitors does not always reach their areas. Now…
New ND law raises bar for pesticide liability lawsuits
North Dakota lawmakers have opted to side with farm chemical manufacturers facing legal challenges about the safety of their products. The state has …
ND follows up with new aid to keep rural grocery stores open
North Dakota's governor this week signed a bill maintaining state funding for rural communities in dire need of thriving grocery stores. The state …
'School choice' funding debate reaches critical stage in ND
North Dakota's legislative session is scheduled to end in May, and the issue of using public funds for what's called school choice remains unresolved…
ND farm towns prepare for life with new animal feedlot law
Starting next year, North Dakota will have a new law in place that covers local zoning restrictions for animal feedlots. The bill's passage follows a …
ND moves closer to banning alternative voting methods
Final action is expected soon on a plan that would prevent North Dakota cities and counties from using alternative voting methods for local elections…
ND farmers back push in Congress to rein in tariffs
With planting season here, North Dakota farmers have plenty on their minds, including the escalating trade war and some hope a bipartisan bill in …