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North Dakota lawmaker wants clemency for men who killed 2 federal agents

A North Dakota lawmaker is proposing legislation to ask President Donald Trump to grant clemency for two men convicted in connection with the infamous 1983 Medina shootout that left two federal ...
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NBA releases 2026-27 regular-season schedule

The NBA released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, confirming dates for a Finals rematch on Christmas Day and a series of homecomings involving some of the biggest names to change teams ...
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North Dakota Legacy Fund earnings projected to be 30% higher next biennium

So far, state lawmakers have only spent from the Legacy Fund earnings that are automatically distributed every biennium. The Legislature can spend from the principal of the Legacy Fund with a vote of ...
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America’s surveillance problem is much bigger than Flock | Stephen L. Carter

You are being watched” was the tagline that opened every episode of the television series "Person of Interest," which ran ...
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North Dakota opens funding to improve rural care coordination

A referral for healthcare or community services only works if a person successfully connects with the help they need. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in a statewide planning ...
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North Dakota lawmakers lean toward complete synthetic kratom ban

North Dakota lawmakers advocated for a ban on synthetic kratom derivatives after the Kratom Working Group heard more testimony on Wednesday, but legislators said regulating natural kratom is a more ...
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Board votes to inscribe Trump's name on Kennedy Center

The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted Thursday to add an inscription bearing President Donald Trump's name to the building's exterior, according to Democratic U.S. Rep.
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North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong appoints new HHS commissioner

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed senior advisor Conner Swanson to lead the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, the governor announced Thursday.
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5 things to know about Bismarck's proposed $549.9 million 2027 budget

Bismarck has approved a $549.9 million preliminary budget for 2027, with a slight increase in property taxes.
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Who are NFL preseason's must-watch players? Keep an eye on 9 standouts

Except for those chasing the final few roster spots, the fallout from NFL preseason games is typically limited.
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NDDOT seeks public comment on 2027-2030 STIP plan

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Department of Transportation has released a draft of the 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for public review and comment from Aug. 12 to ...
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Armstrong rescinds TikTok ban on North Dakota state devices

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today rescinded a ban that prohibited executive branch agencies from using TikTok on state-owned devices, now that the social media app is majority-owned by an ...