A trial is scheduled to begin Monday in Bismarck over North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming medical care for kids.

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with the North Dakota Monitor. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. During Doug Burgum’s two terms as North Dakota governor,

A lawsuit against North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors is set to go to trial. The suit, brought by families and a doctor, alleges the law violates the state constitution. The trial will examine the law's impact and its constitutionality amid widespread opposition from medical groups.

Yesterday, Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th United States secretary of defense. And North Dakota politicians are celebrating Secretary Hegseth’s new role. Secretary Hegseth is a Minnesota native and previously served as an infantry officer for the U.

North Dakota’s highest court has ruled that the state’s overturned abortion ban will not be enforced during an appeal of a judge’s ruling that struck down the law in September.

A pair of streaking teams square off when the North Dakota State Bison (16-6, 5-2 Summit League) host the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (14-8, 5-2 Summit League) on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at

GRAND FORKS — Some city leaders in places like Fargo and Minot are coming out against a proposal by Gov. Kelly Armstrong to reduce North Dakota property taxes, showing particular concern about the governor's call for a 3% cap on local taxing.

Case studies have shown the efficacy of traffic cameras. New York City was the first to implement a red light camera program in 1992. In October 2024, the state of New York announced it was expanding its red light camera programs, citing a 73% drop in red light running and related crashes where they were installed.

BISMARCK — North Dakota will see no changes to primary election voting procedures for now, after the Senate on Friday voted against a bill that would have changed primary ballots.

It was a busy day for students from our local area as they headed to the capitol to visit with North Dakota lawmakers and showcase the importance of after-school programs. They say students all came together to support their after-school programs.

Americans are clearly trying to get the most use out of their cars, as the average age for U.S. vehicles is now over 12 years old, according to an S&P Global Mobility report.

Lawsuits filed by North Dakota give some insight into former Gov. Doug Burgum's worldview as he prepares to take over Interior.