The North Dakota Supreme Court was right to strike down key portions of the state’s “pore space” law. The court’s unanimous opinion was released Thursday.
It makes sense to have a federal review of the Fufeng Group’s proposed $700 million wet corn milling plant in Grand Forks. There are concerns the Chinese company could use the plant for espionage because of its location near a U.S. Air Force base.
Bismarck Park Board Commissioner Mark Zimmerman was right when he urged the board to continue discussions before approving bids for a third ice rink at the VFW Sports Center. He was outvoted, 4-1.
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It’s easy to forget that many people in North Dakota struggle to put food on the table. For most of us it’s a daily decision of what to eat, not whether we can afford a meal.
The Morton County State’s Attorney’s Office is in an awkward situation with the placement of Assistant State’s Attorney Gabrielle Goter on paid administrative leave.
The Bismarck Tribune has been a strong supporter of the initiative and referral processes. They provide the public with a way to be heard at the ballot box when people feel state officials aren’t listening to them.
The Morton County State’s Attorney’s Office is in an awkward situation with the placement of Assistant State’s Attorney Gabrielle Goter on paid administrative leave.
The Bismarck Tribune has been a strong supporter of the initiative and referral processes. They provide the public with a way to be heard at the ballot box when people feel state officials aren’t listening to them.
"It took a long time but it's pretty exciting. From the first time I laid eyes on the neighborhood I thought it was pretty special and unique. It speaks to such a time period and such a spirit of development and planning."
Liz Brocker was right to resign from the state Attorney General’s Office. She was wrong to have the late Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem’s email account deleted one day after his death.
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It’s no secret that the Bismarck-Mandan community has homeless issues. It was highlighted in recent years when the major Bismarck shelter closed resulting in a scramble for replacement shelters.
“I don’t think we can emphasize enough the serious nature of this situation,” calling the hit-and-run of Erwin Geigle “horrific, unprovoked and random.”
North Dakota prides itself on offering a wonderful outdoors experience, whether stalking wildlife with a camera, binoculars or a gun. Outdoor enthusiasts have been waiting to see what impact last year’s drought has had on this year.
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North Dakota Republican officeholders and energy officials are jubilant after the U.S. Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to implement the nation’s main anti-air pollution law.
"The EPA can't just do whatever it wants and use climate change as an excuse to take the law into its own hands."
In late June Bismarck was reminded that it’s not as metropolitan as many may believe. First, a mountain lion was captured on a home surveillance video on North 11th Street. Then a moose was spotted wandering around the city near the Capitol grounds.
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Many Bismarck-Mandan area residents know the local Fourth of July schedule of events by heart. Tradition will do that for a community.
"All of a sudden, there are a host of enforceable laws around the United States that have never been enforced, and those are questions that state prosecutors in large and small offices all across the United States are going to be grappling with."
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The Supreme Court's overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision has triggered a 2017 law banning abortion in North Dakota. But the impacts after the law takes effect July 28 are anything but certain.
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Funds from the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law approved last fall have started flowing into North Dakota. Preliminary estimates indicate the state could receive more than $1.1 billion in new money over the next five years.
“I don’t think any of us can comprehend the trauma you’ve inflicted on these young girls.”
North Dakota can’t be accused of not trying when dealing with its resources. Among other efforts, it has focused on renewable energy, has set lofty goals for carbon capture and has been studying a number of clean energy options.
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The Bismarck City Commission missed an opportunity this week when it rejected a proposed hate crimes ordinance. The proposal was defeated on a 4-1 vote.
“I’m still trying to get my head around it. I’m very appreciative of all the support from the community to allow me to serve them.”