North Dakota Monitor

Noem could forgo her new federal role for a SD political race, but observers say it’s unlikely • North Dakota Monitor Several political insiders think Kristi Noem will stick with her new role in the Trump administration rather than go back into politics.

Noem could forgo her new federal role for a SD political race, but observers say it’s unlikely

By @joshuahaiar.bsky.social of @southdakotasearchlight.com

Measles found in Traill County; 1 new case in Pembina County outbreak • North Dakota Monitor Measles has spread to a fourth county in North Dakota, with state Health and Human Services reporting a confirmed case in Traill County, which lies between Fargo and Grand Forks.

Measles has spread to a fourth county in North Dakota, with state Health and Human Services reporting a confirmed case in Traill County, which lies between Fargo and Grand Forks.

New podcast episode: Today we preview the upcoming ND Democratic-NPL convention and catch up on the latest in the Greenpeace lawsuit.

A Closer Look with the Monitor is a partnership with Prairie Public.

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State Medicaid budgets will decline by $665 billion under new federal law, report finds • North Dakota Monitor State Medicaid budgets will be reduced by a total of $665 billion over the next decade, after President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts federal investment in the health insurance…

State Medicaid budgets will be reduced by a total of $665 billion over the next decade, after President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts federal investment in the health insurance program, according to a new analysis.

Via @stateline.org

Special education teachers report burnout, uncompensated work time, North Dakota survey shows • North Dakota Monitor North Dakota special education teachers and paraprofessionals are reporting burnout, citing increased workload, safety concerns and low pay, according to a survey presented to lawmakers this week.

North Dakota special education teachers and paraprofessionals are reporting burnout, citing increased workload, safety concerns and low pay, according to a survey presented to lawmakers this week.

New podcast episode today: North Dakota Monitor reporter Mary Steurer catches up with Craig Blumenshine of Prairie Public about the latest developments in the lawsuit involving Greenpeace and the Dakota Access Pipeline developer.

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US House also rejects restraint on Trump’s war power in Iran • North Dakota Monitor House Republicans and a handful of Democrats followed the Senate in blocking a measure Thursday to stop President Donald Trump from furthering the war in Iran without authorization from Congress.

House Republicans and a handful of Democrats followed the Senate in blocking a measure Thursday to stop President Donald Trump from furthering the war in Iran without authorization from Congress.

By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Twin wrestlers from Bismarck will receive Rough Rider Award for lifetime contributions to sport • North Dakota Monitor A pair of Bismarck natives will be the 51st and 52nd recipients of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state's highest commendation.

A pair of Bismarck natives will be the 51st and 52nd recipients of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the highest commendation that can be given to the state’s citizens.

BREAKING: Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to tap Oklahoma Sen. Mullin • North Dakota Monitor President Donald Trump Thursday said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will be leaving the post for a job as a special envoy, following an appearance before a U.S. Senate panel this week that…

BREAKING: Kristi Noem out as DHS secretary; Trump to tap Oklahoma Sen. Mullin

By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

North Dakota give thumbs up to 'You betcha' voting sticker • North Dakota Monitor About 2 million new “I voted” stickers are on their way to North Dakota after a Bottineau election official’s design was selected as the winner of the state’s election sticker design contest.

Haylee Senger, deputy auditor of Bottineau County, said her “You betcha, I voted” sticker design for 2026 North Dakota elections was inspired by a Midwestern-themed sticker that said “Ope.”

North Dakota Democrats seeking more strength in numbers • North Dakota Monitor The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party expects to see many new faces at its state convention this weekend but it also will need to find new leadership among its legislators. Adam Goldwyn, chair of the…

The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party expects to see many new faces at its state convention this weekend but it also will need to find new leadership among its legislators.

EPA change to mercury emissions rules a win for North Dakota lignite coal industry • North Dakota Monitor The EPA recently repealed a 2024 mercury regulation that one North Dakota official had called a “death penalty” to the state’s coal industry.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently finalized the repeal of a 2024 regulation that one North Dakota official had called a “death penalty” to the state’s lignite coal industry.

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Day after grilling by GOP senators, Noem has easier time with US House panel • North Dakota Monitor U.S. House Republicans spent a Wednesday oversight hearing with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blasting local governments for policies that limit immigration cooperation, while Democrats…

Day after grilling by GOP senators, Kristi Noem has easier time with US House panel

By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Legal immigration changes, delays and calls for reform • North Dakota Monitor Delays in the federal immigration system are creating frustration for North Dakota residents seeking legal immigration and employers who have come to depend on immigrants.

Our latest podcast: Delays in the federal immigration system are creating frustration for North Dakota residents seeking legal immigration and employers who have come to depend on immigrants.

Data center tax breaks are on the chopping block in some states • North Dakota Monitor As some states welcome more data centers with tax incentives, others are scaling back to balance economic development and energy considerations.

Data center tax breaks are on the chopping block in some states

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Governor praises Bank of North Dakota employee bonus program • North Dakota Monitor State officials have approved new staff performance bonuses to improve retention at the Bank of North Dakota, with the first installment about $772,000.

North Dakota officials have approved new staff performance bonuses to improve retention at the Bank of North Dakota, with the first installment totaling about $772,000. The program is different from another state employee bonus program that drew pushback from some lawmakers.

Pentagon IDs four US soldiers killed in Iran drone strike, all assigned to Iowa unit • North Dakota Monitor The U.S. Defense Department on Tuesday named four of the six U.S. soldiers killed by an Iranian drone strike, the first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran that President Donald Trump launched over…

Pentagon IDs four US soldiers killed in Iran drone strike, all assigned to Iowa unit

By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Trump: ‘I might have forced Israel’s hand’ in launching Iran war • North Dakota Monitor President Donald Trump said Tuesday he “might have forced Israel’s hand” in launching the war on Iran that has already cost the lives of six American troops.

Trump: ‘I might have forced Israel’s hand’ in launching Iran war

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Iran war drives gas price uncertainty ahead of busy summer season • North Dakota Monitor The national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline topped $3 Tuesday for the first time this year, and is expected to keep going up.

The national average price of a gallon of regular gasoline topped $3 Tuesday for the first time this year, and is expected to keep going up.

Via @statesnewsroom.com

North Dakota Ethics Commission chair to resign for new job • North Dakota Monitor North Dakota Ethics Commission Chair Cynthia Lindquist will step down effective June 1 to move to Denver to become the chief strategy officer for the American Indian College Fund.

North Dakota Ethics Commission Chair Cynthia Lindquist will step down effective June 1 to move to Denver to become the chief strategy officer for the American Indian College Fund.

State-mandated abortion law training now available for North Dakota doctors • North Dakota Monitor A new training commissioned by the North Dakota Legislature to address confusion about the state’s abortion laws is now available on the North Dakota Board of Medicine’s website.

State-mandated abortion law training now available for North Dakota doctors

North Dakota rural health grant opportunities imminent as feds OK spending plan • North Dakota Monitor The federal government has approved most of North Dakota’s nearly $200 million plan implementing the first year of a massive rural health grant — meaning organizations will soon be able to apply for…

North Dakota announced Monday that the federal government had cleared $194.8 million of the state’s 2026 Rural Health Transformation Program budget.

Beulah tourism agency misspent gambling revenue, North Dakota attorney general says • North Dakota Monitor The North Dakota Attorney General’s Office revoked the charitable gaming license of the Beulah Convention and Visitors Bureau on Monday and fined the organization.

North Dakota Attorney General's Office said he had 'no choice' but to discipline the tourism agency.

Death toll for US service members in Iran war at 4 as Hegseth refuses to specify timeline • North Dakota Monitor The U.S. war on Iran will continue on President Donald Trump’s terms, with more troops on the way and more casualties expected, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said.

Pete Hegseth said the mission, dubbed by the administration as Operation Epic Fury, is “laser focused” on eliminating Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

More than 125 groups call on Congress to end 45Q tax credits • North Dakota Monitor Environmental and advocacy groups sent a letter to members of Congress asking for an end to 45Q tax credits which they argue are wasteful.

The 45Q credits if the carbon dioxide is used for enhanced oil recovery, which has potential in North Dakota. buff.ly/BF2tZov @iowacapitaldispatch.com

School choice programs grow in popularity — and cost • North Dakota Monitor States are scrambling to meet rising demand for newly expanded school choice initiatives, pouring more money into the programs as waiting lists — and budget concerns — grow.

States are scrambling to meet rising demand for newly expanded school choice initiatives, pouring more money into the programs as waiting lists — and budget concerns — grow.

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‘A hell of a lot of royalties’: Supreme Court ruling likely to trigger litigation for oil companies • North Dakota Monitor A recent North Dakota Supreme Court decision could have ripple effects for thousands of oil wells, the mineral owners who receive royalties from them and the oil industry in the state as a whole.

A recent state Supreme Court ruling could have implications for mineral owners who receive royalties from a growing category of oil wells in North Dakota.

US, Israel strike Iran; Iran threatens retaliation • North Dakota Monitor U.S. forces have launched “major combat operations” on targets in Iran, President Donald Trump said in a video posted to social media at 2:30 a.m. Eastern Saturday.

US, Israel strike Iran; Iran threatens retaliation

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Another podcast episode of "A Closer Look with the Monitor" has dropped. This week, reporters discuss their recent stories on the legal immigration system. buff.ly/Kbglh30

Lawmakers seek to smooth rift between some infrastructure developers, landowners • North Dakota Monitor North Dakota lawmakers are looking for ways to reduce the friction between landowners and developers of infrastructure projects, such as pipelines and powerlines.

A meeting of the Legislature's Energy Development and Transmission Committee drew a large crowd in Center, ND.