The House voted 62-29 in favor of a bill that would allow registered sex offenders to ask the courts to remove them from the state registry earlier than what's currently provided in law.

Emilie Hessinger had hoped to attend a waterfowl brigade camp in North Dakota. That camp got canceled, but what happened next turned out to be even better than she had imagined.

BISMARCK – A new state bill would end Daylight Saving Time in neighboring North Dakota. The proposed legislation would make the entire state exempt from the time change that happens twice a year in most parts of the country.

North Dakota lawmakers are likely to reject a bill that would require counties to put the question of converting elected auditors to appointed positions on the ballot for voter approval.

"This case is a stark reminder of the dangers children face online," said Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr.

Rep. Ben Koppelman, R-West Fargo, speaks about term limits during a committee hearing on Jan. 23, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota legislative committee advanced a bill Thursday that makes a change to lawmaker term limits approved by voters in 2022.

Campaign showcases the state's friendly people, welcoming communities and abundance of uncrowded outdoor adventures.

The resolution introduced by Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, Sen. Dean Rummel, R-Dickinson, Rep. Austin Foss, D-Fargo, Rep. Karla Hanson, D-Fargo, and Rep. Eric Murphy, R-Grand Forks, aims to protect a critical and disappearing natural resource: darkness.

In an effort to stop cryptocurrency scammers from targeting North Dakotans, legislators are considering several measures to slow the flow of cash into "crypto kiosks."

Dion Schilling speaks during a committee hearing on homelessness on Jan. 21, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Advocates for low-income housing and people seeking to reduce homelessness lined up to testify Tuesday in favor of a bill that allocates $211 million to address North Dakota’s housing crisis.

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will be offered in major North Dakota cities including Bismarck beginning in early February.

The 2025 "Hello ND" campaign builds on the success of ND Tourism's 2024 efforts, which generated over 438 million impressions and a 30% increase in website traffic, the campaign will expand its reach through digital advertising, social media, outdoor TV, and sponsorships throughout the year.