Madison group plans to challenge North Dakota’s Ten Commandments law
BISMARCK, N.D. — A Wisconsin organization that opposes religious displays on public property says a new North Dakota law that allows the Ten Commandments in public schools is unconstitutional. The Freedom From Religion Foundation, based in Madison, says the law is “an attempt to sneak…
North Dakota lawmaker appears in photo-op for signing of bill that she voted against
N.D. — A North Dakota lawmaker who voted against a proposal to extend state health care benefits to the families of fallen emergency responders joined a photo-op celebrating the signing of the bill into law on Monday, April 19. House Bill 1435 passed the House…
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signs campus free speech bill into law
N.D. – The law prohibits activity fee funding discrimination based on a student organization’s viewpoint and allows speakers on campus regardless of their views. Additionally, it eliminates free speech zones on college campuses, though no campuses in the North Dakota University System have such zones….
About 800 Drinkers Off the Road for Less Cost Than One DUI Checkpoint
MINOT, N.D. — When it comes to drunk driving, many North Dakotans prefer a throw-the-book-at-them approach. Our elected policymakers have obliged them. During their 2013 session, lawmakers raised the fines for DUI convictions and created a new aggravated DUI charge for first-time offenders. Repeat offenders…
New flag policy receives mixed views from Minot community
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot City Council voted to change its flag policy Monday so that only the United States, North Dakota, and Minot City flags can fly on city property. The city faced a controversy last year when it flew the rainbow flag to commemorate Pride…
Some bizarre goings-on in the North Dakota College Republicans, with ties to other squabbles
MINOT, N.D. — I’m about to tell you a very strange story about the goings-on in the North Dakota College Republicans. First, I probably need to explain why you should care. The College Republicans are woven into the governance structure of the North Dakota Republican Party. As…
Minot leaders move forward on a flood plain eviction
MINOT, N.D. – Earlier this month, inspectors found that a woman was still living in a Minot home scheduled to be demolished. Since the 2011 flood the city has been acquiring property to build flood protection. Deborah Luetzen lobbied with the council to get more…
Burgum signs $680 million bonding bill
BISMARCK, N.D. – After months of negotiations and speculation, the bonding battle is over. Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., signed the $680 million bonding bill, which will focus heavily on water diversion projects in Fargo and Minot. The bill was called a bipartisan effort and a…
