Family Farmers and Ranchers Face Scramble to Comply with Corporate Transparency Act
Bismarck, ND – Farmers and ranchers across the United States are grappling with new requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which is set to take effect on January 13, 2025. The law, aimed at increasing corporate transparency and curbing financial crimes, mandates that businesses—including…
Icy Roads Lead to Rollover Crash on I-94, Three Injured
Fargo, ND – Three individuals were injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 94 in Fargo on Monday afternoon, December 23, following hazardous icy road conditions. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 3:21 p.m. when a 43-year-old woman from Moorhead,…
North Dakota Faces Brief Gap in House Representation Until January
Bismarck, ND – North Dakota’s U.S. House seat is temporarily vacant following Governor Kelly Armstrong’s departure at midnight on December 14. Armstrong’s resignation marked the start of a transition period as he assumed the governor’s office, leaving the state’s congressional seat unfilled until Congresswoman-elect Julie…
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Strengthen Law Enforcement in Tribal Areas
Bismarck, ND – The U.S. Senate has passed a new bill aimed at bolstering law enforcement resources in tribal communities. The Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act, known as BADGES, seeks to improve the recruitment and retention of Bureau of…
North Dakota Greenlights Underground CO2 Storage for Controversial Midwest Pipeline Project
Bismarck, ND – North Dakota regulators have granted approval for a critical component of a proposed carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline system that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Midwest. The state’s Public Service Commission (PSC) recently gave the green light to a plan…
Bipartisan Legislation Passed to Support Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Bismarck, ND – Before adjourning for the holiday break, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at advancing the construction of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The legislation is designed to provide support for the establishment, preservation, and display of materials that document the…
North Dakota Without U.S. House Representation Until January
Bismarck, ND – As of midnight on December 14, Governor Kelly Armstrong officially vacated his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, leaving North Dakota without a voice in the lower chamber of Congress for the remainder of the year. Congresswoman-elect Julie Fedorchak, who won…
Bismarck Woman Arrested for Stealing Nearly $88,000 from Employer
Bismarck, ND — A Bismarck woman has been arrested after being accused of embezzling nearly $88,000 from her employer. Nicole Nelson, who worked at Discover Health Chiropractic, allegedly wrote 44 unauthorized checks to herself, according to investigators. Nelson, who was employed by the chiropractic office,…
