Storm chaser gets close-up look at destructive tornado in North Dakota

Analysis of North Dakota Agencies

Grant Gader, fiscal analyst for North Dakota Legislative Council. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)   (North Dakota Monitor) – At least $100 million in federal grants have been canceled for North Dakota state agencies under the Trump …

UPDATE: North Dakota Severe Weather Potential For Friday

Much of the state of North Dakota is in the bullseye for potential severe weather for today, Friday, June 27th. Many of the same storm chasers from last Friday are back in the state of North Dakota for today's potential outbreak of severe weather. Take …

North Dakota Joins Effort Supporting Harvard Funding Cuts

 Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatct)   (Robin Opsahl. Iowa Capital Dispatch ) – Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a 16-state coalition that includes North Dakota filing an amicus brief  supporting the …

Summertime Fishing in North Dakota Just Got More Exciting

Fishing Fun in North Dakota People in North Dakota love to go fishing year round, and there’s no shortage of prime fishing spots. Plus, fishing is a way to create lasting memories, just like the ones I have from my time as a kid, fishing with my uncle Alan …

New pro football league plans to have team in North Dakota this fall, many details still up in the air

FARGO — An entrepreneur from Florida plans to fill the void of professional football in North Dakota by bringing a brand-new football league to the Red River Valley this fall. North Dakota is one of 24 markets slated to have a team playing in the newly- …

Moody's ranks North Dakota economy stable, but report criticizes reliance on oil revenues, state-owned bank

BISMARCK — Moody’s has ranked North Dakota’s financial position as stable, but the famous risk assessor voiced concerns about the state’s reliance on oil and gas tax revenue, as well as the potential liabilities of a state-owned bank. The state’s credit …

North Dakota higher ed board faces financial uncertainty amid president raises, chancellor consultant

FARGO — The board overseeing North Dakota higher education has approved salary increases for seven of its college and university presidents, along with a budget for the next biennium, at a time when it faces many financial challenges. The moves come just …

Federal funding cuts to North Dakota agencies total $100M so far, analysis shows

At least $100 million in federal grants have been canceled for North Dakota state agencies under the Trump administration so far, according to an analysis presented Thursday to state legislative leaders. The analysis may not be a complete picture of the …

Bank of North Dakota researching ways to aid farmers hit by storm

A grain bin near Hunter, North Dakota, demolished by storms that swept through the state over the weekend. BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Industrial Commission is looking for ways to help farmers who lost storage and other …