Amended military zone plan headed to North Dakota Senate

BISMARCK — After passage in the North Dakota House of Representatives, an amended version of a bill that seeks to create military compatibility zones will again be considered by the Senate. The Senate approved an earlier version of SB 2398, which, if …

Trump administration weighs new coal leases at North Dakota mine

The Trump administration on Tuesday took a key step toward leasing new areas to a North Dakota coal mine that is proposing to operate through 2045. The publication of a draft environmental analysis of new lease areas for North Dakota's Freedom Mine is …

New licenses required for North Dakota anglers, hunters and trappers starting April 1

STATEWIDE, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Starting April 1 North Dakota anglers, hunters and trappers will need a new license. Licenses can be purchased on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website. Once the license is processed, hunters and anglers …

North Dakota Game and Fish improves gratis license application process

BISMARCK – North Dakota landowners applying for deer gratis licenses will notice improvements to the online application process, the Game and Fish Department said in a news release. The new system simplifies land selection by allowing users to click on …

Top 3 Employers in North Dakota: What Makes Them Stand Out?

Why do people change jobs? A fatter paycheck often steals the spotlight - who doesn’t want more money?   But go a little deeper, and it’s obvious that salary isn’t the only reason. Benefits like health insurance, paid time off, or even extras like free …

Officer-involved Shooting Calls For North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation

The McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office has requested the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NDBCI) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Monday, March 31, 2025. Deputies were responding to a domestic disturbance at a …

Spring mule deer survey set to begin in western North Dakota

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual spring aerial mule deer survey is set to begin in early April in the western part of the state. Weather permitting, the survey takes about two weeks to complete, the department said in a news …

Social Security service fallout reaches North Dakota

Click play to listen to this article. AARP says it's getting thousands of phone calls from seniors worried about getting through to Social Security, as program operations are dramatically overhauled by the Trump administration. The concern is being …

To reduce homelessness among military vets, North Dakota tinkers with funding plan

Click play to listen to this article. The North Dakota Legislature is considering bolstering funding to help military veterans facing homelessness. Key voices say more details need to be sorted out. The state Senate this week unanimously approved a bill …

North Dakota Today - NDSU Launches "Herd U"