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The North Dakota State Penitentiary is pictured Monday, July 15, 2019. Mike McCleary / Bismarck Tribune
Government and Politics

North Dakota’s prison system, weathering COVID, looks to the future

Rep. Kelly Armstrong.
Government and Politics

Kelly Armstrong calls for investigation after guard troops ordered to rest in DC parking garage

Government and Politics

Roslyn Robertson to lead Department of Labor and Industry

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio wears a University of Sioux Falls T-shirt while getting jabbed with the COVID-19 vaccine in December, 2020. Twitter / FNS
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Sen. Marco Rubio wears a University of Sioux Falls hat -- and no one knows why

Rep. Zachary Ista, D-Grand Forks
Government and Politics

North Dakota lawmakers consider relaxing penalties for underage drinking

Government and Politics

South Dakota lawmaker's measure would make it illegal for transgender persons to update birth certificates

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Minnesota State Patrol troopers stand on the steps of the Minnesota Capitol ahead of a worship service organized by Hold The Line Minnesota Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in St. Paul. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)
Government and Politics

Minnesota looks to boost Capitol security after tumultuous, sometimes violent year

File photo of American Crystal Sugar Co.’s processing plant at Hillsboro, N.D. (Forum News Service/Agweek/Mikkel Pates)
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American Crystal Sugar among top donors to election-objecting lawmakers

Law enforcement officers station themselves in front of the state Capitol in preparation for potential threats of violence Sunday Jan. 17, 2021 in St. Paul. An informal worship service that consisted of about five attendees organized by Hold the Line, Minnesota took place on the complex that day to pray for President Donald Trump and other elected officials. Erica Dischino / Forum News Service
Government and Politics

MINNESOTA CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Biden inauguration draws blowback, but no blows. Emergency power fights continue in Minnesota

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addresses reporters for her vision of the 2021 legislative session at the statehouse in Pierre, S.D., on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. Christopher Vondracek / FNS
Government and Politics

With Trump's exit, Gov. Kristi Noem's version of 'normal' America will be tested on national stage

East Grand Forks City Hall
Government and Politics

East Grand Forks’ COVID-19 business loan program up and running

North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck. Special to The Forum
Government and Politics

North Dakota bill seeks to close child abuse reporting loophole for clergy

Rep. Terry Jones, R-New Town
Government and Politics

North Dakota lawmaker drops bill that would make 'American' a race option on forms

Snow fell on the Minnesota State Capitol building on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service)
Government and Politics

Minnesota House Democrats pushing for more police reforms

Rep. Jason Dockter, R-Bismarck, presents a bill to the House Finance and Taxation Committee on Jan. 6. Jeremy Turley / Forum News Service
Government and Politics

GOP lawmakers back bill to legalize pot in North Dakota despite opposing the idea

President Donald Trump spoke at Mount Rushmore on Friday, July 3, as part of a national fireworks celebration. (Matt Gade / Republic)
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Gov. Kristi Noem gifted President Trump $1,100 Mount Rushmore replica with his face added

North Dakota lawmakers watch as Gov. Doug Burgum delivers his State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Kyle Martin / Forum News Service
Government and Politics

North Dakota bill would reimburse lawmakers for their meals during session

Pastor Darryl Knappen stands in an area where church members typically gather to pray for each other by laying hands on one another at Cornerstone Church in Alexandria. Knappen listed out places in the Bible where this practice is discussed, but he said social distancing regulations have restricted the First Amendment right of religious freedom. “Laying on of hands has been something the church has done for 2,000 years,” Knappen said. “It’s an affirmation. It’s an encouragement. It’s connection.” (Jasmine Johnson / Echo Press)
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Minnesota church removes controversial video of pastor urging martial law

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem answers questions from reporters in a conference room in the State House in Pierre, S.D., on Thursday, Jan. 21. Christopher Vondracek / FNS
Government and Politics

After calling them 'communists,' SD Gov. Kristi Noem asks if new Georgia senators hold 'American values'

The North Dakota State Penitentiary in Bismarck. Korrie Wenzel / Forum News Service
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Violent criminals would be eligible for earlier parole under North Dakota bill

Rep. Zachary Ista (Photo provided by North Dakota Legislative Council)
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Bill would offer health insurance to dependents of officers killed in line of duty