Lawmakers in Bismarck could end Daylight Saving Time. House Bill 1259 states that the entire state would be exempt from Daylight Saving Time and would observe Standard Time.

Emilie Hessinger had hoped to attend a waterfowl brigade camp in North Dakota. That camp got canceled, but what happened next turned out to be even better than she had imagined.

The House voted 62-29 in favor of a bill that would allow registered sex offenders to ask the courts to remove them from the state registry earlier than what's currently provided in law.

Rep. Ben Koppelman, R-West Fargo, speaks about term limits during a committee hearing on Jan. 23, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota legislative committee advanced a bill Thursday that makes a change to lawmaker term limits approved by voters in 2022.

Campaign showcases the state's friendly people, welcoming communities and abundance of uncrowded outdoor adventures.

In an effort to stop cryptocurrency scammers from targeting North Dakotans, legislators are considering several measures to slow the flow of cash into "crypto kiosks."

The resolution introduced by Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, Sen. Dean Rummel, R-Dickinson, Rep. Austin Foss, D-Fargo, Rep. Karla Hanson, D-Fargo, and Rep. Eric Murphy, R-Grand Forks, aims to protect a critical and disappearing natural resource: darkness.

“If sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression is contested, determination is established by the individual’s DNA,” the bill states. The bill doesn’t say who would be responsible for paying for DNA tests for individuals who are subject to such an inquiry.

The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program will be offered in major North Dakota cities including Bismarck beginning in early February.

Dion Schilling speaks during a committee hearing on homelessness on Jan. 21, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Advocates for low-income housing and people seeking to reduce homelessness lined up to testify Tuesday in favor of a bill that allocates $211 million to address North Dakota’s housing crisis.

North Dakota is in a unique position to use its oil wealth to eventually end property taxes on people's homes under a plan from new Gov. Kelly Armstrong.

The 2025 "Hello ND" campaign builds on the success of ND Tourism's 2024 efforts, which generated over 438 million impressions and a 30% increase in website traffic, the campaign will expand its reach through digital advertising, social media, outdoor TV, and sponsorships throughout the year.