This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with the North Dakota Monitor. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. During Doug Burgum’s two terms as North Dakota governor,

Woman crashes into Fargo police squad car. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, a 50-year-old woman from Fargo was driving a Dodge Journey west on 7th Avenue N when she ran a red light and hit the squad car.

A pair of streaking teams square off when the North Dakota State Bison (16-6, 5-2 Summit League) host the South Dakota State Jackrabbits (14-8, 5-2 Summit League) on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at

North Dakota’s highest court has ruled that the state’s overturned abortion ban will not be enforced during an appeal of a judge’s ruling that struck down the law in September.

GRAND FORKS — Some city leaders in places like Fargo and Minot are coming out against a proposal by Gov. Kelly Armstrong to reduce North Dakota property taxes, showing particular concern about the governor's call for a 3% cap on local taxing.

Case studies have shown the efficacy of traffic cameras. New York City was the first to implement a red light camera program in 1992. In October 2024, the state of New York announced it was expanding its red light camera programs, citing a 73% drop in red light running and related crashes where they were installed.

BISMARCK — North Dakota will see no changes to primary election voting procedures for now, after the Senate on Friday voted against a bill that would have changed primary ballots.

Proponents say Senate Bill 2128 would promote public safety and deter crime. Opponents argue it would crowd prisons at a costly price.

Americans are clearly trying to get the most use out of their cars, as the average age for U.S. vehicles is now over 12 years old, according to an S&P Global Mobility report.

COOPERSTOWN, N.D. — For many ranchers, registered cattle are in their blood. While that might not be true for first-generation cattle ranchers Ryan and Meghan Ressler, for their children it will be.

As people progress through life, one question they'll inevitably have to answer is whether they want to start a family. For those who do, they have to figure out when and where to do so.

Lawsuits filed by North Dakota give some insight into former Gov. Doug Burgum's worldview as he prepares to take over Interior.