LIVE at 9:30 A.m.: What’s the Future of the Democratic-NPL?
The North Dakota Democratic-NPL has been out of power in North Dakota for about two generations. They haven't held the governorship since...
WATCH and CHAT at 2 P.m.: Previewing President Biden’s First State of the Union Address
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first State of the Union address to a country that is still reeling from the...
We’re Lowering the Flags Too Often
MINOT, N.D. — What does lowering the flag mean, as a symbol, if you can't keep track of why they're...
Out-of-State Consultant Recommends Out-of-State Firm to Manage North Dakota’s New in-State Investment Program
MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota's reliance on consultants, at all levels of government, is an epidemic. From state boards down to...
Food Fight Over Primary Process in the Waning Days of the Legislative Session
MINOT, N.D. — There is a lot to dislike about the way North Dakota goes about selecting partisan nominees for...
LIVE at 11 A.m.: North Dakota Sheriff Asks Minnesota Governor for Exemption From That State’s New Use of Force Laws
Thanks to high-profile cases, including the death of George Floyd, Minnesota has become an epicenter in the political battle over the...
Controversy Over Lawmaker Expelled for Harassment May Reignite as the End of the Legislative Session Nears
MINOT, N.D. — The debate over expelled former Bastiat Caucus lawmaker Luke Simons has loomed over the 2021 legislative session in Bismarck. Now, with...
North Dakota’s Delegation Gets Surprisingly Good Grades From Anti-Trump Group
MINOT, N.D. — Based on public polling and voting trends, North Dakota is widely seen as one of the most...
When Legislative Leaders Don’t Respect the Role of the Legislature
MINOT, N.D. — Earlier this month, Gov. Doug Burgum, to his credit, reluctantly signed into law a bill that implements some...
On Doug Burgum and Conservatism
MINOT, N.D. — Gov. Doug Burgum is a sellout. A secret liberal. A camouflaged progressive. A closeted Democrat who, when he first...
