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    Prairie Business magazine opens '40 Under 40' nomination window
    19 hours 13 min agonews
    GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Prairie Business magazine is proud to invite nominations for "40 under 40," the annual contest that honors 40 of the...
    North Dakota business panel wrestles with gas tax increase
    September 10, 2019 - 4:27pmgovernment-and-politics/news
    BISMARCK — A panel of North Dakota business and state officials wrestled with whether the state should increase its gas tax to maintain infrastructure...
    Inspection fees are driving an affordability crisis, homebuilders say, but cities argue they're not responsible
    September 10, 2019 - 4:23pmgovernment-and-politics/news
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota homebuilders urged lawmakers on Tuesday, Sept. 10, to probe the way cities and counties collect inspection fees, alleging...
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    Judge blocks new North Dakota abortion law, finds it violates physicians' constitutional protections against 'compelled speech'
    September 10, 2019 - 10:42amgovernment-and-politics/news
    BISMARCK — A federal judge blocked the state of North Dakota from enforcing a new law requiring physicians to inform patients that it may be...
    Burgum tweaks budget planning for North Dakota state agencies
    September 10, 2019 - 9:00amgovernment-and-politics/news
    BISMARCK — Gov. Doug Burgum is moving up a step he introduced last year for North Dakota state agencies' budget planning. After issuing his...
    Legislators clean up elections rules ahead of 2020
    September 9, 2019 - 6:19pmgovernment-and-politics/news
    PIERRE, S.D. — More than a year before November 2020's election, South Dakota legislators and the Secretary of State's Office have clarified...
    Wardner predicts North Dakota Legislature will eventually livestream committee meetings
    September 9, 2019 - 5:14pmgovernment-and-politics/news
    BISMARCK — The top Republican in the North Dakota Senate predicted Monday, Sept. 9, the Legislature will be livestreaming meetings from all...
    'A new beginning' for MNLARS? Lawmakers express optimism about replacement program
    September 9, 2019 - 3:39pmgovernment-and-politics/news
    ST. PAUL — The state's infamous vehicle licensing and registration system is set to get the boot. And with a replacement set to roll out over...
    Walmart's ammo policy draws support, shrugs in central North Dakota
    September 8, 2019 - 8:05amnews/government-and-politics
    BISMARCK — A national retailer’s recent policy changes on ammunition sales and the open carry of weapons in stores is seen as commendable...
    Small towns continue to eliminate police forces, instead relying on deputies to cover widespread regions
    September 8, 2019 - 7:13amnews/crime-and-courts
    NORTHWOOD, N.D. — Everyone smiles and waves at Northwood Police Chief Mark Pollert as he walks into Skip’s Cenex to buy a cup of coffee....
    Liberal arts are important to the ever changing workforce, leaders say
    September 7, 2019 - 5:28pmnews/education
    While the future of work is changing before the world’s eyes and the demand for technical degrees increases with the looming presence of automation,...
    Earn and Learn: Apprenticeship agreement at Lake Region State seeks to tackle workforce gaps using old methods in a new way
    September 6, 2019 - 10:50amnews/education
    Editor’s note: Earlier this year Lake Region State College signed an apprenticeship agreement with the North Dakota Department of Labor. With...
    North Dakota, Minnesota could see largest drops in food stamp beneficiaries under proposed rule, study says
    September 5, 2019 - 4:33pmgovernment-and-politics/news
    BISMARCK — North Dakota and Minnesota would see some of the largest percentage decreases in households receiving food stamp benefits under...
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    NASA administrator visits UND
    September 4, 2019 - 7:19pmnews/education
    GRAND FORKS -- The University of North Dakota’s relationship with NASA was brought to the forefront on Wednesday, Sept. 4, with a visit from...
    New commissioner takes the helm at DHS with promise to rebuild trust
    September 4, 2019 - 2:52pmgovernment-and-politics/news
    ST. PAUL — Department of Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead held up a granite plaque that read "trustworthy" and set it before her...
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