North Dakota
North Dakota is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. With a population of just over 760,000, it is the fourth least populous state in the country. The capital and largest city is Bismarck, while Fargo is the largest metropolitan area.
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Police seek missing toddler "in danger of bodily harm"
Police in Fargo, North Dakota, have issued an Amber alert for Beatris Decoteau, who has just turned 3. They are also searching for Breanna Ziegler, 22.
Anti-transgender bills were being pushed in these five states this week
The past few years has seen the development of an increasingly toxic debate over transgender rights across the United States and beyond.
China owns U.S. land about twice the size of New York City
Almost 400,000 acres of land are owned by 146 separate investors, figures show, as national security concerns are raised about projects near U.S. air bases.
Concerning Chinese project near U.S. military base faces day of reckoning
The project's imminent demise represents a small part of a growing trend of concern about Chinese investments in the U.S.
Sheriff's deputy found in possession of child pornography: Police
Michael John Hull was arrested following a tip from Google, according to the affidavit.
Arctic blast to bring dangerous below-zero temperatures to these states
Subzero temperatures could hit Kansas and Texas by Thursday, according to some meteorologists.
As Weed Legalization Momentum Falters, Activists Look Elsewhere
Many Americans have deep reservations about the legalization and commercialization of marijuana.
Conservatives Blame Biden After Man Kills Teen Over GOP 'Extremist' Views
"The blood of that 18-year-old North Dakota Republican...is on Joe Biden's hands," conservative commentator Todd Starnes tweeted.
College Failed to Tell Indigenous People of Human Remains, Sacred Items
More than 250 boxes including skeletal ancestor remains and sacred items were found in a derelict basement at the University of North Dakota earlier this year.
North Dakota Schools Aim to Recruit Florida Teachers Over DeSantis bill
The Fargo Public Schools district has offered a welcoming alternative to Florida teachers concerned over "Don't Say Gay" rules.
Video Shows 'Mothership' Storm Hovering Over Northwest
The massive supercell thunderstorm was forecast to have winds as fast as 70 miles per hour.
Chinese-Owned Farmland in U.S. Comes Under Scrutiny
The U.S.-China rivalry has found its way into American farm country.
Bill Gates' North Dakota Land Purchase Sparks Questions Online
Bill Gates, who is already the largest private owner of farmland in America, owning some 270,000 acres, has sparked online discussion with his latest purchase.
Senator Kevin Cramer May Need Amputation After Yard Work Injury
"I expect to be doling out a lot of left-handed fist bumps," the North Dakota Republican said after the accident, which took off the tip of a finger.
Dinosaurs Experienced 'Hell on Earth' on the Day the Asteroid Hit
In a new documentary, paleontologists find that animals experienced a "wall of death" caused by a water surge after the asteroid hit, as "hell" rained down.
GOP Senator Ray Holmberg Resigns Chair After Texts With Man in Jail
Holmberg has said that he has previously texted Nicholas James Morgan-Derosier, who faces federal child pornography and sexual abuse charges.
Which States Aren't Budging on Minimum Wage as Half the Country Bumps Up
By 2022, California will pay minimum wage workers $15 an hour—more than double the pay of their counterparts in 20 other states.
North Dakota Man Who Killed 4 at Business in 2019 Gets 4 Life Sentences
Chad Issak was sentenced to four consecutive life terms in prison, one for each of the people he killed in the RJR Maintenance and Management building in 2019.
North Dakota Superintendent's Scathing Email Slams Critical Race Theory
The school official railed against what he called "godless corrupt woke, left-wing ideology."
North Dakota Residents See 5 Percent Drop in Average Income on 2020 Returns
Tax Department analyst Kathy Strombeck said that "a drop of 5% in average income per return is not nearly as bad as we anticipated."
GOP Senator Cramer Dismisses Trump Criticism Over Infrastructure Vote
"I don't make my decision on legislation based on whether it hurts or helps Donald Trump," the North Dakota lawmaker said.
Fight Led to Workplace Shooting That Killed Couple, Their Unborn Child
The man charged with the killings in North Dakota turned himself in to police after the shooting and allegedly disposed of the gun in residential neighborhood.
North Dakota Senate Bans Teaching Critical Race Theory in Schools
Republican state Senator Donald Schaible said that the proposed CRT ban was meant "to try to make sure that it doesn't come to our schools."
Lawmaker to Miss Anti-Vaccine Mandate Rally After Contracting COVID-19
Republican Representative Jeff Hoverson also revealed he is taking the controversial antiviral drug ivermectin as a treatment.
North Dakota Health Department Joins Mississippi in Closing Comment Section
"We had people share stories of their loss of a loved one due to COVID, and then others demanding to see the death certificate," said a department spokeswoman.
Squirrel Stashes Staggering Amount of Walnuts Where You Least Expect It
The furry-tailed forager has been using the vehicle as its winter storage site since 2013.
Who Is Chad Isaak? Navy Veteran Found Guilty of 4 Murders in North Dakota
Isaak shot and stabbed three of the victims at the Mandan-based business, and the victims were collectively stabbed about 100 times.
Unvaccinated Man Who Died of COVID 'Never Thought It Could Happen to Him'
"I want people to see what COVID really does," said the man's wife, Amy Tersteeg.
California Adds to State-Funded Travel Ban List Due to Anti-LGBTQ Laws
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday that Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota and West Virginia are being added to California's list.