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Armstrong says ND’s rural health care challenges demand bold action in State of the State Address
BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s rural health care challenges demand bold action and new approaches, Gov. Kelly Armstrong said in the annual State of the State Address on Wednesday, Jan. 21 as the 69th Legislative Assembly convened in a special session to appropriate $199 million in federal funding for a statewide Rural Health Transformation Program.
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In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners
ATLANTA (AP) — It is a goal spreading among anti-tax crusaders — eliminate all property taxes on homeowners.
North Dakota has new Director of Cyber Ops
On Friday, Feb. 6, North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) announced the hiring of John Rodenbiker as Director of Cyber Operations. According to their press release, he brings a proven track record of building world-class cyber programs with more than two decades of experience in information security and IT leadership—along with a unique perspective focused on protecting the services and data North Dakotans rely on every day.
North Dakota State, winner of 10 FCS titles, jumps to FBS to join Mountain West in football
Perennial Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) power North Dakota State will move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) this season and join the Mountain West for football, confident that sustained success at the previous two levels can continue behind a hefty new investment in the program.
This year’s ND Elementary National Distinguished Principal from Devils Lake
On Friday, Feb. 6, the North Dakota Association of Elementary School Principals (NDAESP), in partnership with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), announced that Kim Krogfoss, principal of the Minnie H Kindergarten Center from Devils Lake Public Schools, has been selected as North Dakota’s 2026 National Distinguished Principal.
North Dakota’s growth continues with record population estimate of nearly 800,000
BISMARCK, N.D. – On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced that North Dakota’s population grew for the fourth consecutive year to a record high of 799,358 people as of July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates. State Demographer Nigel Haarstad said the state has likely since surpassed the 800,000 mark for the first time, based on current growth rates.
In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners
ATLANTA (AP) — It is a goal spreading among anti-tax crusaders — eliminate all property taxes on homeowners.
NDFU issues statement against Trump’s Argentine beef imports
On Monday, Feb. 9, North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Feb. 6 proclamation, titled “Ensuring Affordable Beef for the American Consumer,” which increases imports of Argentine beef quotas from 20,000 tons to roughly 100,000 tons in 2026.
North Dakota has new Director of Cyber Ops
On Friday, Feb. 6, North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) announced the hiring of John Rodenbiker as Director of Cyber Operations. According to their press release, he brings a proven track record of building world-class cyber programs with more than two decades of experience in information security and IT leadership—along with a unique perspective focused on protecting the services and data North Dakotans rely on every day.
North Dakota State, winner of 10 FCS titles, jumps to FBS to join Mountain West in football
Perennial Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) power North Dakota State will move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) this season and join the Mountain West for football, confident that sustained success at the previous two levels can continue behind a hefty new investment in the program.