BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Emergency Commission, chaired by Gov. Kelly Armstrong, unanimously approved funding today to expand the use of GPS monitoring bracelets to all residents of transitional facilities to enable real-time supervision and enhance public safety.

WASHINGTON (AP, Feb 24, 2026) — President Donald Trump declared during a marathon State of the Union on Tuesday, Feb. 24 that “we’re winning so much” — insisting he’d sparked an economic boom at home and imposed a new world order abroad in hopes it can counter his sliding approval ratings.

NORTH DAKOTA – President Trump’s State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 24 sparked contrasting reactions from state politicians.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP, Feb. 25, 2026) — A North Dakota judge has said he will order Greenpeace to pay damages expected to total $345 million in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline from nearly a decade ago, a figure the environmental group contends it cannot pay.

Jason D. Kleven, 66, of Cando, ND, passed away Feb. 21, 2026. A celebration of life will be held on March 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cando Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cando Park Board - Bryce’s Playground. www.dunnigandix.com

BISMARCK, N.D. (Feb. 25, 2026) – The North Dakota Council on the Arts (NDCA) issued a press release announcing that Aspen Geist of Wyndmere Public School is the 2026 State Champion and first place winner of the North Dakota State Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest. Adalyn Picken of Wahpeton High School received second place honors with third place awarded to DeLainis Kroh of Mandan High School.

WASHINGTON (AP, Feb 24, 2026) — President Donald Trump declared during a marathon State of the Union on Tuesday, Feb. 24 that “we’re winning so much” — insisting he’d sparked an economic boom at home and imposed a new world order abroad in hopes it can counter his sliding approval ratings.

NORTH DAKOTA – President Trump’s State of the Union Address on the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 24 sparked contrasting reactions from state politicians.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP, Feb. 25, 2026) — A North Dakota judge has said he will order Greenpeace to pay damages expected to total $345 million in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline from nearly a decade ago, a figure the environmental group contends it cannot pay.