DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (Feb. 2, 2026) – Correctional Officer Justin Smith was found dead by apparent suicide at age 38 on Saturday, Jan. 31 at a local motel.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – On Thursday, Jan. 29, over 50 legislators from 15 states gathered in-person at the Minnesota State Capitol for a Day of Solidarity with their Minnesota colleagues, including North Dakota State Sens. Tim Mathern and Ryan Braunberger, as well as Reps. Jayme Davis, Gretchen Dobervich, and Austin Foss. That same day, a national virtual press Zoom conference was held with over 100 state legislators from across the nation, including State Rep. Lisa Finley-DeVille.

BISMARCK, N.D. – On Jan. 23, the North Dakota Senate voted down House Bill 1624, which would have provided up to $65 million to fund free school breakfasts and lunches for every student in the state. The vote was 24 against, 22 in favor. The bill had passed in the House the previous day on Jan. 22, 55 in favor and 38 against. However, a measure for free school meals is likely to appear on the ballot in November

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying a state that has endured a series of challenges even before the federal government’s immigration crackdown.

BISMARCK, N.D. – On Wednesday, Jan. 28, The North Dakota League of Cities (NDLC) announced its annual “If I Were Mayor” essay contest, open to all third- and seventh-grade students living in North Dakota. The contest encourages young people to think creatively about public service and future community leadership.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – On Thursday, Jan. 29, over 50 legislators from 15 states gathered in-person at the Minnesota State Capitol for a Day of Solidarity with their Minnesota colleagues, including North Dakota State Sens. Tim Mathern and Ryan Braunberger, as well as Reps. Jayme Davis, Gretchen Dobervich, and Austin Foss. That same day, a national virtual press Zoom conference was held with over 100 state legislators from across the nation, including State Rep. Lisa Finley-DeVille.

BISMARCK, N.D. – On Jan. 23, the North Dakota Senate voted down House Bill 1624, which would have provided up to $65 million to fund free school breakfasts and lunches for every student in the state. The vote was 24 against, 22 in favor. The bill had passed in the House the previous day on Jan. 22, 55 in favor and 38 against. However, a measure for free school meals is likely to appear on the ballot in November

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Thursday she is running for governor of Minnesota, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying a state that has endured a series of challenges even before the federal government’s immigration crackdown.

The principal actors in ‘Murder in the HOA’ are (from left) Shannon Teigen, Kim Brown, Tanner Nicholls, Josh Widmer and Jen Schroeder. The “who-done-it” opened Jan. 28, runs 29, 30, 31 & Feb. 4, 5, 6 & 7. (Photo by Louise Oleson, DLJ)