North Dakota State U. pledge against ‘violence in language’ raises free speech concerns

‘Speech perceived as violent, hateful, or offensive’ is protected under First Amendment, FIRE lawyer says Legal experts have raised questions about the constitutionality of certain diversity, equity, and inclusion goals at North Dakota State University, …

North Dakota lawmakers role-play life after prison

For one hour Friday morning, Rep. Eric Murphy, R-Grand Forks, was “Chelsea” — a formerly incarcerated woman trying to make ends meet on $320 a week. He had to use his resources wisely to put food on the table, pay rent, go to work and attend mandatory …

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What this legislative session means for North Dakota Game and Fish

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - North Dakota’s 69th Legislative Assembly started at the state capital in Bismarck on Jan. 7, signaling the start of a busy time for our state’s Game and Fish Department. “So in the legislative body, we are referred to as a special …

First Artist Announced for North Dakota State Fair

Bailey Zimmerman has made a lot of noise in the country music scene since being discovered in late 2020. MINOT, N.D. – It’s only January, but anticipation is already building for the North Dakota State Fair. It’s only continued to grow after the first …

Fedorchak looks ahead to representing North Dakota in Congress

WASHINGTON (KFYR) - Julie Fedorchak has been serving as North Dakota’s at-large representative for roughly a week now. This past week she spoke with our Gray Washington news bureau on getting to experience the certification of the election, and what she’s …

Missing 21-year-old woman found in North Dakota

UPDATE: January 12 at 11:31 a.m. The Laurel Police Department announced on Saturday at 7:55 p.m. that Autumn Bardgett was located and is safe.  "The Laurel Police Department would like to thank all of the agencies in North and South Dakota that went …

State Meets Crypto: North Dakota Proposes Bitcoin Investment

The push for crypto adoption is getting stronger as individual states explore plans to use state funds to buy Bitcoin. North Dakota is the latest state to join the conversation after both houses approved the recommendation. Under House Concurrent …

Legendary South Dakota rodeo family reflects on their wild rides

FORT PIERRE, S.D.—Ranching and rodeoing have been in the Cowan blood for generations. That's because as long as 87-year-old Willie Cowan can remember, he's been on the back of a horse. “My brother Pat and I rode all the time and so I guess that’s …

South Dakota Braces for Dangerous Cold Snap: Wind Chills to Drop Below Zero

South Dakotans are preparing for a significant cold snap as wind chills dip below zero starting Sunday night. The National Weather Service warns of gusty northwest winds making outdoor conditions dangerous, with wind chills reaching as low as -20°F …