An Ivory Coast man has been indicted with participating in an alleged sextortion group that caused the suicide of a North Dakota teenager.

North Dakota lawmakers on Wednesday rejected another attempt at legalizing online sports betting. Rep. Scott Louser, R-Minot, said he hoped to stave off a citizen-initiated measure on legalizing online sports betting with a resolution that would have put the issue up to a statewide vote.

North Dakota's oil production was estimated to be down by between 125,000 barrels per day (bpd) and 150,000 bpd due to extreme cold weather and related operational challenges, the state's pipeline authority said on Monday.

U.S. Supreme Court rejected to overturn a district map that allows Native voters in North Dakota to select their own candidates. It’s a victory for Native voting rights and representation. “The MHA (Mandan,

North Dakota lawmakers have debated a recently introduced bill seeking to limit crypto ATM transactions and introduce a slate of new regulations on the machines aimed at protecting residents from scams.

BISMARCK – A bill debated Wednesday by North Dakota lawmakers aims to protect residents from cryptocurrency scams. House Bill 1447 would add new requirements for crypto kiosks – or ATMs for digital currency – such as daily withdrawal limits, fraud warning notices, and a cap on fees.

"This case is a stark reminder of the dangers children face online," said Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr.

North Dakota’s school boards already have a state law that gives them the ability to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, if they are accompanied by other historical documents. Now, lawmakers are debating whether to require posting the commandments in every public K-12 and college classroom.

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The bill, aiming to define an unborn child as a human being, faces opposition from those worried about its potential impact on IVF treatments.

Janet Alkire, chairwoman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, urged North Dakota lawmakers to join forces with tribal nations during Tuesday's state Legislature’s opening address. Delivering remarks at the Capitol in Bismarck she said, “Our collective work can create lasting change and brighter futures for the next generation.”

Minot, speaks in favor of a bill to legalize conversion therapy at a House Human Services Committee meeting on Jan. 21, 2025. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A panel of lawmakers considered two bills Tuesday that could have sweeping impacts on LGBTQ rights in the state: one requiring North Dakota to recognize