North Dakota governor orders statewide mask mandate

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has ordered a statewide mask mandate and imposed several business restrictions in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that has stressed the state's hospital capacity.

North Dakota legislature candidate who died from COVID-19 wins election

A Republican candidate for the state legislature in North Dakota who died from COVID-19 in October won his election Tuesday night.

Fargo Police looking for attempted murder suspect

Police in Fargo, North Dakota are asking for the public's help finding an attempted murder suspect.

Vietnam veteran's ID tag returned to North Dakota widow after found in Russia

An Army identification tag lost by an American soldier when he was wounded by a grenade blast in Vietnam was returned Wednesday to his widow after it was found by an American traveling in Russia.

Canadian border officials arrest man wanted for Minneapolis murder

A 23-year-old accused of murder was taken into custody trying to cross into Canada Sunday evening, Minneapolis Police say.

Judge orders Dakota Access Pipeline shut down, emptied of oil pending additional environmental review

A federal judge on Monday ordered the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota must shut down and be emptied of oil within 30 days because of the “seriousness” of a National Environmental Policy Act violation. 

Gov. Walz sends National Guard to Minnesota-North Dakota border, citing credible threats during protests

Gov. Tim Walz is sending Minnesota National Guard troops to the Minnesota-North Dakota border, saying there have been “credible threats of violent activities" during planned demonstrations in North Dakota over the death of George Floyd. 

Minnesota drops from 'A' to 'D' on social distancing report card

A little more than a month after the state of Minnesota received an “A” grade in social distancing, the state has now been given a “D”.

Bill named after slain Fargo woman gains support

A bill originally meant to help law enforcement investigate cold cases of murdered and missing indigenous women has floundered in Congress for two years. Now it may have the financial and political backing to become law.

ND state lawmaker says he won't resign or apologize for sharing fake photo of Rep. Omar

After sharing a fake photo that purported to show Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar training with terrorists, a North Dakota state lawmaker acknowledged Wednesday that the image wasn't real but said he wouldn't apologize to the congresswoman.

Police: North Dakota man showed gun after political bumper sticker dispute

A North Dakota man faces charges after police say he displayed a handgun after a dispute over political bumper stickers with another driver in Minnesota. 

Storm brings flash flooding, hail to North Dakota

Residents in northern North Dakota and Minnesota were waking up to flooded streets and fields after an overnight storm dumped more than 5 inches of rain in some areas.