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New York man charged with crimes in Walhalla

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
By Nick Vorlage A bond hearing was held on Friday in Pembina County for a man from the state of New York. Robert Michael Noyer Jr., 30, is presently accused of two felonies, a Class C felony of corruption or solicitation of a minor and a Class B felony of luring minors by computer.
New legislation

New legislation

New legislation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department tracked 20 outdoorsrelated bills during the 2025 legislative session, 14 passed both chambers and were signed into law. The following bills take effect Aug. 1. A complete list of bills is on the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov.
Juan Nevarro, with his parents representing the Army National Guard at Senior Signing Day at DPS. Photo by Andrea Johnston

Juan Nevarro, with his parents representing the Army National Guard at Senior Signing Day at DPS. Photo by Andrea Johnston

First Annual Senior Signing Day held at Drayton School

Andrea Johnston
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
April 30 saw Drayton Public School’s first annual Senior Signing Day. 12 graduating seniors were celebrated and had the chance to speak about what their plans for next school year will be.Easton Larson, class of 2025 valedictorian, committed to attending the University of Northwestern in St.
The Liberty Memorial Building on the capitol grounds in Bismarck has housed the State Library in two separate periods of its existence. First, from 1924-1970, and then from 1982 onward after the building underwent renovations. Photo provided.

The Liberty Memorial Building on the capitol grounds in Bismarck has housed the State Library in two separate periods of its existence. First, from 1924-1970, and then from 1982 onward after the building underwent renovations. Photo provided.

Funding cuts prolong anxiety for ND institutions

Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
State Library, research universities await next movesTrump administration orders to slash funding across the country have put the future of some programs offered by the State Library of North Dakota at risk.
A student at Centennial Elementary gives Gov. Kelly Armstrong a hug after he gave her the pen he used to sign House Bill 1160, which requires North Dakota public schools to adopt phone-free school policies, on Friday, April 25. Submitted photo.

A student at Centennial Elementary gives Gov. Kelly Armstrong a hug after he gave her the pen he used to sign House Bill 1160, which requires North Dakota public schools to adopt phone-free school policies, on Friday, April 25. Submitted photo.

Armstrong highlights benefits to students of bill requiring phone-free K-12 public schools

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
A new law requiring K-12 public schools in North Dakota to adopt phone-free school policies may be the most impactful legislation of this session, Gov.
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North Dakota crop progress and condition report

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
For the week ending April 27, 2025, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 11% very short, 32% short, 54% adequate, and 3% surplus.
The responsibility of safely sharing the road during spring planting season falls on both farm equipment operators and general motorists. Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health photo

The responsibility of safely sharing the road during spring planting season falls on both farm equipment operators and general motorists. Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health photo

Share the road during spring planting season

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Recent rain showers across North Dakota have caused some planting delays. As soil conditions in fields begin to dry out and improve, more farm equipment will be sharing the road to access fields and begin spring planting.
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