A North Dakota bill considering an end to daylight savings time in North Dakota has been adjusted to go into effect if other states do the same. The bill would have originally moved the state to a permanent standard time. A proposed amendment would make the time change a trigger law for permanent standard time if the s...

As first reported by the Jamestown Sun, the Jamestown Salvation Army received a transformative gift of 236 acres of farmland Thursday, appraised at $900,000, from an anonymous donor. The bequest will establish an endowment to provide sustained annual funding for the service center, supporting its efforts to address foo...

Jamestown's Finance and Legal Committee unanimously recommended a purchase agreement Tuesday with Eagles Nest LLC for a city-owned lot to develop an indoor baseball and softball practice facility. The $76,000 property is located near 12th Avenue and 5th Street Southeast. The committee also discussed a potential $1 mill...

A 63-year-old Moorhead man was found unresponsive in the Red River on Wednesday by the Moorhead Fire Department. Dispatched to locate a missing person, they pulled the man from the water and transported him to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, where life-saving efforts failed. His name is being withheld pending family n...

Mega Millions will begin selling its new game in the state of North Dakota that is meant to potentially increase payouts. According to ND lottery interim director Randy Miller, the 'Megaplier' add on feature will be replaced with a built-in multiplier, meaning those who had won $2 in the old game could now win $10 or $...

The North Dakota Legislature approved a resolution which would call on the federal government to help protect the wild horses that roam at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Senate Concurrent Resolution 4006 asks Congress to enact legislation that would protect the nearly 200 horses. The House approved the resolution on...

North Dakota legislators gathered at a meet and greet at Gladstone Inn & Suites over the weekend and expressed strong optimism about the Bison World project planned for Jamestown. The proposed $100-$200 million cultural and entertainment park near Interstate 94 would feature an amphitheater and museums focused on t...

Nichole Rice was found not guilty Wednesday of murdering her Minot State University roommate Anita Knutson in 2007. Rice was accused of stabbing Knutson in her off-campus apartment. After nearly two decades, the trial was relocated to Grand Forks County due to case publicity. The defense argued lack of physical evidenc...

During his sentencing Wednesday, former North Dakota state Senator Ray Holmberg, 81, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for child sex tourism in Prague between 2011 and 2016. U.S. Judge Daniel Hovland imposed a sentence significantly longer than prosecutors' recommendation, calling Holmberg's actions "vil...

The Fargo police department will issue $50 citations to anyone caught engaging in exhibition driving and a $100 fine to anyone who is found street racing this spring and summer. The department says that the speed of these acts creates safety issues, and there is a further safety issue with many of the same drivers bein...

Former state senator Ray Holmberg, an 81-year-old, pleaded guilty last year to travel with the intent to engage in illicit sexual activity. Holmberg is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday. Holmberg faces up to 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine and lifetime supervised release. New court documents say Homberg used h...

Montana farmers are bracing for economic challenges as new U.S. tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico threaten their key agricultural markets, particularly wheat and lentils. Montana ranks third in U.S. wheat production and first in lentil production, and relies heavily on exports. 80% of its wheat is typically shipped ...

A teenager was arrested and charged with deadly conduct after untying multiple show steers at a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The teen claimed he was concerned that the animals were tied too tightly and attempted to loosen their ropes, successfully untying two steers before being stopped while attempting a third. L...

A heated debate emerged on Monday over North Dakota Senate Bill 2128, which would require violent offenders to serve at least half their sentence before parole. DOCR Director Colby Braun strongly opposes the bill, arguing it would increase recidivism and cost taxpayers millions. Attorney General Drew Wrigley, who intro...

The North Dakota Supreme Court is reviewing a 2023 abortion ban that was previously overturned. During oral arguments Tuesday, state officials defended the law while healthcare providers argued it was unconstitutionally vague. The ban would criminalize most abortions, with narrow exceptions for rape, incest, or serious...

The North Dakota Senate debated two bills targeting transgender rights for nearly three hours on Monday. House Bill 1181 would define gender as biological sex for state-funded institutions, while House Bill 1144 would ban gender-neutral bathrooms in schools. HB 1181 passed the House 74-13. Sponsors argue that it protec...

Wholesale egg prices in the U.S. have dropped to $3.45 per dozen, the lowest in nearly five months, following a period of extreme price fluctuations driven by supply chain issues, bird flu outbreaks, and shifting consumer demand. Prices had peaked at $8.17 per dozen on March 3 due to tight supplies and seasonal demand ...

Firefighters responded to a suspected arson at a Tesla charging station in the Scheels parking lot on 45th Street South in Fargo early Friday morning. Crews discovered a small fire, burning wood chips, and a gas can near the charging stations around 3:15 a.m. on Friday. All charging stations lost power after the incide...

As first reported by the Jamestown Sun, Applied Digital is expanding in Ellendale, North Dakota with a $5.3 billion investment in high-performance computing facilities, while its customers will invest an additional $15 billion. The company's first 380,000-square-foot data center will begin operations this year, followe...

Former North Dakota State Senator Ray Holmberg, 81, faces sentencing March 26 after pleading guilty to traveling to Prague for commercial sex with minors. He could receive up to 30 years in prison, though prosecutors recommend 37 months with lifetime supervision. Court documents allege Holmberg engaged in a decades-lon...

In response to Tuesday's protests outside the federal courthouse in Bismarck, Republican U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak has announced a telephone town hall for Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Central. The announcement comes after Bismarck-area residents rallied specifically calling for Fedorchak and Senators Kevin Cramer and J...

A gathering entitled "Protest for Justice" occurred Thursday at noon outside the Grand Forks County Courthouse in support of the Louthain family, whose six-year-old daughter Katarina was killed in a June crash along Highway 2 near the Grand Forks Airport. Around 40 supporters held signs and voiced their thoug...

The North Dakota Senate passed House Bill 1204 on Wednesday with a 45-1 vote, expanding state law against false political advertisements to explicitly include social media, text messages, and phone calls. Sen. Sean Cleary (R-Bismarck), who introduced an amendment adding text messages and phone calls to the original bil...

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced funding for teachers in grades 2-3 to integrate edamame trail mix kits into their curriculum through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. This initiative, aligned with National Soy Foods Month in April, aims to educate students about soybeans and othe...

The USDA has announced an extension of waivers allowing pork and poultry processing plants to operate at higher line speeds, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and increase efficiency in the industry. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized that these changes will strengthen American agriculture while maintain...

After three weeks of hearings, a jury has found Greenpeace liable for $300 million in damages Wednesday in a lawsuit filed by Energy Transfer Partners. The case stems from 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline protests near Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. Energy Transfer claims Greenpeace orchestrated the protests, causing fin...

As first reported by the Jamestown Sun, NextEra Energy Resources has abandoned its $1.3 billion fertilizer plant project in Spiritwood, North Dakota. Their decision was rooted in unfavorable market conditions and changes to federal hydrogen production tax credits that reduced production recognition from 100% to 50%. Th...

North Dakota's Senate killed House Bill 1183 on Monday, March 17, rejecting a proposal to invest $40 million (1% of general fund deposits) in gold and silver during the 2027-2029 biennium. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Daniel Johnston from Kathryn, had passed the House 54-35 one month earlier. It would have directed the ...

North Dakota's property tax reform bill HB 1176 received unanimous approval from the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee on Monday. The bill will increase primary residence tax credit from $500 to $1,450 in 2025, expand homestead tax credit eligibility for seniors, raise maximum renter's refund from $400 to $600, and...

Jamestown's Running O' the Green was a success, withover 1,200 participants scattered about town on Saturday. Larry Knoblich, the founder of the run, said the crowd was well behaved. The local bars were quite packed as participants made their rounds, consuming a beverage at every stop. However, there were a few inciden...

The North Dakota Senate passed a bill that would allow The North Dakota State Energy Research Center to pursue projects that may result in the exploration, storage, treatment or disposal of high level radioactive waste in North Dakota. Senate Bill 2159 passed the Senate 45-2 without much pushback, but three farmers and...

About 50 people were outside of the Bismarck federal courthouse on Tuesday, rallying in support of in-person town hall meetings. Organizers delivered letter by hand to the offices of John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer and Julie Fedorchak. The organizers raised concerns about veteran health care, the impact of tariffs on farmers...

The Mandan Police Department is looking for help in locating a 20-year-old named Renzo Bullhead. Bullhead is a Native American man who's 20 years old, 5-foot-11, 180 pounds and has short black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black puffy jacket, sweatpants with a white and black checkered design and red ...

Iowa senators have advanced a bill expanding drone restrictions over farms, providing broader protection against aerial surveillance. The proposed legislation, Senate File 491, extends the current law-which prohibits drone flights over animal feeding operations-to cover all farmsteads of at least 40 acres that generate...

The USDA has announced the rollout of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), which will distribute $10 billion in financial relief to commodity producers affected by 2024 crop losses. Enrollment begins on March 19, with payments reaching farmers within three business days of application processing. The aid,...

During recent meetings, the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and State Board of Animal health has issued an extension on the waiver rule allowing the age of brucellosis vaccinations to be extended from 12 months to 14 months for heifers. A shortage of vaccines has challenged producers and veterinary clinics, lead...

Prairie Public Broadcasting escaped defunding by North Dakota lawmakers on Monday. House Bill 1255 proposed banning any state funds from supporting public broadcasting. The bill has been debated for weeks, and had advanced in the House despite 'do not pass' recommendations from multiple committees, passing 48-41. The s...

North Dakota voters may be asked to again decide on legislative term limits in the state. A resolution narrowly passed by the senate would put a constitutional measure on the ballot that would allow legislators to serve up to 16 years. The current limit is eight, with the term limit becoming law after a citizen-initiat...

A 21-year-old from Kenmare, North Dakota died on Sunday after the semi he was driving swerved off the road in Mountrail County. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the man was driving a semi hauling a tanker trailer headed south on 73rd Avenue NW around 12:30 a.m. Officers say the semi did not make it around ...

As the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact U.S. dairy herds in California. In response, the state has imposed a ban on all dairy and poultry exhibitions, which has been in a smaller effect since January. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will re-evaluate the risks...

The Trump Administration is targeting the University of North Dakota over with Civil Right's Act Violations. The Trump Administration and Department of Education Claim that UND violated Title Six of the Civil Rights act by offering a PhD program that focused on helping underrepresented groups obtain business degrees. T...

A car caught fire in Richland County after striking a deer. The incident happened Monday at 5:40 a.m. on I-29 near Mooreton. The driver struck the deer, which the man said had jumped out unexpectedly in front of the vehicle, according to reports. The Richland County Sheriff's Office, Mooreton Fire Department, and ambul...

A bill to fund improvements to the Stutsman County Fairgrounds is making it's way through the North Dakota Legislature. House Bill 1591 would provide up to $100,000 through grants to improve what proponents describe as aging facilities at the Fairgrounds on the north side of Jamestown. Stutsman County Fair Board member...

A new restaurant is coming to Jamestown! Holy Guacamole franchise group will open a QDOBA Mexican restaurant in Jamestown, though no exact timeline or specific location has been announced. The franchise owners also operate Dairy Queen and Quiznos, bringing experience from those restaurants. This development is part of ...

On March 13, North Dakota lawmakers received revised revenue projections showing decreased earnings compared to January's forecast. While still predicting a $72 million increase for 2025-27, the new outlook is $105 million lower than previously expected. The forecast reduces projected sales tax revenue by $90 million a...

Fargo North boys basketball head coach Travis Hoeg was placed on administrative leave just one day before the first round of the North Dakota Division AA tournament on Thursday, and the cause for the suspension was not released at the time. Fargo Public Schools put out a release Friday morning, announcing the investiga...

As first reported by the Jamestown Sun, the James River Valley Library System Board unanimously approved Wednesday a preference to continue their joint library operations between Jamestown and Stutsman County. This comes after the Jamestown City Council issued a two-year notice in October to withdraw from the agreement...

Just ahead of the state tournament that started Thursday, Fargo North head basketball coach Travis Hoeg was suspended and placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the school administration's investigation. No reason for the investigation was given, and because it was an open investigation, North High Schoo...

The North Dakota Senate voted down a resolution on Thursday that would have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges case legalizing same-sex marriage. House Resolution 3013 passed the North Dakota house 52-40 in February. Attorney and veteran Laura Balliet said the resolution is useless a...

Judge Theodore Sandberg ruled on March 7 to suppress chemical breath test evidence in Travis Dean Bell's upcoming trial. Bell (44) faces charges of Class A felony criminal vehicular homicide and Class C felony criminal vehicular injury, with up to 20 years imprisonment possible. The charges stem from a June 2024 crash ...