Sexual misconduct claims push 4 lawmakers from office
An Idaho lawmaker was accused of raping an intern; a Missouri lawmaker of abusing his children. In North Dakota and Oregon, a pair lawmakers...
Merchants sue Federal Reserve over fees for debit cards
NEW YORK — Two trade groups representing businesses in North Dakota filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Federal Reserve, asking the agency to lower...
Man accused of vandalizing Minnesota mosque says it was joke
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A man accused of spray-painting hate messages on a Minnesota mosque told police he meant it as a joke, according to...
Dakota Access pipeline wants review from US Supreme Court
BISMARCK, N.D. — The owners of the Dakota Access pipeline said Thursday they want the U.S. Supreme Court to review lower court opinions confirming...
Oil pipeline disputes raise tensions between U.S. and Canada
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Months after President Joe Biden snubbed Canadian officials by canceling Keystone XL, an impending showdown over a second crude oil...
‘Fetal heartbeat’ in abortion laws taps emotion, not science
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dr. Michael Cackovic has treated his share of pregnant women. So when Republican lawmakers across the U.S. began passing bans on...
Judge gives Corps 2nd chance to offer oil pipeline opinion
FARGO, N.D. — A federal judge faced with a motion on whether the Dakota Access oil pipeline north of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation...
Hawaii close to honoring Juneteenth, leaving 1 state holdout
HONOLULU — Hawaii was poised to become the 49th state to recognize Juneteenth after the House and Senate on Tuesday passed legislation designating June...
North Dakota House overrides transgender sports bill veto
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s House dealt Gov. Doug Burgum his first veto setback of the session Thursday, overriding his rejection of a bill...
Pandemic-weary chefs, cooks enjoy serving from home
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When COVID-19 shutdowns hit in March 2020, Mike Winneker, a hotel executive sous chef, found himself without work for the first...