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Legislative leaders plan to meet with State Historical Society officials to explore options after construction on a $78 million Military Gallery halted Friday due to insufficient funds. buff.ly/njrf7SH
The first visitors to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library said they like how interactive the exhibits are, including one that allows you to talk to an AI version of Roosevelt. Read more about opening day: buff.ly/DS3xnk2
1,800 people had tickets to see the exhibits at Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library on opening day, coinciding with America's 250th birthday. Read about the dedication and what visitors had to say: buff.ly/DS3xnk2
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens today in western North Dakota at 10:27 a.m., a nod to the 26th president's Oct. 27 birthday. Find complete North Dakota Monitor coverage here: buff.ly/FK2xjgj
President Donald Trump on Theodore Roosevelt during his visit to Medora, N.D., today: “We come to the heartland of America to pay tribute to a man who embodied the heart and soul and fight and spirit of our country, as much as anyone who ever lived." Updated story: buff.ly/QJibVRM
President Donald Trump presented a new artifact for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library during its dedication ceremony Wednesday — the Medal of Honor given to Roosevelt by Congress. Photo by Getty for the TR library. buff.ly/QJibVRM
People in Bismarck lined up around the airport to watch Donald Trump arrive in the new Air Force One before heading to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
Sold-out crowd in Bismarck tonight for Prairie Public event featuring NPR's Steve Inskeep interviewing Robbie Lauf, executive director of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Attendees got a preview of what to check out when the library opens next week in Medora.
North Dakota’s primary may be over, but our work doesn’t stop here. We’re committed to keeping voters informed through Election Day and beyond. If you value independent news, could you support our work? buff.ly/OrldNOR
Most North Dakota polling places, including this one in the Mandan bowling alley, are now closed. Polling sites in western North Dakota are on Mountain Time. Results are expected starting at 8 p.m. Via @machterling.bsky.social We post results as they are available: buff.ly/NzHcovB
Al Jaeger served as North Dakota’s top election official for three decades. Now retired, Jaeger volunteers on #ElectionDay at a Bismarck polling site.
Election workers erupted into cheers just at a polling site in West Fargo, N.D. The reason? A first-time voter had just checked in. With about 700 votes cast at the Double Tree hotel by about 1 p.m., it was the third first-time voter of the day, a Cass County election official said. #ElectionDay
North Dakota voters are getting unique “I voted” stickers for today’s primary, designed by a local election official who won a contest earlier this year. #ElectionDay2026 buff.ly/ecpgQTz
There are four Republicans running for two seats on the North Dakota Public Service Commission this June. Check out the Monitor’s voter guide, with links to our stories on the candidates. buff.ly/hapaXUT
North Dakota’s primary election is June 9. Before you head to the polls, check out the Monitor’s voter guide for our coverage of contested statewide races and voter FAQs. buff.ly/esQ0Lef
North Dakota voters will decide on one statewide ballot measure this June, related to limiting future constitutional measures to a single subject. Undecided? Read the Monitor’s past coverage: buff.ly/1EJqe3x
North Dakota Republican voters will choose between incumbent Julie Fedorchak and NDGOP-endorsed challenger Alex Balazs in the June 9 primary. Check out the Monitor’s coverage of the race for candidates’ views on current topics. buff.ly/Zj6E8vw
🎧️ This week on A Closer Look with the Monitor: Ballots, signatures and political influence. 🎧️ Monitor editors Jeff Beach and Amy Dalrymple join host Craig Blumenshine to talk about absentee voting and recent controversy over the governor’s campaign donations. With Prairie Public buff.ly/cnJzt4u
The small southeastern North Dakota town of Walcott will dedicate a new Veterans Memorial today to honor more than 300 veterans in the rural area. “Memorial Day is about the freedoms we have and the people who helped us keep them.” buff.ly/wApBpkN
🎧️ This week on A Closer Look with the Monitor, host Craig Blumenshine speaks with Monitor reporter Mary Steurer about proposed federal funding cuts to tribal colleges and what it could mean for North Dakota. With Prairie Public buff.ly/XQTWj0q
🎧️ This week on A Closer Look with the Monitor, host Craig Blumenshine speaks with Monitor Deputy Editor Jeff Beach about food deserts and efforts to help rural grocery stores remain viable. With Prairie Public buff.ly/wR0wPiT
🎧️ On A Closer Look with the Monitor, reporters discuss 2 ways North Dakota is working to address its workforce shortage. One group is adding new housing in rural communities, while colleges are testing reduced-credit degrees. With Prairie Public buff.ly/Rnt1K80
🎧️ This week’s podcast episode explores two different efforts to address North Dakota’s workforce shortage: helping people get degrees faster and developing new housing in rural areas. A Closer Look with the Monitor is a partnership with Prairie Public buff.ly/Rnt1K80
🎧️ New podcast episode: Monitor reporter Jacob Orledge talks to Prairie Public’s Craig Blumenshine about financial disclosure requirements for North Dakota officials. buff.ly/H6kZDyq
🎧️ Latest podcast episode: Oil prices and impact on North Dakota drilling In partnership with Prairie Public buff.ly/qOfESoY
🎧️ New podcast episode: The war in Iran has disrupted oil supply, pushed prices higher, and injected uncertainty into markets around the world. In North Dakota, those shifts are being felt, but not always in ways people might think. buff.ly/qOfESoY
🎧️ New podcast episode🎧️ Voting rights can seem straightforward, but for many North Dakotans with criminal records, the rules are anything but clear. buff.ly/MOlZYop
New podcast episode: It's been 75 years since oil was first struck near Tioga, an event that helped transform not just a small North Dakota community, but the trajectory of the entire state. A Closer Look with the Monitor is a partnership with Prairie Public. buff.ly/QmZ2OOy
Tomorrow is the inaugural Local News Day, a new nationwide day of action dedicated to connecting people with trusted local news. North Dakota Monitor is proud to be a founding partner of this important event, and we hope you’ll participate. Please share to support local journalism. More tomorrow!
New podcast episode: A legal fight over prescription drug pricing in North Dakota is now playing out in federal court. North Dakota Monitor reporter Mary Steurer and Prairie Public's Craig Blumenshine discuss the case on A Closer Look with the Monitor. buff.ly/1ygbgrT