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Tax Commissioner announces reelection campaign

BISMARCK — North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus announced Wednesday, Jan. 28, that he will seek reelection for tax commissioner in the 2026 election. Kroshus, a Republican, was appointed tax commissioner by former Gov. Doug Burgum in 2021 and overwhelmingly elected by voters in the ...

ISRB board to meet Feb. 24 in Brandon

BRANDON, Manitoba – The International Souris River Board (ISRB) will meet Feb. 24 to hear the latest updates on current and predicted hydrological conditions, water quality monitoring and other issues or considerations related to the ISRB. The meeting will be held from 7:30--9 p.m. at the ...

HHS seeks comment on renewal of Medicaid waiver

BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on the five-year renewal of its Medicaid 1915(c) waiver for medically fragile children. Public comment will be accepted through Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. The waiver allows Medicaid to pay for ...

Minot mayor launches campaign for reelection

Mark Jantzer, Minot’s mayor since last August, announced Tuesday, Jan. 27, that he will seek a full four-year term in the June 9 city election. Jantzer launched his campaign at a news conference with a group of several supporters in attendance. Jantzer has served on the Minot City Council ...

Dems declare for House seats in District 5

Kyle Erickson and Zach Raknerud have announced their candidacies for the North Dakota House of Representatives in Minot's District 5. Together, they are running on a platform that aims to reduce despair and improve the lives of North Dakotans, they said. “Our state is facing significant ...

State’s growth continues with record population

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s population grew for the fourth consecutive year to a record high of 799,358 people as of July 1, 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates. North Dakota State Demographer Nigel Haarstad said the state has likely since surpassed the 800,000 mark for the first ...