BISMARCK – A bill debated Wednesday by North Dakota lawmakers aims to protect residents from cryptocurrency scams. House Bill 1447 would add new requirements for crypto kiosks – or ATMs for digital currency – such as daily withdrawal limits, fraud warning notices, and a cap on fees.

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota lawmakers on Wednesday rejected another attempt at legalizing online sports betting. Rep. Scott Louser, R-Minot, said he hoped to stave off a citizen-initiated measure on legalizing online sports betting with a resolution that would have put the issue up to a statewide vote.

Supporters maintain sealing records would protect people's right to privacy; opponents say it would create transparency issues

The extreme North Dakota cold is known to disrupt several industries, including the production of oil and natural gas.

Dion Schilling speaks during a committee hearing on homelessness on Jan. 21, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Advocates for low-income housing and people seeking to reduce homelessness lined up to testify Tuesday in favor of a bill that allocates $211 million to address North Dakota’s housing crisis.

Bills to redefine gender and to deem conversion therapy as ethical have returned to the North Dakota Legislature.

BISMARCK, N.D. (KUMV) - Gender identity and sex took center stage Tuesday on House Bill 1181, which would recognize individuals by their sex at birth. If passed, all public and state agencies would need to reference a person by their determined sex at birth.

Spring turkey applicants can apply on the Game and Fish Department website at gf.nd.gov. The deadline for applying is Feb. 12.

Feb. 6, the 2025 North Dakota Governor’s Awards for the Arts will take place at the North Dakota Heritage Center/State Museum in Bismarck.

Two Midwest electric cooperatives with large operations in North Dakota are set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in respective federal funding for clean energy projects.

Janet Alkire, chairwoman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, urged North Dakota lawmakers to join forces with tribal nations during Tuesday's state Legislature’s opening address. Delivering remarks at the Capitol in Bismarck she said, “Our collective work can create lasting change and brighter futures for the next generation.”

Josh Askvig, state director of AARP North Dakota, speaks during a committee hearing on digital currency kiosks on Jan. 22, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A bill debated Wednesday by North Dakota lawmakers aims to protect residents from cryptocurrency scams.