North Dakota has been making headlines due to a range of events, including political developments such as Governor Doug Burgum announcing he won't seek a third term and U.S. House member Kelly Armstrong declaring his candidacy for governor. Additionally, controversies have arisen, such as Republican state Rep. Nico Rios facing calls to resign after a DUI stop involving profanity and threats towards police officers. Tragic incidents, like the plane crash that claimed the lives of North Dakota State Sen. Doug Larsen, his wife, and two sons in Utah, have also garnered attention. Furthermore, legal battles over LGBTQ+ issues in schools and carbon dioxide pipeline permits have added to the state's recent news coverage.
North Dakota, located in the midwestern and northern regions of the United States, is the fourth smallest state by population and the fourth most sparsely populated. Known for its vast prairies, the state is a major producer of agricultural products, particularly wheat, and is a significant player in the energy sector, with a focus on oil extraction. North Dakota's economy is also supported by industries such as manufacturing, technology, and healthcare. The state is home to various natural attractions, including Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Red River Valley, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Republican Julie Fedorchak announces her candidacy for North Dakota's lone U.S. House seat, focusing on energy, agriculture, and financial well-being.
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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announces he won't seek a third term, while U.S. House member Kelly Armstrong announces his candidacy for governor.
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Republican leaders and local party officials have called on North Dakota state Rep. Nico Rios to resign after he used profanity, homophobic slurs, and threatened police officers during a DUI stop.
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A severe winter storm has caused blizzard conditions, ice storms, and treacherous travel conditions in the central US.
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Ian Cramer, suffering from mental health issues, fled from a hospital, leading to a police chase that ended in a fatal crash involving a sheriff's deputy.
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Two transgender boys are suing the University of Missouri over its decision to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors, while three families and a pediatrician are suing North Dakota over a similar ban.
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A new species of mosasaur, Jormungandr walhallaensis, has been discovered in North Dakota, dating back 80 million years.
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Former North Dakota legislator Ray Holmberg charged with traveling to Prague with the intent of paying for sex with a minor and receiving images depicting child sexual abuse.
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Ina Thea Kenoyer, 47, has been charged with the murder of her boyfriend Steven Edward Riley Jr, 51, after allegedly poisoning him with antifreeze as he went to collect a $30 million inheritance check.
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The first major snowstorm of the season has brought significant snowfall to the northern Cascades, Rockies, and North Dakota, leading to hazardous travel conditions and disrupting daily life.
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North Dakota State Sen. Doug Larsen, his wife, and two sons died in a plane crash in Utah.
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Legal battles unfold over laws restricting discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools and regulating online content for children.
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An 83-year-old hobbyist pilot crashed his homemade aircraft and was found dead after a four-day search.
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North and South Dakota regulators reject permit applications for proposed carbon dioxide pipelines.
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Two separate fires in the Philippines claim the lives of 30 people in a small apparel factory and a house being used as a T-shirt printing shop.
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13-year-old Wyatt Kauffman survives a 100ft fall at the Grand Canyon's North Rim, sustaining serious injuries including nine broken vertebrae, a ruptured spleen, a collapsed lung, a concussion, and a broken hand and dislocated finger.