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Thought to be gone forever, long-sought emails of late North Dakota attorney general emerge

Mar. 28, 2024 15:46 PM EDT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Thousands of emails of North Dakota's late attorney general have been released by his successor — long-sought records mired in controversy and previously thought gone forever. Attorney General Drew Wrigley released about 2,000 emails with redactions on...

North Dakota police officers cleared in fatal shooting of teen last year

Mar. 05, 2024 18:05 PM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota prosecutor has declined charges against three Bismarck police officers who were involved in the fatal shooting of a teenager last fall during a traffic stop. Nicholas Bruington, 17, of Bismarck, was shot and killed Nov. 12, 2023, in a mall...

Donald Trump wins North Dakota Republican caucuses, adding to victories going into Super Tuesday

Mar. 04, 2024 22:59 PM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Donald Trump won the North Dakota Republican presidential caucuses on Monday, adding to his string of victories heading into Super Tuesday. The former president finished first in voting conducted at 12 caucus sites, ahead of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley....

US Sen. Kevin Cramer's son pleads not guilty to charges for events before fatal North Dakota chase

Mar. 04, 2024 19:53 PM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer's 42-year-old son has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the events that preceded the pursuit and crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff's deputy in December, but he still hasn't entered a plea on the main homicide and fleeing charges. ...

Knife River: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Feb. 15, 2024 07:24 AM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Knife River Corp. (KNF) on Thursday reported net income of $20.7 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Bismarck, North Dakota-based company said it had profit of 36 cents. The construction materials...

MDU Resources: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Feb. 08, 2024 08:44 AM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — MDU Resources Group Inc. (MDU) on Thursday reported profit of $170.7 million in its fourth quarter. The Bismarck, North Dakota-based company said it had net income of 84 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came...

Judge dismisses election official's mail ballot lawsuit in North Dakota

Feb. 02, 2024 13:43 PM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the acceptance of mail-in ballots after Election Day brought by a county election official and backed by a legal group aligned with former President Donald Trump. In his Friday ruling, U.S....

His presidential bid over, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum says he won't seek a third term as governor

Jan. 22, 2024 15:13 PM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum announced Monday that he will not seek a third term as governor, over a month after he ended his bid for the GOP presidential nomination. His recent endorsement of former President Donald Trump, and Trump's praise of...

Teenager gets life sentence, possibility of parole after North Dakota murder conviction

Jan. 12, 2024 14:31 PM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A teenager in North Dakota was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison with the possibility of parole after a jury convicted him last year for the September 2022 shooting death of a man at a motel in Bismarck. State District Court Judge James Hill said he...

North Dakota legislator charged with misdemeanor in controversy over state-leased building

Jan. 10, 2024 14:06 PM EST

A North Dakota lawmaker faces a misdemeanor charge in connection with a state-leased building he has ownership ties to. Republican state Rep. Jason Dockter, of Bismarck, was charged last month with speculating or wagering on official action. While the complaint offers few details, it...