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North Dakota health officials urge return of Medicaid renewal forms as thousands lose coverage

Jun. 06, 2023 16:39 PM EDT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Officials are urging North Dakotans who receive Medicaid renewal forms to complete and return them within 30 days, given that thousands of people who were still eligible were removed from the program last month. State Health and Human Services says about...

North Dakota police officer fired over arrest that left man bloodied

May. 23, 2023 11:54 AM EDT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota police officer was fired after an internal investigation into whether he used excessive force in an arrest that left a man bloodied with an eye swollen shut. The Bismarck Police Department said Officer George Huff was fired Saturday for his...

Suspect hospitalized after police shooting in Bismarck

May. 05, 2023 09:11 AM EDT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A 19-year-old suspect is hospitalized after being shot by a police officer in Bismarck, North Dakota. The shooting happened Thursday afternoon after police were called to a report of a man pulling a gun on someone. The suspect was gone by the time police...

MDU Resources: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 04, 2023 08:42 AM EDT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — MDU Resources Group Inc. (MDU) on Thursday reported earnings of $38.3 million in its first quarter. The Bismarck, North Dakota-based company said it had profit of 19 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 23...

Reduced charge for man who ran over North Dakota teen

May. 01, 2023 18:38 PM EDT

WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) — A man accused of intentionally running over an 18-year-old at a street dance in North Dakota had his charges reduced from murder to manslaughter, according to court documents filed Monday. Shannon Brandt, 42, of Glenfield, North Dakota, initially said he hit...

North Dakota governor signs bill limiting access to bathrooms, locker rooms, shower rooms for transgender kids, adults

Apr. 26, 2023 12:02 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota governor signs bill limiting access to bathrooms, locker rooms, shower rooms for transgender kids, adults.

North Dakota governor signs bill banning abortion at 6 weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest

Apr. 24, 2023 17:53 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota governor signs bill banning abortion at 6 weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of rape or incest.

Bismarck authorities investigate police shooting after chase

Apr. 23, 2023 12:55 PM EDT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota authorities are investigating the non-fatal police shooting of a motorist they say fled officers in Bismarck. Burleigh County deputies and Bismarck police were pursuing a fleeing vehicle around 6:30 p.m. Saturday when it stopped in south Bismarck....

North Dakota governor signs transgender athlete bans into law; trans girls and women can't join female sports teams

Apr. 11, 2023 19:35 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota governor signs transgender athlete bans into law; trans girls and women can't join female sports teams.

North Dakota teachers can still use transgender students' pronouns after lawmakers fail to override governor's veto

Apr. 03, 2023 15:05 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota teachers can still use transgender students' pronouns after lawmakers fail to override governor's veto.