The U.S. Senate confirmed Mark Cruz, a citizen of the Klamath Tribes, as the director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) in a 51-47 vote on Friday. Cruz will lead the federal agency responsible for healthcare delivery to approximately 2.8 million Native American and Alaska Native patients, filling a leadership vacancy that has persisted since … Read more
The fourth annual Tyler Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament at the Leonard Country Club in North Dakota raises funds to support Tyler Johnson’s six-year-old daughter, Brecken. Following the sudden death of Tyler Johnson in 2022, his family decided the 18-team golf tournament would be a way to help raise money for his daughter, according to his … Read more
The Shift Toward Capacity Density: A New Era for Federal Land Use The landscape of American energy production is undergoing a fundamental shift in how federal lands are managed. For years, the priority was the rapid expansion of wind and solar projects, often supported by preferential treatment. However, a new regulatory philosophy is emerging: the … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued several pipeline permits to facilitate the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products between the U.S. And Canada, including a permit for the construction of a novel pipeline. Expanding Pipeline Capacity The White House released documents detailing a permit granted to the Bakken Pipeline Company to “construct, connect, … Read more
Fargo Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Case Hinges on Circumstantial Evidence FARGO, N.D. – Levi Larteh, 26, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and reckless endangerment stemming from the death of Nadine Khoury on October 27, 2025. The case, currently unfolding in Cass County, centers on security footage and potentially incriminating lyrics found … Read more
North Dakota’s Measles Resurgence: A Warning Sign for the Nation For generations, measles was a fading memory in North Dakota, a testament to the power of modern medicine. But a concerning trend is reversing that progress. A growing number of vaccine exemptions, fueled by misinformation, is leading to outbreaks and putting communities at risk. The … Read more
Indian Health Service Leads the Way in Mercury-Free Dentistry: A Global Shift The Indian Health Service (IHS) announced this month it will phase out dental fillings containing mercury by 2027, a move signaling a broader global trend toward mercury-free dentistry. This decision impacts the roughly 2.8 million Native Americans and Alaska Natives who rely on … Read more
North Dakota State’s Potential Leap to FBS: A Sign of Shifting College Football Landscape North Dakota State University (NDSU) is on the verge of a historic move, potentially joining the Mountain West Conference as a football-only member. This development, reported by Yahoo Sports and confirmed by multiple sources, signals a continuing evolution in college athletics, … Read more
From Worst to Best: A Deep Dive into U.S. Animal Protection Laws – And What’s Next North Dakota currently holds the unfortunate title of having the weakest animal protection laws in the United States, according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s (ALDF) annual report. But this isn’t just a ranking of states; it’s a snapshot … Read more
The Silent Threat & The Future of Preventative Heart Care: Lessons from Morgan’s Story Morgan Almer’s story, recently shared through Essentia Health, isn’t just a tale of survival; it’s a stark reminder of the often-silent nature of heart disease and a glimpse into the evolving landscape of preventative cardiology. His diagnosis – 1815 on a … Read more