North Dakota State Canvassing Board certifies results of November election
North Dakota’s State Canvassing Board unanimously certified the results of the Nov. 5 election on Wednesday, but will reconvene in December to consider the results of automatic recounts of two soil conservation districts.

North Dakota, National Monument and Badlands

North Dakota coalition supports Maah Daah Hey National Monument
National Monument Proposed for North Dakota Badlands, With Tribes' Support
A coalition of conservation groups and Native American tribal citizens have asked President Joe Biden to designate thousands of acres of rugged, scenic Badlands as North Dakota's first national monume
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National monument proposed in western North Dakota's Badlands
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North Dakota 2024 general election results certified, recounts possible
North Dakota’s Secretary of State’s Office certified the 2024 election results Wednesday with two automatic recounts and two possible recounts for seats in the state’s House of Representatives.
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Trump to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to head Interior Department
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will be nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to run the federal Department of the Interior.
North Dakota tribal leaders see Burgum as ally in Interior, energy role
Mark Fox, chairman of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, called Gov. Doug Burgum’s recent nomination for secretary of the Interior and National Energy Council chair a “match made in heaven” for North Dakota tribes.
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Facing headwinds in confirmation battle, Matt Gaetz has family roots in North Dakota
The spirit of his North Dakota grandfather has filtered down to Matt Gaetz, who is now under intense scrutiny as President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Justice.
Out and About: Walking through history at Fort Union Trading Post on North Dakota border
Dukes of Hazzard actress Catherine Bach made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 19. She went cool and casual for the outing in an all black outfit. The ‘70s icon wore a black long-sleeve top with black leggings and black sandals for the outing. She wore a black crossbody bag along...
State Canvassing Board meets to certify general election results
North Dakota State Canvassing Board met on Wednesday morning in the Secretary of State’s Office at the Capitol to certify the statewide election results.
Here’s what Trump’s cabinet picks have said about abortion
Trump’s first time in office emboldened the anti-abortion movement and he appointed conservative-leaning justices to the Supreme Court, which then went on to overturn Roe v Wade – the landmark ruling that had granted a constitutional right to abortion access for the past 50 years.
Will Doug Burgum Be Donald Trump's Housing Czar?
Plus: Democrats' housing-lite postelection recriminations and yet another ballot box defeat for pro–rent control forces in California.
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Postal Service shows marked improvement on ND mail-in ballots
BISMARCK — North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe on Monday called the general election performance of a key partner — the U.S. Postal Service — “very much improved” over the primary election. North Dakota canvassing boards met Monday, Nov. 18, to finalize results from the Nov. 5 general election. Results are to become official on Wednesday.
Trump taps Dr. Oz to run Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Here's who else he's picked for his incoming administration
It’s been two weeks since the 2024 election, and the administration of President-elect Donald Trump is taking shape. Trump has already named more than a dozen people who will play key roles, including TV personality Dr.