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Reporting on tribal, state and national politics — from policy shifts to legislative decisions shaping Native communities.
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Tribal Voting

US Supreme Court sends North Dakota tribal redistricting case back for review

High court orders appeals court to reconsider tribal voting rights lawsuit after recent ruling changed standards for racial gerrymandering cases
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
Federal Politics
Trump dumps Noem, taps Mullin to be next DHS Secretary
If approved, Mullin would be second Native man to serve as U.S. Cabinet member
By Brian Bull
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Native Leadership
Native political organizer and activist running for South Dakota governor
Candidate Allison Renville stresses importance of restoring trust between tribes and the state
By Gabrielle Nelson
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State Capitol
Indigenous voices speak loudly at Bismarck ‘No Kings’ rally
Thousands peacefully protest
By Gabrielle Nelson
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ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.
Tribal leadership
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe swears in new leaders
Steve Sitting Bear elected as chairman
By Gabrielle Nelson
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Tribal consultation
Bill seeks to strengthen tribal consultation on North Dakota legislation
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
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Meal Access
Free school meals bill advances in North Dakota legislative committee
Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor
ND Legislature Considers Free School Meals Bill.
Voting Rules
Voter registration, campaign finance reporting debated by North Dakota lawmakers
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
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Tax Fight
North Dakota tribal leaders seek to restore vehicle tax exemption
Amy Dalrymple, North Dakota Monitor
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Food Security
Hearing set Monday on bill that would provide free school meals for North Dakota students
Erin Hemme Froslie, North Dakota Monitor
ND Legislature Considers Free School Meals Bill.
Power Shift
North Dakota sued Interior at least five times under Doug Burgum. Now he’s set to run the agency
Mary Steurer and Mark Olalde, North Dakota Monitor
Senate Holds Nomination Hearing For Doug Burgum To Be Next Interior Secretary
Victory Upheld
MHA Nation secures key victory as Supreme Court upholds majority-Native District 4A
‘Hard-fought progress toward fair representation is now protected’
By Adrianna Adame
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Court decision
Supreme Court upholds North Dakota’s majority-Native legislative subdistricts
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
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Community Boost
Underserved rural communities targeted in legislative proposal
$50 million endowment fund could spur redevelopment, housing
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
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Sovereignty Strengthened
Standing Rock chair opens North Dakota Legislature, urges collaboration with tribes
‘We may not always agree, but we must remain united in service to our people’
By Adrianna Adame
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Sovereignty Strengthened
Standing Rock chair stresses building unity and infrastructure
Infrastructure, healthcare, and sovereignty: tribal leaders address state legislature
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
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Dakota Access Pipeline
Judge denies Greenpeace request to investigate mailer critical of DAPL protests
Pro-fossil fuel mailer raised concerns in Dakota Access Pipeline case
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
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President Carter
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Died Sunday Dec. 29, 2024, after spending over a year in hospice care
Ross Wiliams, North Dakota Monitor
San Francisco Giants v Atlanta Braves, Game 3
Dakota Access Pipeline
Pipeline owner joins lawsuit over Dakota Access Pipeline
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe wants a federal court to order that the pipeline be shut down
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
Dakota Pipeline Access Project Protesters Brave Frigid Weather To Continue Encampment
Election
Democrats, women clean up in all-Native candidate match for North Dakota District 9
‘Minority of minority’ emerges from new voter map to challenge conservative trend at statehouse
By Adrianna Adame
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