North Dakota

DOJ officials reported scrambling after Joe Biden’s end-of-term clemency grants were announced, as records showed that many commutations bypassed normal vetting and review. The process led to criticism regarding procedural gaps, including questions about separate sentences for a career offender and the handling of Hunter Biden's pardon. Furthermore, U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland questioned multiple North Dakota commutations because neither sentencing judges nor victims had been consulted.

A North Dakota mother, Kailey Erhart, is accused of stabbing her two young children to death after threatening suicide near her estranged husband in Mandan. The incident resulted in serious injuries to one surviving child and led police to describe the scene as horrific. Erhart faces multiple charges, including counts of murder, and a judge set her bond at $3 million.

Kailey Erhart is accused of killing two children and severely injuring a third in North Dakota, facing nine charges including multiple counts of murder. Following an incident involving alleged threats with a handgun and weapons, a judge set her bond at $3 million.

A 22-year-old mother in North Dakota, Kailey Erhart, faces nine charges, including two counts of murder and attempted murder, after allegedly cutting three children with a knife during an incident at her home. Following the accusations, which involve severe injuries to the victims, a judge set her bond at $3 million due to the extreme violence of the alleged charges. Her next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 6.

Labor shortages in North Dakota and South Dakota indicate a future scarcity of young workers by 2040, which demographers predict will drive higher wages and increased housing availability. Today’s children may become the first generation since the 1970s to earn more than their parents, with better economic prospects due to a shrinking labor pool of young workers.

Today’s children may face a future labor shortage by 2040, leading to higher wages and more affordable housing. Labor shortages in North Dakota and South Dakota already show twice as many job openings as job seekers, with physical jobs like oil fracking and trucking being AI-resistant. Experts predict a demographic shift will reshape labor markets, potentially allowing young workers to earn more than their parents since the 1970s.

Labor shortages in North Dakota and South Dakota may foreshadow a national undersupply of young workers by 2040, potentially boosting wages and housing availability for today's children. Demographers predict this shift could lead to higher pay for young workers compared to their parents, similar to the 1970s, despite challenges like supporting aging boomers through taxes.

The Trump administration admitted in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for 16 states that supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, contradicting claims that the projects were terminated for economic or energy-related reasons. The canceled projects included grid upgrades in Minnesota and North Dakota-Minnesota, with Democrats and environmental groups accusing the administration of politically motivated cuts.

Health risks linked to loneliness and social isolation are prevalent among aging rural Americans. North Dakota's Aging in Community program fosters neighbor connections to support isolated rural seniors.

The USDA reports that counties with at least 20% of residents over 65 have nearly tripled since 2010, with rural areas facing higher health risks from loneliness and social isolation. In North Dakota, the Aging in Community program addresses this by fostering neighbor connections for rural seniors.

Andrew Widme, a 42-year-old American who moved to Venezuela after his wife was deported, and his wife were killed in an earthquake. The couple relocated to Venezuela in February following her deportation from the US.

A heat dome is expanding across the central United States, causing dangerously hot conditions with temperatures above 100°F and affecting around 70 million people. The prolonged heat, with high humidity and limited overnight relief, poses serious health risks, especially for children, the elderly, and those with medical conditions.

A heat dome is causing dangerously high temperatures across the central United States, affecting 70 million people with heat advisories. Temperatures above 100°F are expected from Dallas to North Dakota, with high humidity and persistent heat stress. The event is linked to climate change, which increases the frequency and severity of extreme heat.

A heat dome is expanding across the central United States, leading to dangerously hot temperatures above 100°F from Dallas to North Dakota. Approximately 70 million people are under heat advisories this weekend and into next week.

A heat dome is expanding across the central United States, causing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota. Millions are facing dangerous conditions due to this weather phenomenon.

A heat dome is causing dangerously hot weather across much of the central United States, with temperatures exceeding 100°F and affecting 70 million people. The prolonged high temperatures and humidity pose severe health risks, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with medical conditions.

Two North Dakota mothers whose newborns, Morrison and Kyle Bylin, were allegedly switched at birth at Unity Medical Center in 1988 have filed a lawsuit against the hospital. The incident occurred on January 26, 1988, and the lawsuit was filed in state court last week.

Two men discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago at Unity Medical Center in North Dakota and are suing the hospital for the lifelong consequences. The hospital denies staff responsibility, citing lack of evidence and destroyed records.

A severe storm threat is expected to impact the Twin Cities and Minnesota starting Sunday night into Monday, with potential for damaging straight-line winds and storms. Western and Central Minnesota may experience storms overnight, while Southern/Southeastern Minnesota could see stronger storms Monday afternoon. The cold front will bring cooler temperatures and strong winds by Tuesday.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that hiring a hit man is not always classified as a crime of violence, leading to the vacating of felony convictions from contract killings related to an oil dispute in North Dakota.

Two men discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago at a North Dakota hospital, leading their families to sue the hospital for robbing them of their true lives. The hospital denies staff responsibility, citing missing records and no evidence of wrongdoing.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that hiring a hit man to commit murder is not categorically a 'crime of violence,' even when the killing occurs. The decision invalidated two felony convictions linked to an oil well dispute in North Dakota.

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that hiring a hit man to commit murder is 'not categorically a crime of violence,' even if the killing is carried out. The decision invalidated two felony convictions linked to an oil well dispute in North Dakota.

Two men discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago and are suing a North Dakota hospital. Their families accuse the hospital of stealing the lives they were meant to lead.

Two men discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago at Unity Medical Center in North Dakota. Their families are suing the hospital, which denies staff responsibility, citing lost records and no evidence of error.

Two men, Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison, discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago at Unity Medical Center in Grafton, North Dakota. Their families are suing the hospital, claiming they were robbed of their true lives, while the hospital denies staff responsibility due to lost records and no remaining staff from the time of the incident.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that states refusing to comply with Trump administration election-security requirements could lose federal funding, with election officials facing fines, penalties, or prison time for ignoring DHS-provided information. Twenty-three states participate in DHS' expanded SAVE program to compare voter records against immigration data, while others, including Mississippi and West Virginia, do not. Mullin urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which mandates documentary proof of citizenship and photo identification for voter registration.

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned states not complying with Trump administration election-security requirements could lose federal funding, with election officials facing fines, penalties, or prison time. DHS identified 250,000 voter records in four states potentially belonging to noncitizens and urged states to join the SAVE program to cross-check voter rolls against federal databases.

Two North Dakota families are suing a hospital over allegations that their babies were switched at birth. The men involved were raised by each other's biological families without anyone's knowledge.

Two families are suing Unity Medical Center in North Dakota, alleging hospital staff switched two baby boys at birth in 1988. Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison, now adults, discovered through DNA testing that they were raised by the wrong biological parents. The hospital denies the allegations and claims the lawsuit may be barred by the statute of limitations.

Democratic Socialists of America candidates have won multiple Democratic primaries, with potential House seats in 2026. The article discusses the growing influence of democratic socialism in U.S. politics, shifting public perception of socialism toward positive associations with strong safety nets and economic rights.

More than 125 million Americans are experiencing dangerous heat across the country. Cities in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota set daily heat records on Monday.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a previous ruling requiring bond hearings for immigrants under the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy, allowing indefinite detention without bond in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The Supreme Court will address a related case in October, while the 8th Circuit Court upheld the policy in seven Midwestern states.

A dangerous heat wave is affecting much of the US, with triple-digit temperatures expected in the Southwest and Great Plains, spreading eastward under a high-pressure dome. Health advisories warn of 15-25°F above-normal temperatures, including at night, posing risks to vulnerable populations like homeless individuals. Over 90 temperature records are forecast to be broken, with many areas experiencing unprecedented heat.

A dangerous heat wave is intensifying across the United States, with triple-digit temperatures expected in the Southwest and Great Plains before spreading eastward under a high-pressure dome. Health warnings emphasize risks from prolonged heat, including record-breaking highs and overnight temperatures 15-25°F above normal, particularly affecting two-thirds of the continental U.S.

A dangerous heat wave is affecting much of the United States, with triple-digit temperatures expected in the Southwest and Great Plains, spreading eastward under a high-pressure dome. Over 90 temperature records may be broken, including overnight highs, with health warnings urging hydration and cooling. Climate change and El Niño are contributing to the intensity of the heat wave.

A dangerous heat wave is affecting two-thirds of the continental United States, with triple-digit temperatures expected in the Southwest and Great Plains before spreading eastward. Health risks include oppressive nighttime heat, record-breaking temperatures in over 90 locations, and heightened fire danger in dry regions. Climate change and an emerging El Niño are contributing to the intensity of the event.

North Dakota leaders discussed Trump and Teddy Roosevelt during a meeting involving bison burgers. The event highlighted a conversation between state officials and references to two prominent political figures.

FOX21 News Storm Team Meteorologist Robert Hahn is retiring after 20 years, ending his career on July 3. He previously worked as a meteorologist and reporter in Wyoming, Georgia, Florida, North Dakota, and Missouri.

Donald Trump celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. and the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Library in North Dakota. He positioned himself as the rightful heir to American greatness.