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North Dakota Supreme Court sides with Energy Transfer in Greenpeace fight over Dutch lawsuit

(The Center Square) – The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled this week that Greenpeace International cannot keep pursuing most of its lawsuit against Energy Transfer in the Netherlands as the… Read More

May 11, 2026

Pro-life org: Informed consent for abortion pill impossible without doctor visit

(The Center Square) – The nation’s largest pro-life organization filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Supreme Court asserting the impossibility of ensuring informed consent without an in-person doctor’s visit… Read More

May 10, 2026

Stocks Post Sixth Straight Weekly Gain

Wall Street extended its winning streak to six consecutive weeks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closing at all-time highs Friday after a week marked by robust corporate… Read More

May 10, 2026

Butte-Based Silver Bow Mining Rings NYSE Opening Bell

A Montana minerals exploration company marked its arrival on a U.S. national securities exchange Thursday when Silver Bow Mining Corp. leadership rang the opening bell at the New York Stock… Read More

May 9, 2026

Feds Sue New Mexico and Albuquerque Over Immigration Sanctuary Law

Federal prosecutors allege that a new state law and a city ordinance unconstitutionally obstruct immigration enforcement and sever long-standing cooperation agreements with federal authorities. The Justice Department filed suit Friday… Read More

May 9, 2026

Treasury Sanctions Ten in Crackdown on Networks Supplying Iran

The designations target a web of companies and individuals across China, Hong Kong, Belarus, and Dubai that Washington says have helped Tehran acquire weapons and materials for its Shahed drone… Read More

May 9, 2026

Former Montana Senator Identifies Herself as Source of 2018 Harassment Complaint Against Windy Boy

A former state senator has publicly identified herself for the first time as the source of a confidential 2018 sexual harassment complaint against state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, directly challenging… Read More

May 9, 2026

Gianforte Takes Tax Cut Pitch to Southeast Montana on 56-County Tour

The governor held a town hall in Sidney and visited a string of small businesses and nonprofits across five counties, using the tour to tout property and income tax reforms… Read More

May 9, 2026

Zinke Introduces Bill to Let Allies Pool Purchases of U.S. Defense Equipment

The bipartisan legislation aims to stabilize American defense production lines by coordinating group buys among smaller allied nations that struggle to navigate the current arms sales process. Rep. Ryan Zinke… Read More

May 9, 2026

Daines Leads Five Senators to Beijing Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The lawmakers pressed China’s leadership on fentanyl, agricultural market access, and Boeing aircraft purchases ahead of an anticipated Trump-Xi summit next week. A bipartisan group of five U.S. senators held… Read More

May 9, 2026

U.S. Economy Added 177,000 Jobs in April

Factory construction hiring surged and labor force participation held near historic highs, though the figures reflect a workforce reshaped in part by a sharp reduction in federal employment. The U.S…. Read More

May 9, 2026

Pentagon Creates Task Force to Bring Back Troops Lost to Covid Vaccine Mandate

Secretary Hegseth directed military review boards to weigh whether service members who left voluntarily after facing career-ending adverse actions were effectively forced out. The Department of War on Friday established… Read More

May 9, 2026

Feds Cancel American Prairie Reserve’s Bison Grazing Permits

The final decision reverses a Biden-era authorization that allowed non-production bison to graze on more than 63,000 acres of federal land, ending a four-year legal and political fight by Montana’s… Read More

May 9, 2026

Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship From Convicted Cuban Spy

The civil complaint alleges that Victor Manuel Rocha lied his way through the naturalization process while secretly serving Havana for decades. The Justice Department filed a civil complaint Thursday seeking… Read More

May 9, 2026

DOJ Launches Gender Ideology Investigations in 36 Illinois School Districts

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has launched investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts to determine whether they have included sexual orientation and gender ideology content in classes for… Read More

May 2, 2026

Royal Visit to Arlington Highlights Enduring U.S.-U.K. Bond

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Arlington National Cemetery on April 30 for a full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, marked by a 21-gun… Read More

May 2, 2026

War Department’s FY27 Budget Prioritizes Nuclear Strength

The War Department is seeking $71 billion to modernize the U.S. nuclear triad — encompassing air, land, and sea-based weapons systems — as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget… Read More

May 2, 2026

House Republicans End DHS Shutdown, Pass Budget Resolution on Border Security

Speaker Mike Johnson delivered remarks after House Republicans ended what he characterized as a Democrat-driven DHS shutdown and passed a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement and border security for… Read More

May 2, 2026

Sheehy Joins Bipartisan Push to Counter Chinese Mining Abuses

U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) have introduced the China-Africa Mining Transparency Act of 2026, a bipartisan bill aimed at exposing China’s use of forced labor, child… Read More

May 2, 2026

Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities

South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for a tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program. Eligible individuals may receive a refund… Read More

May 2, 2026

Governor Gordon Joins Members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia for International Security Exercise

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon joined members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia this week, participating in activities surrounding Exercise African Lion 2026, the largest annual joint military exercise led… Read More

May 2, 2026

Pakistani National Pleads Guilty for Leading an International Human Smuggling Organization

A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to operating an international human smuggling network that charged migrants as much as $40,000 each to be illegally transported into the United States, the… Read More

May 2, 2026

North Dakota Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Innovate ND Grant Program

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that applications are open for the Innovate ND grant program. Entrepreneurs across the state are encouraged to apply by May 14, 2026,… Read More

May 2, 2026

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition and Aid for Illegal Aliens

The United States Department of Justice has filed a complaint challenging New Jersey laws that provide in-state tuition rates and financial assistance to illegal aliens, arguing the laws unconstitutionally discriminate… Read More

May 2, 2026

Montana AG Knudsen Stands with Trump Administration on Second Amendment Reforms

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) at a press conference in Washington, D.C. to support… Read More

May 2, 2026

Gianforte Announces Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program Sees Record Growth

Governor Greg Gianforte announced that the Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program (MRAP), administered by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), reported record participation in 2025, reinforcing its role as… Read More

May 2, 2026

New Economic Data Highlights Strength of American Economy

A wave of new economic data is pointing to broad-based strength across the American economy, with improvements in housing, manufacturing, consumer confidence, and the labor market. Housing New residential construction… Read More

May 2, 2026

Daines, Cantwell Raise Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating May 5th, 2026, as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women… Read More

May 2, 2026

Montana Delegation Seeks Funds to Repair St. Mary Canal

U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, along with Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02), sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requesting funding to repair… Read More

May 2, 2026

Knudsen Invokes Supervisory Control Over Gallatin County Attorney’s Office

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has invoked supervisory control over Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell, following her failure to issue a memorandum clarifying that Gallatin County may share confidential criminal… Read More

May 2, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis… Read More

May 2, 2026

Bridger Photonics Unveils New Platform to Streamline Emissions Management

Bridger Photonics, the global leader in emissions detection and intelligence, has announced the launch of Bridger Command™, an interactive emissions management platform designed to help oil and gas operators turn… Read More

May 2, 2026

Justice Friese installed on North Dakota Supreme Court

The North Dakota Supreme Court welcomed its newest member as Justice Friese was officially installed during a formal investiture ceremony. Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers was joined by Justices Jon… Read More

May 2, 2026

North Dakota Development Fund Expands Eligibility to Support Rural Businesses

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) has expanded its eligibility criteria to include non-primary sector businesses. The change is intended to… Read More

May 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations

Spirit Airlines announced on May 2 that it was suspending all operations after years of financial hardships, compounded by a recent spike in fuel prices, leaving travelers scrambling for alternative… Read More

May 2, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway Posts Strong First Quarter

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $10.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, more than double the $4.6 billion reported in the same period a… Read More

May 2, 2026

Zinke Notches Key Victories as Farm Bill Clears House

Congressman Ryan Zinke announced the House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, commonly known as the Farm Bill, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to… Read More

May 2, 2026

Stocks Close Out Strong Week

Wall Street capped a strong week with fresh all-time highs on Friday, as upbeat earnings from Apple and hopes for a resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict helped push major indexes… Read More

May 2, 2026

Montana Leads Nation in Single-Family Home Permit Growth

Montana has topped the nation in year-over-year increases in single-family home permits, according to a new report from the National Association of Home Builders. The Washington, D.C.-based trade association, which… Read More

May 2, 2026

Soldier’s insider trading case puts prediction markets to the test

(The Center Square) – An alleged attempt by a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier to profit from classified military intelligence on a prediction market platform has resulted in the first-ever… Read More

May 1, 2026

University earns national recognition for leadership in innovation and economic engagement

n recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated UND as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University. The IEP… Read More

April 30, 2026

UM to Hold Listening Session on Naming of Steve and Shirley Nelson Training Center

The University of Montana will hold an on-campus listening session Wednesday, May 6, to gather public comment on the proposal to rename the Adams Center auxiliary gyms after Steve and… Read More

April 28, 2026

Del Crandall named dean of UND School of Law

After a nationwide search, retired Vice Admiral Darse E. “Del” Crandall, Jr. has been appointed to the position of dean of the School of Law at the University of North… Read More

April 27, 2026

Susan Tuve to Deliver USD’s Commencement

The University of South Dakota has announced that Susan Tuve will deliver the commencement address at USD’s 139th Commencement Ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026,… Read More

April 26, 2026

Have U.S. consumers gone “K-shaped”? A review of the data

The term “K-shaped economy” arose after the COVID-19 pandemic to characterize the diverging economic paths of high-income Americans and everyone else. It became ubiquitous in 2025, one of the “biggest… Read More

April 25, 2026

Jackson Rancher Sam Mead Announces Run for U.S. Senate

Sam Mead, a Jackson rancher and fifth-generation member of a prominent Wyoming political family, has announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate, becoming the latest Republican to enter the open-seat… Read More

April 25, 2026

Labrador Slams Misleading Political Ads on Child Protection Funding

Raúl Labrador sharply criticized a series of political advertisements he said falsely invoke his office and the state’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit, calling the attacks deceptive and shameful. Labrador’s… Read More

April 25, 2026

Commerce Awards More Than $90,000 to Roundup

The Montana Department of Commerce announced Friday that more than $90,000 in grant funding has been awarded to the Roundup to help complete rehabilitation of the historic Wier Building. The… Read More

April 25, 2026

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