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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum injured, but says he’ll still take part in GOP debate

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NORTH DAKOTA) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said Wednesday he will participate in the GOP primary debate despite being taken to the emergency room Tuesday night after injuring his left leg playing pickup basketball with his staff.He wrote on X, formerly known as... Read More.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum injured, status for GOP debate unclear, campaign says

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NORTH DAKOTA) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was taken to the emergency room Tuesday night after injuring his leg playing pickup basketball with his staff, and his campaign said his status for Wednesday night's GOP debate was unclear.Burgum's spokesperson, Lance Trover, speaking on... Read More.

One police officer dead, two other cops in critical condition in North Dakota shooting

Saturday, July 15 by ABC News

(FARGO, N.D.) -- Police in Fargo, North Dakota, say one of their own was killed in a shooting Friday, an incident that also critically injured two other officers and injured two civilians.The suspect died as a result of the shooting which took place at the... Read More.

Loaded gun found in carry-on luggage at South Dakota airport is fourth such incident this year

Friday, June 9 by ABC News

(SIOUX FALLS, S.D.) -- Officials from the Transportation Security Administration in South Dakota stopped a passenger with a loaded handgun from getting onto a plane in the fourth such incident at the Sioux Falls Airport this year.During the routine screening of carry-on luggage this... Read More.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joins 2024 presidential race against Trump, DeSantis

Wednesday, June 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Wednesday jumped into the 2024 presidential race -- becoming the 12th Republican candidate on the list, with a pitch to voters focused on lessons he learned out West."We need new leadership for the changing economy. We need... Read More.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum joining 2024 presidential race against Trump, DeSantis

Wednesday, June 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Wednesday is expected to jump into the 2024 presidential race -- becoming the 12th Republican candidate on the list, with a pitch to voters focused on lessons he learned out West.Burgum, a former software CEO elected... Read More.

With only dozens left, South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of ‘critically endangered’ red wolf pups

Friday, June 2 by ABC News

(SIOUX FALLS, S.D.) -- A zoo in South Dakota has welcomed a litter of critically endangered red wolf pups -- a litter vital to the existence of the species with only an estimated two dozen left existing in the wild.The Great Plains Zoo in... Read More.

North Dakota House passes near-total abortion ban with limited exceptions

Tuesday, April 18 by ABC News

(BISMARCK, N.D.) -- Lawmakers in North Dakota advanced an abortion bill Monday that seeks to ban the procedure with few exceptions.The state House passed SB 2150 with a vote of 76-14, mostly along party lines, which makes performing or aiding an abortion a class... Read More.

North Dakota Supreme Court says state abortion ban is ‘unconstitutional’

Thursday, March 16 by ABC News

(BISMARCK, N.D.) -- The North Dakota Supreme Court declared Thursday that the state's abortion ban is unconstitutional and will not be enforced.After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade during the summer, a trigger ban was set to go into effect that would make... Read More.

Convicted North Dakota woman speaks publicly for 1st time about husband’s death