BISMARCK, N.D. (Valley News Live) - North Dakota will get a new schools superintendent on Tuesday, Oct. 21, when Gov. Kelly Armstrong announces his appointment to replace Kirsten Baesler, who’s leaving for a federal education post.

In South Dakota, businesses are fleeing fractious populist politics. In North Dakota, traditional Republicans are holding the line, and profiting from it. Will it last?

A far-right group, motivated by the appointment of a moderate Republican, is petitioning to force a special election in Grand Forks. This could be a big opportunity for Democrats.

The party’s cash-on-hand total has dried up as monthly fundraising hit a record low in August and party leaders privately express concern.

North Dakota is using artificial intelligence to help lawmakers and legal staff keep up with the flood of bills that come through every legislative session. The North Dakota Legislative Council, the small agency that drafts and summarizes bills for the Legislature,

The North Dakota School Boards Association is pleased to announce the results of its annual board elections, held during the 2025 NDSBA Annual Convention on October 9-10 at the Bismarck