<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[North Dakota - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about North Dakota with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 19:09:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Hwy 83 closed August 12 &amp; 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT will temporarily close Hwy 83. Falkirk Mining Company to remove the cable belt bridge that crosses over the highway. The roadway will be closed to thru traffic for a 24-hour period starting on August 12 between Underwood and Washburn.Signed detour will be in place: Northbound on US 83 will need to exit the highway at Washburn,Southbound on US 83 will need to exit the highway at Underwood. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 8/11/2019 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-83-closed-august-12-amp-13/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-83-closed-august-12-amp-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND 17 OPEN at the Red River]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has opened ND Hwy 17 east of Grafton at the Red River. Water has receded from the roadway and MnDOT has opened MN Hwy. 317.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 5/21/2019 3:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-17-open-at-the-red-river/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-17-open-at-the-red-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND 17 CLOSED at the Red River]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT reminds motorists that ND Hwy 17 east of Grafton at the Red River remains CLOSED due to flooding and MNDOT has CLOSED Hwy 317 at the Red River. The roadways will remain CLOSED until water levels recede and inspections can be made to the road and bridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 5/20/2019 8:30:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-17-closed-at-the-red-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-17-closed-at-the-red-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hwy 5 CLOSED at the Red River]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT reminds motorists that Hwy 5 remains CLOSED at the Red River.MNDOT has closed Hwy 175 at the Red River.Roadways will remain closed until repairs can be made to Hwy 175 in MN.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/15/2019 4:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-5-closed-at-the-red-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2019 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-5-closed-at-the-red-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 Exit 164  Ramps OPEN]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT has OPENED the northbound off ramp and the southbound on ramp of I-29 at Exit 164 as water has receded from the roadway.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 5/1/2019 2:15:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-exit-164-ramps-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-exit-164-ramps-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDHP Oversize Restriction LIFTED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has LIFTED the travel restrictions for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles statewide.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/29/2019 11:30:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ndhp-oversize-restriction-lifted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2019 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ndhp-oversize-restriction-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hwy 54 OPEN I-29 to MN border]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT has OPENED Highway 54 from I-29 east to the Minnesota border as water has receded from the roadway.The load restriction on Hwy 54 from I-29 to the MN border will be reduced to 7 tons until further notice due to weak subgrades caused by the flood water.According to Minnesota DOT Hwy 1 through Oslo has been reopened with a 5-ton weight limit in effect and Hwy 220 north of Oslo, remains closed between Highway 1 (Oslo) and Highway 11 (Robin).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/23/2019 5:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-54-open-i-29-to-mn-border/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-54-open-i-29-to-mn-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Forks Sorlie Bridge OPEN]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with MNDOT have OPENED the Sorlie Bridge on Business US 2 (Demers Ave) in Grand Forks that crosses the Red River into East Grand Forks.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/23/2019 3:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/grand-forks-sorlie-bridge-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/grand-forks-sorlie-bridge-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-94 WB Medina Rest Area CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[The I-94 westbound Medina rest area located approximately 7 miles west of Medina will be CLOSED for maintenance until further notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/23/2019 3:15:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-wb-medina-rest-area-closed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-wb-medina-rest-area-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND 11 OPEN Farimont to MN]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT has OPENEDHwy 11 from Fairmont to the MN border with traffic speeds reduced to 25 mph.Water remains at the edge of the roadway and motorists should use caution when traveling through the area. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/22/2019 8:45:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-11-open-farimont-to-mn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-11-open-farimont-to-mn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND 11 CLOSED Farimont to MN]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT has temporarily CLOSED ND Hwy. 11 from Fairmont to the MN border due to water over the roadway. Motorists must use an alternate route. The roadway will be closed until water levels recede. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/19/2019 7:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-11-closed-farimont-to-mn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2019 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-11-closed-farimont-to-mn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hwy 5 CLOSED I-29 to Red River]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT has CLOSED Hwy 5 from I-29 (Exit 203 - Joliette Interchange) east to the Red River due to water over the roadway.MNDOT has closed Hwy 175 at the Red River.Roadways will remain closed until river levels recede.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/15/2019 4:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-5-closed-i-29-to-red-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-5-closed-i-29-to-red-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 Exit 164  Ramps CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT has temporarily CLOSED the northbound off ramp and the southbound on ramp of I-29 at Exit 164 due to water over the roadway.The exit will be CLOSED until river levels recede.Motorists will need to take an alternate route.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/12/2019 3:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-exit-164-ramps-closed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-exit-164-ramps-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversize Loads Allowed Statewide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oversize loads are now allowed statewide.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/12/2019 3:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversize-loads-allowed-statewide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversize-loads-allowed-statewide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 OPEN Grand Forks to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have OPENED I-29 from Grand Forks to the Canadian Border. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/12/2019 12:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-open-grand-forks-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-open-grand-forks-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 OPEN at SD Border]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Dakota officials have OPENED I-29 at the North Dakota / South Dakota border.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/12/2019 11:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-open-at-sd-border/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-open-at-sd-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 CLOSED Fargo to SD Border]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have CLOSED I-29 from Fargo to the South Dakota Border due to compacted snow and ice covered roadways creating hazardous driving conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/12/2019 8:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-fargo-to-sd-border/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-fargo-to-sd-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel southeastern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a NO TRAVEL ADVISORY for Wahpeton, Lisbon and surrounding areas due to compacted snow and ice creating hazardous driving conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/12/2019 8:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-southeastern-nd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-southeastern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 CLOSED Canada to Grand Forks]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have CLOSED I-29 from the Canadian Border to Grand Forks due to compacted snow and ice covered roadways and water filled ditches adding to the hazardous driving conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/12/2019 8:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-canada-to-grand-forks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-canada-to-grand-forks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-94 OPEN Jamestown to Fargo]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have OPENED I-94 from Jamestown to Fargo.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/12/2019 8:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-open-jamestown-to-fargo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-open-jamestown-to-fargo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel southcentral and eastern]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a NO TRAVEL ADVISORY for Wahpeton, Fargo, Casselton, Lisbon, Edgeley, Ellendale, Ashley, Valley City, Hillsboro, Linton, Grand Forks, Grafton, Larimore and surrounding areas due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/11/2019 8:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-southcentral-and-eastern/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-southcentral-and-eastern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 CLOSED Canada to SD]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have CLOSED I-29 from the Canadian Border to the South Dakota Border due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and water filled ditches adding to the hazardous driving conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/11/2019 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-canada-to-sd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-canada-to-sd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck Parking Limited]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP want to inform commercial motor vehicle operators that truck parking is becoming LIMITED at the interstate closure points in eastern North Dakota. Commercial Motor Vehicles should consider stopping prior to closure points. Jamestown especially has limited truck park available and commercial trucks should consider stopping in Bismarck or Steele. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/11/2019 3:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/truck-parking-limited/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/truck-parking-limited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-94 CLOSED Jamestown to Fargo]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have CLOSED I-94 from Jamestown to Fargo due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/11/2019 3:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-closed-jamestown-to-fargo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-closed-jamestown-to-fargo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised southeastern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a NO TRAVEL ADVISORY for Wahpeton, Fargo, Casselton, Lisbon, Edgeley, Ellendale, Ashley, Valley City, Hillsboro, Linton and surrounding areas due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/11/2019 3:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-southeastern-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-southeastern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 CLOSED Grand Forks to SD]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have CLOSED I-29 from Grand Forks to the South Dakota Border due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/11/2019 3:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-grand-forks-to-sd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-grand-forks-to-sd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hwy 13 CLOSED I-29 to Wahpeton]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have CLOSED highway 13 from I-29 to Wahpeton due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/11/2019 12:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-13-closed-i-29-to-wahpeton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-13-closed-i-29-to-wahpeton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 CLOSED Fargo to SD]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have CLOSED I-29 from Fargo to the South Dakota Border due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/11/2019 12:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-fargo-to-sd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-fargo-to-sd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised Extreme SE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a NO TRAVEL ADVISORY for Wahpeton and surrounding areas due to snow and blowing snow which is creating near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/11/2019 11:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-extreme-se-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-extreme-se-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 NB Exit 164 Off Ramp CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT has temporarily CLOSED the northbound off ramp of I-29 at Exit 164 due to water over the roadway.The exit will be CLOSED until river levels recede.Motorists will need to take an alternate route.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/11/2019 11:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-nb-exit-164-off-ramp-closed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-nb-exit-164-off-ramp-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HWY 54 CLOSED I-29 to  Red River]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have CLOSED Highway 54 from I-29 to the Red River due to water over the road until river levels recede. There is no signed detour. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/10/2019 8:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-54-closed-i-29-to-red-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-54-closed-i-29-to-red-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Forks Sorlie Bridge CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with MNDOT have temporarily CLOSED the Sorlie Bridge on Business US 2 (Demers Ave) in Grand Forks that crosses the Red River into East Grand Forks.The bridge will remain closed until river levels recede.In addition, the City of Grand Forks and City of East Grand Forks have CLOSED the Point Bridge on Minnesota Ave until river levels recede.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/9/2019 2:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/grand-forks-sorlie-bridge-closed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2019 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/grand-forks-sorlie-bridge-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hwy 17 CLOSED at Red River]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and MNDOT have CLOSED Hwy 17 east of Grafton, ND and Hwy 317 in Minnesota at the Red River.The roadways will be CLOSED until river levels recede.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 4/9/2019 2:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-17-closed-at-red-river/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2019 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-17-closed-at-red-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sorlie BDG  temp close for flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) anticipate the closure of the Sorlie Bridge due to flooding on Business US Highway 2 (DeMers Ave) near the bridge. The closure is expected to take place the middle of next week. Motorists must use an alternative route during the closure. The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks will announce its closure as it fits into the cities flood efforts.Motorists should drive with ca&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sorlie-bdg-temp-close-for-flooding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2019 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sorlie-bdg-temp-close-for-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND 200 Now OPEN]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT has OPENED Highway 200 near Cartwright to the junction of Highway 58 as water has receded from the roadway.Traffic speeds are reduced.There is a 5-ton load restriction in effect from Cartwright to the junction of Highway 58 due to weak subgrades caused by the flood water.No trucks are being allowed to cross this segment of highway until further notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/28/2019 10:45:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-200-now-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-200-now-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND 24 Closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDDOT and NDHP has CLOSED Highway 24 west of Solen until further notice due to water over the road. There is no signed detour. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/26/2019 1:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-24-closed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-24-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND 200 CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have CLOSED Highway 200 near Cartwright (mile point 2) to the Highway 58 Junction until further notice due to water over the road. There is no signed detour. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/24/2019 6:15:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-200-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 00:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-200-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND 22 OPEN at Lost Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have OPENED ND Highway 22 at Lost Bridge, mile 122.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/23/2019 3:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-22-open-at-lost-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2019 22:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-22-open-at-lost-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND 22 CLOSED at Lost Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have CLOSED ND Highway 22 at Lost Bridge, mile 122, until further notice due to high water. There is no signed detour. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/22/2019 9:15:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-22-closed-at-lost-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2019 03:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-22-closed-at-lost-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND CLOSED at Lost Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have CLOSED Highway 22 at Lost Bridge, mile 122, until further notice due to high water. There is no signed detour. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/22/2019 5:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-closed-at-lost-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2019 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-closed-at-lost-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversized Loads on ND 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[ND 13 from US 281 to ND 30 is still closed to permitted over-dimensional vehicles until further notice. The remainder of the state is open to permitted over -dimensional vehicles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/16/2019 1:15:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversized-loads-on-nd-13/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2019 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversized-loads-on-nd-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversized Loads Allowed I-29, I-94]]></title><description><![CDATA[I-29 &amp; I-94 are open to permitted over-dimensional vehicles. The southeast region, with the exception of the interstate, is still closed to permitted over-dimensional vehicles until further notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/16/2019 12:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-loads-allowed-i-29-i-94/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2019 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-loads-allowed-i-29-i-94/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversized Loads Allowed in SE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial trucks with oversize loads will be permitted on the interstate only starting at 2 p.m. in the southeast region.Restricted travel remains for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles until further notice for secondary two-lane highways in southeast North Dakota due to road conditions. The following areas of the SW region are now open to oversize loads US 83 to the Montana border north of I-94 and from Bismarck to the Montana border south of I-94.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/15/2019 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-loads-allowed-in-se/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-loads-allowed-in-se/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Loads in SE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles until further notice in southeast North Dakota due to road conditions. The following areas of the SW region are now open to oversize loads US 83 to the Montana border north of I-94 and from Bismarck to the Montana border south of I-94. For all other high-profile and long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/15/2019 9:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-in-se-nd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-in-se-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many 2-lane Roads Impassible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many two-lane highways in the south central to eastern North Dakota remain blocked and impassable. Crews will continue to clear those roadways to open them. Two-lane highways were greatly impacted by the storm. Motorists will become stranded if they travel on these roads and emergency response will be difficult. Because of the impact of this storm event it is going to take the NDDOT a significant amount of time until these highways can be cleared for traffic.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/15/20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/many-2-lane-roads-impassible/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/many-2-lane-roads-impassible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-94 Remains CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT is working to clear I-94. Snow blowers and snowplows are working to clear the heavy drifts, especially between the Jamestown to Buffalo interchanges which was hit hardest. NDDOT anticipates that it will take several hours to clear these heavy drifts to make the roadway passable and cleared for traffic. Crews have removed all of the vehicles that were stuck on the interstate and are now focusing on opening up drifted areas. Please stay off the roadways until they open.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-remains-closed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-remains-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists advised against travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists advised against travel in south central and eastern ND. Interstate 94 and 29 as well as other highways will remain closed throughout the night. Two-lane state highways in the south central and eastern part of the state are greatly impacted by the high winds which have created heavy snow drifts at structures and sheltered areas.Snowplows are unable to get through some areas and roads are blocked and impassable. Motorists will become stranded if they travel on these roads.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/motorists-advised-against-travel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 23:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/motorists-advised-against-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised south &amp; east ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for all areas of southern and eastern North Dakota due to blowing snow, high winds, icy roads, and areas of near zero visibility creating hazardous driving conditions. Several roadways are blocked and impassible. Cities included in the No Travel Advisory include Bismarck, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Valley City, Fargo, Grand Forks and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-south-amp-east-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-south-amp-east-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limited Commercial Truck Parking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial Motor Vehicle parking is becoming limited in Bismarck/Mandan due to the I-94 closure from Bismarck to Fargo and other road closure points. Commercial trucks eastbound on I-94 should consider stopping in Dickinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/14/2019 2:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/limited-commercial-truck-parking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/limited-commercial-truck-parking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads to Remain CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with the NDHP advise motorists that I-94, I-29 and US Hwy 2 will remain CLOSED until further notice due to significant drifting taking place, especially at structures and sheltered areas. High winds are creating significant problems on these roadways and causing icy road conditions in addition to near zero visibility and drifting snow.Motorists are advised to STAY OFF CLOSED ROADS as crews clear drifts and stuck vehicles from the roadway.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/14/2019 11:45:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/roads-to-remain-closed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/roads-to-remain-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised central &amp; SE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for portions of south central and south east North Dakota due to snow, blowing snow, high winds, icy roads, and areas of near zero visibility creating hazardous driving conditions. Cities included in the No Travel Advisory are Glen Ullin, Flasher, Center, Bismarck, Jamestown, Valley City, Ellendale, Fargo, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-central-amp-se-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-central-amp-se-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-2 CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have CLOSED US Highway 2 eastbound and westbound from Devils Lake to Grand Forks due to significant snow drifts and zero visibility. Road Closed means motorists are not allowed to travel on a closed road due to life threatening conditions. The road may be impassible or blocked. Motorists who drive past a road closure device may be fined up to $250.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/14/2019 9:15:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-2-closed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-2-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Loads in SW, SE, NE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles until further notice in southwest, southeast, and northeast North Dakota due to road and weather conditions. For all other high-profile and long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/14/2019 6:30:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-in-sw-se-ne-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-in-sw-se-ne-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Loads in SW &amp; SE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles until further notice in southwest and south east ND due to road and weather conditions. For all other high-profile and long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/13/2019 9:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-in-sw-amp-se-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-in-sw-amp-se-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Loads in SW ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles until further notice in southwest ND due to road and weather conditions. For all other high-profile and long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/13/2019 8:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-in-sw-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 02:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-in-sw-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 and ND 13 CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have CLOSED I-29 northbound and southbound lanes from Grand Forks to the South Dakota border due to heavy snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions, near zero visibility, and life threatening driving conditions. The South Dakota officials have also closed I-29 from the North Dakota border to Watertown, South Dakota. ND Highway 13 from I-29 to Wahpeton is also CLOSED. The road may be impassible or blocked. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/9/2019 6:15:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-and-nd-13-closed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 01:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-and-nd-13-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised east ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for south central North Dakota due to heavy snow creating slippery road conditions, near zero visibility, and hazardous driving conditions. Cities included in the No Travel Advisory are Steele, Jamestown, Valley City, Ellendale, Grand Forks, Drayton, Fargo, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/9/2019 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-east-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-east-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversized Loads SW, SW, NE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel until further notice for all permitted over-dimensional loads in southwest, southeast, and northeast North Dakota due to weather and road conditions. Take notice of changing conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/9/2019 4:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversized-loads-sw-sw-ne-nd/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2019 23:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversized-loads-sw-sw-ne-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert South Central &amp; East]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for south central and southeastern North Dakota due to heavy snow creating slippery road conditions and reduced visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Bismarck, Devils Lake, Carrington, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Valley City, Ellendale, Fargo, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to wear seat belts, reduce speed, and drive according to the conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/9/2019 9:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-south-central-amp-east/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2019 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-south-central-amp-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert north central &amp; SE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for North Central and southeast North Dakota due to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and scattered snow drifts on the roadways. Be cautious when approaching bridges and sheltered areas because the blowing snow may create drifts in travel lanes. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Minot, Devils Lake,Fargo, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/4/2019 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-north-central-amp-se-nd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2019 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-north-central-amp-se-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert SW, NC and SE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for southwest, North Central, and southeast North Dakota due to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and scattered snow drifts on the roadways. Be cautious when approaching bridges and sheltered areas because the blowing snow may create drifts in travel lanes. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Dickinson, Minot, Devils Lake,Fargo, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/4/2019 1:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-nc-and-se-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-nc-and-se-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Travel in Southeast ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel until further notice for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles in the SE region for Barnes, Dickey, Lamour, Logan, McIntosh, Ransom, Stutsman &amp; Steele south of JCT. ND 32 &amp; ND 38 due to high winds and road conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/4/2019 2:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-travel-in-southeast-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-travel-in-southeast-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert SW, Central, &amp; east ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for southwest, central, and northeast North Dakota due to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and scattered snow drifts on the roadways. Be cautious when approaching bridges and sheltered areas because the blowing snow may create drifts in the driving lanes. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Dickinson, Minot, Bismarck, Mandan, Devils Lake,Grand Forks, Fargo, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/4/2019 1:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-central-amp-east-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-central-amp-east-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Travel in Southwest ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel until further notice for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles in Southwest North Dakota due to high winds and road conditions. For all other high-profile &amp; long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel. Take notice of changing conditions.North Dakota law restricts travel for these vehicle types when inclement weather causes the vehicle or attachment to swerve, whip, sway, or fail to follow in the path of the towing vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/4/]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-travel-in-southwest-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-travel-in-southwest-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert SW, Central, &amp; NE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for southwest, central, and northeast North Dakota due to blowing snow, reduced visibility, and scattered snow drifts on the roadways. Be cautious when approaching bridges and sheltered areas because the blowing snow may create drifts in the driving lanes. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Dickinson, Minot, Bismarck, Mandan, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Valley City, Grand Forks, and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/4/2019 11:30:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-central-amp-ne-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-central-amp-ne-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize travel on ND 200A]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel until further notice for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles on ND 200A from junction US 83 east to Junction ND 200 due to high winds and road conditions. For all other high-profile &amp; long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel. Take notice of changing conditions.North Dakota law restricts travel for these vehicle types when inclement weather causes the vehicle or attachment to swerve, whip, sway, or fail to follow in the path of the towing vehicle.&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-travel-on-nd-200a/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-travel-on-nd-200a/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised SW ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for southwest ND due to high winds creating near zero visibility at times.Snow drifts are developing in travel lanes at bridges and underpasses. Locations include Dickinson and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/3/2019 6:23:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-sw-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 01:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-sw-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert SW and NC ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for southwest ND and north central ND due to high winds causing blowing snow with near zero visibility at times and snow drifts at structures and sheltered areas. Locations include Dickinson, Minot and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 3/3/2019 11:20:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-and-nc-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Mar 2019 23:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-and-nc-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert southwestern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Travel Alert for southwestern North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating reduced visibility. Be cautious when approaching bridges and underpasses as the blowing snow is creating drifts that may block roadways. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Bowman, Hettinger, and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/26/2019 8:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-southwestern-nd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-southwestern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised LIFTED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have LIFTED from northeast North Dakota including areas of Grand Forks, Drayton, Pembina, and Cavalier. A Travel Alert remains in effect for northeastern North Dakota due to blowing and drifting snow creating slippery road conditions and reduced visibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/24/2019 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-lifted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2019 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversized Restrictions NE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles in northeast North Dakota until further notice. For all other high-profile and long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel. Take notice of changing conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/24/2019 12:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-restrictions-ne-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2019 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-restrictions-ne-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert southeastern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a Travel Alert in northeastern North Dakota due to blowing and drifting snow causing slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Fargo, Wahpeton, Valley City, Jamestown, Ellendale, and surrounding areas. Blowing snow may create snow drifts on the roadways. Motorists are encouraged to wear seat belts, reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/24/2019 9:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-southeastern-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2019 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-southeastern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert Southwest ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for southwestern North Dakota due to blowing snow sticking to the roadways creating unexpected stretches of very icy roads. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Beach, Belfield, Dickinson, Richardton, Bowman, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to wear seat belts, reduce speed, and drive according to the conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/23/2019 5:15:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-southwest-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2019 00:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-southwest-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised SE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for Ashley, Ellendale, Wahpeton and surrounding areas in the far southeastern portion of the state due to snow creating near zero visibility.A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/22/2019 5:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-se-nd/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-se-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court website update on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court will soon be releasing an updated version of its website. The website will have a more modern look and feel while retaining most of its current content. The updated site was built around the most used features of the current website<br />
and the search and sort capabilities have been updated.-Bismarck Tribune: North Dakota court system to roll out new website]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-website-update-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-website-update-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Feb. 25 arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case on whether private entities operating public access television channels should be considered state actors for First Amendment purposes.-Manhattan Community Access Corp. v. Halleck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-feb-25-arguments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-feb-25-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota reforms its prisons, Norwegian style]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News: "Classrooms are complete with fish tanks bubbling with underwater life. Poetry slams and barbeques are a regular occurrence. Students take field trips to better understand history and groups volunteer once a month, serving food to the<br />
homeless."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-reforms-its-prisons-norwegian-style/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-reforms-its-prisons-norwegian-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SD high court rules against Rapid City woman in same-sex benefits case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal/AP: "South Dakota's Supreme Court ruled this week against a retired police official seeking state retirement system survivor benefits after her wife, a former police captain, died of cancer."-Opinion Text: Anderson v. S.D. Retirement System]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-high-court-rules-against-rapid-city-woman-in-same-sex-benefits-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-high-court-rules-against-rapid-city-woman-in-same-sex-benefits-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Law Review Energy Law Symposium set for March 14 in Bismarck]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2019 North Dakota Law Review Energy Law Symposium will be held March 14 at the National Energy Center of Excellence in Bismarck. The symposium is approved for 7.75 North Dakota CLE credits and there is no charge to attend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-law-review-energy-law-symposium-set-for-march-14-in-bismarck/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-law-review-energy-law-symposium-set-for-march-14-in-bismarck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court website update on way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court will soon be releasing an updated version of its website. The website will have a more modern look and feel while retaining most of its current content. The updated site was built around the most used features of the current website<br />
and the search and sort capabilities have been updated.-Bismarck Tribune: North Dakota court system to roll out new website]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-website-update-on-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 22:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-website-update-on-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin court: Judge's Facebook friendship could show bias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "A Wisconsin judge's decision to become Facebook friends with a woman whose child custody case he was hearing created at least the appearance of bias, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday in ordering the case to be re-heard by<br />
another judge."-Opinion Text: Miller v. Carroll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wisconsin-court-judges-facebook-friendship-could-show-bias/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wisconsin-court-judges-facebook-friendship-could-show-bias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: Feb. 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted 22 new opinions on Feb. 21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-feb-21/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-feb-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: 'Excessive fines' ban applies to states, Supreme Court says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "Tyson Timbs admitted he'd sold drugs, and he accepted his sentence without a fight. What he wouldn't quietly accept was the police seizing and keeping the $40,000 Land Rover he'd had when arrested."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-excessive-fines-ban-applies-to-states-supreme-court-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-excessive-fines-ban-applies-to-states-supreme-court-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Appeals Court orders name change for sex offender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mankato Free Press: "A patient at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program who was born a man but identifies as female should have been granted a name change, state appellate judges have decided."-Opinion Link: Matter of Boone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-appeals-court-orders-name-change-for-sex-offender/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-appeals-court-orders-name-change-for-sex-offender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court won't take challenge to Montana campaign finance law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montana Public Radio: "Montana's 2015 campaign finance law survived its biggest test Tuesday. The U.S. Supreme Court, without comment, declined to take up a case challenging the state's Disclose Act."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-wont-take-challenge-to-montana-campaign-finance-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-wont-take-challenge-to-montana-campaign-finance-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UND Law wins championship at regional trial competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[UND News Release: "This past weekend, the UND Law Trial Team of Emily Christensen, Montana Funk, and Erica Skogen emerged the overall winner of the National Trial Competition for Region 12 held in Lincoln, Nebraska."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-law-wins-championship-at-regional-trial-competition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-law-wins-championship-at-regional-trial-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert Northeast North Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for northeast North Dakota due to snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Motorists are asked to use caution when meeting and passing vehicles as snow fog will reduce visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Grand Forks, Drayton, Pembina, Cavalier and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to wear seat belt, reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/20/2019 2:30:00]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-northeast-north-dakota/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-northeast-north-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justice Ginsburg appears strong in first appearance at Supreme Court this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - the oldest, tiniest and possibly most well-known justice - returned to her perch on the bench Tuesday, asking questions in a firm and strong voice."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justice-ginsburg-appears-strong-in-first-appearance-at-supreme-court-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justice-ginsburg-appears-strong-in-first-appearance-at-supreme-court-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ernst to give lecture on Mayflower Compact Feb. 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[UND News Release: "Julia Ernst, School of Law, will present the next Faculty Lecture, 'The Mayflower Compact and the U.S. Constitution,' at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the Memorial Union Lecture Bowl."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ernst-to-give-lecture-on-mayflower-compact-feb-27/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ernst-to-give-lecture-on-mayflower-compact-feb-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Lawyers giving free legal advice to veterans this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSFY News: "The State Bar of South Dakota and the USD School of Law are teaming up this week to host a two-day legal clinic for veterans. The event will be held at the American Legion in Watertown on Thursday and at the Sioux Falls Disabled<br />
American Veterans on Friday."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-lawyers-giving-free-legal-advice-to-veterans-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-lawyers-giving-free-legal-advice-to-veterans-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota judicial budget moves ahead without requested judgeship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "North Dakota House lawmakers approved the state's judicial budget on Monday, but without a new judgeship requested for the district that includes Burleigh and Morton counties."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-judicial-budget-moves-ahead-without-requested-judgeship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-judicial-budget-moves-ahead-without-requested-judgeship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pamela Alexander, first black woman judge in MN, sees gaps and opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Retired Hennepin County Judge Pamela Alexander, 66, is a fourth-generation Minnesotan and the first black female judge in Minnesota. Her interest in law was sparked at a young age when she witnessed the rape of her best friend and<br />
testified in court."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pamela-alexander-first-black-woman-judge-in-mn-sees-gaps-and-opportunities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pamela-alexander-first-black-woman-judge-in-mn-sees-gaps-and-opportunities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study shows just how violent Bakken became as oil drilling surged in North Dakota, Montana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fargo Forum: "The notion that crime boomed in the Bakken as oil development took off is nothing new. But a study released this month by the Bureau of Justice Statistics offers a detailed look at the spike in Oil Patch violence."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/study-shows-just-how-violent-bakken-became-as-oil-drilling-surged-in-north-dakota-montana/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/study-shows-just-how-violent-bakken-became-as-oil-drilling-surged-in-north-dakota-montana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court per curiam opinion: Feb 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued a per curiam opinion in a death penalty case involving a prisoner's intellectual disability.-Moore v. Texas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-per-curiam-opinion-feb-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-per-curiam-opinion-feb-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evan F. Heustis 1941-2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime Devils Lake attorney Evan F. Heustis died Feb. 13. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake.-Evan F. Heustis Attorney Record-Funeral Home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/evan-f-heustis-1941-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/evan-f-heustis-1941-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Feb . 19 arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case on whether the government is a "person" who may petition to institute review proceedings under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act.-Return Mail Inc. v. United States Postal Service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-feb-19-arguments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-feb-19-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: How do they decide who serves jury duty?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS Minnesota News: "Last year, the state of Minnesota issued 190,000 summons for jury duty, which is about 4 percent of Minnesotans 18 or older. So, how does a person get called for jury duty? Good Question."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-how-do-they-decide-who-serves-jury-duty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-how-do-they-decide-who-serves-jury-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert SW ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDDOT and NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for southwest North Dakota due to heavy snowfall and snow covered roads causing reduced visibility and slippery road conditions. Use caution when meeting and passing vehicles due to the limited visibility caused by snow fog. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Bowman, Hettinger, Mott, New England, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/16/2019 6:00:00]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Sotomayor on conservative colleague Gorsuch - 'He's such a lovely person']]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington Times: "Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Thursday the high court is a prime example of how people who disagree can actually get along with one another and even have some fun together, saying she has particular respect for<br />
her colleague Justice Neil M. Gorsuch."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-sotomayor-on-conservative-colleague-gorsuch-hes-such-a-lovely-person/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-sotomayor-on-conservative-colleague-gorsuch-hes-such-a-lovely-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Veterans Court provides support, but not a free pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mankato Free Press: "Veterans fist-bumped their case manager and mentors as they approached the bench [Feb. 8]. And at times, Judge Mark Betters sounded more like he was talking to a friend than a criminal defendant."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-veterans-court-provides-support-but-not-a-free-pass/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-veterans-court-provides-support-but-not-a-free-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Racketeering lawsuit by Dakota Access developer dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News/AP: "A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a $1 billion racketeering lawsuit that the developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline filed against environmental groups and activists, saying he found no evidence of a coordinated criminal<br />
enterprise."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/racketeering-lawsuit-by-dakota-access-developer-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/racketeering-lawsuit-by-dakota-access-developer-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowman County courthouse closed Feb. 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bowman County courthouse will be closed Monday, Feb. 18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bowman-county-courthouse-closed-feb-18/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:52:10 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bowman-county-courthouse-closed-feb-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Administrative Council Feb. 15 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Feb. 15 meeting of the Administrative Council and the council's Nov. 30 minutes have been been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/administrative-council-feb-15-agenda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/administrative-council-feb-15-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dakota Datebook: Lincoln's North Dakota Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prairie Public: "One of President Buchanan's last acts was to sign the Organic Act, which created Dakota territory. Consequently, the territory was just two days old when President Lincoln took office in 1861."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dakota-datebook-lincolns-north-dakota-legacy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dakota-datebook-lincolns-north-dakota-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Ginsburg illness casts spotlight on long-term court absences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has missed a month of Supreme Court arguments as she recovers from lung cancer surgery. But she's not the first justice to be away for a while and her absence hardly compares with those of some of<br />
her predecessors."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-ginsburg-illness-casts-spotlight-on-long-term-court-absences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-ginsburg-illness-casts-spotlight-on-long-term-court-absences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN Supreme Court overturns firing of cop who slapped Somali teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "The Minnesota Supreme Court Wednesday ordered the reinstatement of a Richfield police officer, who was fired by the city after slapping a Somali teen during a 2015 incident."-Opinion Link: City of Richfield v. Law Enforcement Labor Services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-supreme-court-overturns-firing-of-cop-who-slapped-somali-teen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-supreme-court-overturns-firing-of-cop-who-slapped-somali-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Welte takes questions from Senate Judiciary Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "Former Grand Forks County State's Attorney and federal judgeship nominee Peter Welte testified Wednesday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Welte, who was nominated for the post last month by President Donald Trump, was<br />
introduced to the committee by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/peter-welte-takes-questions-from-senate-judiciary-committee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/peter-welte-takes-questions-from-senate-judiciary-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neb.: 24/7 sobriety program credited with turning lives around]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omaha World Herald: "Instead of enjoying a cup of coffee, Paige Ott began each morning by blowing into a Breathalyzer machine in downtown Omaha. And the Fremont woman repeated the chore each evening after she got off of work."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/neb-247-sobriety-program-credited-with-turning-lives-around/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/neb-247-sobriety-program-credited-with-turning-lives-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lincoln's North Dakota Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prairie Public Dakota Datebook: "One of President Buchanan's last acts was to sign the Organic Act, which created Dakota territory. Consequently, the territory was just two days old when President Lincoln took office in 1861."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lincolns-north-dakota-legacy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lincolns-north-dakota-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump re-nominates Wrigley to serve as U.S. attorney for North Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Forks Herald: "President Donald Trump has renewed his nomination of Drew Wrigley to again serve as the U.S. attorney for North Dakota."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/trump-re-nominates-wrigley-to-serve-as-us-attorney-for-north-dakota/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/trump-re-nominates-wrigley-to-serve-as-us-attorney-for-north-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courts strive to improve child protection cases with pilot project in west central Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Central Tribune: "Halfway into a two-year pilot program designed to address Minnesota's higher-than-acceptable rate of children being placed into foster care, District Court Judge Jenna Fischer is finding some possible solutions."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courts-strive-to-improve-child-protection-cases-with-pilot-project-in-west-central-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courts-strive-to-improve-child-protection-cases-with-pilot-project-in-west-central-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court sets date in Argus Leader case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "The U.S. Supreme Court has set a date to hear a case that could determine whether taxpayer payments to businesses can be considered confidential information."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-sets-date-in-argus-leader-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-sets-date-in-argus-leader-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burleigh County States Attorney's Office sees shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[KFYR News: "It's difficult to fight crime if you don't have enough people to do it. A shortage of assistant states attorney's is hitting Burleigh County. Job Service of North Dakota says legal job listings have gone up 300 percent in the last<br />
year across the state."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/burleigh-county-states-attorneys-office-sees-shortage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/burleigh-county-states-attorneys-office-sees-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Jensen visits Woodrow Wilson High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Jan. 23, Justice Jon J. Jensen visited Woodrow Wilson High School in Fargo at the invitation of social studies teachers Elizabeth Hazeldine and Breanne Blomquist. Justice Jensen spoke about the North Dakota judicial system to classes of new<br />
Americans and high school students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-jensen-visits-woodrow-wilson-high-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-jensen-visits-woodrow-wilson-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: State Supreme Court vacates 40-year drug term, orders new sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen American News: "In a ruling filed Thursday, justices upheld the 2017 Brown County drug conviction of Richard K. Roedder, 51, but sent it back for resentencing, claiming Judge Jon Flemmer did not properly consider state law that allows<br />
for presumptive probation on drug convictions."-Opinion Link: State v. Roedder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-state-supreme-court-vacates-40-year-drug-term-orders-new-sentence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-state-supreme-court-vacates-40-year-drug-term-orders-new-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Curious find casts doubt on 1922 execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billings Gazette: "Even with a noose around his neck in a stockade behind the Missoula jail, Joe Vuckovich swore he hadn't murdered Mrs. Jerry Shea."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-curious-find-casts-doubt-on-1922-execution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-curious-find-casts-doubt-on-1922-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Justice Alan Page and Paris Yarbrough, a legal legend and the next generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page, 73, was Minnesota's first black Supreme Court justice and is the founder of the Page Education Foundation, which provides scholarships and mentoring to young people of color."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-justice-alan-page-and-paris-yarbrough-a-legal-legend-and-the-next-generation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-justice-alan-page-and-paris-yarbrough-a-legal-legend-and-the-next-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hochhalter appointed U.S. magistrate judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[News Release: "Chief Judge Daniel L. Hovland of the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota announced the appointment of Mr. Clare R. Hochhalter to the position of United States Magistrate Judge for a term of eight years<br />
effective February 8, 2019."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hochhalter-appointed-us-magistrate-judge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hochhalter-appointed-us-magistrate-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Drug Court offers second chance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Char-Koosta News: "Treatment plans, felony charges, and emergency life events were discussed on a case-by-case basis in the conference room of the 20th Judicial District Drug Court. Each Thursday afternoon, a team made up of healthcare and legal<br />
professionals review the progress of its 17 clients."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-drug-court-offers-second-chance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-drug-court-offers-second-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Belmont College of Law hosts Chief Justice Roberts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belmont Vision: "Chief Justice John Roberts knows he might not become a memorable figure in American history, but he's still honored to serve his country."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-belmont-college-of-law-hosts-chief-justice-roberts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-belmont-college-of-law-hosts-chief-justice-roberts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND attorney shortage means limited access to justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public News Service: "A shortage of lawyers in North Dakota could be hindering people's access to justice. Attorney job listings have increased 300 percent in the past year, according to Job Service North Dakota."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-shortage-means-limited-access-to-justice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-shortage-means-limited-access-to-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court officers say Minnesota still struggles for equal justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Judges, county attorneys and other legal professionals say Minnesota's criminal justice system still fails people of color 25 years after the state Supreme Court released a seminal report."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-officers-say-minnesota-still-struggles-for-equal-justice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-officers-say-minnesota-still-struggles-for-equal-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court considers scope of states' sovereign immunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yahoo Finance: "In January, the [Supreme Court] heard oral argument in , a case that will resolve whether the Constitution grants each state immunity from suit in foreign states' courts."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-considers-scope-of-states-sovereign-immunity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-considers-scope-of-states-sovereign-immunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 OPEN]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have OPENED I-29 from Grand Forks to Fargo.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/8/2019 6:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2019 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 CLOSED in South Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to South Dakota officials, I-29 is closed in South Dakota from the ND/SD state line to Sioux Falls.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/7/2019 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-in-south-dakota/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed-in-south-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Limited Truck Parking at Closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial Motor Vehicle parking is becoming limited at the interstate closure points in eastern North Dakota. Commercial Motor Vehicles should consider stopping prior to closure points. Jamestown especially has limited truck park available and commercial trucks should consider stopping in Steele or Bismarck. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/7/2019 2:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/limited-truck-parking-at-closures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/limited-truck-parking-at-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-29 CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have CLOSED I-29 northbound and southbound lanes from Fargo to the South Dakota border due to heavy snow and blowing snow creating near zero visibility and dangerous driving conditions. Road Closed means motorists are not allowed to travel on a closed road due to life threatening conditions. The road may be impassible or blocked. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/7/2019 11:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-29-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND 13 CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have CLOSED ND Highway 13 eastbound and westbound lanes from I-29 to Wahpeton due to heavy snow and blowing snow creating near zero visibility and dangerous driving conditions. Road Closed means motorists are not allowed to travel on a closed road due to life threatening conditions. The road may be impassible or blocked.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/7/2019 10:15:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-13-closed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-13-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jailed for being mentally ill: South Dakota looks for an alternative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "When the anger takes over and Nick Johnson loses control, he might end up in the hospital. Or, if the hospital staff think he is too aggressive, they send him to the Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/jailed-for-being-mentally-ill-south-dakota-looks-for-an-alternative/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/jailed-for-being-mentally-ill-south-dakota-looks-for-an-alternative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota oil drilling suit gets boot from Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "A Native American tribe opposed to oil and gas drilling underneath Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota should not have filed their case in Washington, a federal judge ruled Tuesday."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-oil-drilling-suit-gets-boot-from-washington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-oil-drilling-suit-gets-boot-from-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Treatment court puts focus on aiding veterans in justice system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lonsdale News Review: "When John Fossum got the call asking him to join other Third Judicial District leaders in launching a Veterans Treatment Court, the Rice County Attorney was anxious to sign on."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-treatment-court-puts-focus-on-aiding-veterans-in-justice-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-treatment-court-puts-focus-on-aiding-veterans-in-justice-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County courthouses closed, delayed today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouses in Dickey, Grand Forks, Ransom and Sargent Counties are closed today, Feb. 7, due to weather. Walsh County will open at 9 a.m. and Cass County will open at 10 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/county-courthouses-closed-delayed-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/county-courthouses-closed-delayed-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert SE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for southeastern North Dakota, including Lisbon, Gwinner, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas due to snow and blowing snow which is creating reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/6/2019 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-se-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-se-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversized loads restricted NE &amp; SE]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHP has restricted movement of permitted oversized loads in northeast and southeast North Dakota.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/6/2019 3:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-loads-restricted-ne-amp-se/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-loads-restricted-ne-amp-se/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dickey County courthouse to close at noon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dickey County Courthouse will close at noon today, Feb. 6, due to weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dickey-county-courthouse-to-close-at-noon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dickey-county-courthouse-to-close-at-noon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Van de Streek investiture set for today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Tristan Van de Streek's formal investiture ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Cass County courthouse.-Judge Van de Streek Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-van-de-streek-investiture-set-for-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-van-de-streek-investiture-set-for-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New North Dakota Law Review issue posted online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volume 94, Issue 1 of the North Dakota Law Review is now available online.The issue includes articles on cryptocurrency contracts, Indian Country cross deputization agreements and amicus briefs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-north-dakota-law-review-issue-posted-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 08:15:13 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-north-dakota-law-review-issue-posted-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UND provost accepting nominations for law school deanship]]></title><description><![CDATA[UND News Release: "Tom DiLorenzo, University of North Dakota Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, informed students, faculty and staff of the School of Law late last week that the search for the next dean has shifted to internal<br />
candidates. The announcement follows a national search for a new dean that ended without a successful match."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-provost-accepting-nominations-for-law-school-deanship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-provost-accepting-nominations-for-law-school-deanship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Supreme Court: No primary assumption of risk in skiing, snowboarding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insurance Journal: "Minnesota's high court has declined to expand the state's doctrine of implied primary assumption of risk to recreational skiing and snowboarding."-Opinion Link: Soderberg v. Anderson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-supreme-court-no-primary-assumption-of-risk-in-skiing-snowboarding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-supreme-court-no-primary-assumption-of-risk-in-skiing-snowboarding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramsey County courthouse to open late]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ramsey County courthouse will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ramsey-county-courthouse-to-open-late/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ramsey-county-courthouse-to-open-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scam alert: Real estate fraudsters impersonate N.D. lawyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least two North Dakota licensed attorneys' names are wrongly being used in a scam involving the sale of timeshares in the United States. Whenever an attorney's name is provided as being part of a sale or venture, that attorney should be<br />
directly contacted for verification of their involvement.-Yahoo Finance: The FBI has issued a warning about this latest real estate scam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/scam-alert-real-estate-fraudsters-impersonate-nd-lawyers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/scam-alert-real-estate-fraudsters-impersonate-nd-lawyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversized Travel Restriction NE]]></title><description><![CDATA[No oversize travel in the NE region until further notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/4/2019 12:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-travel-restriction-ne/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-travel-restriction-ne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advisory NE Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for northeast North Dakota including the cities of Park River, Grafton, Pembina, Cavalier and surrounding areas due to snow and blowing snow causing hazardous driving conditions and areas of near-zero visibility. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/4/2019 11:45:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advisory-ne-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advisory-ne-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Court brings back subsidies for tribal wireless providers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "The D.C. Circuit on Friday vacated an order by the Federal Communications Commission limiting federal subsidies for wireless providers bringing service to tribal lands, finding it unfairly impacted access and<br />
affordability for Native Americans."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-brings-back-subsidies-for-tribal-wireless-providers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-brings-back-subsidies-for-tribal-wireless-providers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Adivsed LIFTED NE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have LIFTED the No Travel Advisory for northeast North Dakota including the cities of Devils Lake, Grand Forks, and surrounding areas. A Travel Alert is in effect for portions of northeast ND including cities of Devils Lake, Rugby, Langdon, Grand Forks, Pembina, Cavalier, and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/4/2019 8:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-adivsed-lifted-ne-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-adivsed-lifted-ne-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courthouses closed, delayed today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouses in McKenzie and Ramsey Counties will be closed today. Dunn, Grand Forks, Nelson, Oliver, and Ward County will open at 10 a.m. Walsh County will open at noon. Rolette County will open at 10 a.m. but court is cancelled for the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-delayed-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-delayed-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised LIFTED NW ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have LIFTED the No Travel Advisory for northwest North Dakota including the cities of Williston, Watford City, Minot, and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/4/2019 8:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-lifted-nw-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-lifted-nw-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised LIFTED western ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDDOT and NDHP have LIFTED the No Travel Advisory from western ND including cities of Beulah, Belfield, Dickinson, Beulah, Center, Mandan, Bismarck, Underwood and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/4/2019 7:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-lifted-western-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-lifted-western-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-94 OPEN]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with the NDHP have OPENED I-94 eastbound and westbound lanes from the Montana border to Dickinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/4/2019 7:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-94 CLOSED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with the NDHP have CLOSED I-94 eastbound and westbound lanes from the Montana border to Dickinson due to snow and blowing snow creating hazardous driving conditions and zero visibility. Motorists are not allowed to travel on a closed road due to life threatening conditions. The road may be impassible or blocked. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/3/2019 7:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 02:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert issued for SE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for southeastern North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Jamestown, Valley City, Ellendale, Fargo, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/3/2019 6:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-for-se-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 01:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-for-se-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Adivsed NE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for northeast North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating hazardous road conditions and near zero visibility. Cities included in the No Travel Advisory are Devils Lake, Rugby, Langdon, Grand Forks, Pembina, Drayton, surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/3/2019 6:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-adivsed-ne-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 01:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-adivsed-ne-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert issued NE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with the NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for northeastern North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Devils Lake, Rolla, Carrington, Grand Forks, Drayton, Pembina, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/3/2019 5:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-ne-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-ne-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised western ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for western North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating hazardous road conditions and near zero visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Belfield, Dickinson, Killdeer, Williston, Watford City, New Town, Minot, Towner, Mohall, Bismarck, Mandan, Underwood, Center, surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/3/2019 5:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-western-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-western-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert issued north &amp; west ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with the NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for northern and western North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Dickinson, Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/3/2019 10:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-north-amp-west-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-north-amp-west-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversized Travel Restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[No oversize travel in the NW, NE, and SE regions until further notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/3/2019 10:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-travel-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-travel-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert issued in northern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with the NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for northwest North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/3/2019 10:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-in-northern-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2019 21:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-in-northern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert issued in NW ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with the NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for northwest North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Williston, Watford City, New Town, Tioga, Minot, Towner, Mohall, Harvey, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/3/2019 10:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-in-nw-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2019 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-in-nw-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversized Travel Restricted in NW]]></title><description><![CDATA[No oversize travel in the NW region until further notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 2/3/2019 10:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-travel-restricted-in-nw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2019 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-travel-restricted-in-nw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: South Dakota banker loses contempt, sanctions appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "A federal appeals court has affirmed the contempt ruling and sanctions against a South Dakota bank and its president after he attempted to skirt bankruptcy laws."-Opinion Link: First State Bank of Roscoe v. Stabler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-south-dakota-banker-loses-contempt-sanctions-appeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-south-dakota-banker-loses-contempt-sanctions-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Van de Streek investiture set for Feb. 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Tristan Van de Streek's formal investiture ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at the Cass County courthouse.-Judge Van de Streek Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-van-de-streek-investiture-set-for-feb-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-van-de-streek-investiture-set-for-feb-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Jan. 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Jan. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-jan-31/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-jan-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working group appointed for bill to reform North Dakota law allowing cops to seize property without a conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dickinson Press: "Legislation to reform civil asset forfeiture in North Dakota drew a stream of strong and, at times, animated testimony on Wednesday, Jan. 30, in a lengthy hearing."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/working-group-appointed-for-bill-to-reform-north-dakota-law-allowing-cops-to-seize-property-without-a-conviction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/working-group-appointed-for-bill-to-reform-north-dakota-law-allowing-cops-to-seize-property-without-a-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrigley awaits re-nomination for US attorney in North Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "It's deja vu for Drew Wrigley. Wrigley is a former and, he hopes, future U.S. attorney for North Dakota. President Donald Trump nominated Wrigley for the U.S. attorney's post in August, but his nomination wasn't acted upon."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wrigley-awaits-re-nomination-for-us-attorney-in-north-dakota/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wrigley-awaits-re-nomination-for-us-attorney-in-north-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramsey County courthouse opens late today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ramsey County courthouse will open at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ramsey-county-courthouse-opens-late-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ramsey-county-courthouse-opens-late-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presiding Judge Election Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following judges have been elected to serve a 3-year term as presiding judge beginning Feb.1: East Central Judicial District, Frank Racek; North Central Judicial District, Gary Lee; Northeast Judicial District, Laurie Fontaine; Northeast<br />
Central Judicial District, Don Hager; Northwest Judicial District, Robin Schmidt; South Central Judicial District, Gail Hagerty; Southeast Judicial District, Dan Narum; Southwest Judicial District, Bill Herauf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/presiding-judge-election-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/presiding-judge-election-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Women still argue only a fraction of Supreme Court cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bloomberg BNA News: "The court is currently at the midpoint of its 2018 term, which runs from October to June. But of the 112 appearances made by advocates at the podium so far this term, only 17 were made by women."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-women-still-argue-only-a-fraction-of-supreme-court-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-women-still-argue-only-a-fraction-of-supreme-court-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert portions of eastern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for portions of northeast and southeast of the state including Grand Forks, Pembina, Valley City, Jamestown, Ellendale, Ashley, and surrounding areas due to blowing snow creating areas of reduced visibility. A Travel Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be advised of changing conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/29/2019 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-portions-of-eastern-nd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-portions-of-eastern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courthouses closed Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eddy and Nelson County courthouses will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courthouses closed today, tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Benson, Nelson and Ramsey County courthouses will be closed today, Jan. 29, due to the weather.The Traill County courthouse will be closing at 2:30 p.m. and the Grand Forks County courthouse will close at 3 p.m. The Eddy and Nelson County<br />
courthouses will be closed tomorrow, Jan. 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-today-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-today-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Supreme Court arguments over frac sand ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winona Post: "All sides have now staked out their arguments in a Minnesota Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of Winona County's ban on new frac sand mines."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-court-arguments-over-frac-sand-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-court-arguments-over-frac-sand-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposal inching along to expand access to North Dakota court records]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "Remote access to North Dakota court records is a bit closer to becoming a reality. The state Supreme Court returned a proposal to rewrite Administrative Rule 41 - which governs public access to court records - to the Court Services<br />
Administration Committee."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/proposal-inching-along-to-expand-access-to-north-dakota-court-records/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/proposal-inching-along-to-expand-access-to-north-dakota-court-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courthouses closed today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Benson, Nelson and Ramsey County courthouses will be closed today, Jan. 29, due to the weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN court: Social media expands definition of criminal sexual conduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Over the objection of its chief judge, the Minnesota Court of Appeals Monday broadened state law on what constitutes criminal sexual conduct beyond actual sex."-Opinion Link: State v. Wilkie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-social-media-expands-definition-of-criminal-sexual-conduct/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-social-media-expands-definition-of-criminal-sexual-conduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee Formal Opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee has issued Formal Opinion 2019-1 on whether former appearance as a prosecutor in a case to handle routine administrative hearings requires recuals by a judge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-ethics-advisory-committee-formal-opinion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-ethics-advisory-committee-formal-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No country for old lawyers: Rural U.S. faces a legal desert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Law 360: "When attorney Phil Garland first hung his shingle in Garner, Iowa, there were five lawyers in town. Over 40 years later, that number hasn't changed. What has changed, though, is those lawyers' ages. 'We've got three guys in their 60s,'<br />
says Garland, who is 73."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-country-for-old-lawyers-rural-us-faces-a-legal-desert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-country-for-old-lawyers-rural-us-faces-a-legal-desert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County courthouses to open late]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dunn County courthouse will open at 9 a.m. today, Jan. 28.The Billings and Mountrail County courthouses will open at 10 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/county-courthouses-to-open-late/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/county-courthouses-to-open-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Chief justice calls state court system 'stressed']]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Falls Tribune: "Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike McGrath used just one word recently when describing Montana's judicial system to members of the House of Representatives: 'Stressed.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-chief-justice-calls-state-court-system-stressed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-chief-justice-calls-state-court-system-stressed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advisories LIFTED]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have LIFTED the No Travel Advisory for all areas of the state including Bismarck, Mandan, Williston, Dickinson, Minot, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Grand Forks, and surrounding areas. Motorists are asked to drive with care as scattered ice and snow may be present on the highways. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/28/2019 6:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advisories-lifted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advisories-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert southeast ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a Travel Alert issued for southeastern North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Be cautious when meeting and passing vehicles as snow fog will reduce visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Fargo, Wahpeton, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/27/2019 9:15:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-southeast-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 04:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-southeast-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised south &amp; west ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for southern and western North Dakota due to icy roads, blowing snow and high winds causing near zero visibility and hazardous driving conditions. Cities included in the No Travel Advisory are Belfield, Dickinson, Killdeer, Beulah, Bismarck, Mandan, Jamestown, and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/27/2019 9:15:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-south-amp-west-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 04:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-south-amp-west-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No oversize loads Statewide]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP have restricted No Oversize loads Statewide due to reduced visibility causing dangerous driving conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/27/2019 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-statewide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-statewide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised northern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for northern North Dakota due to freezing rain, snow accumulations, and blowing snow causing hazardous travel conditions, slippery roads, and reduced visibility. Cities included in the No Travel Advisory are Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, Grand Forks, and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/27/2019 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-northern-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-northern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised south central ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDDOT and NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for south central North Dakota due to freezing rain and snow causing slippery roads as temperatures decrease through the night. Cities included in the No Travel Advisory are Selfridge, Linton, Bismarck, Mandan, Glen Ullin, Underwood, Steele, and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/27/2019 4:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-south-central-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2019 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-south-central-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No oversize loads SE, SW, NE region]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP have restricted No Oversize loads for the southeastern, southwestern, and northeastern region due to reduced visibility causing dangerous driving conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/27/2019 3:15:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-se-sw-ne-region/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2019 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-se-sw-ne-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert northcentral, NE SE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Travel Alert issued for north central and northeast North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Be cautious when meeting and passing vehicles as snow fog will reduce visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Minot, Parshall, Bottineau, Rugby, Devils Lake, Carrington, Grand Forks, Pembina, Jamestown, Valley City, Fargo, Wahpeton,and surrounding areas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/27/2019 12:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-northcentral-ne-se-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2019 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-northcentral-ne-se-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert north central &amp; NE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDDOT and the NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for north central and northeast North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Be cautious when meeting and passing vehicles as snow fog will reduce visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Minot, Parshall, Bottineau, Rugby, Devils Lake, Carrington, Grand Forks, Pembina, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions.&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-north-central-amp-ne-nd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2019 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-north-central-amp-ne-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No oversize loads SW and NE region]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP have restricted No Oversize loads for the southwestern and northeastern region due to reduced visibility causing dangerous driving conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/27/2019 11:45:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-sw-and-ne-region/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jan 2019 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-sw-and-ne-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Key decisions slow down with lawyers furloughed]]></title><description><![CDATA[EE News: "A high-stakes decision from the Interior Department over the disputed ownership of minerals beneath the bed of the Missouri River in North Dakota is one example of how the partial government shutdown is dragging out the waiting game."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-key-decisions-slow-down-with-lawyers-furloughed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-key-decisions-slow-down-with-lawyers-furloughed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation: Law schools where too many graduates fail the bar exam may face tougher sanctions]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today: "Sam Goldstein graduated from law school in 2013, eager to embark on a legal career. Five years later, he is still waiting. After eight attempts, Goldstein has not passed the bar exam."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-law-schools-where-too-many-graduates-fail-the-bar-exam-may-face-tougher-sanctions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-law-schools-where-too-many-graduates-fail-the-bar-exam-may-face-tougher-sanctions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Jan. 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Jan. 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-jan-25/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-jan-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: A role for theatre in criminal justice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[American Theatre: "'You want to do what?' It was a refrain Kate Powers heard repeatedly as she began to knock on the (digital) doors of corrections facilities throughout Minnesota in early 2017, attempting to get a foot in the door for her<br />
Shakespeare-in-prison program."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-a-role-for-theatre-in-criminal-justice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-a-role-for-theatre-in-criminal-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: State justices rule divorce didn't occur]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "A Lawrence County couple's pending divorce didn't take effect, even though the wife and husband agreed on the terms. The reason was the husband died before the circuit judge could officially grant it."-Opinion Link: Andersen v. Andersen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-state-justices-rule-divorce-didnt-occur/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-state-justices-rule-divorce-didnt-occur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key decisions slow down with lawyers furloughed]]></title><description><![CDATA[EE News: "A high-stakes decision from the Interior Department over the disputed ownership of minerals beneath the bed of the Missouri River in North Dakota is one example of how the partial government shutdown is dragging out the waiting game."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/key-decisions-slow-down-with-lawyers-furloughed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/key-decisions-slow-down-with-lawyers-furloughed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investiture of Judge Daniel Borgen - the January 24, 2019 photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Daniel Borgen was recognized as the newest South Central District Judge in an investiture ceremony at the Burleigh County Courthouse on Jan. 24. He took the oath and received his judge's robe and a gavel. Borgen was elected to succeed<br />
Judge Bruce Haskell who retired on Dec. 31, 2018.-Judge Daniel Borgen Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/investiture-of-judge-daniel-borgen-the-january-24-2019-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/investiture-of-judge-daniel-borgen-the-january-24-2019-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Muddy Bar Association sets 2019 schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Big Muddy Bar Association will again be hosting luncheons and providing CLE opportunities for its members in the South Central Judicial District. Big Muddy meets on the fourth Thursday of most months for a noon luncheon at the Elks Club in<br />
Bismarck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/big-muddy-bar-association-sets-2019-schedule/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/big-muddy-bar-association-sets-2019-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Keeping the Supreme Court open]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTUSblog: "Suppose the federal courts run out of money in the current federal government shutdown? What happens to the Supreme Court? The answer is that the Supreme Court will continue to perform its essential functions."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-keeping-the-supreme-court-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-keeping-the-supreme-court-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Push is on to expand veterans courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "In 2008, Minnesota became one of the first states to set up veterans courts, where people charged with crimes related to their military service can avoid convictions if they go through treatment."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-push-is-on-to-expand-veterans-courts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-push-is-on-to-expand-veterans-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public invited to Judge Borgen investiture today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Borgen will be sworn in as the newest South Central Judicial District judge in a ceremony at the Burleigh County Courthouse on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend the investiture and the reception following the<br />
ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/public-invited-to-judge-borgen-investiture-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/public-invited-to-judge-borgen-investiture-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramsey, Walsh courthouses to open late today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Walsh County courthouse will open at 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24.The Ramsey County courthouse will open at 10 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ramsey-walsh-courthouses-to-open-late-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ramsey-walsh-courthouses-to-open-late-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert central ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDDOT along with the NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for southern and central North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Cities included are Bismarck, Mandan, Glen Ullin, Underwood, Napoleon, Steele, Beulah, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/24/2019 7:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-central-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-central-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert southern &amp; central ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDDOT along with the NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for southern and central North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Dickinson, Beach, Bismarck, Mandan, Underwood, Napoleon, Steele, Beulah, Minot, and surrounding areas. Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 1/23/2019 10:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-southern-amp-central-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 05:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-southern-amp-central-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert central &amp; eastern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDDOT along with the NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for central and eastern North Dakota due to snow and blowing snow creating slippery road conditions and areas of reduced visibility. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Dickinson, Bismarck, Mandan, Glen Ullin, Underwood, Napoleon, Steele, Beulah, Minot, Devils Lake, Jamestown, Valley City, Grand Forks, Fargo and surrounding areas. . Motorists are encouraged to reduce speeds and drive according to the conditions. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-central-amp-eastern-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 02:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-central-amp-eastern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: The murky history of Supreme Court justices' health]]></title><description><![CDATA[NPR News: "While modern Supreme Court justices can and do sometimes hide their ailments, it is much harder to do now than in earlier eras - and when something is wrong, it shows."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-murky-history-of-supreme-court-justices-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-murky-history-of-supreme-court-justices-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Court of Appeals rejects tenure challenge again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mankato Free Press: " The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday again rejected a lawsuit alleging that teacher tenure and seniority rights in public schools saddle students of color with ineffective teachers and therefore violate those students'<br />
right to an adequate education."-Opinion Link: Forslund v. State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-court-of-appeals-rejects-tenure-challenge-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-court-of-appeals-rejects-tenure-challenge-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public invited to Judge Borgen investiture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Borgen will be sworn in as the newest South Central Judicial District judge in a ceremony at the Burleigh County Courthouse on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend the investiture and the reception following the<br />
ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/public-invited-to-judge-borgen-investiture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/public-invited-to-judge-borgen-investiture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court agrees to hear gun rights case after nearly a decade of inaction on Second Amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today: " The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to jump back into the national debate over gun rights after nearly a decade on the sidelines.<br />
The justices agreed to consider a petition backed by gun owners' groups."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-gun-rights-case-after-nearly-a-decade-of-inaction-on-second-amendment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-gun-rights-case-after-nearly-a-decade-of-inaction-on-second-amendment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial Branch Education Commission Feb. 1 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Feb. 1 meeting of the Judicial Branch Education Commission and the commission's Oct. 12, 2018 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-branch-education-commission-feb-1-agenda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-branch-education-commission-feb-1-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinion: Jan. 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued an opinion in a patent law case.-Helsinn Healthcare S.A. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinion-jan-22/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinion-jan-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Some seek middle ground on presumptive probation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "Most everyone in South Dakota agrees that addiction to methamphetamine, and the increase in crimes fueled by the drug, has created a major crisis for public safety and the state's criminal justice system."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-some-seek-middle-ground-on-presumptive-probation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-some-seek-middle-ground-on-presumptive-probation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota's first Supreme Court chief justice never attended law school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fargo Forum: "As North Dakota was preparing to become a state in 1889, a group of Constitutional Convention delegates met in Bismarck in July and early August to write a constitution for the state."-Justice Corliss Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakotas-first-supreme-court-chief-justice-never-attended-law-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakotas-first-supreme-court-chief-justice-never-attended-law-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation: New guidelines highlight alternatives to juvenile lock-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "Recent Supreme Court decisions regarding juvenile justice and emerging science on youth brain development led the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges to update its guidelines this week to call for<br />
alternatives to detention of youth offenders."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-new-guidelines-highlight-alternatives-to-juvenile-lock-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:18:14 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-new-guidelines-highlight-alternatives-to-juvenile-lock-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Can this grilled cheese shop help fix our broken criminal justice system?]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Pages: "Picture a place that offers nearly every service a person needs after prison. It provides full-time work and a living wage, things that can be almost impossible to find once you have a criminal record."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-can-this-grilled-cheese-shop-help-fix-our-broken-criminal-justice-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:18:14 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-can-this-grilled-cheese-shop-help-fix-our-broken-criminal-justice-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joint Procedure Committee Jan. 24 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Jan. 24 meeting of the Joint Procedure Committee and the committe's Sept. 28, 2018 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/joint-procedure-committee-jan-24-agenda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:18:14 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/joint-procedure-committee-jan-24-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief justice: Let Iowans resolve more court disputes online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Des Moines Register: "Iowans would be able to resolve more legal disputes online under a new proposal from Iowa Supreme Court Justice Mark Cady."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/chief-justice-let-iowans-resolve-more-court-disputes-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:18:14 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/chief-justice-let-iowans-resolve-more-court-disputes-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Facilities Improvement Advisory Committee Jan. 25 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Jan. 25 meeting of the Court Facilities Improvement Advisory Committee and the committee's Feb. 1, 2018 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-facilities-improvement-advisory-committee-jan-25-agenda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-facilities-improvement-advisory-committee-jan-25-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Prosecutor says mental health court could help county]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "More than half of the people incarcerated in the United States have mental health issues. That's according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-prosecutor-says-mental-health-court-could-help-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-prosecutor-says-mental-health-court-could-help-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota appeals court blocks lawsuits over surgical warming blanket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "Plaintiffs who claim a widely used surgical warming blanket known as Bair Hugger increases bacterial infections cannot pursue their claims against 3M Co, which produces and markets the blanket, a Minnesota appeals court ruled."-Opinion Link: 3M Bair Hugger Litigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-appeals-court-blocks-lawsuits-over-surgical-warming-blanket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-appeals-court-blocks-lawsuits-over-surgical-warming-blanket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dakota Datebook: Government in the sunshine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prairie Public: "North Dakota has always been far ahead of the sunshine law movement. In 1872, well before statehood, a Dakota Territory law provided for printing township meeting minutes in newspapers. Starting in 1874, counties were required<br />
to publish minutes of board meetings."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dakota-datebook-government-in-the-sunshine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dakota-datebook-government-in-the-sunshine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former State's Attorney Peter Welte nominated to be federal judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "Former Grand Forks County State's Attorney Peter Welte has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., announced the nomination Wednesday afternoon."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/former-states-attorney-peter-welte-nominated-to-be-federal-judge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/former-states-attorney-peter-welte-nominated-to-be-federal-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Judiciary to continue funded operations until Jan. 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Courts News Release: "During the partial shutdown of the federal government, which began Dec. 22, 2018, the Judiciary has continued to operate by using court fee balances and other 'no-year' funds."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-judiciary-to-continue-funded-operations-until-jan-25/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-judiciary-to-continue-funded-operations-until-jan-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Services Administration Committee Jan. 18 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Jan. 18 meeting of the Court Services Administration Committee and the committee's Sept. 11 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-services-administration-committee-jan-18-agenda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-services-administration-committee-jan-18-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court bolsters law aimed at enhancing sentences for repeat offenders of serious crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "In a 5-4 opinion written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court backed the government and held that robbery under a Florida law qualifies as a crime of 'physical force' that can trigger the Armed Career Criminal Act."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-bolsters-law-aimed-at-enhancing-sentences-for-repeat-offenders-of-serious-crimes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-bolsters-law-aimed-at-enhancing-sentences-for-repeat-offenders-of-serious-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn. woman argues her Fourth Amendment rights were violated: State Court of Appeals rules in case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barinerd Dispatch: "The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Jan. 7 in favor of a 27-year-old Pennington woman regarding a probation condition requiring her to submit random spot check chemical testing by police."-Opinion Link: State v. Cournoyer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-woman-argues-her-fourth-amendment-rights-were-violated-state-court-of-appeals-rules-in-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-woman-argues-her-fourth-amendment-rights-were-violated-state-court-of-appeals-rules-in-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: Jan. 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted 27 new opinions on Jan. 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-jan-15/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-jan-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinions: Jan.15]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in a mandatory arbitration case involving an independent contractor and in a case on the definition of "violent felony" under the Armed Career Criminal Act.-New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira-Stokeling v. United States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-jan15/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-jan15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial Conference Executive Committee Jan. 16 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Jan. 16 meeting of the Judicial Conference Executive Committee and the committee's Sept. 14 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-conference-executive-committee-jan-16-agenda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-conference-executive-committee-jan-16-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8th Circuit decides N.D. case: Jan. 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed a sentence in a North Dakot drug distribution case.-Fish v. United States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-decides-nd-case-jan-15/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-decides-nd-case-jan-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8th Circuit decides N.D. case: Jan. 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed amandatory minimum fifteen-year sentence under the Armed Career Criminal Act in a North Dakota illegal firearms case.-Winarskev.United States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-decides-nd-case-jan-14/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-decides-nd-case-jan-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court declines to take up Montana campaign finance case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helena Independent Record: "The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday left in place Montana's voter-approved limits on contributions to political campaigns in state elections, a decision that likely ends a legal challenge that lasted more than seven<br />
years and disrupted the 2012 governor's race."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-declines-to-take-up-montana-campaign-finance-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-declines-to-take-up-montana-campaign-finance-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adams County courthouse closed this morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Adams County courthouse will be closed this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 15. It will open at 1 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/adams-county-courthouse-closed-this-morning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/adams-county-courthouse-closed-this-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 16 arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case on whether property owners must exhaust state-court remedies before bringing takings claims to federal court and in an alcohol licensing case involving residency<br />
requirements.-Knick v. Township of Scott-Tennessee Wine and Spirits Retailers Ass'n v. Blair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-jan-16-arguments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-jan-16-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Can Congress void a tribal treaty without telling anyone?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlantic: ", an Indian treaty-rights case argued in the Supreme Court last Tuesday, revolves around a basic of federal Indian law: No promise to Indian people actually binds the United States. Congress can<br />
unilaterally void any treaty or agreement."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-can-congress-void-a-tribal-treaty-without-telling-anyone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-can-congress-void-a-tribal-treaty-without-telling-anyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 15 arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a class action case involving removal authority and in a case on Medicare reimbursement payments.-Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. v. Jackson-Azar v. Allina Health Services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-jan-15-arguments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-jan-15-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a South Dakota FOIA request landed in the U.S. Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that will decide whether the public has a right to know how much taxpayer money grocers, gas stations, big box retailers and others get by participating in the<br />
federal food stamp program."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/how-a-south-dakota-foia-request-landed-in-the-us-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/how-a-south-dakota-foia-request-landed-in-the-us-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court says Justice Ginsburg's recovery is 'on track']]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News/AP: "The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's recovery from cancer surgery is 'on track' and no further treatment is required. But the 85-year-old justice will miss court arguments next week."-CNN: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's absence creates uncertainty about Supreme Court's present and future]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-says-justice-ginsburgs-recovery-is-on-track/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 21:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-says-justice-ginsburgs-recovery-is-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court system Jury Selection Plan updated]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Administrative Rule 9 Jury Selection Plan has been updated effective Jan. 9, 2019.-Administrative Rule 9 - Jury Selection Procedure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-system-jury-selection-plan-updated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-system-jury-selection-plan-updated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's absence creates uncertainty about Supreme Court's present and future]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's cancer surgery and ongoing recuperation has cast an atmosphere of uncertainty over the Supreme Court at a critical time for its future and as the legal fate of several controversial White House policies hang<br />
in the balance."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-absence-creates-uncertainty-about-supreme-courts-present-and-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-ruth-bader-ginsburgs-absence-creates-uncertainty-about-supreme-courts-present-and-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Jan. 14 arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case on whether Tennessee Valley Authority is immune from a plaintiffs' claims and in a Copyright Act case involving allowable costs.-Thacker v. Tennessee Valley Authority-Rimini Street Inc. v. Oracle USA Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-jan-14-arguments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-jan-14-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota appeals court upholds family rights in foster care cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis Star Tribune: "In a victory for relatives of children placed in foster care, a Minnesota appeals court has ruled that child welfare agencies in Minnesota must go through a formal court proceeding before ruling out family members as<br />
adoptive parents for neglected children."-Opinion Link: In the Matter of: J. L. G., D. M., and J. T. B.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-appeals-court-upholds-family-rights-in-foster-care-cases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:57:25 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-appeals-court-upholds-family-rights-in-foster-care-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joint Procedure Committee Sept. 2018 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Joint Procedure Committee has posted the minutes of its September 28, 2018, meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/joint-procedure-committee-sept-2018-minutes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:57:25 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/joint-procedure-committee-sept-2018-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: High court weighs extent of state sovereignty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "An attorney for California's tax agency on Wednesday told the Supreme Court justices a 1979 decision that allows a state to be sued in another state's court without its consent has upended the relationship between the<br />
states that is central to the 'genius' of the Constitution."-SCOTUSblog: Comity Central]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-high-court-weighs-extent-of-state-sovereignty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-high-court-weighs-extent-of-state-sovereignty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota plans for rapid response when foster youth are charged with crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chronicle of Social Change: "North Dakota has struggled to track and support youth who get in trouble and are the subject of abuse and neglect investigations. This week, it announced a new venture to improve on that measure."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-plans-for-rapid-response-when-foster-youth-are-charged-with-crimes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-plans-for-rapid-response-when-foster-youth-are-charged-with-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Chief Justice seeks new mental health court in Sioux Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News/AP: "The South Dakota Supreme Court's chief justice urged officials in a legislative address Wednesday to seriously consider creating a mental health court in the Sioux Falls region."-Pierre Capital Journal: State of the Judiciary focuses on pressing needs in SD legal system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-chief-justice-seeks-new-mental-health-court-in-sioux-falls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-chief-justice-seeks-new-mental-health-court-in-sioux-falls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Hundreds of federal employees and citizens called for federal jury duty impacted by government shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSTP News: "From workers to jurors, to defendants, to attorneys, thousands of criminal trials and civil lawsuits take place each year in the state's federal courthouses in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Fergus Falls."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-hundreds-of-federal-employees-and-citizens-called-for-federal-jury-duty-impacted-by-government-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-hundreds-of-federal-employees-and-citizens-called-for-federal-jury-duty-impacted-by-government-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Crothers, Justice Jensen and Judge Benson visit high schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justice Dan Crothers, Justice Jon Jensen and Judge Anthony Benson visited several North Dakota high schools to discuss the state judicial system during the past weeks, stopping at Bismarck Century, Mandan and Bottineau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-crothers-justice-jensen-and-judge-benson-visit-high-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-crothers-justice-jensen-and-judge-benson-visit-high-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Tribal hunting rights land in Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "An attorney for a Native American tribe took aim at century-old Supreme Court precedent Tuesday, telling the justices they should not allow it to invalidate the Crow Tribe of Indians' right to hunt in a national forest<br />
in Wyoming."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-tribal-hunting-rights-land-in-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-tribal-hunting-rights-land-in-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court adopts additional amendment to N.D.R.App.P. 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has adopted an additional amendment toN.D.R.App.P. 25 on filing and service, which it amended previously as part of its annual procedural rule amendments. The amendments take effect March 1, 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-additional-amendment-to-ndrappp-25/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-additional-amendment-to-ndrappp-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Jan. 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new order on Jan. 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-jan-9/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-jan-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Supreme Court to decide same-sex benefits case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "A retired South Dakota police officer asked the state's Supreme Court Tuesday to allow her to collect state retirement system survivor benefits after her wife, a former police captain, died of cancer."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-supreme-court-to-decide-same-sex-benefits-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-supreme-court-to-decide-same-sex-benefits-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: State court survey asks about fairness, accessibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Cloud Times: "St. Cloud-area residents will soon be able to submit surveys regarding their district court's accessibility and fairness, starting with a roll out in Sherburne County on Feb. 5. The statewide survey began rolling out Dec. 11,<br />
and will reach district courthouses in all 87 counties by the end of March."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-state-court-survey-asks-about-fairness-accessibility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-state-court-survey-asks-about-fairness-accessibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief Justice presents State of the Judiciary message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle presented his State of the Judiciary message to a joint session of the Legislature on Jan. 3. Here is the text of his message.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/chief-justice-presents-state-of-the-judiciary-message/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/chief-justice-presents-state-of-the-judiciary-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Supreme Court upholds sentence in beheading case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duluth News Tribune: "The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld a Grand Rapids man's murder conviction and life sentence for his involvement in the beheading death of a Hibbing man in June 2016."-Opinion Link: State v. Thoresen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-supreme-court-upholds-sentence-in-beheading-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-supreme-court-upholds-sentence-in-beheading-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Tribes, treaties and animals return to the Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTUSblog: "In January 2014, Clayvin Herrera, a member of the Apsaalooke Nation, also known as the Crow Tribe, went hunting on the nation's reservation in Montana. He and his companions successfully bagged three elk, but their pursuit had taken<br />
them outside the reservation borders."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-tribes-treaties-and-animals-return-to-the-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-tribes-treaties-and-animals-return-to-the-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Chief justice details efforts to combat workplace misconduct]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is using his annual report on the federal judiciary to highlight the steps the branch has taken to combat inappropriate conduct in the workplace."-2018 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-chief-justice-details-efforts-to-combat-workplace-misconduct/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-chief-justice-details-efforts-to-combat-workplace-misconduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-standing district court judge takes the bench for the last time]]></title><description><![CDATA[My ND Now: "The end of the year means someone's career is wrapping up. [Dec. 31] marked the last day for a long-standing South Central District judge. KX News had the opportunity to see his last day on the bench. He also sat down with us to<br />
reflect on his close to forty year career."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/long-standing-district-court-judge-takes-the-bench-for-the-last-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/long-standing-district-court-judge-takes-the-bench-for-the-last-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Disselhorst 1947-2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime Bismarck attorney Thomas Disselhorst died Dec. 30.A law graduate of the University of California Berkeley, he was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1976.-Thomas Disselhorst Attorney Record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/thomas-disselhorst-1947-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/thomas-disselhorst-1947-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN Court of Appeals upholds long delayed crash conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[KIMT News: "A man who wasn't arrested until over two years after a drunk-driving crash loses in the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Authorities say Isaac Thomas Soltau, 29 of Stewartville, crashed his car into a curb on September 23, 2013, after a<br />
night of heavy drinking."-Opinion Link: State v. Soltau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-of-appeals-upholds-long-delayed-crash-conviction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-of-appeals-upholds-long-delayed-crash-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN court: Marriage no defense for man who fathered child with vulnerable adult]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday reinstated criminal charges against a New Ulm man who fathered a child with a vulnerable adult."-Opinion Link: State v. Gosewisch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-marriage-no-defense-for-man-who-fathered-child-with-vulnerable-adult/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-marriage-no-defense-for-man-who-fathered-child-with-vulnerable-adult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court adopts new rule on specialized dockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has adopted new Administrative Rule 60, which creates "an interdisciplinary committee on specialized dockets." The new rule takes effect Jan. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-new-rule-on-specialized-dockets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-new-rule-on-specialized-dockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with the NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for I-29 in NE and SE regions of North Dakota including Valley City, Wahpeton, Fargo, Hillsboro, Lisbon, Adams, Cavalier, Larimore, Grand Forks, and surrounding areas due to blowing snow creating reduced visibility and slippery road conditions especially near bridges and other structures.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/31/2018 11:15:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-extended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advisory Eastern Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with the NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for I-29 in NE North Dakota due to blowing and drifting snow and near zero visibility causing dangerous travel conditions. The No Travel Advisory includes I-29 from Buxton to the Canadian Border. Also for SE North Dakota including Valley City, Wahpeton, Fargo, Hillsboro, Lisbon and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/31/2018 8:45:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advisory-eastern-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advisory-eastern-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Loads Eastern Regions]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Oversize Loads in the Northeast Region of North Dakota for the following counties Pembina, Walsh, Grand Forks &amp; Traill also in the Southeast Region of North Dakota Starting at Valley City to the Minnesota Border.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/31/2018 8:45:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-eastern-regions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-eastern-regions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Top Supreme Court cases to watch in 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hill: "The Supreme Court's 2018-2019 term got off to a sleepy start, but there are a number of potential blockbusters on the docket for the new year."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-top-supreme-court-cases-to-watch-in-2019/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-top-supreme-court-cases-to-watch-in-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Loads Regions SE]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has issued No Oversize loads in the SE Region of North Dakota Starting at Valley City to the Minnesota Border.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/31/2018 8:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-regions-se/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-regions-se/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of the Judiciary message set for Jan. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Justice VandeWalle will deliver his State of the Judiciary message to a joint session of the Legislature at 11 a.m. on Jan. 3. The speech is part of the traditional trio of messages delivered at the beginning of each legislative session.<br />
The other messages delivered that day include the Tribal-State Relationship Message which begins at 10 a.m. and the Governor's State of the State Message which begins at 1 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/state-of-the-judiciary-message-set-for-jan-3/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/state-of-the-judiciary-message-set-for-jan-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert north central, NE ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Travel Alert has been issued for north central and northeastern North Dakota due to blowing snow creating reduced visibility and slippery road conditions especially near bridges and other structures. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Minot, Mohall, Bottineau, Towner, Harvey, Devils Lake, Rugby, Lakota, Larimore, Grand Forks, and surrounding areas north of Highway 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/30/2018 7:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-north-central-ne-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 02:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-north-central-ne-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berentje Pohlman 1925-2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime Enderlin attorney Berentje Pohlman died Dec. 25.She was a UND School of Law graduate and was admitted to the N.D. bar in 1951. Private services will be held.-Berentje Pohlman Attorney Record-Funeral Home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/berentje-pohlman-1925-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/berentje-pohlman-1925-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courthouses closed for New Year's holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Jan. 1, New Year's Day.In addition, Bowman, Renville, Steele and Wells counties will close at noon on Dec. 31.Adams, Benson, Hettinger, Rolette, Sheridanand Traill counties<br />
will be closed all day Dec. 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-for-new-years-holiday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-for-new-years-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather impacts courthouse hours today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Walsh County courthouse will open at 9 a.m. this morning.Cass and Grand Forks County will open at 10 a.m.Sargent County will open at noon. Pembina County will close at 1 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/weather-impacts-courthouse-hours-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/weather-impacts-courthouse-hours-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Horse sanctuary loses lawsuit against Nature Conservancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "The South Dakota Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by a southern Black Hills wild horse sanctuary to rid itself of a conservation easement."-Opinion Link: Institute of Range v. Nature Conservatory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-horse-sanctuary-loses-lawsuit-against-nature-conservancy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-horse-sanctuary-loses-lawsuit-against-nature-conservancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court asks for government response in Feres case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Military.com: "The U.S. Supreme Court has signaled interest in a case that questions the validity of the Feres doctrine, the 68-year-old ruling that limits troops from suing the Defense Department."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-asks-for-government-response-in-feres-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-asks-for-government-response-in-feres-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Supreme Court rejects sanctuary's easement request]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "The South Dakota Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by a wild horse sanctuary to get rid of a conservation easement that limits the use of thousands of acres."-Opinion Link: Institute of Range v. Nature Conservatory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-rejects-sanctuarys-easement-request/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-rejects-sanctuarys-easement-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Pathbreaking jurist keeps focus on justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Hamline School of Law: "District Judge Sophia Vuelo is one of 29 judges in the 2nd Judicial District of Minnesota, which serves Ramsey County. Her foremost responsibility, she said, is the pursuit of justice."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-pathbreaking-jurist-keeps-focus-on-justice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-pathbreaking-jurist-keeps-focus-on-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County courthouses opening late today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Walsh County courthouse will open at 9 a.m. this morning.Cass and Grand Forks County will open at 10 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/county-courthouses-opening-late-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/county-courthouses-opening-late-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advisory lifted region]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with the NDHP have LIFTED the No Travel Advisory for portions of eastern North Dakota including Jamestown and Valley City.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/28/2018 7:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advisory-lifted-region/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2018 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advisory-lifted-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised Eastern Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for eastern ND due to icy road conditions and reduced visibility. Cities included in the No Travel Advisory are Jamestown, Valley City, Wahpeton, Fargo, Grand Forks and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas. Motorists should be advised that they may encounter heavy snow drifts at structures and sheltered areas and some roadways may be reduced to one lane due to heavy winds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-eastern-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-eastern-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversize Load Restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has issued No Oversize load movements in portions of the NE, NW, and SE Regions of North Dakota until further notice.The following counties are OPEN to oversize loads in the SW Region.Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Grant, Hettinger, Mercer, Oliver, Slope, Stark, &amp;Sioux.The remainder of the state is shut down to oversize loads until further notice. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/27/2018 10:45:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversize-load-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversize-load-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert Lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have lifted the Travel Alert for the northwest North Dakota including Williston, Minot, Dickinson and surrounding areas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/27/2018 8:30:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-lifted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert Issued portions of ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT &amp; NDHP issued Travel Alert remains in effect for the Bismarck, Valley City, Fargo, Devils Lake, Grand Forks and surrounding areas due to reduced visibility and snow fog creating &ldquo;whiteout&rdquo; conditions when meeting and passing vehicles. Motorists are urged to use caution as winds across the state are expected to pick up later today creating hazardous driving conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/27/2018 8:30:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-portions-of-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-portions-of-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: DWI conviction overturned following supreme court rulings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mankato Free Press: "The first DWI refusal conviction has been overturned in Blue Earth County after U.S. and state supreme court rulings declared some warrantless DWI tests unconstitutional and retroactive to prior cases."-Opinion Link: Ullrich v. State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-dwi-conviction-overturned-following-supreme-court-rulings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-dwi-conviction-overturned-following-supreme-court-rulings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Six judges added to hear Libby asbestos claims backlog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montana Public Radio: "It's been nearly 20 years since the Libby asbestos disaster hit national news, but many Montanans affected by it are still fighting for reparations in the courts, with no end in sight."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-six-judges-added-to-hear-libby-asbestos-claims-backlog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-six-judges-added-to-hear-libby-asbestos-claims-backlog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County courthouses closed today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouses in Benson, Dickey, Grand Forks, Grant, Kidder, Nelson, Ramsey, Sargent and Towner counties are closed today, Dec. 27, due to inclement weather. The Oliver County courthouse will open at 10 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/county-courthouses-closed-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/county-courthouses-closed-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: 8 memorable portrayals of Supreme Court justices in film, TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood Reporter: "From Wendell Pierce's role as Clarence Thomas in Confirmation to Chadwick Boseman's turn as Thurgood Marshall in Marshall to Alec Baldwin's portrayal of Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson in the miniseries Nuremberg, a<br />
number of past and present members of the high court have been prominently featured in movies or TV series."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-8-memorable-portrayals-of-supreme-court-justices-in-film-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:50:39 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-8-memorable-portrayals-of-supreme-court-justices-in-film-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Oversize Loads Restricted]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has issued No Oversize load movements in the NE, NW, SE and SW Regions of North Dakota until further notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/26/2018 5:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/all-oversize-loads-restricted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 00:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/all-oversize-loads-restricted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert Issued Statewide]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for all state highways in North Dakota due to reduced visibility and snow fog creating &ldquo;whiteout&rdquo; conditions when meeting and passing vehicles. A Travel Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel, but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions. Motorists are urged to use caution as this winter weather event intensifies across the state pote&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/26/2018 5:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-statewide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 00:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-statewide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Loads NW &amp; SW Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has issued No Oversize load movements in the NW and SW Regions of North Dakota until further notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/26/2018 2:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-nw-amp-sw-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-nw-amp-sw-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Use caution when passing vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are asked to use caution when meeting and passing vehicles and passing snowplows as today&rsquo;s snowfall may create &ldquo;snow fog&rdquo; or whiteout conditions. Snow fog occurs when plowing light snow or cross winds from vehicles when meeting or passing them. The best practice for motorists is to be patient and wait until the snowplow pulls over to pass. Also, it is recommended to reduce your speed and double your normal following distance when following a snowplow.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/use-caution-when-passing-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 21:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/use-caution-when-passing-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County courthouses closed Wednesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sioux County courthouse closed at 12:30 pm today, Dec. 26, due to inclement weather. The Oliver County courthouse will close at 2 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/county-courthouses-closed-wednesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 20:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/county-courthouses-closed-wednesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Loads SW Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has issued No Oversize load movements in the SW Region of North Dakota until further notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/26/2018 12:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-sw-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-sw-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Courts have plan to power through shutdown, for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "While a government shutdown is expected to grip parts of Washington well after Christmas, the federal courts system has enough money to run through Jan. 11."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-courts-have-plan-to-power-through-shutdown-for-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-courts-have-plan-to-power-through-shutdown-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Forks County State's Attorney David Jones reflects on 40-year law career]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "David Jones has seen a wide range of cases in his 40-year law career. From representing soldiers and wounded veterans to leading Grand Forks County's prosecuting office, the state's attorney of four years has worked in almost every<br />
type of law."-David JOnes Attorney Record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/grand-forks-county-states-attorney-david-jones-reflects-on-40-year-law-career/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/grand-forks-county-states-attorney-david-jones-reflects-on-40-year-law-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Montana research on ADA has national implications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helena Independent Record: "A research center at the University of Montana is brokering answers to contemporary questions about the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.The UM Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities is also helping<br />
UM law students become sensitive to disability issues."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/university-of-montana-research-on-ada-has-national-implications/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/university-of-montana-research-on-ada-has-national-implications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roundup of South Dakota Supreme Court December rulings]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the decision of a state circuit judge who granted custody of a child, who is an enrolled tribal member, to the brother and sister in law of the child's mother. Neither the mother nor her<br />
brother and sister in law were tribal members."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/roundup-of-south-dakota-supreme-court-december-rulings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/roundup-of-south-dakota-supreme-court-december-rulings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Burgum pardons weigh role of addiction, 'legal discrimination']]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "In his first two years as governor, Doug Burgum has pardoned more people than his predecessor did in six years in office.<br />
Burgum has pardoned 18 people and commuted sentences for two."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/gov-burgum-pardons-weigh-role-of-addiction-legal-discrimination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/gov-burgum-pardons-weigh-role-of-addiction-legal-discrimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND supreme court justice visits Scranton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bowman Pioneer: "Scranton High School was treated to a special guest Wednesday, Dec. 12. North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Jon Jensen spoke to the high-school students about a plethora of different topics."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-supreme-court-justice-visits-scranton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-supreme-court-justice-visits-scranton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota officials consider how to reduce prison populations]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "A bipartisan bill aimed at reducing prison populations appears likely to become law and could affect some of the roughly 2,400 federal inmates housed in Minnesota. But a larger number of prisoners go through state courts and are<br />
housed in state facilities."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-officials-consider-how-to-reduce-prison-populations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-officials-consider-how-to-reduce-prison-populations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courthouses closed for Christmas holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court and courthouses across the state will be closed Dec. 24-25 for the Christmas holiday.The Adams and Mountrail County courthouses will also be closed Dec. 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-for-christmas-holiday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouses-closed-for-christmas-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Extraordinary relief and the Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTUSblog: "In an overwhelming majority of the cases that the Supreme Court hears, the matter at issue has been adjudicated all the way through the lower courts, and comes to the justices only on the far side of a ruling by a federal court of<br />
appeals or the highest court of a state or territory."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-extraordinary-relief-and-the-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-extraordinary-relief-and-the-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conference promotes increased collaboration among tribal, state law enforcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "Tribal, state and federal law enforcement officials emphasized Wednesday the need for collaboration when working to combat drug crime on and off Native American reservations."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/conference-promotes-increased-collaboration-among-tribal-state-law-enforcement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/conference-promotes-increased-collaboration-among-tribal-state-law-enforcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With cameras in court, a first-hand look at justice, Minnesota style]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Over the summer, the Supreme Court made cameras in the courtroom a permanent policy and on Wednesday we got to see that while words in a newspaper are meaningful, we cannot turn away from the reality - the pain - that is captured by<br />
the visual."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/with-cameras-in-court-a-first-hand-look-at-justice-minnesota-style/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/with-cameras-in-court-a-first-hand-look-at-justice-minnesota-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SD Supreme Court: Jury had enough evidence to convict man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "A Sioux Falls man convicted of inappropriate sexual behavior toward a young girl living in his home in 2015 says there wasn't enough evidence to convict him at a jury trial, but the South Dakota Supreme Court says<br />
otherwise."-Opinion Link: State v. Livingood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-jury-had-enough-evidence-to-convict-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-jury-had-enough-evidence-to-convict-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dakota Datebook: James H. Burdick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prarie Public: "Back in the days of Dakota Territory, government officials were appointed by the president - the governor, the supreme court justices, the territorial secretary, and, as we feature today, U.S. marshals."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dakota-datebook-james-h-burdick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dakota-datebook-james-h-burdick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burgum appoints Cass County prosecutor Tristan Van de Streek to East Central Judicial District judgeship]]></title><description><![CDATA[News Release: "Gov. Doug Burgum [Dec. 19] appointed Cass County Assistant State's Attorney Tristan Van de Streek to a judgeship in the East Central Judicial District, effective Jan. 21, 2019. Van de Streek will fill the post currently held by<br />
Judge Douglas R. Herman."-Tristan Van de Streek Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/burgum-appoints-cass-county-prosecutor-tristan-van-de-streek-to-east-central-judicial-district-judgeship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/burgum-appoints-cass-county-prosecutor-tristan-van-de-streek-to-east-central-judicial-district-judgeship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NECJD judges and staff celebrate holiday season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northeast Central Judicial District Judges Jason McCarthy, John Thelen, Lolita Romanick, and Donald Hager display homemade ornaments presented to them by court staff as part of the NECJD's annual holiday celebration. The event was organized by<br />
Grand Forks County Clerk of Court Becky Absey and Julie Sturges, a Deputy Clerk of Court II, made the ornaments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/necjd-judges-and-staff-celebrate-holiday-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/necjd-judges-and-staff-celebrate-holiday-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: DSU teams up with AG's office for new program to fight real-world cyber crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSFY News: "Dakota State University is one of the region's leading schools in cyber security and cyber operations. Now, a new statewide initiative will take that a step further as the campus teams up with the South Dakota Attorney General's<br />
Office."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-dsu-teams-up-with-ags-office-for-new-program-to-fight-real-world-cyber-crime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-dsu-teams-up-with-ags-office-for-new-program-to-fight-real-world-cyber-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Montana's ruling against tax-credit scholarships could push the Supreme Court to revisit the religious schools issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 74: "Judges in Montana overturned the state's tax-credit scholarship program as a violation of the state's ban on funding religious schools, possibly setting up a rematch at the U.S. Supreme Court two years after justices considered a<br />
similar issue."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/how-montanas-ruling-against-tax-credit-scholarships-could-push-the-supreme-court-to-revisit-the-religious-schools-issue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/how-montanas-ruling-against-tax-credit-scholarships-could-push-the-supreme-court-to-revisit-the-religious-schools-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Researchers conducting study on access to justice in rural communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Herald Review:"In partnership with Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota, researchers at the Duluth Campus of the University of Minnesota Medical School are conducting research across the region. They want to speak with<br />
local community members about their lives and concerns."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-researchers-conducting-study-on-access-to-justice-in-rural-communities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-researchers-conducting-study-on-access-to-justice-in-rural-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Jensen visits N.D. high schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justice Jensen continued his visits to North Dakota high schools to discuss the North Dakota judicial system during the past several weeks, stopping at Grenora, Northern Cass, Oakes and Scranton. The visits are arranged through local high school<br />
social studies teachers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-jensen-visits-nd-high-schools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-jensen-visits-nd-high-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation: 'Justice' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBC Montana News/AP: "Racial justice. Obstruction of justice. Social justice. The Justice Department. Merriam-Webster has chosen 'justice' as its 2018 word of the year, driven by the churning news cycle over months and months."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-justice-is-merriam-websters-word-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-justice-is-merriam-websters-word-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minority Justice Implementation Committee 2017 report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minority Justice Implementation Committee has posted its 2017 annual report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minority-justice-implementation-committee-2017-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minority-justice-implementation-committee-2017-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: U.S. appeals court declines to reconsider local ICWA case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "A federal appeals court hasrejected a petition to re-hear a case where three of its judges overturned a local federal ruling that said Pennington County must give Native American parents more rights during the initial<br />
hearings of child-removal cases."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-us-appeals-court-declines-to-reconsider-local-icwa-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-us-appeals-court-declines-to-reconsider-local-icwa-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New tool compares sex crime sentences in Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Cloud Times: "A national organization says Minnesota's sentences for sexual offenders are 'weak,' according to data compiled this fall, but local prosecutors say there is more to consider."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-tool-compares-sex-crime-sentences-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-tool-compares-sex-crime-sentences-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth from North Dakota correctional center lend a hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "Boys and girls of the Youth Correctional Center in Mandan lend a hand throughout the year for annual events and snow shoveling - now set to expand to other work next year."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/youth-from-north-dakota-correctional-center-lend-a-hand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/youth-from-north-dakota-correctional-center-lend-a-hand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposal for North Dakota Supreme Court Law Library aims to save money, space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "As part of its 2019-21 budget request, the judicial branch has asked for $960,000 in one-time costs for remodeling the library space to expand offices for the state Supreme Court's central legal staff and relocate the court's<br />
information technology staff from a rental space in downtown Bismarck."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/proposal-for-north-dakota-supreme-court-law-library-aims-to-save-money-space/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/proposal-for-north-dakota-supreme-court-law-library-aims-to-save-money-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota lake access could be impacted by an Indiana lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Cloud Times: "If you like to recreate on the water or have property on a navigable lake or river in Minnesota, you might want to keep an eye on the U.S. Supreme Court next year."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-lake-access-could-be-impacted-by-an-indiana-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-lake-access-could-be-impacted-by-an-indiana-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Landowners lose challenge to pipeline deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "The Eighth Circuit on Thursday rejected landowners' claims that the Dakota Access Pipeline developer used unfair tactics to persuade them to sell property for the pipeline's construction."-Opinion Link: Olin v. Dakota Access, LLC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-landowners-lose-challenge-to-pipeline-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-landowners-lose-challenge-to-pipeline-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: State Supreme Court strikes down tax credit for private schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Falls Tribune: "The Montana Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision Wednesday and said a tax credit program approved by the 2015 Legislature for private schools violated the state Constitution."-Opinion Link: Espinoza v. DOR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-state-supreme-court-strikes-down-tax-credit-for-private-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-state-supreme-court-strikes-down-tax-credit-for-private-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court participants asked to take part in Minnesota judicial survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brainerd Dispatch: "The Minnesota Judicial Branch launched a four-month effort to survey court participants and stakeholders in each of the state's district courthouses."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-participants-asked-to-take-part-in-minnesota-judicial-survey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-participants-asked-to-take-part-in-minnesota-judicial-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana court overrules Attorney General on easements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flathead Beacon/AP: "The Montana Supreme Court has overruled Attorney General Tim Fox's legal opinion that the governor can't unilaterally approve large conservation easements."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-court-overrules-attorney-general-on-easements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-court-overrules-attorney-general-on-easements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorneys provide free legal advice to low-income ND vets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public News Service: "Attorneys in North Dakota are providing free legal advice on civil matters to low-income veterans once a month. The free clinics are part of a medical-legal partnership that's seen as a key component to veterans' health."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/attorneys-provide-free-legal-advice-to-low-income-nd-vets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/attorneys-provide-free-legal-advice-to-low-income-nd-vets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Judge works to free people from addiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "Most judges put people in prison, but this one is working to set people free from addiction. Drug Court started in January of 2011, and is a way to keep people out of prison and to get them the help they need."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-judge-works-to-free-people-from-addiction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:16:12 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-judge-works-to-free-people-from-addiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gene W. Allen 1956-2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gene W. Allen, 62, of Beach died Sept. 2.A UND School of Law graduate, he practiced law in Minnesota and North Dakota.He was alsothe founder of the Fargo/Moorhead Red Hawks baseball team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/gene-w-allen-1956-2018/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/gene-w-allen-1956-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Sioux Falls lawyer Jonathan Kobes wins confirmation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "A Sioux Falls lawyer nominated by President Donald Trump to serve on the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals won Senate confirmation Tuesday."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-sioux-falls-lawyer-jonathan-kobes-wins-confirmation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-sioux-falls-lawyer-jonathan-kobes-wins-confirmation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota's chief federal judge to take senior status]]></title><description><![CDATA[KFGO News: "North Dakota's only full time federal judge says he will go into semi-retirement next year. Chief U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland tells KFGO News that he wrote a letter to inform President Trump that he plans to take senior status<br />
on his 65th birthday."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakotas-chief-federal-judge-to-take-senior-status/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakotas-chief-federal-judge-to-take-senior-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN court says cops can't stop driver just because windshield is cracked]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "If you're driving with a crack in your windshield, is it legal for a police officer to stop you just because it's cracked? 'No,' the court said in its review of the case of James Poehler, who was stopped in 2016 by Cambridge, Minn.,<br />
police officer Mathew Giese because of the windshield."-Opinion Link: State v. Poehler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-says-cops-cant-stop-driver-just-because-windshield-is-cracked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-says-cops-cant-stop-driver-just-because-windshield-is-cracked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal community supports Santa Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 5th annual Santa Run was held on Dec. 8 at the North Dakota Heritage Center. The event is designed to raise awareness of addiction issues in the community and to raise money for entities assisting individuals in recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/legal-community-supports-santa-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/legal-community-supports-santa-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Committee on Trial Court Operations Dec. 19 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Dec. 19 meeting of the Committee on Trial Court Operations and the committee's Sept. 26 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/committee-on-trial-court-operations-dec-19-agenda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/committee-on-trial-court-operations-dec-19-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Attorney General opinions: Dec. 10-11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem issued nine new open records and meetings opinions Dec. 10-11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinions-dec-10-11/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinions-dec-10-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Minnesota county found alternatives to jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crime Report: "It's been five years since Renita Syas was booked into the St. Louis County Jail in Duluth, Minn. She spent three weeks and a day in custody - a stay that doesn't exactly stand out in the daily churn of the county lock-up - but it<br />
was enough for the Duluth woman to decide she was never coming back."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/how-a-minnesota-county-found-alternatives-to-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/how-a-minnesota-county-found-alternatives-to-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinion: Dec. 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued an opinion in a case on what constitutes a "violent felony" supporting sentence enhancement under the federal Armed Career Criminal Act.-United States v. Stitt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinion-dec-10/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinion-dec-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Icon: Helen Meyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finance and Commerce: "During the 10 years Justice Helen Meyer spent on the Minnesota Supreme Courtbetween 2001 and 2011, she was involved in several high-profile cases that enabled her to have a lasting impact."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-icon-helen-meyer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-icon-helen-meyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ninth Circuit looks at Montana disclosure law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "The Ninth Circuit on Friday reviewed a Montana law prohibiting public disclosure of ethics complaints filed against government officials until after they have been decided."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ninth-circuit-looks-at-montana-disclosure-law/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ninth-circuit-looks-at-montana-disclosure-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor's Budget: Looking at adding to Justice Reinvestment]]></title><description><![CDATA[KFYR News: "A recent department of corrections report said North Dakota had the nation's fastest growing prison population. Gov. Doug Burgum signed a justice reinvestment bill into law in April 2017 in an effort to treat some criminals instead<br />
of incarcerating them over and over."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/governors-budget-looking-at-adding-to-justice-reinvestment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/governors-budget-looking-at-adding-to-justice-reinvestment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court weighs 'double jeopardy' dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "U.S. Supreme Court justices on Thursday expressed skepticism about putting limits on criminal charges being brought against people for the same offenses by both federal and state prosecutors in a case involving an Alabama man charged<br />
with illegally possessing a gun."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-weighs-double-jeopardy-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-weighs-double-jeopardy-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: Dec. 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted 26 new opinions on Dec. 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-dec-6/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-dec-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court tackles 'double jeopardy' exception that allows federal, state prosecutions for same crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today: "An unusual coalition of liberal and conservative Supreme Court justices may be ready to stop the federal and state governments from prosecuting suspects twice for the same crime."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-tackles-double-jeopardy-exception-that-allows-federal-state-prosecutions-for-same-crime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-tackles-double-jeopardy-exception-that-allows-federal-state-prosecutions-for-same-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa changes way it's notifying potential jurors]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "Iowa has changed the way it's notifying potential jurors.<br />
The state announced Monday that residents will no longer receive paper questionnaires in the mail with the summonses. They'll be getting postcards instead with information on how to complete the questionnaires online."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/iowa-changes-way-its-notifying-potential-jurors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2018 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/iowa-changes-way-its-notifying-potential-jurors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justices call for more briefing in dispute about Oklahoma prosecutions of Native Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTUSblog: "Now that the justices have had a few days to consider last week's oral argument in Carpenter v Murphy, it appears that they are looking for creative ways to resolve the dispute."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-call-for-more-briefing-in-dispute-about-oklahoma-prosecutions-of-native-americans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-call-for-more-briefing-in-dispute-about-oklahoma-prosecutions-of-native-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Jensen visits Midway High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supreme Court Justice Jon Jensen visited Midway High School in Inkster on Dec. 5 to talk about the North Dakota judiciary and answer questions from students. Social Studies teacher Kelli Slominski invited Justice Jensen to speak to the 7th<br />
through 12th grade classes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-jensen-visits-midway-high-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-jensen-visits-midway-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. District Court amends local rules on electronic filing and service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota amended its Local Rules and Administrative Policy Governing Electronic Filing and Service effective Dec. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-amends-local-rules-on-electronic-filing-and-service/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-amends-local-rules-on-electronic-filing-and-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. District Court open for regular business Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States District Court for the District of North Dakota will be open regular business hours on Wednesday, Dec. 5, the National Day of Mourning for the late President George Herbert Walker Bush.All matters on the court calendar will<br />
take place as scheduled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-open-for-regular-business-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-open-for-regular-business-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnes, Ransom, Rolette County courthouses closed Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Barnes, Ransom, and Rolette County courthouse will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/barnes-ransom-rolette-county-courthouses-closed-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/barnes-ransom-rolette-county-courthouses-closed-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnes, Ransom County courthouses closed Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Barnes and Ransom County courthouse will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/barnes-ransom-county-courthouses-closed-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/barnes-ransom-county-courthouses-closed-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnes County courthouse closed Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Barnes County courthouse will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/barnes-county-courthouse-closed-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/barnes-county-courthouse-closed-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Judicial integrity officer named for federal judiciary]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Courts News Release: "Jill Langley, the director of workplace relations for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and a recognized authority in employment dispute resolution, has been selected to serve as the federal Judiciary's<br />
first judicial integrity officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-judicial-integrity-officer-named-for-federal-judiciary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-judicial-integrity-officer-named-for-federal-judiciary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SD Supreme Court: Circuit judge not bound by sentence cap in plea agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[S.D. Public Broadcasting: "A violent prison inmate has failed in his bid to get a shorter sentence. The South Dakota Supreme Court has found that the sentencing judge was not bound to honor a plea agreement the inmate made with the prosecutor."-Opinion Link: State v. Ledbetter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-circuit-judge-not-bound-by-sentence-cap-in-plea-agreement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-circuit-judge-not-bound-by-sentence-cap-in-plea-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dakota Datebook: Territorial Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prairie Public: "When Dakota Territory was created, that also meant organizing its Supreme Court, which was seated at Yankton in southern Dakota for many years. President Lincoln originally appointed three justices - Philemon Bliss, Joseph L.<br />
Williams and George P. Williston."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dakota-datebook-territorial-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dakota-datebook-territorial-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court amends judicial education rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has amended N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 36 on judicial education.The amendments took effect Dec. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-amends-judicial-education-rule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-amends-judicial-education-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Administrator sets 2019 judgment interest rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota State Court Administrator has set the judgment interest rate for 2019 at 8.50 percent. The administrator is required by law to annually determine the judgment interest rate prior to Dec. 20. The rate will be applied to all<br />
judgments entered in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/administrator-sets-2019-judgment-interest-rate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/administrator-sets-2019-judgment-interest-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana Supreme Court to hear arguments on who has final say on conservation easements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helena Independent Record: "The clash between Montana's governor and attorney general over who has jurisdiction over state conservation easements will be argued before the Montana Supreme Court next week."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-to-hear-arguments-on-who-has-final-say-on-conservation-easements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-to-hear-arguments-on-who-has-final-say-on-conservation-easements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversized Loads Restricted in NW ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel until further notice for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles in northwest North Dakota due to weather and road conditions. For all other high-profile and long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel. Take notice of changing conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 12/1/2018 6:30:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-loads-restricted-in-nw-nd/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2018 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversized-loads-restricted-in-nw-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota judicial branch asks for new judge, more staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "In its budget request submitted to the state Office of Management and Budget in early November, the judiciary asked for a 2.9 percent increase from 2017-19 in general fund revenue, or more than $2.9 million."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-judicial-branch-asks-for-new-judge-more-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-judicial-branch-asks-for-new-judge-more-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SD Supreme Court sides with ex-husband in alienation of affection case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the state's 'alienation of affection' law entitles a Brown County man the opportunity to collect damages from a bar owner who had an affair with his wife."-Opinion Link: Cedar v. Johnson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-sides-with-ex-husband-in-alienation-of-affection-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-sides-with-ex-husband-in-alienation-of-affection-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justices to reconsider potentially far reaching double-jeopardy exception]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTUSblog: "Next week the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the case of an Alabama man who was convicted of both federal and state gun charges arising from the same traffic stop. He is challenging what is known as the 'separate<br />
sovereigns' doctrine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-to-reconsider-potentially-far-reaching-double-jeopardy-exception/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-to-reconsider-potentially-far-reaching-double-jeopardy-exception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 3 arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case on fraudulent securities claims and in a case involving special state tax benefits for retired state and local law-enforcement officers.-Lorenzo v. SEC-Dawson v. Steager]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-dec-3-arguments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:42:11 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-dec-3-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report gives snapshot of South Dakota's juvenile justice system]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "Juvenile courts are convicting fewer teenagers of felonies, but the number of South Dakota teens violating probation is up. These are two key takeaways from the latest report from the Juvenile Justice Public Safety Improvement Act."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/report-gives-snapshot-of-south-dakotas-juvenile-justice-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/report-gives-snapshot-of-south-dakotas-juvenile-justice-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court appears ready to make it harder for states to confiscate property]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "At the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, a majority of the justices seemed ready to make it more difficult for states to confiscate cars, houses and other property that is even tangentially used in the commission of a crime."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-appears-ready-to-make-it-harder-for-states-to-confiscate-property/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-appears-ready-to-make-it-harder-for-states-to-confiscate-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State court computer servers will be down Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IT department will be performing maintenance on the court's computer systems on Saturday, Dec. 1, between 6 a.m. and noon. Odyssey, email, file servers, web servers and other court computer systems will not be accessible during this time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/state-court-computer-servers-will-be-down-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/state-court-computer-servers-will-be-down-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert NW ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDDOT along with the NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for northwest North Dakota. Cities included in the Travel Alert are: Kenmare, Minot, Garrison, Williston, Watford City, Stanley, and surrounding areas. A Travel Alert means that motorists can still travel but may encounter areas of challenging winter weather driving conditions on roadways.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/28/2018 10:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-nw-nd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-nw-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delayed opening at Divide, Mountrail County courthouses today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Divide and Mountrail County courthouse will open at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/delayed-opening-at-divide-mountrail-county-courthouses-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/delayed-opening-at-divide-mountrail-county-courthouses-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An old Minnesota jail is now a leader for inmate mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "When Clay County officials started planning to replace its jail, the oldest in the state, they gathered around a table to start building a wish list for the new jail's design."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/an-old-minnesota-jail-is-now-a-leader-for-inmate-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/an-old-minnesota-jail-is-now-a-leader-for-inmate-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SD Supreme Court upholds Indian Child Welfare Act in parental-rights decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "In issuing an opinion on parental rights last week, the South Dakota Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act, a month after a federal judge in Texas ruled the adoption law<br />
unconstitutional."-Opinion Link: Interest of M.D.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-upholds-indian-child-welfare-act-in-parental-rights-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-upholds-indian-child-welfare-act-in-parental-rights-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life, tribal sovereignty at forefront of Oklahoma case before U.S. Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tulsa World: "A case involving a Muscogee (Creek) Nation tribal member whose death sentence appeal is before the U.S. Supreme Court may come down to whether justices equate the matter to a dog that never barked versus a dog that has been barking<br />
for years in the proverbial forest."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/life-tribal-sovereignty-at-forefront-of-oklahoma-case-before-us-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/life-tribal-sovereignty-at-forefront-of-oklahoma-case-before-us-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No oversize loads]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has issued No Oversize load restrictions for NW, NE and SW North Dakota due to hazardous conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/28/2018 6:12:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-94 now OPEN]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have OPENED Interstate 94 eastbound and westbound lanes from Dickinson to New Salem.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/28/2018 7:45:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-now-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-94-now-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised North Central ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) along with the North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) have issued a No Travel Advisory for north central North Dakota due to icy conditions creating hazardous driving conditions. Cities include Kenmare, Minot, Garrison, and surrounding areas. A No Travel Advisory means that motorists should not travel due to hazardous conditions which may make it unsafe to travel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/28/2018 7:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-north-central-nd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-north-central-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert issued N Central ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Travel Alert has been issued for north central North Dakota due to icy roads creating hazardous driving conditions. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Minot, Garrison, Mohall, and surrounding areas. A Travel Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/27/2018 9:40:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-n-central-nd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-issued-n-central-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised NW ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for the northwest North Dakota. Cities included in the No Travel Advisory include Williston, Watford City, New Town, Crosby, Stanley, and surrounding areas. Motorists should not travel due to icy and hazardous conditions that may make it unsafe to travel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/27/2018 10:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-nw-nd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-nw-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinion: Nov. 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued an opinion in a case interpreting the Endangered Species Act.-Weyerhaeuser Co. v. United States Fish and Wildlife Serv.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinion-nov-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinion-nov-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Court of Appeals upholds 'lenient' sentence for man who raped 15 year old]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Ramsey County prosecutors have struck out with the Minnesota Court of Appeals in their attempt to get a rapist sentenced to something other than the 10 years of probation handed down by a judge."-Opinion Link: State v. Hill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-of-appeals-upholds-lenient-sentence-for-man-who-raped-15-year-old/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-of-appeals-upholds-lenient-sentence-for-man-who-raped-15-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department of Corrections director making strides for North Dakota women]]></title><description><![CDATA[My ND Now: "One North Dakota woman is changing the leadership make up of corrections institutions. During her 13-year tenure in in-state corrections, Leann Bertsch had a big hand in raising the number of female leaders in correctional agencies.<br />
The number rose to 14, the highest ever."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/department-of-corrections-director-making-strides-for-north-dakota-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/department-of-corrections-director-making-strides-for-north-dakota-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Legal checkup clinics connect health to the law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mankato Free Press: "You can expect a doctor to ask about your diet, exercise routine and overall health. At Open Door Health Center and other Mankato-area locations, a volunteer lawyer is stopping by once a month to ask patients a different set<br />
of questions."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-legal-checkup-clinics-connect-health-to-the-law/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-legal-checkup-clinics-connect-health-to-the-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SD Supreme Court: State circuit judge didn't violate federal Indian Child Welfare Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "A state circuit judge didn't violate the federal Indian Child Welfare Act when she terminated a father's right to his four-year-old son, the South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled."-Opinion Link: Interest of M.D.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-state-circuit-judge-didnt-violate-federal-indian-child-welfare-act/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-state-circuit-judge-didnt-violate-federal-indian-child-welfare-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury Standards Committee Nov. 20 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The minutes of the Nov. 20 meeting of the Jury Standards Committee have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/jury-standards-committee-nov-20-minutes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/jury-standards-committee-nov-20-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Administrative Council Nov. 30 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Nov. 30 meeting of the Administrative Council and the council's Sept. 21 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/administrative-council-nov-30-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/administrative-council-nov-30-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law library, self-help center closed for holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state law library and legal self-help center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23, for the Thanksgiving holiday.In addition, there will be no Supreme Court news email sent out on these dates.The self-help center website will<br />
continue to be accessible during the holiday.-North Dakota Legal Self Help Center Website]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/law-library-self-help-center-closed-for-holiday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/law-library-self-help-center-closed-for-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 26 arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case on retalitory arrest claims and in a case on whether certain Apple customers have standing to bring a suit alleging antitrust violations.-Nieves v. Bartlett-Apple Inc. v. Pepper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-nov-26-arguments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-nov-26-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Who owns Oklahoma?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlantic: "Fifteen years ago, an assistant federal public defender and a defense investigator found a cross commemorating a murder beside a deserted road in eastern Oklahoma. It wasn't where it was supposed to be."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-who-owns-oklahoma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-who-owns-oklahoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adoptions celebrated at the Montana State Capitol]]></title><description><![CDATA[KTVH News: "People filled the State Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov 20 for the 22nd Adoption Celebration. The annual event celebrates adoption in Montana as a part of National Adoption Awareness Month."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/adoptions-celebrated-at-the-montana-state-capitol/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/adoptions-celebrated-at-the-montana-state-capitol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dakota court reporter shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "From plumbers to electricians, you've probably heard of the high demand for workers in several skilled trades, but how about a need for more court reporters? They're the ears of the courtroom, but many of you likely haven't heard of<br />
the court reporter shortage."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-court-reporter-shortage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-court-reporter-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pro hac vice payment reminder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under Rule 3, Admission to Practice rules, if you continue to appear in 2019 in a North Dakota proceeding for which you have already filed a motion for pro hac vice admission, you are required to pay a fee of $380 by Jan. 1, 2019, payable to the<br />
Board of Law Examiners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pro-hac-vice-payment-reminder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pro-hac-vice-payment-reminder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sotomayor: Kavanaugh now part of the Supreme Court 'family']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hill: "Justice Sonia Sotomayor says her colleagues have welcomed the Supreme Court's newest justice, Brett Kavanaugh, into the court's 'family' after his confirmation process captivated the nation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sotomayor-kavanaugh-now-part-of-the-supreme-court-family/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sotomayor-kavanaugh-now-part-of-the-supreme-court-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Evaluation results in for drug courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "The Legislature's Executive Board has issued its first two reports evaluating specific programs in state government.They look at drug courts the state's Unified Judicial System operates and at-home care the state Department of Human<br />
Services delivers."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-evaluation-results-in-for-drug-courts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-evaluation-results-in-for-drug-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea deals vs. trials: Driving hard bargains in Minn., Wis. courtrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Wing Republican Eagle: "The U.S. Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Assistance estimated that between 90 and 95 percent of all cases are settled through plea deals - numbers that prosecutors on both sides of the St. Croix River said ring<br />
true."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/plea-deals-vs-trials-driving-hard-bargains-in-minn-wis-courtrooms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/plea-deals-vs-trials-driving-hard-bargains-in-minn-wis-courtrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Nov. 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Nov. 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-nov-19/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-nov-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Crothers teaches at electronic discovery institute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers made two presentations to the Georgetown Law Advanced eDiscovery Institute in Washington D.C. on Nov. 16.Justice Crothers spoke to an audience of more than 250 United States and international lawyers and<br />
judges on Internet investigations and discovery, and was on a panel of state and federal judges discussing 'Hot Topics in eDiscovery.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-crothers-teaches-at-electronic-discovery-institute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-crothers-teaches-at-electronic-discovery-institute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Rejected forensics case makes strange high court bedfellows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "Justices Neil Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor teamed up for a dissent Monday after the Supreme Court rejected an appeal over forensic witnesses in criminal trials."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-rejected-forensics-case-makes-strange-high-court-bedfellows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-rejected-forensics-case-makes-strange-high-court-bedfellows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa Supreme Court Justice Daryl Hecht resigning next month, cites battle with cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedar Rapids Gazette: "Iowa Supreme Court Justice Daryl Hecht announced Friday that he will resign from the court Dec. 13, citing his ongoing battle with skin cancer. Hecht, 66, of Sloan, has been hearing oral arguments in Des Moines this court<br />
term while receiving treatment for melanoma."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/iowa-supreme-court-justice-daryl-hecht-resigning-next-month-cites-battle-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/iowa-supreme-court-justice-daryl-hecht-resigning-next-month-cites-battle-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Fight over dinosaur fossils comes down to what's a mineral]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News/AP: "About 66 million years after two dinosaurs died apparently locked in battle on the plains of modern-day Montana, an unusual fight over who owns the entangled fossils has become a multimillion-dollar issue that hinges on the legal<br />
definition of 'mineral.'"-Opinion Link: Murray v. BEJ Minerals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-fight-over-dinosaur-fossils-comes-down-to-whats-a-mineral/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-fight-over-dinosaur-fossils-comes-down-to-whats-a-mineral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Crothers presents to electronic discovery institute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers made two presentations to the Georgetown Law Advanced eDiscovery Institute in Washington D.C. on Nov. 16.Justice Crothers spoke to an audience of more than 250 United States and international lawyers and<br />
judges on Internet investigations and discovery, and was on a panel of state and federal judges discussing 'Hot Topics in eDiscovery.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-crothers-presents-to-electronic-discovery-institute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-crothers-presents-to-electronic-discovery-institute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert SW and Central ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for portions of southwest and central North Dakota due to icy road conditions as temperatures continue to drop. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Beach, Mott, Dickinson, Killdeer, Beulah, Parshall, Garrison, Velva, Linton, Mandan, Bismarck, Steele, Medina, Ellendale and surrounding areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/16/2018 4:45:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-and-central-nd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-sw-and-central-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn, Grant, Sioux courthouses to close this afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sioux and Grant County couthouses will be closing today at noon due to inclement weather. The Dunn County Courthouse will close at 2 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dunn-grant-sioux-courthouses-to-close-this-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dunn-grant-sioux-courthouses-to-close-this-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court to hear census citizenship question dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday said it would hear oral arguments in February concerning a challenge by 18 states to President Donald Trump's administration's contentious decision to ask people taking part in the 2020 national census<br />
whether they are citizens."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-to-hear-census-citizenship-question-dispute/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-to-hear-census-citizenship-question-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sioux County courthouse to close at noon today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sioux County couthouse will be closing today at noon due to inclement weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sioux-county-courthouse-to-close-at-noon-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sioux-county-courthouse-to-close-at-noon-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversize Load Restriction NW and SW]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel until further notice for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles in Northwest and Southwest North Dakota due to weather and road conditions. For all other high-profile and long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel.Take notice of changing conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/16/2018 11:30:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversize-load-restriction-nw-and-sw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversize-load-restriction-nw-and-sw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial Conference Nov. 19-20 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Nov. 19-20 meeting of the Judicial Conference and the conference's June 14 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-conference-nov-19-20-agenda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-conference-nov-19-20-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SW Oversize Restriction]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel until further notice for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles in SW North Dakota due to weather and road conditions. For all other high-profile and long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel.Take notice of changing conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/16/2018 9:45:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sw-oversize-restriction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sw-oversize-restriction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: On 5-year anniversary, veterans share emotional stories of Vet Court success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Falls Tribune: "The sound of bagpipes echoed off the walls of the Montana Air National Guard hangar, a sharp contrast to the silence of the looming C-130 towering in the background as over 50 veterans celebrated the 5th anniversary of the<br />
Montana Eighth Judicial District Veterans Treatment Court Tuesday in Great Falls."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-on-5-year-anniversary-veterans-share-emotional-stories-of-vet-court-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-on-5-year-anniversary-veterans-share-emotional-stories-of-vet-court-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marsy's Law adds 'very little' to state statute, ND lawmakers' review concludes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dickinson Press: "North Dakota lawmakers of the interim Judiciary Committee have no recommendations for Marsy's Law after a study brought about last session. State voters overwhelmingly approved Marsy's Law as an initiated measure in the 2016<br />
general election."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/marsys-law-adds-very-little-to-state-statute-nd-lawmakers-review-concludes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/marsys-law-adds-very-little-to-state-statute-nd-lawmakers-review-concludes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDHP Oversize Restriction]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel until further notice for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles in northeast North Dakota due to weather and road conditions.For all other high-profile and long-load type vehicles, weather may affect travel.Take notice of changing conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/15/2018 6:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ndhp-oversize-restriction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ndhp-oversize-restriction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert portions of NE Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT along with NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for portions of northeastern North Dakota due to icy road conditions. Cities included in the Travel Alert are Grand Forks, Drayton, Lakota, Cooperstown and surrounding areas. A Travel Alert means conditions are such that motorists can still travel in these areas, but should be advised of rapidly changing conditions. Motorists should use caution when driving throughout the night as wet roads will continue to change over to ice as temperatures drop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-portions-of-ne-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 23:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-portions-of-ne-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court issues new order on temporary legal services by out-of-state attorneys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has issued a new order regarding the Matter of a Petition to Permit Temporary Provision of Legal Services by Qualified Attorneys From Outside North Dakota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-issues-new-order-on-temporary-legal-services-by-out-of-state-attorneys/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-issues-new-order-on-temporary-legal-services-by-out-of-state-attorneys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury Standards Committee Nov. 20 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Nov. 20 meeting of the Jury Standards Committee and the committee's June 13 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/jury-standards-committee-nov-20-agenda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/jury-standards-committee-nov-20-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bismarck judges team up to serve Banquet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justices, judges, and judicial referees teamed up to serve the Banquet Tuesday evening. About 275 beef stew meals were served. The Banquet is a feeding ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bismarck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bismarck-judges-team-up-to-serve-banquet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bismarck-judges-team-up-to-serve-banquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Hospital prevails in nurse's EEOC-backed religious discrimination suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health Leaders Media: "The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission failed to prove that a hospital in Minnesota violated the law by rescinding a registered nurse's conditional employment offer after she requested a modified schedule to<br />
accommodate her religious beliefs."-Opinion Link: EEOC v. North Memorial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-hospital-prevails-in-nurses-eeoc-backed-religious-discrimination-suit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-hospital-prevails-in-nurses-eeoc-backed-religious-discrimination-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota may hold key to Wyoming's prison woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WyoFile: "Wyoming's prison beds are maxed out. The state is paying to send inmates to privately run prisons out of state and to house them in county jails. North Dakota has been there."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-may-hold-key-to-wyomings-prison-woes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-may-hold-key-to-wyomings-prison-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Attorney General opinion: Nov. 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the TGU School District #60 failed to follow meeting notice requirements in violation of the law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinion-nov-14/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinion-nov-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Jensen visits Shanley High]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supreme Court Justice Jon Jensen visited Kari Brock's social studies classes at Shanley High School in Fargo on Nov. 13 to talk about the North Dakota judiciary and answer questions from students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-jensen-visits-shanley-high/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-jensen-visits-shanley-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-prisoners could be the answer to the workforce shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[My ND Now: "Over 2.2 million people are behind bars in the US. More than 620,000 of those inmates are released on a yearly basis. That's more than 600,000 potential employees joining or rejoining the workforce each year."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ex-prisoners-could-be-the-answer-to-the-workforce-shortage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ex-prisoners-could-be-the-answer-to-the-workforce-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justices debate fairness, future of death penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "As the US Supreme Court rejected a series of death penalty appeals from Florida on Tuesday, key justices laid bare the enduring divisions over the fairness and effectiveness of the ultimate punishment."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-debate-fairness-future-of-death-penalty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-debate-fairness-future-of-death-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCJD small claims court program set for Dec. 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judicial Referee Pam Nesvig will present a one-hour program to provide information to parties who plan to participate in a small claims court proceeding. The program will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, at the Burleigh County Courthouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/scjd-small-claims-court-program-set-for-dec-10/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/scjd-small-claims-court-program-set-for-dec-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: After fracturing ribs, Ginsburg skips court session but is improving]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was not on the bench Tuesday for the first session of the Supreme Court since her discharge from the hospital with fractured ribs but is improving, a spokeswoman said."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-after-fracturing-ribs-ginsburg-skips-court-session-but-is-improving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-after-fracturing-ribs-ginsburg-skips-court-session-but-is-improving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Nov. 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Nov. 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-nov-13/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-nov-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After fracturing ribs, Ginsburg skips court session but is improving, spokeswoman say]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was not on the bench Tuesday for the first session of the Supreme Court since her discharge from the hospital with fractured ribs but is improving, a spokeswoman said."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/after-fracturing-ribs-ginsburg-skips-court-session-but-is-improving-spokeswoman-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/after-fracturing-ribs-ginsburg-skips-court-session-but-is-improving-spokeswoman-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haley Wamstad first woman elected as Grand Forks County state's attorney]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "When Haley Wamstad walked into the second-floor offices of the Grand Forks County Courthouse, she was greeted with 'Hey, boss,' a term still unfamiliar for the freshly-elected state's attorney."-Haley Wamstad Attorney Record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/haley-wamstad-first-woman-elected-as-grand-forks-county-states-attorney/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/haley-wamstad-first-woman-elected-as-grand-forks-county-states-attorney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Alan Page to receive nation's highest civilian honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Alan Page, the former Viking and Minnesota Supreme Court justice, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest honor for a civilian, in a White House ceremony on Friday."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-alan-page-to-receive-nations-highest-civilian-honor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-alan-page-to-receive-nations-highest-civilian-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert - Northeast ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for northeast North Dakota due to blowing snow creating reduced visibility and icy road conditions.Areas include Grand Forks and surrounding areas. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 11/10/2018 7:56:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-northeast-nd-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Nov 2018 02:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-northeast-nd-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCJD thanks county for new Morton courtroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Central Judicial District judges and court personnel honored Morton County commissioners and court security personnel on Nov. 8 for their help in making a new court space a reality. As the group gathered in the newly completed courtroom,<br />
Presiding Judge Gail Hagerty thanked the commissioners, auditor, sheriff, and court security personnel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/scjd-thanks-county-for-new-morton-courtroom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/scjd-thanks-county-for-new-morton-courtroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite controversy, 'alienation of affection' cases still filed in S.D.]]></title><description><![CDATA[S.D. News Watch: "Under the tenets of ancient English common law, when wives were legally considered the property of their husbands, a jilted husband could sue any man who deliberately broke up his marriage and stole away his wife."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/despite-controversy-alienation-of-affection-cases-still-filed-in-sd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/despite-controversy-alienation-of-affection-cases-still-filed-in-sd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Judge blocks construction of Keystone XL pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Falls Tribune: "U.S. District Judge Brian Morris issued an order Thursday blocking construction of the $8 billion Keystone XL Pipeline until further environmental analysis is conducted."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-judge-blocks-construction-of-keystone-xl-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-judge-blocks-construction-of-keystone-xl-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: The investiture of Justice Brett Kavanaugh]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTUSblog: "Today the Supreme Court held an investiture ceremony for Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh took the oath of office on October 6, shortly after he was confirmed, and he began to participate in the Supreme Court's cases two days<br />
later."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-investiture-of-justice-brett-kavanaugh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-investiture-of-justice-brett-kavanaugh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[R.I.: Compassionate rulings make judge with soft spot for veterans an internet sensation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stars and Stripes: "A Vietnam veteran with white hair and a bushy gray mustache recently stood before a Rhode Island judge and answered to a parking ticket. 'I want to plead guilty with an explanation, sir,' he said in a thick New England<br />
accent."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ri-compassionate-rulings-make-judge-with-soft-spot-for-veterans-an-internet-sensation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ri-compassionate-rulings-make-judge-with-soft-spot-for-veterans-an-internet-sensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justice Ginsburg hospitalized after fracturing ribs in fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fractured three ribs after falling in her Supreme Court office Wednesday night, the Supreme Court said in a statement."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justice-ginsburg-hospitalized-after-fracturing-ribs-in-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justice-ginsburg-hospitalized-after-fracturing-ribs-in-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finalists for UND law dean announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four finalists for Dean of the School of Law will visit campus this month. They are Brian Gallini of the University of Arkansas School of Law, Susan Bisom-Rapp of the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Camille Davidson of the Wake Forest University<br />
School of Law, and Elizabeth Ann Warner of the University of Kansas School of Law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/finalists-for-und-law-dean-announced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/finalists-for-und-law-dean-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[UND Today has posted video from the Supreme Court's visit to the School of Law and its participation in the Moot Court finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/supreme-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/supreme-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinion: Nov. 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued an opinion in an age discrimination case involving an Arizona fire district.-Mount Lemmon Fire Dist. v. Guido]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinion-nov-6/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinion-nov-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three apply for East Central district judgeship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Fargo lawyers have applied to fill the East Central Judicial District judge vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Douglas R. Herman.<br />
The applicants are Timothy P. Hill, Monty G. Mertz, and Tristan J. Van de Streek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/three-apply-for-east-central-district-judgeship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/three-apply-for-east-central-district-judgeship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NECJD celebrates 10 years of adult drug court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northeast Central Judicial District celebrated its 10 year Anniversary with a celebration on Oct. 29. Drug court team members are Judge Jason McCarthy, defense attorney Anna Dearth, addiction counselor Angela Jones, probation officer<br />
Christin Thelen and Assistant State's Attorney Nancy Yon.-G.F. Herald: Grand Forks-based drug court celebrates 10 years of service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/necjd-celebrates-10-years-of-adult-drug-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/necjd-celebrates-10-years-of-adult-drug-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Sturgis motorcycle trademark verdict partially overturned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bloomberg News: "A dispute over trademarks related to the Sturgis motorcycle rally will continue after a federal appeals court rejected a litigant's claims that it owned several of them."-Opinion Link: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Inc. v. Rushmore Photo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-sturgis-motorcycle-trademark-verdict-partially-overturned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-sturgis-motorcycle-trademark-verdict-partially-overturned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court rejects net neutrality appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBC Montana News/AP: "The Supreme Court has ended the court fight over repealed Obama-era 'net neutrality' rules that required internet providers to treat all online traffic equally."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-rejects-net-neutrality-appeal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-rejects-net-neutrality-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutor discusses Philando Castile case with University of North Dakota students]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "John Choi, the main prosecutor in the Philando Castile case, is opening up to local students. 'I think every time we can talk about race is a time for us to grow and come together,' Organizer Stephen Williamson said."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/prosecutor-discusses-philando-castile-case-with-university-of-north-dakota-students/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/prosecutor-discusses-philando-castile-case-with-university-of-north-dakota-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas: Single mom of 5 passes bar exam after law school graduation photos go viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "The mom of five children who impressed us all after her law school graduation photos went viral just raised the bar, literally. Ieshia Champs passed her bar exam, she learned Monday."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/texas-single-mom-of-5-passes-bar-exam-after-law-school-graduation-photos-go-viral/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/texas-single-mom-of-5-passes-bar-exam-after-law-school-graduation-photos-go-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Taking up 5 cases, high court clears way for trial on census change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "In a flurry of activity late Friday, the Supreme Court refused to block a trial over the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 census and took up five new cases for the term."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-taking-up-5-cases-high-court-clears-way-for-trial-on-census-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-taking-up-5-cases-high-court-clears-way-for-trial-on-census-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Supreme Court at the UND School of Law: The October 24-25, 2018, photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the Court's fall visit to the University of North Dakota School of Law, the schedule included oral arguments in four cases, classroom visits, judging the final internal moot court arguments, student lunch, breakfast sponsored by the Law<br />
Women's Caucus, visiting the Rural Practice Association, an informational session for students interested in applying for clerkships and lunch with the Greater Grand Forks County Bar Association.-Taking the Court to the Schools]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/the-supreme-court-at-the-und-school-of-law-the-october-24-25-2018-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/the-supreme-court-at-the-und-school-of-law-the-october-24-25-2018-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closer look at procedure to replace South Dakota Supreme Court justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "News of the death of South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Steven Zinter was 'quite a shock' to the lawyer who heads the panel that now must nominate his replacement."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/closer-look-at-procedure-to-replace-south-dakota-supreme-court-justice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 20:00:30 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/closer-look-at-procedure-to-replace-south-dakota-supreme-court-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court divided over Google class-action deal that rewarded lawyers, nonprofits ... but not customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today: "The Supreme Court appeared divided along ideological lines Wednesday over class-action settlements that reward lawyers and outside groups rather than millions of individual class members."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-divided-over-google-class-action-deal-that-rewarded-lawyers-nonprofits-but-not-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-divided-over-google-class-action-deal-that-rewarded-lawyers-nonprofits-but-not-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvard Law gives public free access to four centuries of U.S. court cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvard Crimson: "The Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School published a full collection of United States court cases dating from 1658 to 2018 on Monday as part of a years-long project to make case law more accessible."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/harvard-law-gives-public-free-access-to-four-centuries-of-us-court-cases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/harvard-law-gives-public-free-access-to-four-centuries-of-us-court-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four apply for East Central district judgeship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Fargo lawyers have applied to fill the East Central Judicial District judge vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Douglas R. Herman.<br />
The applicants are: David J. Chapman; Timothy P. Hill; Monty G. Mertz; and Tristan J. Van de Streek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/four-apply-for-east-central-district-judgeship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/four-apply-for-east-central-district-judgeship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S Supreme Court justices probe whether Yakama treaty trumps state gas tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yakima Herald: "U.S. Supreme Court justices Tuesday morning asked pointed questions on both sides of whether a Yakama Nation fuel distributor and retailer should be subject to the state gas tax. At stake is $3.6 million in taxes the state says<br />
the Cougar Den gas station and convenience store owes."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-justices-probe-whether-yakama-treaty-trumps-state-gas-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:49:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-justices-probe-whether-yakama-treaty-trumps-state-gas-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online sales tax case that brought S.D. to the U.S. Supreme Court reaches settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "The sales tax lawsuit that brought South Dakota all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court has been settled, Gov. Dennis Daugaard's office said Wednesday.pitted the state against three<br />
major online retailers."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/online-sales-tax-case-that-brought-sd-to-the-us-supreme-court-reaches-settlement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:49:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/online-sales-tax-case-that-brought-sd-to-the-us-supreme-court-reaches-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Supreme Court takes frac sand case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winona Post: "In a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of Winona County's ban on new frac sand mines, the high court announced last week that it will grant an appeal to the would-be frac sand mining company Minnesota Sands."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-court-takes-frac-sand-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:49:46 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-court-takes-frac-sand-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Supreme Court in Devils Lake: The Oct. 23 photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court traveled to Devils Lake High School on Oct. 23.The Court's members toured the school and talked with students. They then heard arguments in the case of State v. Bornsen.-Taking the Court to the Schools]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-supreme-court-in-devils-lake-the-oct-23-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:19:41 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-supreme-court-in-devils-lake-the-oct-23-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge strikes down Wyoming 'ag-gag' laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "A year after a 10th Circuit panel tossed the challenge of Wyoming's 'ag-gag' law criminalizing the collection of research data on public and private land back to the trial court for reconsideration, a judge in the case<br />
on Monday found the law unconstitutional."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-strikes-down-wyoming-ag-gag-laws/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-strikes-down-wyoming-ag-gag-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Legal experts call for more accountability, openness on misconduct complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington Post: "Law clerks, ethics professors and advocates of court transparency pressed Tuesday for greater disclosure and accountability about misconduct complaints against federal judges who wield tremendous power in insular courthouses<br />
throughout the country."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-legal-experts-call-for-more-accountability-openness-on-misconduct-complaints/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:04:16 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-legal-experts-call-for-more-accountability-openness-on-misconduct-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dakota prison job fair aims to reduce recidivism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "As Mike Durfee State Prison inmates, Chad Elkins and Lucas Thoelke know they'll be looking for a job after their release. But on a recent Monday, the employers and jobs came looking for them."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-prison-job-fair-aims-to-reduce-recidivism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:04:16 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-prison-job-fair-aims-to-reduce-recidivism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Steven Zinter dies after surgery complications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "Steven Zinter, a justice on the South Dakota Supreme Court and a towering figure in South Dakota's legal community, died suddenly from complications related to surgery. He was 68. Zinter was the first sitting justice<br />
on the state's high court to die in office since 1976."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-supreme-court-justice-steven-zinter-dies-after-surgery-complications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-supreme-court-justice-steven-zinter-dies-after-surgery-complications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court tackles class action settlement that left nothing for millions of online customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today: "The Supreme Court faces a difficult question: What happens when there are 129 million winners in a class action lawsuit, each of whom stands to receive 4 cents?"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-tackles-class-action-settlement-that-left-nothing-for-millions-of-online-customers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:07:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-tackles-class-action-settlement-that-left-nothing-for-millions-of-online-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidder County Courthouse to close 9-1 today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kidder County Courthouse will be closed today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/kidder-county-courthouse-to-close-9-1-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 15:07:50 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/kidder-county-courthouse-to-close-9-1-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidder County Courthouse to close 9-1 tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kidder County Courthouse will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/kidder-county-courthouse-to-close-9-1-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 21:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/kidder-county-courthouse-to-close-9-1-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Supreme Court in Hillsboro: The Oct. 22 photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court traveled to Hillsboro High School on Oct. 22.The Court's members toured the school and talked with students. They then heard arguments in the case of Hunts Along v. NDDOT.-Taking the Court to the Schools]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-supreme-court-in-hillsboro-the-oct-22-photos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-supreme-court-in-hillsboro-the-oct-22-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: My day with Sandra Day O'Connor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spokane Spokesman Review: "A newspaper writer is more likely to get a hug from President Trump than a day on a trout stream with an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. I cherish that day - July 19, 2005 - more than ever this week as<br />
Sandra Day O'Connor, 88, has announced she is retreating from public life."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-my-day-with-sandra-day-oconnor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:27:19 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-my-day-with-sandra-day-oconnor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 29 arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case on standards for enforcement of arbitration agreements and in a case on whether state law principles of contract interpretation can be used to interpret arbitration<br />
agreements.-Henry Schein, Inc. v. Archer and White Sales, Inc.-Lamps Plus, Inc. v. Varela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-oct-29-arguments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 09:36:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-oct-29-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court posts audio recordings of out-of-town arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audio recordings of the oral arguments heard by the Supreme Court on the road this week in Hillsboro, Devils Lake and Grand Forks have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-posts-audio-recordings-of-out-of-town-arguments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-posts-audio-recordings-of-out-of-town-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal court: Let people probe the depths of Georgia law for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Journal Constitution: "The state of Georgia's annotated version of state law cannot be protected under copyright law and should be made available for free to the public, the federal appeals court in Atlanta has ruled."-Opinion Link: Code Revision Commission v. Public.Resource.Org]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/federal-court-let-people-probe-the-depths-of-georgia-law-for-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/federal-court-let-people-probe-the-depths-of-georgia-law-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court Justice Kagan on pro bono service]]></title><description><![CDATA[C-SPAN: "Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan discussed pro bono and public service with American Bar Association President Bob Carlson at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-justice-kagan-on-pro-bono-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-justice-kagan-on-pro-bono-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Report shows more judges needed in Gallatin County, statewide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bozeman Daily Chronicle: "Gallatin County and the rest of the state are in need of more district court judges to handle ballooning caseloads, data shows. But there will be no additional judges to help with the workload coming from the upcoming<br />
Montana Legislature as the state's judicial branch says it is not requesting any this session."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-report-shows-more-judges-needed-in-gallatin-county-statewide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-report-shows-more-judges-needed-in-gallatin-county-statewide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courthouse photographer visits North Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyer John Deacon has spent years traveling the United States, taking pictures of courthouses along the way.On Monday, he was in Grand Forks adding to the collection of courthouse photography he has posted on his website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouse-photographer-visits-north-dakota/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/courthouse-photographer-visits-north-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. appeals court revives Nestle child slavery lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "A U.S. federal appeals court on Tuesday reinstated a lawsuit by a group of former child slaves accusing the U.S. unit of Nestle SA, the world's largest food maker, and Cargill Co. of perpetuating child slavery at Ivory Coast cocoa<br />
farms."-Opinion Link: Doe v. Nestle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-appeals-court-revives-nestle-child-slavery-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-appeals-court-revives-nestle-child-slavery-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Treaties versus taxes in federal Indian law]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTUSblog: "Washington State Department of Licensing v. Cougar Den Inc. pits an 1855 treaty against a 2006 state statute designed to avoid tribal tax immunity."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-treaties-versus-taxes-in-federal-indian-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-treaties-versus-taxes-in-federal-indian-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Sandra Day O'Connor says she has dementia, withdraws from public life]]></title><description><![CDATA[NPR News: "Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor says she has been diagnosed with 'the beginning stages of dementia, probably Alzheimer's disease,' in an open letter that was released Tuesday."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-sandra-day-oconnor-says-she-has-dementia-withdraws-from-public-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-sandra-day-oconnor-says-she-has-dementia-withdraws-from-public-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Sandra Day O'Connor withdraws from public life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has stepped back from public life. For more than a decade after leaving the court in 2006, O'Connor kept up an active schedule: serving as a visiting federal appeals<br />
court judge, speaking on issues she cared about and founding her own education organization."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-sandra-day-oconnor-withdraws-from-public-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:10:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-sandra-day-oconnor-withdraws-from-public-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. District Court requires updates for attorney accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The District of North Dakota is now live on NextGen CM/ECF. Attorneys must link their upgraded individual PACER account to their CM/ECF account or they will not be able to e-file in NextGen CM/ECF.-Instructions on Linking Accounts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-requires-updates-for-attorney-accounts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:10:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-requires-updates-for-attorney-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Law Review releases latest issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volume 93, Issue 3, of the North Dakota Law Review is now available online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-law-review-releases-latest-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 08:10:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-law-review-releases-latest-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court Justice Thomas stresses need for neutrality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says judicial independence and neutrality is as important as ever with public opinion deeply divided on high-profile issues."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/supreme-court-justice-thomas-stresses-need-for-neutrality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/supreme-court-justice-thomas-stresses-need-for-neutrality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justice Department expands tribal police help, calling it 'right thing to do']]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Last year, police in Washington state were chasing a lead about an elder abuse case that quickly took a turn toward the criminal.<br />
Mark Williams, a veteran detective for the Suquamish Police Department, said he'd learned the nickname of a potential suspect in a kidnapping of a man in his 90s."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justice-department-expands-tribal-police-help-calling-it-right-thing-to-do/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justice-department-expands-tribal-police-help-calling-it-right-thing-to-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eighth Circuit hears fight over pipeline land deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "The Eighth Circuit heard oral arguments Thursday over whether pipeline company Dakota Access pressured landowners into easement agreements and lied to them about how much money they could get for sections of their<br />
property."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eighth-circuit-hears-fight-over-pipeline-land-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eighth-circuit-hears-fight-over-pipeline-land-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NECJD to celebrate 10 years of adult drug court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northeast Central Judicial District will be celebrating 10 years of Adult Drug Court on Oct. 29 with a special drug court session. Past participants will speak at the celebration, which is open to the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/necjd-to-celebrate-10-years-of-adult-drug-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/necjd-to-celebrate-10-years-of-adult-drug-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Sotomayor tells Cornellians to 'be a voice for change']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornell Daily Sun: "Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told Cornellians Thursday that their 'most important job in this life' is to change the world for the better."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-sotomayor-tells-cornellians-to-be-a-voice-for-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-sotomayor-tells-cornellians-to-be-a-voice-for-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Dept asks Supreme Court to put climate change lawsuit on hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "The Justice Department filed an emergency petition Thursday asking the Supreme Court to put on hold a federal lawsuit by youths who say the federal government has failed to act to curb climate change."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-dept-asks-supreme-court-to-put-climate-change-lawsuit-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-dept-asks-supreme-court-to-put-climate-change-lawsuit-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Oct. 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judical vacancy at Fargo filled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-18/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Law school opens a wellness room to support students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Daily: "A goal of the room is to give students a space to unwind and focus on themselves, rather than their coursework. One sign in the room reads, 'No homework allowed.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-law-school-opens-a-wellness-room-to-support-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-law-school-opens-a-wellness-room-to-support-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. courts abruptly tossed 9,000 deportation cases. Here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "Liliana Barrios was working in a California bakery in July and facing possible deportation when she got a call from her immigration attorney with some good news."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-courts-abruptly-tossed-9000-deportation-cases-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-courts-abruptly-tossed-9000-deportation-cases-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secure WiFi added to ND State Penitentiary]]></title><description><![CDATA[KFYR News: "The North Dakota State penitentiary has incorporated a secure WiFi system to the prison, one that inmates can access. This allows more freedom and also more privacy."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/secure-wifi-added-to-nd-state-penitentiary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/secure-wifi-added-to-nd-state-penitentiary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court cases to be heard at UND Law School]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Supreme Court will hear four oral arguments and judge the fall Moot Court student competition final argument at the University of North Dakota School of Law on Oct. 24-25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/supreme-court-cases-to-be-heard-at-und-law-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 08:37:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/supreme-court-cases-to-be-heard-at-und-law-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa Supreme Court takes Pinky the dog's case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Des Moines Register: "The Iowa Supreme Court will decide whether the ordinance used to confine a Des Moines dog for two years as a dangerous animal is unconstitutional."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/iowa-supreme-court-takes-pinky-the-dogs-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/iowa-supreme-court-takes-pinky-the-dogs-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dakota board to hear first 'compassionate parole' case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quincy Herald Whig/AP: "A South Dakota man sentenced in 1999 to nearly 60 years in prison for molesting boys while working as a counselor at a juvenile correctional center will be the first person to have a hearing after the state, facing rising<br />
prison health care costs, launched a new 'compassionate parole' system."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-board-to-hear-first-compassionate-parole-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-board-to-hear-first-compassionate-parole-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Chief Justice Roberts: Court's past errors stemmed from giving in to politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Chief Justice John Roberts defended the independence of the federal judiciary in the wake of a tense confirmation battle for Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Roberts was at the University of Minnesota<br />
Tuesday as part of a lecture series."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-chief-justice-roberts-courts-past-errors-stemmed-from-giving-in-to-politics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-chief-justice-roberts-courts-past-errors-stemmed-from-giving-in-to-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steele County clerk's office to open at 10 a.m.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steele County Clerk of Court's office will open today at 10 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/steele-county-clerks-office-to-open-at-10-am/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/steele-county-clerks-office-to-open-at-10-am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justices Teaching Institute to be held Oct. 18-19]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Oct. 18-19, 20 history, government, and social studies teachers from across the state will gather in Bismarck to participate in the Seventh North Dakota Justices Teaching Institute: "The Constitution and Judicial Decision-Making."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justices-teaching-institute-to-be-held-oct-18-19/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justices-teaching-institute-to-be-held-oct-18-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: American Legion wins tax fight with Pennington County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "[A] dispute between Legion Post #22 and the Pennington County Tax Assessor's Office mostly reached a resolution when the state Supreme Court ruled the patriotic veterans' organization that runs a bar and restaurant and gives<br />
to philanthropic causes has a 100 percent exemption from local property taxes."-Opinion Link: American Legion v. Pennington County]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-american-legion-wins-tax-fight-with-pennington-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-american-legion-wins-tax-fight-with-pennington-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She's Minnesota's new top U.S. prosecutor, and crimes against children still hold her attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Paul Pioneer Press: "'As a state judge, you get to make people's lives better one case at a time. But when you are a U.S. attorney, you can make people's lives better one case at a time but also thousands of people's lives at a time because<br />
you can set policies that affect the state of Minnesota.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/shes-minnesotas-new-top-us-prosecutor-and-crimes-against-children-still-hold-her-attention/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/shes-minnesotas-new-top-us-prosecutor-and-crimes-against-children-still-hold-her-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Oct. 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Oct. 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-15/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LSND to hold winter CLE Dec. 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legal Services of North Dakota will hold its Winter continuing legal education seminar on Dec. 7 at the Radisson Hotel in Bismarck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lsnd-to-hold-winter-cle-dec-7/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lsnd-to-hold-winter-cle-dec-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D. Supreme Court: City of Sioux Falls not responsible for Kuehn Park bicycle accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "City Hall is not responsible for injuries a Sioux Falls man sustained in a 2014 bicycle crash at a public park, the South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled."-Opinion Link: Fischer v. City of Sioux Falls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-city-of-sioux-falls-not-responsible-for-kuehn-park-bicycle-accident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-city-of-sioux-falls-not-responsible-for-kuehn-park-bicycle-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crow man takes hunting case to U.S. Supreme Court, says 1868 treaty is on his side]]></title><description><![CDATA[KPAX News: "Native American tribes in the western United States will be closely watching an upcoming Supreme Court case that could set a precedent for tribal hunting rights and the application of Indian treaties."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/crow-man-takes-hunting-case-to-us-supreme-court-says-1868-treaty-is-on-his-side/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/crow-man-takes-hunting-case-to-us-supreme-court-says-1868-treaty-is-on-his-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twin Cities prosecutors, defenders push to expand Minnesota veteran courts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis Star Tribune: "The war in Afghanistan was nine years old when Hennepin County started the state's first veterans treatment court in 2010. More vet courts have been added since. But with no end to the war in sight, questions are being<br />
raised about whether the state's vet courts can keep up with the growing number of veterans."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/twin-cities-prosecutors-defenders-push-to-expand-minnesota-veteran-courts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/twin-cities-prosecutors-defenders-push-to-expand-minnesota-veteran-courts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota BCI director confirmed as U.S. marshal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation Director Dallas Carlson has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as U.S. marshal for the District of North Dakota."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-bci-director-confirmed-as-us-marshal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-bci-director-confirmed-as-us-marshal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: South Dakota nominee for judgeship wins narrow committee approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "A South Dakotan nominated by President Trump to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit won committee approval Thursday on a narrow 11-10 vote."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-south-dakota-nominee-for-judgeship-wins-narrow-committee-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-south-dakota-nominee-for-judgeship-wins-narrow-committee-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court approves new rule on specialized dockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has approved new Administrative Rule 60, which creates "an interdisciplinary committee on specialized dockets." The new rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-approves-new-rule-on-specialized-dockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-approves-new-rule-on-specialized-dockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justices search for clear path to assessing responsibility for asbestos-dependent equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTUSblog: "Wednesday morning the justices got a rare opportunity to ponder basic principles of tort law, as they closed the October session with the argument in Air and Liquid Systems v. DeVries."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-search-for-clear-path-to-assessing-responsibility-for-asbestos-dependent-equipment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-search-for-clear-path-to-assessing-responsibility-for-asbestos-dependent-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Attorney General opinions: Oct. 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued three opinions: that the Williston School Board violated the law when it held an executive session to discuss candidates for superintendent; that the Divide County Ambulance District Board violated the<br />
law when it failed to properly notice its annual meeting; and that the City of Mylo did not violate the law when the mayor met with the Sheriff and State Highway Patrol.-A.G. Opinion 2018-O-16-A.G. Opinion 2018-O-17-A.G. Opinion 2018-O-18]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinions-oct-11/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinions-oct-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Attorney General opinion: Oct. 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the Williston School Board violated the law when it held an executive session to hold discussions regarding final candidates for the Superintendent position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinion-oct-11/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinion-oct-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oversize Load Restriction Lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has lifted the oversize load restriction for the remainder of ND.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 10/11/2018 1:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversize-load-restriction-lifted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oversize-load-restriction-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Oct. 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Oct. 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-11/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Loads in Eastern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP restriction of oversize permitted loads remains in affect for eastern ND.Areas include ND 1/ including ND 1 to the Minnesota border and the Manitoba border to the southern borders of Nelson and Grand Forks Counties and on I-94 and state highways in Barnes, Stutsman, Griggs, Steele, Ransom, LaMoure, Dickey, and Sargent Counties.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 10/11/2018 11:00:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-in-eastern-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-loads-in-eastern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Attorney's Office in North Dakota receives international award for work on 'Operation Denial']]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Forks Herald: "The world's largest group for police leaders has recognized the U.S. Attorney's Office in North Dakota for its work in prosecuting suspects in an international drug ring that led to several fentanyl overdose deaths."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-attorneys-office-in-north-dakota-receives-international-award-for-work-on-operation-denial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-attorneys-office-in-north-dakota-receives-international-award-for-work-on-operation-denial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justices parse meaning of 'when' in immigration case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "The Supreme Court grappled Wednesday with how quickly the government must pick up immigrants following their release from prison if it wants to initiate deportation proceedings, during which time these individuals would<br />
be held without bond."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-parse-meaning-of-when-in-immigration-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-parse-meaning-of-when-in-immigration-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court rules 6-2 in favor of North Dakota's voter ID law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Forks Herald: "The U.S. Supreme Court has now waded into North Dakota election law. The high court on Tuesday, Oct. 9, responding to an emergency appeal, released a decision on a 6-2 vote that will allow the state to require a residential<br />
address on a driver's license or ID card to vote."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/supreme-court-rules-6-2-in-favor-of-north-dakotas-voter-id-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/supreme-court-rules-6-2-in-favor-of-north-dakotas-voter-id-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Child Welfare Act under fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chronicle of Social Change: "A federal judge has declared unconstitutional a 40-year-old law that was passed to protect against the separation of American Indian children from their families and tribes by state-run child welfare systems."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/indian-child-welfare-act-under-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/indian-child-welfare-act-under-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A quick look at Brett Kavanaugh, the new Supreme Court justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyoming Public Media: "Justice Brett Kavanaugh became the newest associate justice of the Supreme Court when he was sworn in Saturday evening. On Tuesday morning, he will sit to the left of Justice Elena Kagan, in the most junior spot on the<br />
high court's bench."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/a-quick-look-at-brett-kavanaugh-the-new-supreme-court-justice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/a-quick-look-at-brett-kavanaugh-the-new-supreme-court-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UND School of Law to host free CLE on Philando Castile case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UND School of Law International Human Rights Organization and the Black Law Students Association will host Ramsey County, Minn., Chief Prosecutor John J. Choi for a discussion of the Plilando Castile case on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 5:30 p.m. in<br />
the UND Law Baker Courtroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-school-of-law-to-host-free-cle-on-philando-castile-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-school-of-law-to-host-free-cle-on-philando-castile-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised - Southeast ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have a No Travel Advisory remaining in affect for portions of southeast ND due to snow/ice covered roads creating icy road conditions.Cities included in the No Travel Advisory are Jamestown, Valley City, Edgeley, Ellendale, Oakes, and surrounding areas. Conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 10/11/2018 8:30:00 AM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-southeast-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-southeast-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Travel Advised - Eastern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a No Travel Advisory for portions of eastern ND due to snow/ice covered roads and reduced visibility creating hazardous driving conditions.Cities included in the No Travel Advisory are Jamestown, Valley City, Edgeley, Ellendale, Oakes, Cooperstown, Michigan, Larimore and surrounding areas. Conditions are such that motorists should not travel in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 10/10/2018 5:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-eastern-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-travel-advised-eastern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Alert - Northeastern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have issued a Travel Alert for portions of Northeastern ND due to wet and slushy road conditions that may become icy overnight.Cities included are Grand Forks, Grafton, Cavalier, Drayton, Pembina and surrounding areas.Motorists are encouraged to reduce speed and drive according to the conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 10/10/2018 5:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-northeastern-nd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-alert-northeastern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Travel - Eastern ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE: NDHP has restricted travel until further notice for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles in the Northeast region of ND from ND Hwy 1 and including ND Hwy 1 to the MN border; and from the Manitoba CA border to the southern borders of Nelson and Grand Forks counties due to icy road conditions. In addition, travel restriction are being extended on I-94 and state highways in Barnes, Stutsman, Griggs, Steele, Ransom, LaMoure, Dickey, and Sargent Counties.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 10/10]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-travel-eastern-nd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-travel-eastern-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Oversize Travel - Northeast ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDHP has restricted travel until further notice for all permitted over-dimensional vehicles in the Northeast region of ND from ND Hwy 1 and including ND Hwy 1 to the MN border; and from the Manitoba CA border to the southern borders of Nelson and Grand Forks counties due to icy road conditions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 10/10/2018 2:00:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-travel-northeast-nd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-oversize-travel-northeast-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Oct. 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Oct. 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Judge must re-sentence man who spent 1 day in jail for soliciting sex from minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSTP News: "A man who spent one day in jail for soliciting sex from an underage girl must be re-sentenced by a Hennepin County judge, according to a ruling Monday by the Minnesota Court of Appeals."-Opinion Link: State v. Elliot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-judge-must-re-sentence-man-who-spent-1-day-in-jail-for-soliciting-sex-from-minor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-judge-must-re-sentence-man-who-spent-1-day-in-jail-for-soliciting-sex-from-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Search after Rapid City motel murder was legal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "On Oct. 4, Justice Steven Zinter ruled that a Pennington County Sheriff's captain did not violate a Rapid City man's Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures in a January 2017 stop."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-search-after-rapid-city-motel-murder-was-legal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-search-after-rapid-city-motel-murder-was-legal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court rules 6-2 in favor of North Dakota's voter ID law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Forks Herald: "The U.S. Supreme Court has now waded into North Dakota election law.The high court on Tuesday, Oct. 9, responding to an emergency appeal, released a decision on a 6-2 vote that will allow the state to require a residential<br />
address on a driver's license or ID card to vote."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-rules-6-2-in-favor-of-north-dakotas-voter-id-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-rules-6-2-in-favor-of-north-dakotas-voter-id-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Indian Child Welfare Act under fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chronicle of Social Change: "A federal judge has declared unconstitutional a 40-year-old law that was passed to protect against the separation of American Indian children from their families and tribes by state-run child welfare systems."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-indian-child-welfare-act-under-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-indian-child-welfare-act-under-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Oct. 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Oct. 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-9/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Court of Appeals rejects Brainerd's ousting of firefighters]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Three years after the city of Brainerd ousted fulltime firefighters, the Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled a district court was wrong to dismiss the firefighters' union's claims that it constituted an unfair labor practice."-Opinion Link: Firefighters Union v. City of Brainerd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-of-appeals-rejects-brainerds-ousting-of-firefighters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-of-appeals-rejects-brainerds-ousting-of-firefighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court names law clerks for 2019-2020 term]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has selected Katie Carpenter, Moffit; Cassandra Frederickson, Winnipeg; Alexander Hunt, Grand Forks; Nicholas Samuelson, Fargo; and Nick Surma, Grand Forks; to serve one-year clerkships beginning Aug.1, 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-names-law-clerks-for-2019-2020-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-names-law-clerks-for-2019-2020-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: A quick look at Brett Kavanaugh, the new Supreme Court justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wyoming Public Media: "Justice Brett Kavanaugh became the newest associate justice of the Supreme Court when he was sworn in Saturday evening. On Tuesday morning, he will sit to the left of Justice Elena Kagan, in the most junior spot on the<br />
high court's bench."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-a-quick-look-at-brett-kavanaugh-the-new-supreme-court-justice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-a-quick-look-at-brett-kavanaugh-the-new-supreme-court-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterans court could keep Minnesota vets from re-offending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winona Daily News: "Veterans treatment court has the potential to reduce the recidivism rate - the likelihood of a convicted criminal to re-offend - said Freeborn County Judge Ross Leuning during a presentation before the Winona County Board."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/veterans-court-could-keep-minnesota-vets-from-re-offending/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/veterans-court-could-keep-minnesota-vets-from-re-offending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 9 arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases interpreting the Armed Career Criminal Act, one on the definition of a 'violent felony' and a second on whether the definition of 'burglary' includes the burglary of tents<br />
or vehicles.-Stokeling v. United States-United States v. Stitt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-oct-9-arguments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-oct-9-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: University of Minnesota professor studies how brain science is changing legal system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis Star Tribune: "At the law school, neurolawyer Francis Shen studies the legal implications of emerging brain science."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-university-of-minnesota-professor-studies-how-brain-science-is-changing-legal-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-university-of-minnesota-professor-studies-how-brain-science-is-changing-legal-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: Oct. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted eight new opinions on Oct. 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-oct-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-oct-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Appeals court won't rehear South Dakota death sentence case]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSFY-TV: "A federal appeals court has refused to rehear the case of a man sentenced to death for the killing of a South Dakota doughnut shop employee in 1992. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said Tuesday the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of<br />
Appeals denied Charles Russell Rhines' petition for a rehearing and his request for a rehearing by the full appeals court."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-appeals-court-wont-rehear-south-dakota-death-sentence-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-appeals-court-wont-rehear-south-dakota-death-sentence-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Tea Students Witness South Dakota Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO-TV: "Students from Tea got a unique opportunity outside the classroom this week. On Monday, about 80 high school kids sat in on the South Dakota Supreme Court."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-tea-students-witness-south-dakota-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-tea-students-witness-south-dakota-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Grant allows Duluth veterans court to expand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duluth News Tribune: "The South St. Louis County Veterans Court has received a four-year grant that will allow it to accommodate a fivefold increase in participants through 2022."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-grant-allows-duluth-veterans-court-to-expand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-grant-allows-duluth-veterans-court-to-expand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Bahr investiture: The Oct. 2 photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[New South Central Judicial District Judge Douglas Bahr's formal investiture ceremony was held at the Burleigh County Courthouse on Oct. 2. Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem and Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford<br />
were among those present to honor Judge Bahr. Here are the photos.-Judge Douglas Bahr Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-bahr-investiture-the-oct-2-photos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-bahr-investiture-the-oct-2-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Forks Bar learns about drug court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nancy Yon and Christy Thelen spoke to the Greater Grand Forks County Bar Association Sept. 27 about the adult drug court program. The Grand Forks adult drug court celebrated its 10 year anniversary in August and the meeting presented a good<br />
opportunity to remind people about the program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/grand-forks-bar-learns-about-drug-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/grand-forks-bar-learns-about-drug-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pattern Jury Instruction Commission Oct. 4 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Oct. 4 meeting of the Pattern Jury Instruction Commission and the commission's June 13 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pattern-jury-instruction-commission-oct-4-agenda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pattern-jury-instruction-commission-oct-4-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Man waits 27 years for resentencing because of judicial error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "A 27-year-old judicial error in the South Dakota court system, if practically speaking an abstraction, surfaced again last week in an opinion from the state Supreme Court."-Opinion Link: State v. Red Kettle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-man-waits-27-years-for-resentencing-because-of-judicial-error/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-man-waits-27-years-for-resentencing-because-of-judicial-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: With 1 seat vacant, justices appear divided in first case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "A shorthanded Supreme Court appeared evenly split Monday over a potential habitat for an endangered frog in the first arguments of the new term."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-with-1-seat-vacant-justices-appear-divided-in-first-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-with-1-seat-vacant-justices-appear-divided-in-first-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Bahr investiture set for today]]></title><description><![CDATA[New South Central Judicial District Judge Douglas Bahr's formal investiture ceremony will be held at the Burleigh County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend the investiture and the reception following the<br />
ceremony.-Judge Douglas Bahr Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-bahr-investiture-set-for-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-bahr-investiture-set-for-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hwy 85 South temporarily closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDDOT and NDHP have temporarily closed US 85 approximately 4 miles south of Williston, (just south of the Lewis and Clark Bridge) at Mile Marker 179-180 due to a traffic incident. This section of highway will be closed until further notice and traffic is currently being detoured. Motorists should expect delays and plan accordingly.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Start Date: 10/1/2018 1:30:00 PM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-85-south-temporarily-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hwy-85-south-temporarily-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Oct. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Oct. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-oct-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Bahr investiture set for Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[New South Central Judicial District Judge Douglas Bahr's formal investiture ceremony will be held at the Burleigh County Courthouse on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend the investiture and the reception following the<br />
ceremony.-Judge Douglas Bahr Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-bahr-investiture-set-for-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-bahr-investiture-set-for-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial Branch Education Commission Oct. 12 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Oct. 12 meeting of the Judicial Branch Education Commission and the commission's July 13 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-branch-education-commission-oct-12-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-branch-education-commission-oct-12-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: USF to host October 2018 term of court]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSFY News: "The South Dakota Supreme Court will hold its October 2018 Term of Court at the University of Sioux Falls [starting Oct. 1]. Three cases will be heard during the three day event."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-usf-to-host-october-2018-term-of-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-usf-to-host-october-2018-term-of-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year in, legal services for low-income folks soar in northeast ND]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public News Service: "Legal services for low-income and older North Dakotans expanded to the northeastern part of the state a year ago. In that time, the Grand Forks office of Legal Services of North Dakota has seen a huge increase in cases,<br />
from 2 to about 130."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/one-year-in-legal-services-for-low-income-folks-soar-in-northeast-nd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/one-year-in-legal-services-for-low-income-folks-soar-in-northeast-nd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: A quiet docket may be just the right medicine for the Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Times: "In the shadow of a titanic confirmation fight, the Supreme Court will return to the bench on Monday with a docket that offers an opportunity to lower the temperature."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-a-quiet-docket-may-be-just-the-right-medicine-for-the-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-a-quiet-docket-may-be-just-the-right-medicine-for-the-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8th Circuit stays order in N.D. voting case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has stayed a district court order that enjoined part of North Dakota's voter identification laws.-Brakebill v. Jaeger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-stays-order-in-nd-voting-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-stays-order-in-nd-voting-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court takes up 5 cases for start of new term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "In a batch of five cases taken up for the start of the October term, the Supreme Court agreed Thursday to review claims over a fishing trip that turned fatal when public utility workers attempted to raise a downed power<br />
line from the Tennessee River."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-takes-up-5-cases-for-start-of-new-term/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-takes-up-5-cases-for-start-of-new-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Veterans court coming to Third Judicial District]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rochester Post Bulletin: "Veterans across 11 Southeast Minnesota counties will get their own treatment court beginning next summer. Freeborn County Judge Ross Leuning spoke to the Winona County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night, explaining<br />
how the new treatment court would work."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-veterans-court-coming-to-third-judicial-district/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-veterans-court-coming-to-third-judicial-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justices present jury trial CLE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justice Lisa Fair McEvers and Justice Jon J. Jensen presented a continuing legal education class entitled 'Jury Trials from the Judge's Perspective" at the University of North Dakota School of Law Sept. 21. The event was part of UND's homecoming<br />
activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justices-present-jury-trial-cle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justices-present-jury-trial-cle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court adopts changes to rule on judicial referees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has adopted amendments to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 13 regarding the scope of duties delegable to judicial referees. The amendments take effect Jan. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-changes-to-rule-on-judicial-referees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-changes-to-rule-on-judicial-referees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court adopts changes to rule of judicial referees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has adopted amendments to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 13 regarding the scope of delegable duties to judicial referees. The amendments take effect Jan. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-changes-to-rule-of-judicial-referees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-changes-to-rule-of-judicial-referees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Drug treatment programs and jails work together to help inmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Tony Fondie drives to jails across the state to pick up inmates as they're released. During the sometimes long drives back, he shares his own story with the passengers. 'Methamphetamine, meth cook: I loved everything about it at the<br />
time,' Fondie said."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-drug-treatment-programs-and-jails-work-together-to-help-inmates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-drug-treatment-programs-and-jails-work-together-to-help-inmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Lawsuit against Diocese of Winona sent back to court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rochester Post Bulletin: "The Minnesota Appeals Court ruled Monday that a lawsuit against the Diocese of Winona involving allegations of sexual abuse should be sent back to the Winona County District Court."-Opinion Link: Doe v. Diocese of Winona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-lawsuit-against-diocese-of-winona-sent-back-to-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-lawsuit-against-diocese-of-winona-sent-back-to-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. District Court announces proposed revisions to local rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota has proposed revisions to seven of the court's Local Rules.The proposed rules are now available for public comment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-announces-proposed-revisions-to-local-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-announces-proposed-revisions-to-local-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Court restores federal protections to Yellowstone-area grizzly bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald/WP: "A U.S. District Court judge restored federal protections on Monday to about 700 grizzly bears living in and around Yellowstone National Park, canceling planned hunts in Wyoming and Idaho and overturning a Trump administration<br />
finding that the iconic population had recovered."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-restores-federal-protections-to-yellowstone-area-grizzly-bears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-restores-federal-protections-to-yellowstone-area-grizzly-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: Sept. 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted four new opinions on Sept. 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-sept-25/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-sept-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[32 attorneys admitted to North Dakota bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Justice Lisa Fair McEvers administered the oath, 32 lawyers were admitted to the North Dakota Bar Sept. 24. Speakers included State Board of Law Examiners President Lawrence King, Lieutenant Governor Brent Sanford, Attorney General Wayne<br />
Stenehjem, U.N.D. School of Law Assistant Dean Bradley Myers, and State Bar Association President Zachary Pelham.-2018 North Dakota Bar Admission Ceremony Photos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/32-attorneys-admitted-to-north-dakota-bar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2018 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/32-attorneys-admitted-to-north-dakota-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito returns to Steinert High School for library dedication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trentonian: "U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was the unofficial homecoming king Friday evening as he stepped foot inside his old high school for a special ceremony on a special night."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-justice-sam-alito-returns-to-steinert-high-school-for-library-dedication/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-justice-sam-alito-returns-to-steinert-high-school-for-library-dedication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Committee on Trial Court Operations Sept. 26 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Sept. 26 meeting of the Committee on Trial Court Operations and the committee's March 21 minutes has been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/committee-on-trial-court-operations-sept-26-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/committee-on-trial-court-operations-sept-26-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council recommends adding ND judicial staff, judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[WDAY News: "A council of North Dakota's judiciary has recommended that the state Supreme Court budget 10 additional staff positions for the 2019-21 biennium, as well as an additional judgeship."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/council-recommends-adding-nd-judicial-staff-judge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/council-recommends-adding-nd-judicial-staff-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Court of Appeals comes to Mankato]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mankato Free Press: "Three appellate judges sat behind a bench usually reserved for one on Thursday in Mankato and heard arguments in cases ranging from a child custody dispute to a drug conviction appeal."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-court-of-appeals-comes-to-mankato/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-court-of-appeals-comes-to-mankato/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge declines to strike down entire ND anti-corporate farming law, but calls one provision 'discriminatory']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ag Week: "A federal judge said Friday, Sept. 21, that part of North Dakota's anti-corporate farming and ranching law improperly hampers interstate commerce, but he declined to strike down the entire Depression-era statute."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-declines-to-strike-down-entire-nd-anti-corporate-farming-law-but-calls-one-provision-discriminatory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-declines-to-strike-down-entire-nd-anti-corporate-farming-law-but-calls-one-provision-discriminatory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Redecorated interview room aims to comfort child victims, witnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Last year, Eric Leonard, a prosecutor in the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, died of a rare form of lung cancer. He was 55. His death left a huge hole in the office - not just because he was a kind man, but because he was so good at<br />
his job."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-redecorated-interview-room-aims-to-comfort-child-victims-witnesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-redecorated-interview-room-aims-to-comfort-child-victims-witnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Supreme Court says Mitchell woman can proceed with water damage suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Daily Republic: "The South Dakota Supreme Court determined that a Mitchell woman can continue her suit against a landlord who the woman says caused water damage to her property through 'malicious conduct.'"-Opinion Link: Fluth v. Scoenfelder Construction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-says-mitchell-woman-can-proceed-with-water-damage-suit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-says-mitchell-woman-can-proceed-with-water-damage-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court adopts rule to establish specialized dockets committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has adopted new Administrative Rule 60, whichestablishes an interdisciplinary committee on specialized dockets.The rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-rule-to-establish-specialized-dockets-committee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-rule-to-establish-specialized-dockets-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legislative Council to hold free bill drafting seminar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill drafting seminar sponsored by the Legislative Council staff will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 9 in the Brynhild Haugland Room of the State Capitol. Three hours of CLE credit will be available to seminar attendees.-Seminar Registration Link]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/legislative-council-to-hold-free-bill-drafting-seminar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/legislative-council-to-hold-free-bill-drafting-seminar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamestown attorney new Guard land component commander]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota National Guard's Land Component Command has welcomed Col. Leo Ryan as its new leader. In his civilian profession, Ryan is an owner and practicing attorney of Dalsted and Ryan, P.C., which has offices in Jamestown and Carrington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/jamestown-attorney-new-guard-land-component-commander/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/jamestown-attorney-new-guard-land-component-commander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn. Supreme Court: The people behind the bench]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thief River Falls Times: "Over 200 area residents attended a dinner at Lincoln High School Thursday night to honor the Minnesota Supreme Court, especially Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, who grew up in Plummer.<br />
The court visited Thief River Falls last week as part of a program to teach students about the court system."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-court-the-people-behind-the-bench/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-court-the-people-behind-the-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Its accreditation at risk, University of South Dakota law school gets a piece of good news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "South Dakota's only law school has faced considerable scrutiny in recent years as its graduates struggled to pass the state bar exam. Its finances fell into question in 2015 with national accreditors, along with the<br />
academic strength of its incoming class."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/its-accreditation-at-risk-university-of-south-dakota-law-school-gets-a-piece-of-good-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/its-accreditation-at-risk-university-of-south-dakota-law-school-gets-a-piece-of-good-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidder County clerk's office to be closed midday Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kidder County Clerk of Court's Office will be closed Friday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/kidder-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-midday-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/kidder-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-midday-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US appeals court overturns South Dakota child removal ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News/AP: "A federal appeals court has overturned an earlier ruling that said a South Dakota county must give Native American parents more rights during initial hearings of child-removal cases."-Opinion Link: Oglala Sioux Tribe v. Vargo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-appeals-court-overturns-south-dakota-child-removal-ruling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-appeals-court-overturns-south-dakota-child-removal-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. District Court gives final notice on electronic filing changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota will upgrade its CM/ECF software to NextGen CM/ECF beginning Oct. 12 at 12 p.m.Attorneys must upgrade and link their individual PACER accounts prior to this date in order continue<br />
accessing the system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-gives-final-notice-on-electronic-filing-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-gives-final-notice-on-electronic-filing-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN court: Workers who quit over child care can get unemployment]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Jamie Gonzalez Diaz of Goodhue County, Minn., faced the dilemma too many women face: she had to choose between her job and the kids. Her employer, Three Rivers Community Action, tried to accommodate her needs."-Opinion Link: Gonzalez Diaz v. Three Rivers Community Action]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-workers-who-quit-over-child-care-can-get-unemployment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-workers-who-quit-over-child-care-can-get-unemployment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F5 Project offers transition assistance for life after confinement]]></title><description><![CDATA[My ND Now: "In less than two years, the lives of hundreds of North Dakotans have been changed thanks to the F5 Project. It's a non profit that focuses on helping inmates or people with criminal backgrounds find housing, jobs, and resources."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/f5-project-offers-transition-assistance-for-life-after-confinement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/f5-project-offers-transition-assistance-for-life-after-confinement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Why a high schooler started covering the Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[NPR News: "For Anna Salvatore, the first day of junior year got in the way of something just as important to her - Day 3 of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing to be the next Supreme Court justice. Salvatore is 16 years old, and she<br />
runs a blog called High School SCOTUS."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-why-a-high-schooler-started-covering-the-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-why-a-high-schooler-started-covering-the-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation: Veterans facing judges to get more courtroom advocates as legal assistance program expands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Military Times: "President Donald Trump signed into law Monday a significant expansion of the Veterans Justice Outreach program, a move that will put dozens more specialists into courtrooms nationwide to help work with veterans facing legal<br />
troubles."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-veterans-facing-judges-to-get-more-courtroom-advocates-as-legal-assistance-program-expands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-veterans-facing-judges-to-get-more-courtroom-advocates-as-legal-assistance-program-expands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Supreme Court - and its first American Indian justice - visit Red Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brainerd Dispatch: "The gym quieted when Anne McKeig spoke.<br />
An associate justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court who grew up in Federal Dam and went on to be the state's - and almost certainly the nation's - first American Indian supreme court judge, she admonished the Red Lake students who chatted among<br />
themselves"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-supreme-court-and-its-first-american-indian-justice-visit-red-lake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-supreme-court-and-its-first-american-indian-justice-visit-red-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddy County clerk's office to be closed Tuesday midday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eddy County Clerk of Court office will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eddy-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-tuesday-midday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:25:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eddy-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-tuesday-midday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restorative Justice initiatives prove successful at crime prevention, promoting community understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "About 90 percent of juvenile offenders who participate in Lutheran Social Services' restorative justice program never commit a crime again, Director of Youth Interventions Joel Friesz said. The success, he said, is due in large<br />
part to the program's way of 'getting to the root of the problem.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/restorative-justice-initiatives-prove-successful-at-crime-prevention-promoting-community-understanding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/restorative-justice-initiatives-prove-successful-at-crime-prevention-promoting-community-understanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana justices side with university in professor sex case]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News/AP: "The Montana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a university accused of hiring and supervising a music professor despite sexual-misconduct allegations."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-justices-side-with-university-in-professor-sex-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-justices-side-with-university-in-professor-sex-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Tribes, others weigh in on Crow man's poaching case before Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sidney Herald: "Ten briefs have been filed in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting a Crow tribal member's contention that his people's treaty right to hunt in Wyoming was not forfeited when the Bighorn National Forest was created or when Wyoming<br />
became a state."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-tribes-others-weigh-in-on-crow-mans-poaching-case-before-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-tribes-others-weigh-in-on-crow-mans-poaching-case-before-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Marshal nomination for ND district passes hurdle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fargo Forum: "Dallas Carlson's nomination to serve as the U.S. Marshal for the District of North Dakota was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, Sept. 13. Carlson's nomination now moves to the full Senate for a vote."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-marshal-nomination-for-nd-district-passes-hurdle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-marshal-nomination-for-nd-district-passes-hurdle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota legislative committee reinstates tribal, judiciary addresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "A North Dakota legislative committee voted Thursday afternoon, Sept. 13, to reinstate the tribal and judicial addresses that are traditionally held at the beginning of the legislative session, two years after lawmakers ditched<br />
the speeches amid the Dakota Access Pipeline protests."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-legislative-committee-reinstates-tribal-judiciary-addresses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-legislative-committee-reinstates-tribal-judiciary-addresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont. Supreme Court: Missoula overstepped with city-imposed court fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missoulian: "Missoula city officials overstepped their authority in 2013 when they passed a resolution adding surcharges for certain convictions in Municipal Court, the Montana Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday."-Opinion Link: City of Missoula v. Franklin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-supreme-court-missoula-overstepped-with-city-imposed-court-fines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-supreme-court-missoula-overstepped-with-city-imposed-court-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UND's Constitution Day celebration features 8th Circuit Judge Ralph Erickson]]></title><description><![CDATA[UND's Constitution Day celebration on Monday, Sept. 17, will feature 8th Circuit Judge Ralph Erickson. His presentation is on 'Gouverneur Morris and His Preamble.' The event will take place in the UND Law Baker Courtroom beginning at noon and<br />
will be live streamed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/unds-constitution-day-celebration-features-8th-circuit-judge-ralph-erickson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/unds-constitution-day-celebration-features-8th-circuit-judge-ralph-erickson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Supreme Court to hear cases at USF]]></title><description><![CDATA[KDLT News: "The South Dakota Supreme Court will be on the USF campus this fall. Chief Justice David Gilbertson announced that the court will hear oral arguments in three cases, October 1st through the 3rd."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-supreme-court-to-hear-cases-at-usf/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-supreme-court-to-hear-cases-at-usf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Court boosts FCC case in state net neutrality fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcasting and Cable: "The FCC just got a big boost in its looming fight with states over network neutrality legislation. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed that state efforts to regulate information services are<br />
preempted by federal law."-Opinion Link: Charter v. Minnesota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-boosts-fcc-case-in-state-net-neutrality-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-boosts-fcc-case-in-state-net-neutrality-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: Sept. 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted seven new opinions on Sept. 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-sept-13/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-sept-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Appeals in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marshall Independent: "Lakeview students got a chance to see Minnesota Court of Appeals judges at work Wednesday, as they heard oral arguments in Marshall."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-appeals-in-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-appeals-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: States cannot tax Internet phone services according to this new court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside Sources: "As more and more Americans use internet-based phone services - like Apple's FaceTime, for example, or Facebook Messenger calls - states want the ability to tax and regulate them. But a new court decision just said they can't."-Opinion Link: Charter v. Minnesota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-states-cannot-tax-internet-phone-services-according-to-this-new-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-states-cannot-tax-internet-phone-services-according-to-this-new-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota court director named to leadership positions in two national court organizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[NCSC News Release: "North Dakota Court Administrator Sally Holewa has been named president of the Conference of State Court Administrators and vice-chair of the National Center for State Courts Board of Directors."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-court-director-named-to-leadership-positions-in-two-national-court-organizations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-court-director-named-to-leadership-positions-in-two-national-court-organizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Administrative Council Sept. 21 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Sept. 21 meeting of the Administrative Council and the3 council's June 8 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/administrative-council-sept-21-agenda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/administrative-council-sept-21-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial Conference Executive Committee Sept. 14 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Sept. 14 meeting of the Judicial Conference Executive Committee and the committee's April 4 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-conference-executive-committee-sept-14-agenda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-conference-executive-committee-sept-14-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dickey County clerk's office to close Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clerk of Court's office in Dickey County will be closed all day Wednesday, Sept. 12 for passport training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dickey-county-clerks-office-to-close-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dickey-county-clerks-office-to-close-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UND Law to hold Homecoming CLE Sept. 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UND School of Law will hold its annual Homecoming CLE on Friday, Sept. 21.This year's event will feature a morning and afternoon session. It has been approved for both North Dakota CLE and CJE credits (Minnesota pending) and there is no<br />
charge to attend either session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-law-to-hold-homecoming-cle-sept-21/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-law-to-hold-homecoming-cle-sept-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Pro bono law for domestic abuse victims signed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Law Business: "Bipartisan legislation mandating that federal district courts promote pro bono legal services for domestic violence survivors was signed into law by President Donald Trump Sept. 4."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-pro-bono-law-for-domestic-abuse-victims-signed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-pro-bono-law-for-domestic-abuse-victims-signed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Federal program for offenders returning to society yields dramatic drop in recidivism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Minnesota's federal re-entry court is now one of about 60 nationwide, but it's the only one that matches participants with mentors from the community, some of whom have their own stories of readjusting to life after<br />
being locked up."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-federal-program-for-offenders-returning-to-society-yields-dramatic-drop-in-recidivism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-federal-program-for-offenders-returning-to-society-yields-dramatic-drop-in-recidivism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: US Marshals find missing juror through Facebook video]]></title><description><![CDATA[US News/AP: "Social media helped U.S. Marshals track down a Sioux Falls woman who was selected to be on a federal jury and then disappeared during a lunch break.The 30-year-old woman had been selected to sit on the jury of a financial criminal<br />
trial that ended last week."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-us-marshals-find-missing-juror-through-facebook-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-us-marshals-find-missing-juror-through-facebook-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 2018 bar exam results released]]></title><description><![CDATA[Of the 51 applicants who sat for the two-day North Dakota bar exam for the first time in July, 75 percent passed, compared to 77 percent last year. Of the UND School of Law graduates who sat for the first time, 76 percent passed, the same as<br />
last year. A total of 62 applicants sat for the exam with 39 passing the exam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/july-2018-bar-exam-results-released/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/july-2018-bar-exam-results-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court seeks comment on ECJD vacancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has issued a Notice of Consultation regarding the vacancy in Judgeship No. 2 in the East Central Judicial District with chambers in Fargo.Comments are due Sept. 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-seeks-comment-on-ecjd-vacancy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-seeks-comment-on-ecjd-vacancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Wyoming Supreme Court justice appointed]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News/AP: "Gov. Matt Mead has appointed his chief of staff, Kari Jo Gray, to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Gray replaces Justice E. James Burke who has served on the court since 2005 and retires effective Oct. 8."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-wyoming-supreme-court-justice-appointed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-wyoming-supreme-court-justice-appointed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henderson wins 8th Circuit Bar's Arnold award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eighth Circuit Bar Association has honored longtime Fargo attorney Richard Henderson with the Richard S. Arnold Award for Distinguished Service. Henderson served in the Office of the Federal Defender from 2005 - 2015.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/henderson-wins-8th-circuit-bars-arnold-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:59:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/henderson-wins-8th-circuit-bars-arnold-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Supreme Court warns of jury duty scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSTP News: "The chief justice of Minnesota's Supreme Court is warning the state's residents of jury duty scams. 'Counties and district courts are hearing, once again, that scammers are preying on Minnesotans with fake jury duty summons and<br />
calls,' said Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-supreme-court-warns-of-jury-duty-scams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-supreme-court-warns-of-jury-duty-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volk appointed U.S. Magistrate Judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Judge Daniel L. Hovland of the U. S. District Court has announced the appointment of Rick L. Volk to the position of Magistrate Judge for a term of eight years effective Nov. 6.This appointment will follow the retirement of Magistrate<br />
Judge Charles S. Miller, Jr., on Nov. 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/volk-appointed-us-magistrate-judge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/volk-appointed-us-magistrate-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECJD Judge Herman to retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[District Judge Douglas Herman has announced that he will retire in early 2019. He has served as a judge in the East Central Judicial District since 2004.-Judge Herman Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ecjd-judge-herman-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ecjd-judge-herman-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Literature and the prison system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Daily: "'The Inmate Activity Book,' created by recent University of Minnesota MFA graduate Daniel McCarthy Clifford and a partner, followed all necessary federal prison guidelines and regulations, but was ultimately labeled as 'a<br />
threat to the security of the institution.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-literature-and-the-prison-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2018 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-literature-and-the-prison-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota works to track registered sex offenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fargo Forum: "Keeping track track of sex offenders in North Dakota requires technology and the teamwork of law enforcement and communities across the state. There are among nearly 1,900 sex offenders in the state."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-works-to-track-registered-sex-offenders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2018 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-works-to-track-registered-sex-offenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Into the breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Minnesota: "In the wake of news about massive data breaches and sweeping regulatory changes like the European Union's General Data Privacy Regulation, the niche of data privacy law has flipped from veiled to highly valued."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-into-the-breach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-into-the-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UND law school welcomes in Arizona Summit transfer students with open arms]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "The UND School of Law recently took in about 25 transfer students from Arizona Summit after the American Bar Association pulled the private law school's accreditation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-law-school-welcomes-in-arizona-summit-transfer-students-with-open-arms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-law-school-welcomes-in-arizona-summit-transfer-students-with-open-arms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief Justice VandeWalle sees 40 years on ND Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "On tip-toe, Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle reached to a high shelf in his office to a picture frame that had tipped over. He retrieved it and made a lighthearted comment about the photo it contained taken not too long ago of<br />
him and his first-grade teacher."-Chief Justice VandeWalle Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/chief-justice-vandewalle-sees-40-years-on-nd-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/chief-justice-vandewalle-sees-40-years-on-nd-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: How a rural murder case could return nearly half the state of Oklahoma to tribal control]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABA Journal: "Patrick Murphy doesn't deny participating in the murder and mutilation of George Jacobs in 1999. On a drunken afternoon back then, Murphy and two friends waylaid Jacobs and his cousin as they passed each other in cars on a road in<br />
rural McIntosh County, Oklahoma."-Opinion Link: Murphy v. Royal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-how-a-rural-murder-case-could-return-nearly-half-the-state-of-oklahoma-to-tribal-control/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-how-a-rural-murder-case-could-return-nearly-half-the-state-of-oklahoma-to-tribal-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Wood shortage hampers state prison sweat lodge ceremonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal/AP: "A shortage of donated firewood supplies is hampering sweat lodge purification ceremonies for South Dakota State Penitentiary inmates."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-wood-shortage-hampers-state-prison-sweat-lodge-ceremonies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-wood-shortage-hampers-state-prison-sweat-lodge-ceremonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: What to expect from Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNBC News: "The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its first hearing on Tuesday with Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's second nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. Don't expect much to come out of it."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-what-to-expect-from-brett-kavanaughs-supreme-court-confirmation-hearings-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-what-to-expect-from-brett-kavanaughs-supreme-court-confirmation-hearings-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Aug. 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Aug. 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-aug-30/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-aug-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: The year Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh clerked for Anthony Kennedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today: "The 38 law clerks who began work at the Supreme Court in the summer of 1993 were a typically talented bunch. Three-quarters of them boasted degrees from Yale, Harvard, Stanford or the University of Chicago, the nation's four top law<br />
schools."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-year-neil-gorsuch-and-brett-kavanaugh-clerked-for-anthony-kennedy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-year-neil-gorsuch-and-brett-kavanaugh-clerked-for-anthony-kennedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. court rejects atheists' appeal over 'In God We Trust' on money]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News/AP: "A federal appeals court on Tuesday said printing 'In God We Trust' on U.S. currency is constitutional, citing its longstanding use and saying it was not coercive."-Opinion Link: New Doe Child v. United States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-rejects-atheists-appeal-over-in-god-we-trust-on-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-rejects-atheists-appeal-over-in-god-we-trust-on-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Montana law school students kick off new year with a Second Amendment bang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missoulian: "University of Montana law professor Anthony Johnstone assigned homework even before school started Monday, but he still got applause on the first day of class. The reading assignment? The U.S. Supreme Court opinion in District of<br />
Columbia v. Heller."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/university-of-montana-law-school-students-kick-off-new-year-with-a-second-amendment-bang/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/university-of-montana-law-school-students-kick-off-new-year-with-a-second-amendment-bang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court ruling could upend thousands of deportation cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arizona Republic: "On June 21, the Supreme Court overwhelmingly ruled that a Brazilian immigrant qualified to have his deportation case canceled and to receive a green card because years earlier the government issued him an incomplete notice to<br />
appear in immigration court."-Opinion Link: Pereira v. Sessions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-ruling-could-upend-thousands-of-deportation-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-ruling-could-upend-thousands-of-deportation-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California becomes first state to end cash bail after 40-year fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[NPR News: "California will become the first state in the nation to abolish bail for suspects awaiting trial under a sweeping reform bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/california-becomes-first-state-to-end-cash-bail-after-40-year-fight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/california-becomes-first-state-to-end-cash-bail-after-40-year-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaMoure County clerk's office to be closed this afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clerk of Court Office in LaMoure County will be closed Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-this-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-this-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Court: First Amendment protects sharing food with homeless people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forbes: "In a colorful decision that managed to invoke the Boston Tea Party, Lady Macbeth and Jesus of Nazareth, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled [Aug. 22] that feeding the homeless is 'expressive conduct protected by the First<br />
Amendment.'"-Opinion Link: Food Not Bombs v. City of Fort Lauderdale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/federal-court-first-amendment-protects-sharing-food-with-homeless-people/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/federal-court-first-amendment-protects-sharing-food-with-homeless-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: Aug. 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted 13 new opinions on Aug. 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-aug-28/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-aug-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaMoure County clerk's office to be closed Wednesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clerk of Court Office in LaMoure County will be closed Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-wednesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-wednesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn. court: No reason to go easy on a veteran who solicited sex with minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Justin Taylor Dentz, 38, of Blaine, admitted in court that he solicited sex with someone on Backpage.com and agreed to pay $120 for time to the person who said she was 15."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-no-reason-to-go-easy-on-a-veteran-who-solicited-sex-with-minor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-no-reason-to-go-easy-on-a-veteran-who-solicited-sex-with-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor gets personal in chat with MSU students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lansing State Journal: "U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor revealed some of the person behind the gavel, speaking candidly about how her life experiences have affected her judicial outlook during a talk Monday at Michigan State<br />
University."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor-gets-personal-in-chat-with-msu-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor-gets-personal-in-chat-with-msu-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UND to hold celebration for Prof. Alleva on Sept. 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UND School of Law invites you to celebrate Patti Alleva, UND Professor of Law, and her outstanding career. This academic year is Prof. Alleva's thirty-second and final year as a professor at UND. A special celebration luncheon will be held<br />
Friday, Sept. 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. as part of the 2018 Homecoming celebration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-to-hold-celebration-for-prof-alleva-on-sept-21/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-to-hold-celebration-for-prof-alleva-on-sept-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota State Penitentiary revamps solitary confinement]]></title><description><![CDATA[My ND Now: "About 700 inmates are currently housed at the state penitentiary. Close to 30 of those prisoners live in solitary confinement, which for years meant total isolation."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-state-penitentiary-revamps-solitary-confinement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-state-penitentiary-revamps-solitary-confinement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Conviction overturned after chemist testified while on meth]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News/AP: "A Montana judge ordered a new trial for a man convicted of possessing methamphetamine after learning a state crime lab employee ingested meth before testifying to convict him."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-conviction-overturned-after-chemist-testified-while-on-meth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-conviction-overturned-after-chemist-testified-while-on-meth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dakota's sex offender registry remains national leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[KOTA News: "Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today the compliancy rate for registered sex offenders is 98.8 percent across the state. Currently, 3,695 sex offenders reside statewide with just 45 identified instances of non-compliance."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakotas-sex-offender-registry-remains-national-leader/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakotas-sex-offender-registry-remains-national-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protracted Minnesota Sex Offender Program suit comes to end]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "A long-running class-action lawsuit over the constitutionally of Minnesota's civil commitment program for sex offenders effectively ended Thursday when a federal judge dismissed the remaining claims ."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/protracted-minnesota-sex-offender-program-suit-comes-to-end/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/protracted-minnesota-sex-offender-program-suit-comes-to-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Thousands of convictions for refusing to consent to DWI tests could be overturned after ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSTP News: "Thousands of convictions in Minnesota could potentially be thrown out after a ruling Wednesday from the Minnesota Supreme Court.<br />
Individuals convicted of refusing to consent to tests for chemical impairment could have it wiped off their records."-Opinion Link: Johnson v. State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-thousands-of-convictions-for-refusing-to-consent-to-dwi-tests-could-be-overturned-after-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-thousands-of-convictions-for-refusing-to-consent-to-dwi-tests-could-be-overturned-after-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Can prison help drug users recover?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "On the day Amber Abbott overdosed on fentanyl for the second time in three months, her harrowing ordeal with drugs nearly ended. 'She died,' said Frances Abbott Thompson, Amber's sister. 'She actually flat-lined and<br />
they brought her back to life.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-can-prison-help-drug-users-recover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-can-prison-help-drug-users-recover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Justice Reinvestment Committee discusses juvenile justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[My ND Now: "This week, we've been taking a look at our justice system and how funds could be better served. [On Aug. 23] the Justice Reinvestment Committee of the North Dakota Legislature met to discuss the topic further."-N.D. Dual Status Youth Initiative Final Report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/meeting-of-the-justice-reinvestment-committee-discusses-juvenile-justice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/meeting-of-the-justice-reinvestment-committee-discusses-juvenile-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCJD celebrates 10 year Adult Drug Court anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years ago, the North Central Judicial District Adult Drug Court opened its doors. On Thursday, Aug. 23, the court celebrated 10 years of empowering participants to break the cycle of substance use and crime in their lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ncjd-celebrates-10-year-adult-drug-court-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ncjd-celebrates-10-year-adult-drug-court-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddy County clerk's office closed Friday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eddy County Clerk of Court's office will be closed Friday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eddy-county-clerks-office-closed-friday-morning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eddy-county-clerks-office-closed-friday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8th Circuit revives vet's USERRA claims against Dollar General]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "A U.S. appeals court on [Aug. 17] said that members of the military who apply for new jobs with their former employers upon returning from deployment are protected by the federal law requiring companies to rehire veterans."-Opinion Link: Scudder v. Dolgencorp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-revives-vets-userra-claims-against-dollar-general/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-revives-vets-userra-claims-against-dollar-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn. court prevents student newspaper from access to video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legal News Line: "The Minnesota Court of Appeals found that a district court 'did not err' in its conclusion that a video captured of a November 2016 high school altercation was inaccessible to its student newspaper."-Opinion Link: The Echov. St. Louis Park Public Schools]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-prevents-student-newspaper-from-access-to-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-prevents-student-newspaper-from-access-to-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Supreme Court revives 'bad teachers' lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "The Minnesota Supreme Court ordered the state Court of Appeals to reconsider a decision to dismiss a lawsuit that claims teachers union rules protect bad educators."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-supreme-court-revives-bad-teachers-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-supreme-court-revives-bad-teachers-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MT Supreme Court upholds decision tossing Green Party from ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[KRTV News: "The Montana Supreme Court Tuesday upheld last month's ruling that tossed five Montana Green Party candidates from the general election ballot this fall."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mt-supreme-court-upholds-decision-tossing-green-party-from-ballot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mt-supreme-court-upholds-decision-tossing-green-party-from-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota's prison population is down from the past couple years]]></title><description><![CDATA[My ND Now: "We have about 1,700 people currently in the North Dakota prison system, and this is actually down from the past couple years. Experts in criminal justice got together [Aug. 21] to discuss continuing that momentum moving forward."-KFYR News: State Public safety forum pushes for new ideas on minimizing number of inmates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakotas-prison-population-is-down-from-the-past-couple-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakotas-prison-population-is-down-from-the-past-couple-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit challenging Minnesota teachers union protections sent back to lower court]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Paul Pioneer Press: "The Minnesota Supreme Court ordered the state Court of Appeals to reconsider a decision to dismiss a lawsuit that claims teachers union rules protect bad educators."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lawsuit-challenging-minnesota-teachers-union-protections-sent-back-to-lower-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lawsuit-challenging-minnesota-teachers-union-protections-sent-back-to-lower-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Court releases November argument calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[SCOTUSblog: "The Supreme Court released the argument calendar for its November sitting, which begins on Monday, October 29. During the six days of the November sitting, the justices will hear oral arguments in 12 cases."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-releases-november-argument-calendar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-releases-november-argument-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation: Should jury convictions be unanimous? It's complicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governing: "The movie 12 Angry Men is a hard one to forget. It's often judged to be one of the great courtroom dramas of all time, even though the action isn't in a courtroom. It takes place in a cramped, sweltering jury chamber."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-should-jury-convictions-be-unanimous-its-complicated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-should-jury-convictions-be-unanimous-its-complicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federalist Society to present Supreme Court review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society is presenting two events featuring Kyle Hawkins, Texas Assistant Solicitor General.<br />
Hawkins will give a U.S. Supreme Court Roundup on Aug. 28 in Bismarck and on Aug. 29 in West Fargo. The events are free but participants are required to RSVP in advance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/federalist-society-to-present-supreme-court-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/federalist-society-to-present-supreme-court-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court seeks comment on proposed changes to referee rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has issued a Notice of Comment on proposed amendments to N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 13regarding the scope of delegable duties to judicial referees. Comments are due Sept. 21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-seeks-comment-on-proposed-changes-to-referee-rule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-seeks-comment-on-proposed-changes-to-referee-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Neil Gorsuch says U.S. Supreme Court members may disagree, but there's no bad blood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Des Moines Register: "Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, a Colorado native who joined the U.S. Supreme Court last year, describes the nine justices as professional and respectful colleagues that get along like brothers and sisters who don't always<br />
agree on everything."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-neil-gorsuch-says-us-supreme-court-members-may-disagree-but-theres-no-bad-blood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-neil-gorsuch-says-us-supreme-court-members-may-disagree-but-theres-no-bad-blood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Court reinstates suspended WOTUS rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capital Press: "A U.S. District Court in South Carolina has reinstated the controversial 2015 Waters of the United States rule that expanded EPA and Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-reinstates-suspended-wotus-rule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-reinstates-suspended-wotus-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana Supreme Court rejects industry group's request for initiative rewrite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helena Independent Record/AP: "A unanimous Montana Supreme Court has rejected a tobacco industry-funded group's request to rewrite the ballot statement of a citizen's initiative to raise the state's tobacco taxes."-Opinion Link: Montanans Against Tax Hikes v. State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-rejects-industry-groups-request-for-initiative-rewrite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-rejects-industry-groups-request-for-initiative-rewrite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHS starts rulemaking to amend child support guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Child Support Division of the Department of Human Services is proposing amendments to the child support guidelines. A public hearing on the proposed amendments will be held Sept. 5 and the deadline for submitting written comments is Sept.<br />
17-Notice of Intent to Amend Child Support Guidelines-Proposed Amendments to Child Support Guidelines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dhs-starts-rulemaking-to-amend-child-support-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dhs-starts-rulemaking-to-amend-child-support-guidelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Brown County Teen Court celebrates 20 years in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Ulm Journal: "Brown County District Court Judge Robert Docherty said Teen Court nationally shows that teens who are sentenced by teens are less likely to get into trouble a second time, and more likely to pay any money they owe for damages<br />
faster than if they go through traditional court."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-brown-county-teen-court-celebrates-20-years-in-action/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-brown-county-teen-court-celebrates-20-years-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're holding them accountable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dickinson Press: "A small percentage of North Dakota's youth are drifting between the state's child welfare and juvenile justice systems, often concurrently. Disproportionately these youth are minorities with histories of abuse and neglect."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/were-holding-them-accountable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/were-holding-them-accountable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrigley nominated for North Dakota U.S. Attorney]]></title><description><![CDATA[My ND Now: "President Trump has nominated former North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Drew Wrigley for the position of U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wrigley-nominated-for-north-dakota-us-attorney/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wrigley-nominated-for-north-dakota-us-attorney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic Violence Court begins in Grand Forks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state's first Domestic Violence Court began operating in Grand Forks Aug. 15. Northeast Central Judicial District Judge Judge Jason McCarthy presented an overview of the concept and an orientation to the operation of the court, after which<br />
the court's first session commenced.-Domestic Violence Court Factsheet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/domestic-violence-court-begins-in-grand-forks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2018 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/domestic-violence-court-begins-in-grand-forks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug-sniffing dog outside an apartment isn't a `search', MN Supreme Court rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "A divided Minnesota Supreme Court [Aug. 15] overturned a Court of Appeals ruling that using a drug-sniffing dog outside a person's apartment without a warrant is a violation of Fourth Amendment rights."-Opinion Link: State v. Edstrom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/drug-sniffing-dog-outside-an-apartment-isnt-a-search-mn-supreme-court-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/drug-sniffing-dog-outside-an-apartment-isnt-a-search-mn-supreme-court-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Court upholds Minnesota law letting union rep Medicaid home care workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a Minnesota law allowing workers who provide in-home care to disabled Medicaid recipients to vote for a union to serve as their sole representative in negotiating with the state."-Opinion Link: Bierman v. Dayton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-upholds-minnesota-law-letting-union-rep-medicaid-home-care-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-upholds-minnesota-law-letting-union-rep-medicaid-home-care-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court upholds Minnesota law letting union rep Medicaid home care workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a Minnesota law allowing workers who provide in-home care to disabled Medicaid recipients to vote for a union to serve as their sole representative in negotiating with the state."-Opinion Link: Bierman v. Dayton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-upholds-minnesota-law-letting-union-rep-medicaid-home-care-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-upholds-minnesota-law-letting-union-rep-medicaid-home-care-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief Justice VandeWalle celebrates 85th birthday, 40 years on court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle celebrated his 85th birthday and 40 years of service on the Supreme Court on Aug. 15. VandeWalle was appointed to the Court in 1978 by Governor Arthur Link to fill the unexpired term of Justice Robert Vogel, who<br />
resigned. He has served longer than any other North Dakota Supreme Court justice.-Chief Justice VandeWalle Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/chief-justice-vandewalle-celebrates-85th-birthday-40-years-on-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/chief-justice-vandewalle-celebrates-85th-birthday-40-years-on-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaMoure County clerk's office closed this afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The LaMoure County Clerk of Court office will be closed this afternoon, Aug. 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-closed-this-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-closed-this-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arizona playwright tackles life of Supreme Court's Sonia Sotomayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoenix New Times: "Playwright James Garcia still recalls the day Sonia Sotomayor became the first Hispanic to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Now, nine years later, he's premiered a play inspired by her life."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/arizona-playwright-tackles-life-of-supreme-courts-sonia-sotomayor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/arizona-playwright-tackles-life-of-supreme-courts-sonia-sotomayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. attorneys, tribal leaders seek ways to work together to reduce crime in Indian country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tulsa World: "The prevalence of crime in Native American communities nationwide is catching attention in Washington, prompting the U.S. Attorney General's Office to reach out to indigenous leadership to find solutions."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-attorneys-tribal-leaders-seek-ways-to-work-together-to-reduce-crime-in-indian-country/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2018 09:34:04 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-attorneys-tribal-leaders-seek-ways-to-work-together-to-reduce-crime-in-indian-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8th Circuit affirms attorney fee award in N.D. case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed an attorney fees award to the State of North Dakota and other plaintiffs in a case challenging a Minnesota energy production law.-North Dakota v. Lange]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-affirms-attorney-fee-award-in-nd-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-affirms-attorney-fee-award-in-nd-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UND to host collaborative law training]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UND School of Law will host a training in collaborative negotiating, sponsored by the North Dakota Collaborative Divorce Group and the Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota. The 2-day basic training will take place Sept. 7-8.-Training Details]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-to-host-collaborative-law-training/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/und-to-host-collaborative-law-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Appeals Court upholds terrorism convictions of 3 Minnesotans]]></title><description><![CDATA[WDIO News/AP: " federal appeals court upheld prison sentences for three Minnesota men who were convicted in 2016 of plotting to join the Islamic State group to fight in Syria and kill for the terrorist group."-Opinion Link: United States v. Farah]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-appeals-court-upholds-terrorism-convictions-of-3-minnesotans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-appeals-court-upholds-terrorism-convictions-of-3-minnesotans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Colombia-born attorney excited to practice law in Mitchell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Daily Republic: "Morgan Theeler's newest associate is licensed to practice law in two countries, she has a law degree and a master's degree, she's passed the bar in two states and she's only 26 years old."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-colombia-born-attorney-excited-to-practice-law-in-mitchell/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-colombia-born-attorney-excited-to-practice-law-in-mitchell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn. court rules woman's injury from fall at work not compensable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business Insurance: "The Supreme Court of Minnesota ruled Wednesday that an employee who fell down a flight of steps while at work is not due workers compensation because she chose not to use a handrail."-Opinion Link: Roller-Dick v. CentraCare Health]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-rules-womans-injury-from-fall-at-work-not-compensable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-rules-womans-injury-from-fall-at-work-not-compensable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Court rejects lawsuit that claims Native American adoption law is racist]]></title><description><![CDATA[KJZZ News: "A court has thrown out a bid to void a federal law that challengers say is racist because it places the desires and rights of Native American tribes over the constitutionally protected best interests of children."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-rejects-lawsuit-that-claims-native-american-adoption-law-is-racist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-rejects-lawsuit-that-claims-native-american-adoption-law-is-racist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Ruth Bader Ginsburg marks 25 years on the bench]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "There is something in the current 'Notorious RBG' fervor that offers the perfect paradox for a woman whose early career was marked by rejection and work in the trenches of anti-discrimination law. Ruth Bader Ginsburg's superstardom has not<br />
been fleeting, precisely because of what she did before and what she represents today."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-ruth-bader-ginsburg-marks-25-years-on-the-bench/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-ruth-bader-ginsburg-marks-25-years-on-the-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burgum appoints former solicitor general Bahr to South Central Judicial District judgeship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Bismarck attorney and former North Dakota solicitor general Douglas Bahr to a judgeship in the South Central Judicial District, effective Sept. 1. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of<br />
Judge Sonna Anderson.-Douglas Bahr Biographical Information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/burgum-appoints-former-solicitor-general-bahr-to-south-central-judicial-district-judgeship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/burgum-appoints-former-solicitor-general-bahr-to-south-central-judicial-district-judgeship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Butte's Bob Carlson now president of American Bar Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montana Standard: "Butte attorney Bob Carlson was confirmed Tuesday as president of the American Bar Association, making him only the second person from Montana to lead the largest professional association of lawyers in the U.S."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-buttes-bob-carlson-now-president-of-american-bar-association/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-buttes-bob-carlson-now-president-of-american-bar-association/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minority Justice Implementation Committee Aug. 9 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the Aug. 9 meeting of theMinority Justice Implementation Committee and the committee's May 17 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minority-justice-implementation-committee-aug-9-agenda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minority-justice-implementation-committee-aug-9-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlikely pair could usher gun rights case to U.S. Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "George Young is a Vietnam War veteran who sued the state of Hawaii three times on his own without a lawyer for the right to carry a handgun, and lost each time. Alan Beck is an independent lawyer who took on Young's appeal for free."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/unlikely-pair-could-usher-gun-rights-case-to-us-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/unlikely-pair-could-usher-gun-rights-case-to-us-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life sentence for Spirit Lake Nation murder upheld by Court of Appeals]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "The U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Spirit Lake Nation man serving life in prison for a fatal 2016 stabbing.<br />
Dallas Wayne Thundershield, 38, of Fort Totten, N.D., hoped the higher court would overturn the sentence that was handed down in January 2017."-Opinion Link: United States v. Thundershield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/life-sentence-for-spirit-lake-nation-murder-upheld-by-court-of-appeals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/life-sentence-for-spirit-lake-nation-murder-upheld-by-court-of-appeals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Walstad 1952-2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime Legislative Council attorney John Walstad, 66, died Aug. 5 in Bismarck. A UND School of Law graduate, he was admitted to the North Dakota bar in 1978. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bismarck Funeral Home.-John Walstad Attorney Record-Funeral Home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/john-walstad-1952-2018/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/john-walstad-1952-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Hill addresses ABA House of Delegates]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Central Judicial District Judge James S. Hill spoke before the American Bar Association House of Delegates at the ABA's Annual Meeting in Chicago Aug. 7. Judge Hill appeared as Chair of the Steering Committee to move the approval of the<br />
ABA Officers and new Members of the Board of Governors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-hill-addresses-aba-house-of-delegates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-hill-addresses-aba-house-of-delegates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Attorney General opinion: Aug. 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that, in order to protect voters from being approached from solicitation for sale or gathering of signatures, the statutory 100 feet free speech buffer zone may be measured from outside any<br />
entrance leading into a polling place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinion-aug-7/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinion-aug-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8th Circuit decides N.D. cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued opinions in two North Dakota cases: it affirmed a conviction in a murder case and reversed a summary judgment in a law enforcement excessive force case.-United States v. Thundershield-Michael v. Trevena]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-decides-nd-cases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-decides-nd-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Court, regulators clash over tribal survey for uranium project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "Federal regulators abandoned a proposed survey of Native American cultural resources at a planned uranium mine site in southwest South Dakota recently, just days before a judge decided the survey is required by federal law."-Opinion Link: Oglala Sioux Tribe v. NRC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-court-regulators-clash-over-tribal-survey-for-uranium-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-court-regulators-clash-over-tribal-survey-for-uranium-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Judge allows for appeal of conviction in Byron Smith case to continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSTP News: "A federal judge has granted a central Minnesota homeowner who killed two teenagers who broke into his home the opportunity to appeal a Minnesota Supreme Court decision to uphold his conviction, according to court records."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-judge-allows-for-appeal-of-conviction-in-byron-smith-case-to-continue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-judge-allows-for-appeal-of-conviction-in-byron-smith-case-to-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaMoure County clerk's office to be closed today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clerk of Court Office in LaMoure County will be closed today, Aug. 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Crothers addresses ABA House of Delegates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers addressed the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association on Monday, Aug. 6. Justice Crothers spoke in favor of a Bylaw Amendment concerning the Standing Committee on Public Protection in the<br />
Provision of Legal Services.-ABA Proposed Amendments to Model Rules of Professional Conduct Rules 7.1 - 7.5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-crothers-addresses-aba-house-of-delegates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-crothers-addresses-aba-house-of-delegates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaMoure County clerk's office to be closed this afternoon, tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clerk of Court Office in LaMoure County will be closing at 11 a.m. today and will be closed all day tomorrow, Aug. 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-this-afternoon-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-this-afternoon-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana AG to ask U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in decades-old Billings rape case]]></title><description><![CDATA[KRTV News: "Montana Attorney General Tim Fox plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a Billings rape case that dates back 31 years. The case involves the rape of an 8-year-old girl in 1987."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-ag-to-ask-us-supreme-court-to-intervene-in-decades-old-billings-rape-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-ag-to-ask-us-supreme-court-to-intervene-in-decades-old-billings-rape-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: U.S. Court of Appeals upholds death sentence for man convicted of 1992 murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "The death sentence for a man convicted of the murder of a 22-year-old man in 1992 has been upheld by a U.S. Court of Appeals after the man on death row appealed that jurors on his case were biased about his sexual<br />
orientation."-Opinion Link: Rhines v. Young]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-us-court-of-appeals-upholds-death-sentence-for-man-convicted-of-1992-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-us-court-of-appeals-upholds-death-sentence-for-man-convicted-of-1992-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court adopts amendments to rule on informal complaint procedure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has issued an Order of Adoption amending N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 44 on informal complaint procedure.The amendments take effect Sept. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-amendments-to-rule-on-informal-complaint-procedure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-adopts-amendments-to-rule-on-informal-complaint-procedure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court seeks comment on proposed specialized dockets committee rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has issued a Notice of Comment on proposed N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 60, which would establish an interdisciplinary committee on specialized dockets.Comments are due Sept. 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-seeks-comment-on-proposed-specialized-dockets-committee-rule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-seeks-comment-on-proposed-specialized-dockets-committee-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddy County clerk's office closed this afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eddy County Clerk of Court's office will be closed the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eddy-county-clerks-office-closed-this-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eddy-county-clerks-office-closed-this-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Aug. 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Aug. 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-aug-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-aug-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New law helps protect Minnesota seniors from financial exploitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox 9 News: "A new law went into effect Wednesday that works to protect seniors from suspected fraud against vulnerable clients.The Safe Seniors Financial Protection Act freezes money while the Department of commerce investigates cases."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-law-helps-protect-minnesota-seniors-from-financial-exploitation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-law-helps-protect-minnesota-seniors-from-financial-exploitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: State Supreme Court orders new trial for man convicted of 2015 manslaughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "A Sioux Falls man sentenced to more than a decade in prison after a jury convicted him of first-degree manslaughter in a 2015 accidental shooting will receive a new trial, the state's Supreme Court decided this week."-Opinion Link: State v. Randle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-state-supreme-court-orders-new-trial-for-man-convicted-of-2015-manslaughter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-state-supreme-court-orders-new-trial-for-man-convicted-of-2015-manslaughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kathryn R.L. Rand: A (love) letter to UND Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "You can be very proud of North Dakota's law school. Working together over the past 10 years, we have achieved a great deal-more than most of us imagined we could."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/kathryn-rl-rand-a-love-letter-to-und-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/kathryn-rl-rand-a-love-letter-to-und-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCJD's new law clerk starts work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Central Judicial District on Aug. 1 welcomed a new law clerk for a one year clerkship. Jenna Bergman of Minot is a 2018 UND School of Law graduate.The SCJD also retained Ashley Hinds, originally of Winnipeg, for a second year as a<br />
law clerk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/scjds-new-law-clerk-starts-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2018 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/scjds-new-law-clerk-starts-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa woman promoted to nation's lone all-male Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[WQAD News: "Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday promoted a female district judge to the Supreme Court in Iowa, the only state where all of its current justices are men. Susan Christensen will be the first woman on Iowa's high court in<br />
roughly eight years."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/iowa-woman-promoted-to-nations-lone-all-male-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/iowa-woman-promoted-to-nations-lone-all-male-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota county attorneys run largely unopposed in elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Cloud Times: "Minnesota county attorneys are running largely unopposed in upcoming elections, according to data from the Minnesota Secretary of State's website, but experts say that is not uncommon."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-county-attorneys-run-largely-unopposed-in-elections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2018 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-county-attorneys-run-largely-unopposed-in-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: Aug. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on Aug. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-aug-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-aug-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court welcomes new law clerks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five new law clerks began one-year terms with the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Aug. 1:Elizabeth Bertram of Cameron, Mo., Terry Effertz of Reynolds, N.D., Laura Goforth of Buxton, N.D, Jeffrey Sprout of Fargo, N.D. and Allyssa Wall of North<br />
Sioux City, S.D.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-welcomes-new-law-clerks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-welcomes-new-law-clerks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaMoure County clerk's office to close this afternoon.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The LaMoure County Clerk of Court's office will be closed the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-close-this-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-close-this-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Story of nearly century old crime passed down through generations]]></title><description><![CDATA[My ND Now: "You could say Frances Olson is something of a local historian. And that's a good thing -- because there's lots of details to learn about North Dakota's last lynching."-The Story of North Dakota's Last Lynching]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/story-of-nearly-century-old-crime-passed-down-through-generations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/story-of-nearly-century-old-crime-passed-down-through-generations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USD law school reports upturn in passing bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "The Legislature's Joint Appropriations Committee has formally set its expectations for improved performance at the University of South Dakota law school."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/usd-law-school-reports-upturn-in-passing-bar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/usd-law-school-reports-upturn-in-passing-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: New child support law aims to reduce parent conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS Minnesota News: " A new law that changes the formula for how courts adjust the basic child support amount for parents is set to go into effect [Aug. 1]. The law aims to help Minnesota families who have a child support orders reduce conflicts<br />
between parents over parenting time."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-new-child-support-law-aims-to-reduce-parent-conflict/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-new-child-support-law-aims-to-reduce-parent-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holewa honored with ICM Fellow Star Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Court Administrator Sally Holewa was presented with the Institute for Court Management Fellow Star Award July 25 at the National Association for Court Management conference. The Star Award is conferred annually on an ICM Fellow who<br />
demonstrates excellence in the advancement of court administration through leadership and education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/holewa-honored-with-icm-fellow-star-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/holewa-honored-with-icm-fellow-star-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: July 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on July 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-july-31/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-july-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Anthony Kennedy in retirement: A different life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constitution Daily: "Tuesday, by his choice, is the last day of Justice Anthony M. Kennedy's 30-year career on the Supreme Court.If retirement means having time to relish the successes of a working life, Kennedy will have much to remember."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-anthony-kennedy-in-retirement-a-different-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-anthony-kennedy-in-retirement-a-different-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota prison officials think outside the box to revamp solitary confinement]]></title><description><![CDATA[NPR News: "There are slightly more than 2 million people incarcerated in the United States -- that's nearly equal to the entire population of Houston. Among those prisoners, thousands serve time in solitary confinement, isolated in small often<br />
windowless cells for 22 to 24 hours a day."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-prison-officials-think-outside-the-box-to-revamp-solitary-confinement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-prison-officials-think-outside-the-box-to-revamp-solitary-confinement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Appeals Court affirms Winona County's mining ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "A divided Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld Winona County's ban on frac sand mining.The 2016 ban is Minnesota's first countywide frac sand mining ban. Winona County has some of the largest deposits of silica sand."-Opinion Link: Minnesota Sands v. County of Winona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-appeals-court-affirms-winona-countys-mining-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-appeals-court-affirms-winona-countys-mining-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: July 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted 4 new opinions on July 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-july-30/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-july-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Ginsburg suggests she has at least five more years on the Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she hopes to stay on the Supreme Court until the age of 90. 'I'm now 85,' Ginsburg said on Sunday. 'My senior colleague, Justice John Paul Stevens, he stepped down when he was 90, so think I have about at<br />
least five more years.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-ginsburg-suggests-she-has-at-least-five-more-years-on-the-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-ginsburg-suggests-she-has-at-least-five-more-years-on-the-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court rules against logging project in northwest Montana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flathead Beacon: "A federal appeals court has ruled against a proposed logging project in Montana's Kootenai National Forest. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the U.S. Forest Service improperly<br />
calculated whether the project would exceed limits set for road construction in threatened grizzly bear habitat."-Opinion Link: Alliance for the Wild Rockies v. Savage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-rules-against-logging-project-in-northwest-montana/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-rules-against-logging-project-in-northwest-montana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Posthumous portraits preserve Minnesota's federal court's history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis Star Tribune: "Gunnar Nordbye tried associates of the infamous gangster John Dillinger. He dined with royals from his native Norway, and from his Minneapolis courtroom he ruled on the ownership of newly discovered writings from Capt.<br />
William Clark's historic expedition."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/posthumous-portraits-preserve-minnesotas-federal-courts-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/posthumous-portraits-preserve-minnesotas-federal-courts-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 finalists named for SCJD judge vacancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three lawyers have been named as finalists to fill the South Central Judicial District judge vacancy. They are: Douglas A. Bahr, Bismarck, Jessica J. Binder, Hazen, and Pamela A. Nesvig, Bismarck. The vacancy was created by the retirement of<br />
Judge Sonna Anderson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/3-finalists-named-for-scjd-judge-vacancy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/3-finalists-named-for-scjd-judge-vacancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Helena man who used his truck to stop a high-speed chase appeals conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[KRTV News: "The Montana Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in an appeal from Ron Parsons, a Helena man found guilty of misdemeanor charges after he used his truck and boat to stop a high-speed chase."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-helena-man-who-used-his-truck-to-stop-a-high-speed-chase-appeals-conviction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-helena-man-who-used-his-truck-to-stop-a-high-speed-chase-appeals-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota appeals court vacancy announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fargo Forum: "Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has announced a 7th Congressional District vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals with the forthcoming retirement of Judge Michael Kirk."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-appeals-court-vacancy-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-appeals-court-vacancy-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SD high court upholds sentence of man who flipped off judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader/AP: "South Dakota's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a man who got a harsher prison sentence after he flipped the bird at the judge in his case."-Opinion Link: State v. Ross]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-high-court-upholds-sentence-of-man-who-flipped-off-judge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-high-court-upholds-sentence-of-man-who-flipped-off-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broken valve leak damages historical books in State Law Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[KFYR News: "Water leaked from a broken valve in the State Law Library late last week, damaging dozens of historical books. The director of facility management says contractors were replacing old fan coils, and a worker broke the valve while<br />
trying to shut it off."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/broken-valve-leak-damages-historical-books-in-state-law-library/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/broken-valve-leak-damages-historical-books-in-state-law-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: The highest court in the land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports Illustrated: "Directly above the nation's most important tribunal is another type of court, where victors emerge not with five votes and a majority opinion but with 21 points and a margin of at least two."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-highest-court-in-the-land/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-highest-court-in-the-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN Supreme Court: OK to proceed on school segregation suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "State courts can decide whether Minnesota has failed in its responsibility to teach poor students and students of color, the Minnesota Supreme Court said Wednesday. The ruling allows a high-profile education lawsuit to proceed."-Opinion Link: Cruz-Guzman v. State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-supreme-court-ok-to-proceed-on-school-segregation-suit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-supreme-court-ok-to-proceed-on-school-segregation-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaMoure County clerk's office to close intermittently this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The LaMoure County Clerk of Court's office will be closed intermittently this week.Please contact law enforcement if there is an emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-close-intermittently-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lamoure-county-clerks-office-to-close-intermittently-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: 1 year into Native foster care court, most kids taken from unsafe homes are placed in tribe-approved homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billigs Gazette: "When social workers take a Crow, Northern Cheyenne, Assiniboine or Sioux child from their parents in Yellowstone County, 75 percent go to live somewhere with a Native connection -- mostly to relatives or a tribe-approved foster<br />
home."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-1-year-into-native-foster-care-court-most-kids-taken-from-unsafe-homes-are-placed-in-tribe-approved-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-1-year-into-native-foster-care-court-most-kids-taken-from-unsafe-homes-are-placed-in-tribe-approved-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joint Procedure Committee April 27 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The minutes of the April 27 meeting of the Joint Procedure Committeehave been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/joint-procedure-committee-april-27-minutes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/joint-procedure-committee-april-27-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN's newest Supreme Court justice looking forward to challenges, rewards of the job]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Former Minnesota House Speaker and former candidate for governor Paul Thissen was sworn in as Minnesota's newest state Supreme Court justice during a ceremony at Landmark Center in St. Paul on Tuesday."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mns-newest-supreme-court-justice-looking-forward-to-challenges-rewards-of-the-job/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2018 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mns-newest-supreme-court-justice-looking-forward-to-challenges-rewards-of-the-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. bar exam begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixty-two applicants began sitting for the North Dakota bar exam on Tuesday, July 24. Of those testing, 77 percent are graduates of the University of North Dakota School of Law. The exam concludes on Wednesday, July 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-bar-exam-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-bar-exam-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Committee on Trial Court Operations March 18 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The minutes of the March 18 meeting of the Committee on Trial Court Operations have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/committee-on-trial-court-operations-march-18-minutes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/committee-on-trial-court-operations-march-18-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Justice Kennedy's last task: something familiar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constitution Daily: "Just days before retiring, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy is facing a question that has been quite familiar in his 30-year career on the Supreme Court: Is it time to recognize a new and fundamental constitutional right?"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justice-kennedys-last-task-something-familiar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justice-kennedys-last-task-something-familiar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: State Supreme Court returns stalking case to lower court]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News/AP: "The South Dakota Supreme Court says a judge did not adequately explain why a Rapid City woman's Facebook complaints against her neighbor constituted stalking."-Opinion Link: Thompson v. Bear Runner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-state-supreme-court-returns-stalking-case-to-lower-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-state-supreme-court-returns-stalking-case-to-lower-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana Supreme Court upholds decision on Hughes Creek gate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ravalli Republic: "Landowners hoping to keep the public locked out of Hughes Creek lost an appeal to the Montana Supreme Court [July 17].<br />
But that doesn't mean the gate that's barred access to the upper reaches of the Hughes Creek road for 40 years will come down anytime soon."-Opinion Link: Bugli v. Ravalli County]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-upholds-decision-on-hughes-creek-gate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-upholds-decision-on-hughes-creek-gate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn. high court rules squabbling employers must pay attorney fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business Insurance: "The Supreme Court of Minnesota on Wednesday upheld a Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals decision that ruled both a man's current and former employers must pay reasonable attorney fees after arguing over who is<br />
responsible for an aggravation of an earlier back injury."-Opinion Link: Hufnagel v. Deer River Health Care Center]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-high-court-rules-squabbling-employers-must-pay-attorney-fees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-high-court-rules-squabbling-employers-must-pay-attorney-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. court rejects Allergan bid to shield patents through tribe deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "A U.S. appeals court on Friday rejected a novel strategy adopted by drug company Allergan PLC to shield patents from review by an administrative court by transferring them to a Native American tribe."-Opinion Link: Allergan v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-rejects-allergan-bid-to-shield-patents-through-tribe-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-court-rejects-allergan-bid-to-shield-patents-through-tribe-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Ex. inmate's mission -- keep others from going back to prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "On a Wednesday in March, Sammy's Avenue Eatery in north Minneapolis was packed. Tables were filled with people gathering for meetings, food or both. Among them was James Badue-El, a slight man with a booming voice and large smile."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-ex-inmates-mission-keep-others-from-going-back-to-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-ex-inmates-mission-keep-others-from-going-back-to-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana Supreme Court orders new trial in Billings homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "The Montana Supreme Court has ordered a new trial in a Billings homicide, ruling the defendant was wrongly denied the opportunity to question whether a key witness could accurately recall the details of the shooting because<br />
she may have been under the influence of methamphetamine."-Opinion Link: State v. Polak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-orders-new-trial-in-billings-homicide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2018 09:02:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-orders-new-trial-in-billings-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Attorney General opinions: July 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued opinions that the City of Lincoln violated the law when it took final action during the executive session portion of two special meetings and that McKenzie Township violated the open meetings law when<br />
it held a special meeting but did not provide public notice.-A.G. Opinion 2018-O-14-A.G. Opinion 2018-O-15]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinions-july-19/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinions-july-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Law Library remains open during repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unexpected break in a water valve left parts of the State Law Library deluged late yesterday afternoon. Catie Palsgraaf, Citizen Access Coordinator for the North Dakota Legal Self-Help Center, said that although large parts of the library<br />
will be off limits while repairs are made, the library will remain open to the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/state-law-library-remains-open-during-repairs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/state-law-library-remains-open-during-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Online publishers face tough choice after 2nd Circuit refuses 'embedded links' appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "On Monday, the appellate court declined to take up an interlocutory appeal by online publishers, including Gannett and Time Inc, challenging a February 2018 ruling that they can be liable for copyright infringement when their stories<br />
embed links to unauthorized content."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-online-publishers-face-tough-choice-after-2nd-circuit-refuses-embedded-links-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-online-publishers-face-tough-choice-after-2nd-circuit-refuses-embedded-links-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn. Supreme Court allows pipeline protesters to use climate 'necessity defense']]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Climate change protesters are claiming victory in their effort to present an unusual 'necessity defense' against felony charges stemming from efforts to shut down oil pipelines."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-court-allows-pipeline-protesters-to-use-climate-necessity-defense/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-court-allows-pipeline-protesters-to-use-climate-necessity-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For first time, North Dakota investigation wins prestigious DEA honor]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "U.S. Attorney for North Dakota Christopher Myers announced that on Wednesday, July 18, acting DEA administrator Uttam Dhillon recognized a team of investigators and prosecutors with the 'Administrator's Award for Outstanding Group<br />
Achievement.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/for-first-time-north-dakota-investigation-wins-prestigious-dea-honor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/for-first-time-north-dakota-investigation-wins-prestigious-dea-honor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: July 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted nine new opinions on July 18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-july-18/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-july-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Court says convicted serial rapist should be released]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News/AP: "A convicted serial rapist should be allowed to be released into the community under supervision, the Minnesota state Court of Appeals ruled Monday, saying the state did not prove by clear and convincing evidence that Thomas Duvall<br />
should remain in treatment."-Opinion Link: Matter of Duvall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-says-convicted-serial-rapist-should-be-released/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-court-says-convicted-serial-rapist-should-be-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: 6th Circuit delivers a lovely gift to class action plaintiffs. Will it stand?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters: "The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that hundreds of Ohio homeowners with groundwater contamination claims against Chevron, Aramark, Behr America and Behr Dayton can litigate as a class to determine seven key issues in<br />
the case."-Opinion Link: Martin v. Behr Dayton Thermal Products]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-6th-circuit-delivers-a-lovely-gift-to-class-action-plaintiffs-will-it-stand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2018 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-6th-circuit-delivers-a-lovely-gift-to-class-action-plaintiffs-will-it-stand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens when you need small claims help?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forbes: "Sometimes, you have no choice. You need small claims help, and you need it now. It's time to head to small claims court."-North Dakota Small Claims Court Forms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/what-happens-when-you-need-small-claims-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/what-happens-when-you-need-small-claims-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dakota loses bid to force Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe to pay tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "South Dakota cannot force the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe to pay excise tax on the renovation of its casino, a federal judge has ruled."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-loses-bid-to-force-flandreau-santee-sioux-tribe-to-pay-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-loses-bid-to-force-flandreau-santee-sioux-tribe-to-pay-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VandeWalle, Grijalva to chair UND law dean search committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of North Dakota Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Tom DiLorenzo announced July 16 that Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle and law professor James Grijalva will serve as co-chairs of the search committee to fill the<br />
permanent deanship at the UND School of Law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/vandewalle-grijalva-to-chair-und-law-dean-search-committee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 08:40:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/vandewalle-grijalva-to-chair-und-law-dean-search-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN court: Woman who refused drug testing can still get welfare benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "The Minnesota Court of Appeals Monday ruled that people with drug convictions cannot be permanently required to undergo drug testing as a condition of receiving general assistance benefits."-Opinion Link: Verhein v. Piper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-woman-who-refused-drug-testing-can-still-get-welfare-benefits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2018 08:40:08 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-court-woman-who-refused-drug-testing-can-still-get-welfare-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Attorney General opinions: July 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the City of Sentinel Butte violated the law when it failed to respond to a request for records that it did not possess and an opinion that if a city does not apply for an extension of<br />
its Renaissance Zone designation, it will expire.-A.G. Opinion 2018-O-13-A.G. Opinion 2018-L-03]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinions-july-16/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinions-july-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Attorney General opinion: July 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that the City of Sentinel Butte violated the law when it failed to respond to a request for records that it did not possess.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinion-july-16/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinion-july-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judgeships draw 6 candidates for appointment, 1 for election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "When Gov. Doug Burgum selects the next judge for North Dakota's South Central Judicial District, he'll have more options than voters do in November."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judgeships-draw-6-candidates-for-appointment-1-for-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judgeships-draw-6-candidates-for-appointment-1-for-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger, Blackmun at forefront of Minnesota's impact on Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSTP News: "[O]ver the years, Minnesota has . . . produced actual Supreme Court justices -- none more consequential than boyhood friends Warren Burger and Harry Blackmun."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/burger-blackmun-at-forefront-of-minnesotas-impact-on-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2018 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/burger-blackmun-at-forefront-of-minnesotas-impact-on-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edward F. Klinger 1945-2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime lawyer, Edward F. Klinger, 73, died July 10. Admitted to the bar in 1980, he was a graduate of the Washington University. A celebration of life is planned at the St. James Members Club on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 between 4:00 and 7:00<br />
pm.A service will also be held in Fargo at a later date.-Edward F. Klinger-Obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/edward-f-klinger-1945-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/edward-f-klinger-1945-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H. George Poulson 1924-2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime Casselton Municipal Judge and banker H. George Poulson, 93, died July 12 under the care of hospice in Fargo. Admitted to the bar in1951, he was a graduate of the U.N.D. School of Law. Services are set for Monday at 2 pm at Westminster<br />
Presbyterian Church, Casselton.-Harry George Poulson lawyer record-Funeral Home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/h-george-poulson-1924-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2018 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/h-george-poulson-1924-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: July 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted 28 new opinions on July 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-july-11/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-july-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Man seeking damages from hitting escaped cow can sue the farmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis Star Tribune: "A Fillmore County man can sue a farmer for injuries he sustained after he hit an escaped cow wandering on a highway, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday."-Opinion Link: Reasner v. Goldsmith]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-man-seeking-damages-from-hitting-escaped-cow-can-sue-the-farmer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-man-seeking-damages-from-hitting-escaped-cow-can-sue-the-farmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the SCJD judgeship applicants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six lawyers have applied to fill the South Central Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Sonna Anderson.Here is some information on their backgrounds, education, and legal careers as provided by the applicants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/meet-the-scjd-judgeship-applicants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/meet-the-scjd-judgeship-applicants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Who is Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court?]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "President Trump has chosen Brett Kavanaugh, a conservative judge from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit - often thought of as the second-most-powerful court in the country - to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy on the<br />
Supreme Court."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-who-is-brett-kavanaugh-president-trumps-pick-for-the-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-who-is-brett-kavanaugh-president-trumps-pick-for-the-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Mark Salter sworn in as newest state Supreme Court Justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "Years of experience, a natural poise and attention to detail make Mark Salter the ideal pick as the newest member of the state's highest court, his colleagues said Monday."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-mark-salter-sworn-in-as-newest-state-supreme-court-justice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-mark-salter-sworn-in-as-newest-state-supreme-court-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griggs County clerk's office to be closed today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The office of the Griggs County Clerk of Court will be closed toady, July 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/griggs-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/griggs-county-clerks-office-to-be-closed-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Initiative works to help kids involved in juvenile justice, child welfare systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since July 2017, representatives from many corners of North Dakota government have been working with consultants from the Robert F. Kennedy Children's Action Corps to develop new ways to help children caught up in both the juvenile justice<br />
system and the child welfare system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/initiative-works-to-help-kids-involved-in-juvenile-justice-child-welfare-systems/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/initiative-works-to-help-kids-involved-in-juvenile-justice-child-welfare-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 apply for SCJD judicial vacancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six lawyers have applied to fill the South Central Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Sonna Anderson.They are Doug A. Bahr, Bismarck, Jessica J. Binder, Hazen, Allyson M. Hicks, Beulah, Pamela A. Nesvig, Bismarck,<br />
Todd A. Schwarz, Bismarck, and Marina Spahr, Bismarck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/6-apply-for-scjd-judicial-vacancy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/6-apply-for-scjd-judicial-vacancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel rules in N.D. case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Eighth Circuit has remanded a North Dakota farm bankruptcy case.-McDougall v. AgCountry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-bankruptcy-appellate-panel-rules-in-nd-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/8th-circuit-bankruptcy-appellate-panel-rules-in-nd-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. District Court improving e-filing system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota will be upgrading its electronic filing software to the Next Generation (NextGen) of CM/ECF in the fall of 2018. NextGen allows attorneys to maintain one account across all NextGen courts<br />
(district, bankruptcy and appellate).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-improving-e-filing-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-district-court-improving-e-filing-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddy County Courthouse closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eddy County Courthouse is currently closed due to power lines down. It will reopen when repairs are complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eddy-county-courthouse-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eddy-county-courthouse-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten years in, Montana Innocence Project shows some convictions aren't final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billings Gazette: "Larry Mansch was back and forth from the Missoula County jail Tuesday, having meetings with a man who had just learned that a judge overturned his homicide conviction."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ten-years-in-montana-innocence-project-shows-some-convictions-arent-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ten-years-in-montana-innocence-project-shows-some-convictions-arent-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The end of a circuit court era: With retirements, SD has seen changeover on the bench]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Daily Republic: "After nearly 40 years as a judge in South Dakota's Seventh Circuit, Judge Jeff Davis' final term is up in January.<br />
Davis, of Rapid City, recently turned 70, the age at which circuit court judges must retire."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/the-end-of-a-circuit-court-era-with-retirements-sd-has-seen-changeover-on-the-bench/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/the-end-of-a-circuit-court-era-with-retirements-sd-has-seen-changeover-on-the-bench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man linked by DNA to child rape 31 years ago cannot be tried, Montana Supreme Court says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billings Gazette: "A man linked by DNA evidence to the rape of a child in 1987 cannot be tried in the case, the Montana Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. Ronald Dwight Tipton had asked the state's high court to order charges against him dismissed<br />
based on the statute of limitations."-Opinion Link: Tipton v. 13th Judicial Dist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/man-linked-by-dna-to-child-rape-31-years-ago-cannot-be-tried-montana-supreme-court-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/man-linked-by-dna-to-child-rape-31-years-ago-cannot-be-tried-montana-supreme-court-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justice Anthony Kennedy made his mark on First Amendment jurisprudence]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Amendment Encyclopedia: "U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy may be remembered most for his decisions in the areas of gay rights and abortion.But, he certainly made his mark in many areas of First Amendment jurisprudence."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justice-anthony-kennedy-made-his-mark-on-first-amendment-jurisprudence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justice-anthony-kennedy-made-his-mark-on-first-amendment-jurisprudence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Income tax not unconstitutional, MN Supreme Court affirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Terrance Sargent has struck out in his bid to get the Minnesota income tax declared unconstitutional. The Minnesota Supreme Court didn't even hold oral arguments in Sargent's case against Minnesota's revenue commissioner before<br />
upholding the tax on wages."-Opinion Link: Sargent v. Commissioner of Revenue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/income-tax-not-unconstitutional-mn-supreme-court-affirms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/income-tax-not-unconstitutional-mn-supreme-court-affirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas: Public defender crowdfunds books for clients]]></title><description><![CDATA[MSN News: "For three years, Amalia Beckner went into work at the crack of dawn, starting her day in an empty public defender's office that was quiet except for the frantic whir of the copy machine."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/texas-public-defender-crowdfunds-books-for-clients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/texas-public-defender-crowdfunds-books-for-clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: The Supreme Court's biggest rulings of 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABC News: "Before Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his upcoming retirement, the Court issued decisions on several significant cases that could have impacts on public unions, cell phone privacy and how courts consider First<br />
Amendment protections."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-supreme-courts-biggest-rulings-of-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-supreme-courts-biggest-rulings-of-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dakota Supreme court sends hospital discrimination claim back for review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "A Bennett County nursing home employee who took action against the hospital that denied her unemployment benefits says the hospital retaliated against her because she claimed discrimination when denied a companion<br />
animal at work."-Opinion Link: Riggs v. Bennett County Hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-supreme-court-sends-hospital-discrimination-claim-back-for-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-supreme-court-sends-hospital-discrimination-claim-back-for-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn. Supreme Court OKs cameras in courtrooms with conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "The Minnesota Supreme Court is making permanent a three-year pilot program that's allowed some district court proceedings to be recorded or photographed."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-court-oks-cameras-in-courtrooms-with-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2018 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-court-oks-cameras-in-courtrooms-with-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin court OKs unconscious drunk drivers' blood draws]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Louis Post Dispatch/AP: "Wisconsin police can legally draw blood from unconscious drunken drivers without a warrant, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. The justices ruled 5-2 that drivers automatically consent to a blood draw when they<br />
drive on Wisconsin roads."-Opinion Link: State v. Mitchell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wisconsin-court-oks-unconscious-drunk-drivers-blood-draws/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wisconsin-court-oks-unconscious-drunk-drivers-blood-draws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 300 new laws take effect in South Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSFY News: "On Sunday, more than 270 new laws took effect in the state on South Dakota. State and city leaders said many of the laws are aimed are public safety and curbing crime before it happens."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nearly-300-new-laws-take-effect-in-south-dakota/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nearly-300-new-laws-take-effect-in-south-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judicial Branch Education Commission July 13 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the July 13 meeting of the Judicial Branch Education Commission and the commission's March 16 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-branch-education-commission-july-13-agenda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judicial-branch-education-commission-july-13-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota's top judge sees bench turnover as challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "Minnesota's chief justice sees high turnover on the bench is the biggest challenge for the state's judicial branch. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea assessed the judicial branch as strong and getting stronger during a<br />
speech delivered last week."-Minnesota State of the Judiciary Address]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesotas-top-judge-sees-bench-turnover-as-challenge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesotas-top-judge-sees-bench-turnover-as-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Attorney General opinions: July 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued two opinions: that when an entity serves two public entities, notice of meetings must be posted at each jurisdiction; and that the Kenmare Public School Board's use of group text messaging for purely<br />
ministerial matters did not violate the law.-A.G. Opinion 2008-O-11-A.G. Opinion 2008-O-12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinions-july-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinions-july-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUI and drugs among top reasons for property forfeiture in Minnesota]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Cloud Times: "More than 7,000 seized items in Minnesota received a final decision in the forfeiture process, according to a state auditor's report, and driving under the influence was among the top reasons for property being subject to<br />
forfeiture."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dui-and-drugs-among-top-reasons-for-property-forfeiture-in-minnesota/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dui-and-drugs-among-top-reasons-for-property-forfeiture-in-minnesota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court to review Crow Elk hunting rights in Wyoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flathead Beacon/AP: "The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a case in which a Crow tribal member and former tribal game warden from Montana is asserting his right under a 150-year-old treaty with the U.S. government to hunt elk in the<br />
Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-to-review-crow-elk-hunting-rights-in-wyoming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-to-review-crow-elk-hunting-rights-in-wyoming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iowa Justice and former Minn. Justice on list to replace Kennedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Minn. Supreme Court Justice now 8th Circuit Judge David Stras and current Iowa Supreme Court Justice Edward Mansfield are on President Trump's list of possible successors to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. "It will be somebody<br />
on that list," the president said.-USA Today: The 25 people most likely to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/iowa-justice-and-former-minn-justice-on-list-to-replace-kennedy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/iowa-justice-and-former-minn-justice-on-list-to-replace-kennedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation: Rosa Parks's arrest warrant, and more traces of civil rights history]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Times: "When the Montgomery bus boycott electrified the struggle against segregation, it was all recorded in appeals bonds, court motions and $10 fines. A forgotten trove has turned up in a courthouse vault."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-rosa-parkss-arrest-warrant-and-more-traces-of-civil-rights-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 09:50:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-rosa-parkss-arrest-warrant-and-more-traces-of-civil-rights-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nation: How prisons can use tech to slow their ever-revolving doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slate: "Even when it feels like a new technology comes out of nowhere, most of us get a period of adjustment . . . . But with a lack of technology training programs in prisons throughout the U.S., most former inmates aren't given this adjustment<br />
period."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-how-prisons-can-use-tech-to-slow-their-ever-revolving-doors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 09:50:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nation-how-prisons-can-use-tech-to-slow-their-ever-revolving-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie the dog: A soothing fixture at the Anaconda-Deer Lodge Courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montana Standard: "Anaconda-Deer Lodge county attorney Ben Krakowka says that Charlie, with his big eyes and old-man eyebrows, understands that his job as a comfort dog is to be adorable and to set crime victims or witnesses at ease so they can<br />
recall events in more detail."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/charlie-the-dog-a-soothing-fixture-at-the-anaconda-deer-lodge-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 09:50:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/charlie-the-dog-a-soothing-fixture-at-the-anaconda-deer-lodge-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Supreme Court affirms use of electronic warrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aberdeen News/AP: "The South Dakota Supreme Court says the use of an electronic warrant is just as valid as one on paper. The high court, in a unanimous decision, says a Pierre police officer complied with the warrants clause of the state<br />
constitution in obtaining a search warrant."-Opinion Link: State v. Bowers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-affirms-use-of-electronic-warrants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-supreme-court-affirms-use-of-electronic-warrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court agrees to take up double jeopardy issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[NBC News: "The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Thursday to reconsider its long-standing view that putting someone on trial more than once for the same crime does not violate the Constitution's protection against double jeopardy."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-agrees-to-take-up-double-jeopardy-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-agrees-to-take-up-double-jeopardy-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana taxi companies take case against ride-sharing services to Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helena Independent Record: "After a Helena judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of ride-sharing services such as Lyft and Uber, several taxi companies are appealing to the Montana Supreme Court."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-taxi-companies-take-case-against-ride-sharing-services-to-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-taxi-companies-take-case-against-ride-sharing-services-to-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court finally rules on Florida's 30-year water war with Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Times: "The U.S. Supreme Court gave Florida another chance to show that Georgia's upstream water use should be capped to save the Panhandle's oyster industry in a ruling Wednesday that stopped short of resolving a nearly 30-year-old<br />
dispute.:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-finally-rules-on-floridas-30-year-water-war-with-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-finally-rules-on-floridas-30-year-water-war-with-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court declines to hear 'Making a Murderer' case]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "The Supreme Court said Monday it won't weigh in on the case of a teenager convicted of rape and murder whose story was documented in the Netflix series 'Making a Murderer.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-making-a-murderer-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-making-a-murderer-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Kennedy, U.S. Supreme Court's pivotal vote, to retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[MSN News: "Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy said on Wednesday he plans to retire after three decades as a pivotal vote on the highest U.S. judicial body, giving President Donald Trump an opportunity to make the court more firmly<br />
conservative."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-kennedy-us-supreme-courts-pivotal-vote-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-kennedy-us-supreme-courts-pivotal-vote-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court finally rejects infamous Korematsu decision on Japanese-American internment]]></title><description><![CDATA[KXLF News: "Chief Justice John Roberts and his conservative majority upheld President Donald Trump's travel ban Tuesday, but in the process -- thanks to a heated argument with Justice Sonia Sotomayor -- finally overturned the infamous 1944<br />
Supreme Court decision blessing internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-finally-rejects-infamous-korematsu-decision-on-japanese-american-internment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-finally-rejects-infamous-korematsu-decision-on-japanese-american-internment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court overturns conviction of Montana man who killed grizzly]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. News: "A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned the conviction of a Montana man who shot and killed a protected grizzly bear near Ronan in 2014, ruling that he should have been able to claim that he acted in self-defense."-Opinion Link: United States v. Charette]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-overturns-conviction-of-montana-man-who-killed-grizzly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-overturns-conviction-of-montana-man-who-killed-grizzly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest N.D. Law Review issue available online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volume 93, Issue 2 of the North Dakota Law Review is now available online.It includes articles on pollution, environmental regulation and arbitration contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/latest-nd-law-review-issue-available-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/latest-nd-law-review-issue-available-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddy County clerk's office to close part of day Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eddy County Clerk of Court office will be closed from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday,June 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eddy-county-clerks-office-to-close-part-of-day-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/eddy-county-clerks-office-to-close-part-of-day-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Order: June 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new order on June 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-order-june-26/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-order-june-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug arrests rising, but overall crime rate steady in ND, Stenehjem says]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "Crime in North Dakota's Oil Patch isn't worse than elsewhere in the state, according to figures released Monday by Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem."-Attorney General's News Release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/drug-arrests-rising-but-overall-crime-rate-steady-in-nd-stenehjem-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/drug-arrests-rising-but-overall-crime-rate-steady-in-nd-stenehjem-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN appeals court says city does not have to reimburse insurers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insurance Business: "The Minnesota Court of Appeals has ruled that the city of Minneapolis does not need to reimburse insurance companies for a burst pipe-related flood event in 2013. In October 2013, a burst water main flooded the Sexton Loft<br />
condominiums with three feet of water."-Opinion Link: American Family Ins. v. City of Minneapolis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-appeals-court-says-city-does-not-have-to-reimburse-insurers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-appeals-court-says-city-does-not-have-to-reimburse-insurers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court declines to hear 'Making a Murderer' case]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "The Supreme Court said Monday it won't weigh in on the case of a teenager convicted of rape and murder whose story was documented in the Netflix series 'Making a Murderer.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-making-a-murderer-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-making-a-murderer-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Order: June 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new order on June 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-order-june-25/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-order-june-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court has six significant cases remaining]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "After a frantic few weeks to reach an end of June deadline, the Supreme Court justices will don their robes on Monday to wrap up the term sometime this week.The final days can be brutal as draft opinions fly between chambers and the nine<br />
justices . . . finalize their work."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-has-six-significant-cases-remaining/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-has-six-significant-cases-remaining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinions: June 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in a Texas redistricting case and in an antitrust case involving a credit card company.-Abbott v. Perez-Ohio v. American Express Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-june-25/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-june-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court kills Quill, gives states more authority to collect sales tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forbes: "Collecting sales tax on online purchases has been a controversial subject for years, and the latest Supreme Court decision clearly reflects that things are still not completely settled. The vote was a slim 5-4 decision, with Justice<br />
Kennedy writing for the majority."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-kills-quill-gives-states-more-authority-to-collect-sales-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-kills-quill-gives-states-more-authority-to-collect-sales-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court criminal justice opinions: June 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in a case on whether a warrant is required to obtain cell phone site location records and in a double jeopardy case involving severance of charges.-Carpenter v. United States-Currier v. Virginia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-criminal-justice-opinions-june-22/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-criminal-justice-opinions-june-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loren L. Johnson 1934-2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime attorney Loren Lynn Johnson died June 16.He was a UND School of Law graduate and practiced law in Lakota, Bemidji and Grand Forks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/loren-l-johnson-1934-2018/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/loren-l-johnson-1934-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuits pile up over tablets instead of legal aide for South Dakota prisoners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapid City Journal: "Two federal lawsuits filed from inmates in South Dakota state prisons allege the tablet computers issued last year by the Department of Corrections as cost-saving replacements are blocking users' access to the courts."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lawsuits-pile-up-over-tablets-instead-of-legal-aide-for-south-dakota-prisoners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/lawsuits-pile-up-over-tablets-instead-of-legal-aide-for-south-dakota-prisoners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After vote, Griggs County considers fate of courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "Residents of Griggs County voted 494-379 to tear down the former County Courthouse in a June 12 advisory vote, according to Griggs County Auditor Samantha Larson"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/after-vote-griggs-county-considers-fate-of-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/after-vote-griggs-county-considers-fate-of-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement gathering for Judge Anderson to be held July 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coffee party to honor Judge Sonna Anderson for her service as a district court judge in the South Central Judicial District will be held on Monday, July 2, from 3-5 p.m. at the Burleigh County Courthouse.-Judge Anderson Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/retirement-gathering-for-judge-anderson-to-be-held-july-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/retirement-gathering-for-judge-anderson-to-be-held-july-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinions: June 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in a taxation case involving employee stock options, in a case on whether administrative law judges are officers of the United States, and in a case on removal hearings for non-citizens.-Wisconsin Central Ltd. v. United States-Lucia v. SEC-Pereira v. Sessions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-june-21/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-june-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court online sales tax opinion: June 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued an opinion overruling Quill Corp. v. North Dakota, 504 U. S. 298, and allowing states to collect sales tax from sellers that do not have a physical presence in the state.-South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-online-sales-tax-opinion-june-21/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-online-sales-tax-opinion-june-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Appeals court tosses veterans' lawsuits over burn pits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "Military veterans who claim that the use of open burn pits during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan caused myriad health problems cannot move forward with dozens of lawsuits against a military contractor, a federal appeals<br />
court ruled Wednesday."-Opinion Link: KBR Burn Pit Litigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-appeals-court-tosses-veterans-lawsuits-over-burn-pits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-appeals-court-tosses-veterans-lawsuits-over-burn-pits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[73 new US citizens in North Dakota: 'It's just made me feel like I'm actually part of something great']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dickinson Press: "Many gathered in the Sanctuary Events Center Wednesday, June 20, to witness 73 individuals to complete their process in becoming a U.S. citizen through the naturalization ceremony.<br />
North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Lisa Fair McEvers was the featured speaker."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/73-new-us-citizens-in-north-dakota-its-just-made-me-feel-like-im-actually-part-of-something-great/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/73-new-us-citizens-in-north-dakota-its-just-made-me-feel-like-im-actually-part-of-something-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steele County clerk's office to open late Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Steele County Clerk of Court office will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/steele-county-clerks-office-to-open-late-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/steele-county-clerks-office-to-open-late-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court will decide if civil forfeiture is unconstitutional]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forbes: "For the first time in over 20 years, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of civil forfeiture laws, which allow the government to confiscate cash, cars, and even homes."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-will-decide-if-civil-forfeiture-is-unconstitutional/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-will-decide-if-civil-forfeiture-is-unconstitutional/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhines appeal rejected by Supreme Court, remains one of three inmates on death row in SD]]></title><description><![CDATA[KELO News: "The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a gay death row inmate in South Dakota who says jurors were biased against him because of his sexual orientation. Charles Rhines was convicted in the 1992 stabbing death of a doughnut shop<br />
employee in Rapid City."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/rhines-appeal-rejected-by-supreme-court-remains-one-of-three-inmates-on-death-row-in-sd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/rhines-appeal-rejected-by-supreme-court-remains-one-of-three-inmates-on-death-row-in-sd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Sandstrom honored with VandeWalle Medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retired Justice Dale Sandstrom was presented the Gerald W. VandeWalle Medal on June 14. The new State Bar Association of North Dakota award recognizes service in the administration of justice. Justice Jerod Tufte nominated Justice Sandstrom for<br />
the honor based on his work developing the North Dakota Supreme Court website.-Justice Sandstrom Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-sandstrom-honored-with-vandewalle-medal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/justice-sandstrom-honored-with-vandewalle-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clerk's office renovations unveiled in G.F.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clerk and administrative staff cut the ribbon on improvements to the Grand Forks County Clerk of District Court office at a celebration June 15. The renovations were funded in part by a $60,821.97 Court Facilities Improvement Grant. The total<br />
amount distributed to counties since the court improvement fund was initiated in 2003 is $10,094,422.72.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/clerks-office-renovations-unveiled-in-gf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/clerks-office-renovations-unveiled-in-gf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court's mixed decision on the polling place clothing case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constitution Daily: "Last week, a divided Supreme Court said a Minnesota law barring political clothing within polling places is unconstitutional, but it left a door open that could result in specific apparel bans at the polls."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-courts-mixed-decision-on-the-polling-place-clothing-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-courts-mixed-decision-on-the-polling-place-clothing-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Technology Committee June 22 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the June 22 meeting of the Court Technology Committee and the committee's March 23 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-technology-committee-june-22-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-technology-committee-june-22-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinions: June 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in partisan gerrymandering cases from Maryland and Wisconsin and in a First Amendment case involving a person who was arrested for disturbing a city council meeting.-Besinek v. Lamone-Gill v. Whitford-Lozman v. Riviera Beach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-june-18/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-june-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court sentencing opinions: June 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in two cases on calculation of criminal sentences under federal guidelines.-Rosales-Mireles v. United States-Chavez-Meza v. United States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-sentencing-opinions-june-18/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-sentencing-opinions-june-18/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana Supreme Court: UM police violated rights in underage drinking case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helena Independent Record: "University of Montana police officers violated a former student's Fifth Amendment rights when they interrogated her over a minor in possession of alcohol offense without informing her of her right against self<br />
incrimination, the Montana Supreme Court concluded."-Opinion Link: City of Missoula v. Kroschel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-um-police-violated-rights-in-underage-drinking-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-um-police-violated-rights-in-underage-drinking-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Geiger receives SBAND Distinguished Service Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrogate Judge M. Richard Geiger was honored with the State Bar Association of North Dakota Distinguished Service Award on June 14. Judge Geiger served as a District Judge in the Northeast Judicial District from 1994-2017 and was county judge<br />
for Walsh, Pembina, and Cavalier Counties from 1987-1994.-Judge Geiger Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-geiger-receives-sband-distinguished-service-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-geiger-receives-sband-distinguished-service-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court justices are selling stocks that can lead to forced recusals from cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today: "Only three justices own individual stocks, a practice that occasionally forces them to recuse themselves from cases. All three - Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito and Stephen Breyer - reduced their holdings in<br />
2017."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-justices-are-selling-stocks-that-can-lead-to-forced-recusals-from-cases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-justices-are-selling-stocks-that-can-lead-to-forced-recusals-from-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keystone XL Pipeline: South Dakota high court dismisses appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "South Dakota's Supreme Court this week dismissed an appeal from opponents of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, saying a lower court lacked jurisdiction to hear their cases."-Opinion Link: Matter of Keystone Pipeline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/keystone-xl-pipeline-south-dakota-high-court-dismisses-appeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/keystone-xl-pipeline-south-dakota-high-court-dismisses-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Forks County to celebrate clerk's office renovations June 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[Improvements to the Grand Forks County Clerk of District Court office will be unveiled at a Grand Reopening celebration at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 15. The office received a 2017 Court Facilities Improvement Grant totaling $60,821.97, which<br />
paid for 75 percent of the clerk's office renovation. Grand Forks County paid the remaining 25 percent.-Court Facilities Improvement Advisory Committee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/grand-forks-county-to-celebrate-clerks-office-renovations-june-15/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/grand-forks-county-to-celebrate-clerks-office-renovations-june-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinions: June 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in a case involving a Minnesota law that restricts political clothing at polling places and a case on interpretation of foreign law in federal courts.-Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky-Animal Science Products, Inc. v. Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-june-14/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-june-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Attorney General opinion: June 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued an opinion that legislative approval or appropriation is not needed for university system capital projects fully funded by local funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinion-june-14/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-attorney-general-opinion-june-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Senators unhappy with judiciary's response to harassment in courthouses]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "Senators from both parties expressed frustration and concern on Wednesday about the US judiciary's response to sexual harassment in federal courthouses."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-senators-unhappy-with-judiciarys-response-to-harassment-in-courthouses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-senators-unhappy-with-judiciarys-response-to-harassment-in-courthouses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Carrott was a trailblazer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandria Echo Press: "When Ann Carrott began her career 38 years ago, gender was a huge issue. There weren't many female lawyers and there definitely weren't many female judges."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-carrott-was-a-trailblazer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-carrott-was-a-trailblazer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: On the field and in court, a successful life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brainerd Dispatch: "From the the football fields in the National Football League to the courtrooms in the Minnesota Supreme Court, Alan Cedric Page has had a 'fair amount of success' and a 'great deal of good fortune' in his life."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-on-the-field-and-in-court-a-successful-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-on-the-field-and-in-court-a-successful-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Blackfeet resolve water battle with United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "One of the final water-rights settlements between the United States and Native American tribes was signed Tuesday, resolving a generation-long battle between the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana and the federal government."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-blackfeet-resolve-water-battle-with-united-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-blackfeet-resolve-water-battle-with-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.D. Federalist Society to hold reception June 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Federalist Society will host U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey Sutton June 14 in Bismarck. Judge Sutton will discuss his new book, "51 Imperfect Solutions: States and the Making of American Constitutional Law."<br />
Justice Jerod Tufte will also speak at the event, which is open to the public.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-federalist-society-to-hold-reception-june-14/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-federalist-society-to-hold-reception-june-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot program aims to ease jail overcrowding, boost public safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[KTVH News: "Balancing jail space with public safety is the challenge facing Montana counties every day. Who should be locked up before their trials and who shouldn't be - and is there even room for everyone?"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pilot-program-aims-to-ease-jail-overcrowding-boost-public-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pilot-program-aims-to-ease-jail-overcrowding-boost-public-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Racial Bias Task Force: 25 years later, did it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[KARE 11 News: "Twenty-five years ago, the Minnesota court system took a long look in the mirror and decided it needed to get real with the issue of racial bias in the justice system. A group of people in the system formed a task force and went<br />
and found 87 things that could be done to address it."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-racial-bias-task-force-25-years-later-did-it-work/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-racial-bias-task-force-25-years-later-did-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota district courts request more staff for next biennium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "District courts from around North Dakota have asked a committee of the state Supreme Court for more full time staff for the 2019-21 biennium."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-district-courts-request-more-staff-for-next-biennium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-district-courts-request-more-staff-for-next-biennium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justices settle brawl over post-divorce insurance benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courthouse News Service: "Siding with the adult children of a deceased Minnesota man, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that a state law that automatically revokes a former spouse's life insurance beneficiary designation does not violate the U.S.<br />
Constitution's contracts clause."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-settle-brawl-over-post-divorce-insurance-benefits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-settle-brawl-over-post-divorce-insurance-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Ninth request for new trial from 1980s murder turned down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mesabi Daily News: "The Minnesota Supreme Court denied an appeal on the conviction from a 1980s murder in Waseca County. Michael Wayne, convicted in 1987 on first- and second-degree murder, was denied a ninth petition to change the outcome of<br />
his trial."-Opinion Text: Wayne v. State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-ninth-request-for-new-trial-from-1980s-murder-turned-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-ninth-request-for-new-trial-from-1980s-murder-turned-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Billings County clerk's office begins summer hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Billings County Clerk of Court office has started summer hours.They will be open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to noon on Friday.Filings received Friday afternoon will be processed the next business day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/billings-county-clerks-office-begins-summer-hours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/billings-county-clerks-office-begins-summer-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinion: June 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted a new opinion on June 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-june-11/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinion-june-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Pilot program aims to ease jail overcrowding, boost public safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[KTVH News: "Balancing jail space with public safety is the challenge facing Montana counties every day. Who should be locked up before their trials and who shouldn't be - and is there even room for everyone?"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-pilot-program-aims-to-ease-jail-overcrowding-boost-public-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-pilot-program-aims-to-ease-jail-overcrowding-boost-public-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court per curiam decision: June 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued a per curiam affirmance in a tribal fishing rights case in which the court was equally divided.-Washington v. United States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-per-curiam-decision-june-11/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-per-curiam-decision-june-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinions: June 11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in a Minnesota case on determining the proper beneficiary of a life insurance policy, a case involving removal of names from voter rolls, and a class action limitations period case.-Sveen v. Melin-Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute-China Agritech, Inc. v. Resh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-june-11/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-june-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ninth request for new trial from 1980s murder turned down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mesabi Daily News: "The Minnesota Supreme Court denied an appeal on the conviction from a 1980s murder in Waseca County. Michael Wayne, convicted in 1987 on first- and second-degree murder, was denied a ninth petition to change the outcome of<br />
his trial."-Opinion Text: Wayne v. State]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ninth-request-for-new-trial-from-1980s-murder-turned-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ninth-request-for-new-trial-from-1980s-murder-turned-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mont.: Pilot programs aims to ease jail overcrowding, boost public safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[KTVH News: "Balancing jail space with public safety is the challenge facing Montana counties every day. Who should be locked up before their trials and who shouldn't be - and is there even room for everyone?"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-pilot-programs-aims-to-ease-jail-overcrowding-boost-public-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mont-pilot-programs-aims-to-ease-jail-overcrowding-boost-public-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel ban, gerrymandering to top high court's closing flourish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bloomberg News: "Get ready for some blockbuster rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court. The court is racing toward the end of its nine-month term with some of its biggest cases still to be decided."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-ban-gerrymandering-to-top-high-courts-closing-flourish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/travel-ban-gerrymandering-to-top-high-courts-closing-flourish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Supreme Court's polling place dress-code case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constitution Daily: "Does the First Amendment protect messages on clothing people wear when casting their votes at polling places? That's a complicated question the Supreme Court will answer sometime this month."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/the-supreme-courts-polling-place-dress-code-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/the-supreme-courts-polling-place-dress-code-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: The Supreme Court's polling place dress-code case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constitution Daily: "Does the First Amendment protect messages on clothing people wear when casting their votes at polling places? That's a complicated question the Supreme Court will answer sometime this month."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-the-supreme-courts-polling-place-dress-code-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-the-supreme-courts-polling-place-dress-code-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pattern Jury Instruction Commission June 13 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the June 13 meeting of the Pattern Jury Instruction Commission and the commission's March 1 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pattern-jury-instruction-commission-june-13-agenda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pattern-jury-instruction-commission-june-13-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Travel ban, gerrymandering to top high court's closing flourish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bloomberg News: "Get ready for some blockbuster rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court. The court is racing toward the end of its nine-month term with some of its biggest cases still to be decided."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-travel-ban-gerrymandering-to-top-high-courts-closing-flourish/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-travel-ban-gerrymandering-to-top-high-courts-closing-flourish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Youth Leadership Academy students attend court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Indian Youth Leadership Academy is being held June 4-8 at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck. As part of the academy, the students attended oral arguments with the Supreme Court. After the arguments the Court's justices<br />
met with the students, answering their questions about the case and explaining how the state's judicial system works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/indian-youth-leadership-academy-students-attend-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/indian-youth-leadership-academy-students-attend-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana Supreme Court addresses legal fees from Missoula water system takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missoulian: "The parent company of the business that previously owned Missoula's water system before it was condemned by the city is owed the legal fees it incurred while fighting condemnation in court, the Montana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday."-Opinion Link: City of Missoula v. Mountain Water]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-addresses-legal-fees-from-missoula-water-system-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/montana-supreme-court-addresses-legal-fees-from-missoula-water-system-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Romanick 1921-2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime McLean County States Attorney John Romanick died June 5.He earned his law degree at the University of Colorado and was admitted to the North Dakota bar in 1953.A memorial gathering will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. onJune 8<br />
at Parkway Funeral Service in Bismarck.-Funeral Home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/john-romanick-1921-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/john-romanick-1921-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialist Solicitors: How specialization works in the region's law offices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prairie Business: "Raymond German became an estate lawyer in part because of a bad estate plan. 'It involved my grandparents when I was quite young,' said German, president of German Law Group, an estate planning law firm in Grand Forks."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/specialist-solicitors-how-specialization-works-in-the-regions-law-offices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/specialist-solicitors-how-specialization-works-in-the-regions-law-offices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN Supreme Court: Dad can't be shielded from son's hunting injuries suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "It is unlikely that the Minnesota Legislature envisioned a case of a son suing his father when it passed a bill years ago to encourage landowners to open their land to the public for hunting."-Opinion Link: Ouradnik v. Ouradnik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-supreme-court-dad-cant-be-shielded-from-sons-hunting-injuries-suit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-supreme-court-dad-cant-be-shielded-from-sons-hunting-injuries-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naturalization ceremony set for June 20 in Fargo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ceremony for the naturalization of new citizens will be held in Fargo on June 20, 2018 at the Sanctuary Events Center. North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Lisa K. Fair McEvers will be featured as a speaker for the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/naturalization-ceremony-set-for-june-20-in-fargo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/naturalization-ceremony-set-for-june-20-in-fargo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Dakota voters OK changes to victims' rights amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sioux Falls Argus Leader: "South Dakota voters approved a change to the state's constitution Tuesday, allowing a tweak to the crime victims' rights provision."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-voters-ok-changes-to-victims-rights-amendment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/south-dakota-voters-ok-changes-to-victims-rights-amendment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Pen planting project helps inmates give back to community]]></title><description><![CDATA[KFYR News: "The State Penitentiary has added another project that inmates can get involved in. The prison has built an area for planting produce. They will be donating the produce grown at the prison to the soup kitchen and Ruth Meiers."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/state-pen-planting-project-helps-inmates-give-back-to-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/state-pen-planting-project-helps-inmates-give-back-to-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court seeks comment on South Central Judicial District vacancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court has issued a Notice of Consultation regarding the Bismarck judgeship vacancy that will be created by the retirement of SCJD Judge Sonna Anderson. Comments are due June 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-seeks-comment-on-south-central-judicial-district-vacancy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/court-seeks-comment-on-south-central-judicial-district-vacancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Opinions: June 5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court posted 19 new opinions on June 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-june-5/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-opinions-june-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online court filing system expected to bring improvements to Montana]]></title><description><![CDATA[KPAX News: "Years of planning have gone into the process that is being overseen by the Montana Supreme Court and the office staff is prepared for the delays. Missoula Clerk of District Court Shirley Faust says their commitment to customer<br />
service will drive the office to become as efficient as possible."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/online-court-filing-system-expected-to-bring-improvements-to-montana/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/online-court-filing-system-expected-to-bring-improvements-to-montana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeals Court: Only 15 who testified in Globe U, MN School of Business case entitled to restitution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox 9 News: "More than a thousand of people are no longer eligible to receive restitution from the Minnesota School of Business and Globe University after the Minnesota Court of Appeals determined only the handful who testified in court will be<br />
eligible for repayment."-Opinion Link: State v. Minn. School of Business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/appeals-court-only-15-who-testified-in-globe-u-mn-school-of-business-case-entitled-to-restitution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/appeals-court-only-15-who-testified-in-globe-u-mn-school-of-business-case-entitled-to-restitution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Workplace changes recommended for judiciary]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Courts News Release: "The Federal Judiciary Workplace Conduct Working Group, a group of federal judges and senior judiciary officials formed at the request of Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., issued a report recommending measures to<br />
improve workplace conduct policies and procedures in the federal judiciary."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-workplace-changes-recommended-for-judiciary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2018 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-workplace-changes-recommended-for-judiciary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joint Committee on Attorney Standards June 12 agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agenda for the June 12 meeting of the Joint Committee on Attorney Standards and the committee's Sept. 15, 2017 minutes have been posted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/joint-committee-on-attorney-standards-june-12-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/joint-committee-on-attorney-standards-june-12-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Supreme advice for grads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bemidji Pioneer: "The rain couldn't dampen the spirits of the 36 graduates from Red Lake High School on Saturday. And their spirits also were raised up by a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-advice-for-grads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-supreme-advice-for-grads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota's first domestic violence court to be in Grand Forks County]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "Grand Forks County will launch North Dakota's first domestic violence court this summer in an attempt to prevent repeat offenses and save taxpayers money."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakotas-first-domestic-violence-court-to-be-in-grand-forks-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2018 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakotas-first-domestic-violence-court-to-be-in-grand-forks-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Heitkamp, a Lift From an Unlikely Source: The Koch Brothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a centrist Democrat in a pitched re-election battle in North Dakota, voted to roll bank banking rules. A Koch-backed group is praising her for it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/for-heitkamp-a-lift-from-an-unlikely-source-the-koch-brothers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/for-heitkamp-a-lift-from-an-unlikely-source-the-koch-brothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Heitkamp, a Lift From an Unlikely Source: The Koch Brothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a centrist Democrat in a pitched re-election battle in North Dakota, voted to roll bank banking rules. A Koch-backed group is praising her for it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/for-heitkamp-a-lift-from-an-unlikely-source-the-koch-brothers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/for-heitkamp-a-lift-from-an-unlikely-source-the-koch-brothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting to know the Cavalier County Clerk of Court's office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cavalier County Republican: "Anita Beauchamp and Andrea Moser work as the Cavalier County Clerk of Court and the Deputy Clerk of Court. Though most people are curious about the jobs they perform, their work remains a mystery because no one wants<br />
to appear before a judge or go to court."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/getting-to-know-the-cavalier-county-clerk-of-courts-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/getting-to-know-the-cavalier-county-clerk-of-courts-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: From heroin in rental car trunk to stolen motorcycle, Supreme Court defends privacy rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[USA Today: "Terrence Byrd was arrested in Pennsylvania four years ago with body armor and 49 bricks of heroin in the trunk of a rental car he wasn't authorized to drive. Ryan Collins was picked up a year earlier in Virginia with a stolen,<br />
orange-and-black motorcycle that twice had sped away from police."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-from-heroin-in-rental-car-trunk-to-stolen-motorcycle-supreme-court-defends-privacy-rights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-from-heroin-in-rental-car-trunk-to-stolen-motorcycle-supreme-court-defends-privacy-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Mexico man sent to federal prison for pipeline protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Mexico man who took part in the Dakota Access oil pipeline protests in North Dakota sentenced to serve three years in federal prison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-mexico-man-sent-to-federal-prison-for-pipeline-protest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/new-mexico-man-sent-to-federal-prison-for-pipeline-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCJD Judge Anderson to retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[District Judge Sonna M. Anderson has announced her retirement effective June 30. She has served as a judge in the South Central Judicial District since 2004.-Judge Anderson Biography]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/scjd-judge-anderson-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/scjd-judge-anderson-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MN Supreme Court tosses prenup signed under wedding pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday settled Kremer vs. Kremer, the messy divorce case . . . about a man who secretly had an antenuptial agreement drawn up in the days before he and his wife's destination wedding in the Cayman<br />
Islands."-Opinion Link: Kremer v. Kremer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-supreme-court-tosses-prenup-signed-under-wedding-pressure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mn-supreme-court-tosses-prenup-signed-under-wedding-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: The radical Supreme Court decision that America forgot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlantic: "Americans like to imagine the civil-rights era as a single, sustained burst of progress, surging forth in 1954 with Brown v. Board of Education and building to a crescendo before terminating, somewhat hazily, in the late 1960s."-Opinion Link: Green v. New Kent County]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-radical-supreme-court-decision-that-america-forgot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-radical-supreme-court-decision-that-america-forgot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota, tribes fail to reach settlement over voter ID]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Dakota has failed to reach a settlement with a group of American Indians who sued the state over its voter identification laws]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-tribes-fail-to-reach-settlement-over-voter-id/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-tribes-fail-to-reach-settlement-over-voter-id/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge dismisses complaint against pipeline security company]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Dakota judge has thrown out of state court a civil complaint that regulators filed against a North Carolina-based company which handled security for the developer of the heavily protested Dakota Access oil pipeline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-dismisses-complaint-against-pipeline-security-company/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/judge-dismisses-complaint-against-pipeline-security-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Far-reaching implications of a narrow Supreme Court ruling on tribal sovereign immunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justia Verdict: "In an effort to recover some of the land lost to settlers in the nineteenth century, in 2013 the Upper Skagit Tribe purchased a 40-acre parcel adjoining an existing reservation. A dispute arose with the owners of the neighboring<br />
parcel."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-far-reaching-implications-of-a-narrow-supreme-court-ruling-on-tribal-sovereign-immunity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-far-reaching-implications-of-a-narrow-supreme-court-ruling-on-tribal-sovereign-immunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on expanded access to N.D. court records warn of data mining, identity thieves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "Data mining, identity thieves, online stalking.<br />
These are all concerns in comments received by North Dakota Supreme Court Clerk Penny Miller regarding a proposal to amend Administrative Rule 41, which governs access to the state's court records."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/comments-on-expanded-access-to-nd-court-records-warn-of-data-mining-identity-thieves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/comments-on-expanded-access-to-nd-court-records-warn-of-data-mining-identity-thieves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired Grand Forks judge, old friend recall tales of Vietnam]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "This week, the Lions had a speaker who told them how he made his way out of Vietnam after the war. Phu Nyugen, who has been visiting here as a guest of retired District Judge Joel Medd, now lives with his family in the Los Angeles<br />
area as an American citizen."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/retired-grand-forks-judge-old-friend-recall-tales-of-vietnam/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/retired-grand-forks-judge-old-friend-recall-tales-of-vietnam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: The Supreme Court is stubbornly analog - by design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Thirty Eight: "The Supreme Court is an openly - even proudly - technophobic institution. Cameras are forbidden, which means there are no images or videos from high-profile cases, and briefs and other legal filings only recently became<br />
available at the court's website."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-supreme-court-is-stubbornly-analog-by-design/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-the-supreme-court-is-stubbornly-analog-by-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: 'They deserve that special opportunity']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rochester Post Bulletin: "Officials are in the exploratory phase of creating a veterans court in the state's Third Judicial District, a region that covers 11 counties in Southeast Minnesota, including Olmsted and Mower counties."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-they-deserve-that-special-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-they-deserve-that-special-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power out at Walsh County Courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Walsh County Clerk of Court's office is currently unable to accept e-filings or e-mail due to a power outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/power-out-at-walsh-county-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/power-out-at-walsh-county-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement celebration for law librarian Smith to be held June 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[A retirement open house to honor retiring State Law Librarian Ted Smith will be held from 2-4 p.m. on June 4 in the State Law Library.Smith has served the court system as librarian for more than 25 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/retirement-celebration-for-law-librarian-smith-to-be-held-june-4/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/retirement-celebration-for-law-librarian-smith-to-be-held-june-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ohio: No shoes, no shirt, no court appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toledo Blade: "Going to court is rarely a day at the beach. Court officials wish people wouldn't show up dressed like it was."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ohio-no-shoes-no-shirt-no-court-appearance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ohio-no-shoes-no-shirt-no-court-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court cases to watch as term nears end]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABC News: "The Supreme Court is nearing the busiest part of its term, which usually ends in June, when it normally issues some of its most significant decisions. Here are some cases to watch in the coming weeks."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-cases-to-watch-as-term-nears-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-cases-to-watch-as-term-nears-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As court reporters age, demand for replacements is high]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "Their fingers are fast, their lingo is their own and their hearing is precise. Court reporters, also known as stenographers, use a 6-pound stenotype machine, which features 22 keys, to capture, verbatim, the court record."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/as-court-reporters-age-demand-for-replacements-is-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/as-court-reporters-age-demand-for-replacements-is-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinions: May 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in a case involving the automobile exception to the Fourth Amendment and in a case on the intersection of bankruptcy law and theMandatory Victims Restitution Act.-Collins v. Virginia-Lagos v. United States]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-may-29/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-may-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: As court reporters age, demand for replacements is high]]></title><description><![CDATA[G.F. Herald: "Their fingers are fast, their lingo is their own and their hearing is precise. Court reporters, also known as stenographers, use a 6-pound stenotype machine, which features 22 keys, to capture, verbatim, the court record."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-as-court-reporters-age-demand-for-replacements-is-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-as-court-reporters-age-demand-for-replacements-is-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Supreme Court on administration flip-flops, trading judicial robes for summer plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News/AP: "Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan and lawyer Paul Clement often find themselves on opposite sides of issues he argues and she helps decide at the high court. But at a recent event in Washington, Kagan and Clement agreed new<br />
administrations should be sparing in changing their predecessors' positions in pending Supreme Court cases."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-on-administration-flip-flops-trading-judicial-robes-for-summer-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-on-administration-flip-flops-trading-judicial-robes-for-summer-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pieces to the puzzle: Various groups tackle juvenile justice issues in lean times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "Someone as young as 7 may be held criminally responsible in the state of North Dakota. But that could change. A bill unanimously passed out of the state's interim Justice Reinvestment Committee would revise the state's age of<br />
criminal responsibility."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pieces-to-the-puzzle-various-groups-tackle-juvenile-justice-issues-in-lean-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pieces-to-the-puzzle-various-groups-tackle-juvenile-justice-issues-in-lean-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daugaard to name circuit judge to South Dakota Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[KSFY News: "Gov. Dennis Daugaard says he will appoint circuit court Judge Mark Salter to the South Dakota Supreme Court. The governor said Thursday he will name Salter, of Sioux Falls, to replace Justice Glen Severson, who will retire in June."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/daugaard-to-name-circuit-judge-to-south-dakota-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2018 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/daugaard-to-name-circuit-judge-to-south-dakota-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security company, state argue venue in Dakota Access dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorneys argue over the proper venue to resolve a dispute over whether the TigerSwan security firm acted illegally during protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/security-company-state-argue-venue-in-dakota-access-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/security-company-state-argue-venue-in-dakota-access-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeals court upholds Montana's landmark campaign-disclosure law]]></title><description><![CDATA[KTVH News: "A federal appeals court has upheld Montana's landmark law to force disclosure of campaign spending and fundraising by so-called 'dark money' groups - and others attempting to influence elections here."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/appeals-court-upholds-montanas-landmark-campaign-disclosure-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/appeals-court-upholds-montanas-landmark-campaign-disclosure-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hand in hand: ND juvenile court relies on work with schools, nonprofits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "Tim Tausend doesn't see the kids at the North Dakota Youth Correctional Center as inmates or offenders. They're survivors."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hand-in-hand-nd-juvenile-court-relies-on-work-with-schools-nonprofits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hand-in-hand-nd-juvenile-court-relies-on-work-with-schools-nonprofits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law school reckoning: University of Minnesota wants more subsidies to stay selective]]></title><description><![CDATA[MPR News: "The University of Minnesota Law School is still trying to recover from a big dip in enrollment. And the university's Board of Regents is weighing how best to help the law school while not taking too much from the university's other<br />
programs."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/law-school-reckoning-university-of-minnesota-wants-more-subsidies-to-stay-selective/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/law-school-reckoning-university-of-minnesota-wants-more-subsidies-to-stay-selective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyoming courts got Crow Tribe treaty wrong, says U.S. solicitor general]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billings Gazette: "Wyoming courts got it wrong and the U.S. Supreme Court should review the case in which a Crow tribal member has asserted his 150-year-old treaty right to hunt elk in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest, the No. 3 official in the<br />
U.S. Department of Justice has recommended."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wyoming-courts-got-crow-tribe-treaty-wrong-says-us-solicitor-general/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wyoming-courts-got-crow-tribe-treaty-wrong-says-us-solicitor-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student-inflicted injuries to staff growing at Fargo schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO, N.D. (AP) &mdash; The number of reported injuries to teachers and staff inflicted by students at Fargo Public Schools is on the rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/student-inflicted-injuries-to-staff-growing-at-fargo-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/student-inflicted-injuries-to-staff-growing-at-fargo-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after fiery crash on I-29 in Grand Forks County]]></title><description><![CDATA[THOMPSON, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A 57-year-old man is dead after the pickup and trailer he was operating were rear-ended by a semitrailer on Interstate 29 in Grand Forks County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/man-dead-after-fiery-crash-on-i-29-in-grand-forks-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/man-dead-after-fiery-crash-on-i-29-in-grand-forks-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges pending in assault of Berthold police chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINOT, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Charges are pending against a 50-year-old Minot man accused of assaulting Berthold's police chief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/charges-pending-in-assault-of-berthold-police-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/charges-pending-in-assault-of-berthold-police-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Census: North Dakota added homes faster than any other state in the US. this decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[No other state in the U.S. has built homes at a faster rate than North Dakota since the last Census, according to recently released data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/census-north-dakota-added-homes-faster-than-any-other-state-in-the-us-this-decade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/census-north-dakota-added-homes-faster-than-any-other-state-in-the-us-this-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaving his way to summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Mike Rizzo navigated through the crowded halls of Garden Valley Elementary on Wednesday morning, students held out their hands for high fives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/shaving-his-way-to-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/shaving-his-way-to-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District 1 Food Service director gets national award]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you haven&rsquo;t had a school lunch in a while, you should probably talk with Lynelle Johnson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/district-1-food-service-director-gets-national-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/district-1-food-service-director-gets-national-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Foundation announces grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 2015, the NWND Community Foundation has been able to reinvest over $150,000 into local organizations with the grants it has received.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/community-foundation-announces-grants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/community-foundation-announces-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDSU gets nod to raise money for new ag center, indoor athletic practice facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Board of Higher Education has given the green light for North Dakota State University backers to launch fundraising drives for major campus building proposals, including a $60 million agriculture center and a $37.2 million indoor practice facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ndsu-gets-nod-to-raise-money-for-new-ag-center-indoor-athletic-practice-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/ndsu-gets-nod-to-raise-money-for-new-ag-center-indoor-athletic-practice-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corps to reconsider access in popular areas around Lake Sakakawea]]></title><description><![CDATA[WILLISTON -- All of the sites area fishermen showed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday made the short list of places the federal agency will reconsider for expanded or improved fishing access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/corps-to-reconsider-access-in-popular-areas-around-lake-sakakawea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/corps-to-reconsider-access-in-popular-areas-around-lake-sakakawea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minot air base official ousted after mishaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINOT AIR FORCE BASE &mdash; A commander at this North Dakota air base was relieved of his duties after grenade rounds and a machine gun were lost, the base said Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-air-base-official-ousted-after-mishaps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2018 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-air-base-official-ousted-after-mishaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal legislation expands veterans' access to community-based health care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senate on Wednesday passed reform legislation that expands veterans' access to long-term care and eliminates a 40-mile rule, which often required travel for health care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/federal-legislation-expands-veterans-access-to-community-based-health-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/federal-legislation-expands-veterans-access-to-community-based-health-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dispute highlights North Dakota's tough sell of new nickname]]></title><description><![CDATA[FILE - In this June 22, 2016, file photo, a photo of a mock hockey jersey with the new University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks logo is seen at an unveiling ceremony in Grand Forks, N.D. A dispute between the&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dispute-highlights-north-dakotas-tough-sell-of-new-nickname/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dispute-highlights-north-dakotas-tough-sell-of-new-nickname/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could sports-betting ruling invalidate US death penalty law?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "In an apparently novel legal argument, lawyers for a Vermont man facing a second federal death penalty trial are using a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could expand sports betting nationwide to ask a federal judge to<br />
declare his potential punishment unconstitutional."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/could-sports-betting-ruling-invalidate-us-death-penalty-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/could-sports-betting-ruling-invalidate-us-death-penalty-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minot AFB security commander ousted over lost gun, ammo]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A security group commander at North Dakota's Minot Air Force Base was relieved of his command Wednesday after explosives and a machine gun were lost in separate incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-afb-security-commander-ousted-over-lost-gun-ammo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-afb-security-commander-ousted-over-lost-gun-ammo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pembina County clerk's office unable to accept e-filings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to a power outage, the Pembina County Clerk of Court office in Cavalier will be unable to accept e-filings for the remainder of the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pembina-county-clerks-office-unable-to-accept-e-filings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pembina-county-clerks-office-unable-to-accept-e-filings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minot AFB security commander reassigned over lost gun, ammo]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A security group commander at North Dakota's Minot Air Force Base was relieved of his command Wednesday after explosives and a machine gun were lost in separate incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-afb-security-commander-reassigned-over-lost-gun-ammo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-afb-security-commander-reassigned-over-lost-gun-ammo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zinke heckled as he pitches government, industry cooperation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke faced protests and a heckler as he delivered a message of government cooperation at a large energy industry conference in North Dakota]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/zinke-heckled-as-he-pitches-government-industry-cooperation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/zinke-heckled-as-he-pitches-government-industry-cooperation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND's juvenile justice system looks ahead amid budget cuts, increasing referrals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bismarck Tribune: "Last year, the state passed a handful of justice reforms, including some related to substance abuse and behavioral health, such as the Free Through Recovery program for offenders' peer support. But those bills did not include<br />
juveniles."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nds-juvenile-justice-system-looks-ahead-amid-budget-cuts-increasing-referrals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nds-juvenile-justice-system-looks-ahead-amid-budget-cuts-increasing-referrals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man randomly attacked by suspect with scissors]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Police are looking for a suspect who attacked a man with a scissor outside a home in Fargo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/police-man-randomly-attacked-by-suspect-with-scissors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/police-man-randomly-attacked-by-suspect-with-scissors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fargo bust turns up 10 pounds of marijuana, guns, cash]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Fargo police say a home search turned up 10 pounds of marijuana, weapons and $6,000 in cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/fargo-bust-turns-up-10-pounds-of-marijuana-guns-cash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/fargo-bust-turns-up-10-pounds-of-marijuana-guns-cash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car crashes into paint store in Grand Forks; no one hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) &mdash; No one was injured when a car crashed into a paint store in Grand Forks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/car-crashes-into-paint-store-in-grand-forks-no-one-hurt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/car-crashes-into-paint-store-in-grand-forks-no-one-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota leads in honey production for 14th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Honey production in North Dakota last year was down 11 percent from 2016, but the state still led the nation in production for a 14th straight year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-leads-in-honey-production-for-14th-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-leads-in-honey-production-for-14th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promise of rain evaporates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain clouds over Williston Tuesday seemed to offer the promise of rain, but ultimately left farmers empty-handed, except for a few, scattershot rain drops here and there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/promise-of-rain-evaporates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/promise-of-rain-evaporates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mund making wishes coming true at June 8 luncheon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cara Mund winning the title of Miss America fulfilled a lot of wishes, but that&rsquo;s something she&rsquo;s used to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mund-making-wishes-coming-true-at-june-8-luncheon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mund-making-wishes-coming-true-at-june-8-luncheon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local concert will give you the blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the streets of New York to the prairies of North Dakota, one artist goes where the music takes her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/local-concert-will-give-you-the-blues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/local-concert-will-give-you-the-blues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two charged with kidnapping, beating former ND roommate over $55 in unpaid rent]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINOT -- More details have emerged and a preliminary hearing has been set for June 28 for two people accused of kidnapping their former Minot roommate, robbing him and then assaulting him Friday, May 18, in what was said to&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/two-charged-with-kidnapping-beating-former-nd-roommate-over-55-in-unpaid-rent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/two-charged-with-kidnapping-beating-former-nd-roommate-over-55-in-unpaid-rent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study: Minnesotans, North Dakotans more likely to suffer depression]]></title><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO &mdash; Depression is a growing condition throughout the United States, but according to a massive new study, Minnesotans and North Dakotans struggle more than most.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/study-minnesotans-north-dakotans-more-likely-to-suffer-depression/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/study-minnesotans-north-dakotans-more-likely-to-suffer-depression/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoeven, Heitkamp tout plan to exempt F-M diversion from FEMA rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO &ndash; A change to a federal rule that could block construction of the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion has gotten a green light from a Senate committee, Sens. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., said Tuesday, May 22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hoeven-heitkamp-tout-plan-to-exempt-f-m-diversion-from-fema-rule/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/hoeven-heitkamp-tout-plan-to-exempt-f-m-diversion-from-fema-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota farmers waiting for rain, Farm Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Farm Bill will have to wait for June, but that wasn&rsquo;t really a surprise to Williston-area farmer Ryan Ellis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-farmers-waiting-for-rain-farm-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-farmers-waiting-for-rain-farm-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interior secretary visits Theodore Roosevelt National Park, takes energy tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEDORA &mdash; As Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke toured Theodore Roosevelt National Park on Tuesday, North Dakota conservationists called on him to also visit the site of a proposed oil refinery near the park boundary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/interior-secretary-visits-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-takes-energy-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/interior-secretary-visits-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-takes-energy-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bismarck man who led law enforcement on three-hour chase had warrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bismarck man who led law enforcement on a three-hour chase on Monday in Morton and Sioux counties had warrants for various drug crimes and fleeing police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bismarck-man-who-led-law-enforcement-on-three-hour-chase-had-warrants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bismarck-man-who-led-law-enforcement-on-three-hour-chase-had-warrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District 1 board chooses new superintendent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The board for the Williston Public School District No. 1 unanimously approved offering the district superintendent contract to Jeffrey Thake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/district-1-board-chooses-new-superintendent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/district-1-board-chooses-new-superintendent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zinke stresses need for projects catch-up at national parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[MEDORA, N.D. (AP) &mdash; U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke reiterated his support for addressing a maintenance backlog at national parks during a visit to the one named for the U.S. president known for being a champion of conservation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/zinke-stresses-need-for-projects-catch-up-at-national-parks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/zinke-stresses-need-for-projects-catch-up-at-national-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil company: Employees failed to report North Dakota spills]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Former employees of a Denver-based oil company operating in the Bakken oil patch failed to report five spills in northwest North Dakota dating back to October, according to the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oil-company-employees-failed-to-report-north-dakota-spills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oil-company-employees-failed-to-report-north-dakota-spills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND GOP to support independent secretary of state candidate after Gardner drops out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Republican Party confirmed it will support an independent candidate for secretary of state Tuesday, one day after that office&rsquo;s longtime occupant said he would mount such a campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-gop-to-support-independent-secretary-of-state-candidate-after-gardner-drops-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-gop-to-support-independent-secretary-of-state-candidate-after-gardner-drops-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakotans win honors at 2018 Mixer Truck Driving Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three drivers were awarded for their skills at the 2018 Mixer Truck Driving Championship held in Mandan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakotans-win-honors-at-2018-mixer-truck-driving-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakotans-win-honors-at-2018-mixer-truck-driving-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Cultural Liaison Program begins in Devils Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Court System's Northeast Judicial District Juvenile Court in Devils Lake has contracted with The Village Family Service Center to develop a Youth Cultural Liaison Program in the Lake Region. The program focuses on reducing the<br />
over-representation of minority youth in the juvenile justice system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/youth-cultural-liaison-program-begins-in-devils-lake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/youth-cultural-liaison-program-begins-in-devils-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Justices to review Oklahoma's Indian territory murder appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Associated Press: "The Supreme Court will hear Oklahoma's plea to reinstate the murder conviction and death sentence of an American Indian. The justices on Monday said they will review an appellate ruling that overturned the conviction and<br />
sentence of Patrick Dwayne Murphy."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-to-review-oklahomas-indian-territory-murder-appeal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-justices-to-review-oklahomas-indian-territory-murder-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minn.: Winona drug court grad goes from 'Felony Fred' to 'Fabulous Fred']]></title><description><![CDATA[Winona Daily News: "Forty-six-year-old Fred Hahneman sat in court Thursday waiting for his name to be called. Unlike the many other times in his life, this time it would be for a good reason."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-winona-drug-court-grad-goes-from-felony-fred-to-fabulous-fred/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minn-winona-drug-court-grad-goes-from-felony-fred-to-fabulous-fred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colorado oil company failed to report spills in North Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Denver-based company operating in the Bakken oil patch says employees failed to report five spills in northwest North Dakota dating to October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/colorado-oil-company-failed-to-report-spills-in-north-dakota/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/colorado-oil-company-failed-to-report-spills-in-north-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denver-based company fails to report spills in North Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A Denver-based company operating in the Bakken oil patch says employees failed to report five spills in northwest North Dakota dating to October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/denver-based-company-fails-to-report-spills-in-north-dakota/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/denver-based-company-fails-to-report-spills-in-north-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 western states change branding for international markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A group of five western states that banded together nearly three decades ago to market the region internationally is changing its brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/5-western-states-change-branding-for-international-markets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/5-western-states-change-branding-for-international-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota couple dies during Iceland fishing vacation]]></title><description><![CDATA[LA CRESCENT, Minn. (AP) &mdash; Family members say a Minnesota couple has died while vacationing in Iceland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-couple-dies-during-iceland-fishing-vacation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-couple-dies-during-iceland-fishing-vacation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stroke: Time is brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting with some definitions, a stroke is an injury to the brain resulting from lack of oxygen to part of the brain or an injury from bleeding in the brain (hemorrhage). Ischemia occurs when oxygen supply / blood supply are&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/stroke-time-is-brain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/stroke-time-is-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing back the sutler’s store]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hedderich store on Main Street in Williston is about to come down, a victim of a fire that destroyed it in July. But a little piece of its history is about to arise anew in a different location, far-removed&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bringing-back-the-sutlers-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bringing-back-the-sutlers-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District 1 board meets, but no superintendent contract offer made]]></title><description><![CDATA[After meeting in closed session for two hours Monday night, the Williston Public School District No. 1 school board ended the meeting without choosing a new superintendent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/district-1-board-meets-but-no-superintendent-contract-offer-made/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/district-1-board-meets-but-no-superintendent-contract-offer-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted traffic stop turns into three-hour pursuit Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 29-year-old Bismarck man led law enforcement authorities on a three-hour vehicle chase Monday afternoon after Mandan Police attempted to pull him over in a traffic stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/attempted-traffic-stop-turns-into-three-hour-pursuit-monday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/attempted-traffic-stop-turns-into-three-hour-pursuit-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil company comes forward after discovering five unreported spills]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bakken oil company is reiterating its policies on spill reporting after discovering last week that former employees failed to report five spills in northwest North Dakota dating back to October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oil-company-comes-forward-after-discovering-five-unreported-spills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/oil-company-comes-forward-after-discovering-five-unreported-spills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota corn, soybean planting remains behind average]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Planting of corn and soybeans still lags in North Dakota, despite a good week for fieldwork.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-corn-soybean-planting-remains-behind-average/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-corn-soybean-planting-remains-behind-average/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burgum named chairman of Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission member states voted unanimously to adopt the 2019 slate of officers during their annual business meeting in Oklahoma City, Okla., on May 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/burgum-named-chairman-of-interstate-oil-and-gas-compact-commission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/burgum-named-chairman-of-interstate-oil-and-gas-compact-commission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota Paddlefishing season now past, with just 500 or so caught]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek Opperud is a busy farmer, but the recent rain gave the young man a welcome break on an otherwise beautiful Saturday. He decided to use that break to try out a brand new adventure: paddlefishing at the Confluence &mdash;&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-paddlefishing-season-now-past-with-just-500-or-so-caught/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-paddlefishing-season-now-past-with-just-500-or-so-caught/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incumbent to run independent campaign for Secretary of State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incumbent North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger has decided to step back into the race for his office, after his party's endorsed candidate dropped out over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/incumbent-to-run-independent-campaign-for-secretary-of-state/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/incumbent-to-run-independent-campaign-for-secretary-of-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota to talk tech advancements at oil conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; North Dakota's oil industry is set to discuss technology advancements that could recover more oil from the Bakken patch at an annual petroleum conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-to-talk-tech-advancements-at-oil-conference/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-to-talk-tech-advancements-at-oil-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found guilty of dealing drugs that led to overdose death]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A Wisconsin man has been convicted of selling drugs that led to overdoses in the Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/man-found-guilty-of-dealing-drugs-that-led-to-overdose-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/man-found-guilty-of-dealing-drugs-that-led-to-overdose-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-state region to market new international image]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Dakota Tourism is joining an effort to rebrand a five-state region, including Idaho, Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming, as The Great American West as part of an international marketing strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/five-state-region-to-market-new-international-image/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/five-state-region-to-market-new-international-image/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Supreme Court opinions: May 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States Supreme Court has issued opinions in a case on enforcement of arbitration agreements and a case involving a dispute over tribal boundaries.-Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis-Upper Skagit Tribe v. Lundgren]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-may-21/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-supreme-court-opinions-may-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whopper walleye breaks state's longest-standing fish record]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; North Dakota's longest-standing fish record has fallen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/whopper-walleye-breaks-states-longest-standing-fish-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/whopper-walleye-breaks-states-longest-standing-fish-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota lawyers are trying to make divorce . . . friendly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[City Pages: "Collaborative divorce has a long history in the Twin Cities. In 1990, Stuart Webb, a lawyer in Minneapolis, had been practicing divorce law for 15 years when he won another hard-fought battle and discovered something. He felt<br />
terrible."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-lawyers-are-trying-to-make-divorce-friendly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minnesota-lawyers-are-trying-to-make-divorce-friendly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: Panel set to release report on judges and sexual harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "As the US judiciary confronts its #MeToo moment, officials plan to release a highly anticipated report this month addressing potential sexual harassment in the nation's courthouses and how complaints are handled."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-panel-set-to-release-report-on-judges-and-sexual-harassment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-panel-set-to-release-report-on-judges-and-sexual-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota chooses medical marijuana laboratory company]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; North Dakota has chosen a Pennsylvania-based company to perform laboratory testing for the state's medical marijuana program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-chooses-medical-marijuana-laboratory-company/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-chooses-medical-marijuana-laboratory-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No one hurt when SUV crashes into Wahpeton restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) &mdash; No one was hurt when a sport utility vehicle crashed into a fast food restaurant in Wahpeton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-one-hurt-when-suv-crashes-into-wahpeton-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/no-one-hurt-when-suv-crashes-into-wahpeton-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minot woman facing murder charge scheduled for October trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINOT, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A Minot woman accused of killing a man last November has been scheduled for trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-woman-facing-murder-charge-scheduled-for-october-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-woman-facing-murder-charge-scheduled-for-october-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Native American lacrosse teams leagueless in South Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this 2017 photo provided by Franky Jackson, members of the Lightning Stick Society lacrosse team pose with their 2017 Dakota Premier Lacrosse League championship trophy. The team is one of three that was kicked out of the youth league&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/native-american-lacrosse-teams-leagueless-in-south-dakota/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/native-american-lacrosse-teams-leagueless-in-south-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bismarck Fire Department grants teen's wish]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Logan Triepke has a lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bismarck-fire-department-grants-teens-wish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bismarck-fire-department-grants-teens-wish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ND secretary of state candidate drops out after report on 2006 window-peeping incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Republican-endorsed candidate for North Dakota secretary of state is out of the race just two days after The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead reported on his 2006 window-peeping incident on the North Dakota State University campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-secretary-of-state-candidate-drops-out-after-report-on-2006-window-peeping-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/nd-secretary-of-state-candidate-drops-out-after-report-on-2006-window-peeping-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotions strong at vigil for slain mother of two]]></title><description><![CDATA[JAMESTOWN -- Family of a murdered Jamestown woman said they appreciated the candlelight vigil Saturday night, but the emotions over her sudden, violent death were just too much.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/emotions-strong-at-vigil-for-slain-mother-of-two/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/emotions-strong-at-vigil-for-slain-mother-of-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dairy farmers fight back against deceptive advertising]]></title><description><![CDATA[American dairy farmers say their product often is misunderstood, in many cases because of what they claim is deceptive advertising. Now they&rsquo;ve launched a &ldquo;tongue-in-cheek&rdquo; video as the newest installment in their Peel Back the Label campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dairy-farmers-fight-back-against-deceptive-advertising/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dairy-farmers-fight-back-against-deceptive-advertising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A pretty powerful thing’: Sanford rolling out new genetic test in primary care clinics]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO -- Sanford Health envisions a day when patients can walk into a primary care clinic and provide a blood sample that will reveal genetic susceptibility to certain diseases and help to guide treatment options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/a-pretty-powerful-thing-sanford-rolling-out-new-genetic-test-in-primary-care-clinics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/a-pretty-powerful-thing-sanford-rolling-out-new-genetic-test-in-primary-care-clinics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biofuel policy uncertainties leave biotech industry waiting for stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO &mdash; Ag technology promoters are pedaling hard for biofuels-friendly policies in Washington, D.C., to make life livable for cash-strapped farmers supplying markets that didn&rsquo;t exist 30 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/biofuel-policy-uncertainties-leave-biotech-industry-waiting-for-stability/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/biofuel-policy-uncertainties-leave-biotech-industry-waiting-for-stability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soybeans spread to southwestern North Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though soybeans have been grown in every North Dakota county, the crop&rsquo;s spread in southwestern North Dakota has been slower because of a previous lack of easily obtained crop insurance, few marketing options and a drier climate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/soybeans-spread-to-southwestern-north-dakota/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/soybeans-spread-to-southwestern-north-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[052118.AG.DroughtRecovery6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darrick Frank holds his daughter, Roselynn, 5, during a break in planting on May 15, near Shields.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/052118agdroughtrecovery6/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/052118agdroughtrecovery6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought effects improve in southwest North Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[SHIELDS &mdash; The grass shines deep green in southwestern North Dakota. Some fields of small grains have begun to push out of the ground. Alfalfa is up nearly half a foot in some fields. And farmers continue to progress on&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/drought-effects-improve-in-southwest-north-dakota/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/drought-effects-improve-in-southwest-north-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota politician accused in peeping incident ends run]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Dakota politician accused in a peeping incident at a college campus says he is dropping out of the race for secretary of state]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-politician-accused-in-peeping-incident-ends-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-politician-accused-in-peeping-incident-ends-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[jea 0559 Joe Ryan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oppidan Investment Company CEO Joey Ryan, talks with Bev Lane during Grand Opening celebration at Shorewood Landing Senior Living center in Shorewood on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/jea-0559-joe-ryan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/jea-0559-joe-ryan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insuring against online attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAND FORKS -- In the history of fire insurance, the Great Chicago Fire stands as a milestone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/insuring-against-online-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2018 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/insuring-against-online-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williston police officer rescue man trapped in burning home]]></title><description><![CDATA[WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Williston police say officers rescued a man trapped in a burning home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/williston-police-officer-rescue-man-trapped-in-burning-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/williston-police-officer-rescue-man-trapped-in-burning-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bismarck man convicted of arson; fire damaged fiancee's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A Bismarck man has been convicted of felony arson in connection with a fire last November that heavily damaged his fiancee's home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bismarck-man-convicted-of-arson-fire-damaged-fiancees-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/bismarck-man-convicted-of-arson-fire-damaged-fiancees-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minot gets new city mapping system to track construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINOT, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A city in northern North Dakota has created a new online mapping system to help residents more easily track construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-gets-new-city-mapping-system-to-track-construction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-gets-new-city-mapping-system-to-track-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s on everybody’: A look at child protection services in our area following three child deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO -- Three children recently died within a 60-mile radius of here, allegedly at the hands of caregivers who should have protected them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/its-on-everybody-a-look-at-child-protection-services-in-our-area-following-three-child-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/its-on-everybody-a-look-at-child-protection-services-in-our-area-following-three-child-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimism high as oil industry gathers for Williston Basin conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Optimism is high ahead of the 2018 Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, where North Dakota&rsquo;s oil industry is set to discuss technology advancements that could recover even more oil from the Bakken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/optimism-high-as-oil-industry-gathers-for-williston-basin-conference/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/optimism-high-as-oil-industry-gathers-for-williston-basin-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man rescued from fire Saturday in Williston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williston police rescued a man from a burning home just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/man-rescued-from-fire-saturday-in-williston/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 06:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/man-rescued-from-fire-saturday-in-williston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dakota Briefs - May 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tioga woman killed in SUV-semi crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dakota-briefs-may-20/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/dakota-briefs-may-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[052018NGFHWWIIVETERANErnestHutson06]]></title><description><![CDATA[World War II Army Air Corps pilot Ernest "Hod" Hutson stands in his Grafton home on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/052018ngfhwwiiveteranernesthutson06/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/052018ngfhwwiiveteranernesthutson06/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twin Cities program helps memory care patients connect]]></title><description><![CDATA[ST. PAUL -- Earlier this year, Joe Ryan heard his sister sing karaoke for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/twin-cities-program-helps-memory-care-patients-connect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/twin-cities-program-helps-memory-care-patients-connect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural doctors wear ‘a gazillion different hats’ to fulfill community needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTHWOOD &mdash; Dr. Jonathan Berg crouches down close to Judith Hanson with a broad smile and a stethoscope in his hand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/rural-doctors-wear-a-gazillion-different-hats-to-fulfill-community-needs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/rural-doctors-wear-a-gazillion-different-hats-to-fulfill-community-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commentary: Am I the only one plagued by comedic bad luck? Maybe]]></title><description><![CDATA[WATFORD CITY &mdash; Have you ever had a week where you feel like there&rsquo;s a dark cloud of bad luck following you around? I&rsquo;m not talking about catastrophic events, but rather painful toe stubs, coffee cups falling randomly from the&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/commentary-am-i-the-only-one-plagued-by-comedic-bad-luck-maybe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/commentary-am-i-the-only-one-plagued-by-comedic-bad-luck-maybe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[05xx18.n.gfh.smalltowndoc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Jonathan Berg shares a laugh with Judith Hanson during a recent visit at the Northwood hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/05xx18ngfhsmalltowndoc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/05xx18ngfhsmalltowndoc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[052118.N.FF.CHILDPROTECTION.sjostrom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deb Sjostrom, Otter Tail County Human Services director, talks about screening guidelines for suspected reports of child abuse or neglect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/052118nffchildprotectionsjostrom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/052118nffchildprotectionsjostrom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota WWII veteran reflects on a lifelong love of aviation]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAFTON -- Ernest &ldquo;Hod&rdquo; Hutson&rsquo;s civilian aviation career began when a friend from the war landed a plane in his uncle&rsquo;s hayfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-wwii-veteran-reflects-on-a-lifelong-love-of-aviation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-wwii-veteran-reflects-on-a-lifelong-love-of-aviation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four North Dakota students named U.S. Presidential Scholars]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO -- Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has named four North Dakota students to the 54th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/four-north-dakota-students-named-us-presidential-scholars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/four-north-dakota-students-named-us-presidential-scholars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UND’s Engelstad arena governed by complex mix of entities]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAND FORKS -- At about $110 million, the Ralph Engelstad Arena was the single-largest private contribution in UND&rsquo;s history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/unds-engelstad-arena-governed-by-complex-mix-of-entities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2018 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/unds-engelstad-arena-governed-by-complex-mix-of-entities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Republicans, a Democrat run for Tom Campbell’s Senate seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAFTON &mdash; North Dakota has one contested primary race for the state Senate, but the office&rsquo;s incumbent, Tom Campbell, won&rsquo;t be on the ballot for that contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/two-republicans-a-democrat-run-for-tom-campbells-senate-seat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/two-republicans-a-democrat-run-for-tom-campbells-senate-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickup driver dies in crash with stalled semi near Williston]]></title><description><![CDATA[WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) &mdash; The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 29-year-old woman was killed when her pickup collided with a disabled semi-trailer near Williston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pickup-driver-dies-in-crash-with-stalled-semi-near-williston/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/pickup-driver-dies-in-crash-with-stalled-semi-near-williston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy born without thumbs, radius undergoes fourth surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this May 3, 2018 photo, J J Bauman, 6, plays at home in Bismarck, N.D. . J J born without thumbs and a radius on each arm, has had four previous corrective surgeries and just completed a successful surgery&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/boy-born-without-thumbs-radius-undergoes-fourth-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/boy-born-without-thumbs-radius-undergoes-fourth-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandan water system to get upgrades, state help]]></title><description><![CDATA[MANDAN, N.D. (AP) &mdash; North Dakota grant money will offer relief to ratepayers as a $5.6 million project moves forward to upgrade a city's water system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mandan-water-system-to-get-upgrades-state-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mandan-water-system-to-get-upgrades-state-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not all GOP candidates want Trump to stump]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this May 16, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump speaks in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington. Trump is not welcome everywhere as his party tries to defend its delicate House and Senate majorities. Republican candidates in&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/not-all-gop-candidates-want-trump-to-stump/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/not-all-gop-candidates-want-trump-to-stump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning proposal could mean more residential options]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed zoning change would allow people to live above a business in any part of Williston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/zoning-proposal-could-mean-more-residential-options/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/zoning-proposal-could-mean-more-residential-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilkinson winds down year with more recognition of kindness]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Laura Benz was young, some people were not kind to her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wilkinson-winds-down-year-with-more-recognition-of-kindness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/wilkinson-winds-down-year-with-more-recognition-of-kindness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coupons from cops get kids cones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williston police are hoping to hand out plenty of tickets this summer, but the recipients will be glad to get them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/coupons-from-cops-get-kids-cones/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/coupons-from-cops-get-kids-cones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump plans aggressive role in midterms, but is he welcome?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this May 16, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump speaks in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington. Trump is not welcome everywhere as his party tries to defend its delicate House and Senate majorities. Republican candidates in&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/trump-plans-aggressive-role-in-midterms-but-is-he-welcome/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/trump-plans-aggressive-role-in-midterms-but-is-he-welcome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former North Dakota governor’s residence meets wrecking ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former North Dakota governor&rsquo;s residence was demolished under rainy skies Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/former-north-dakota-governors-residence-meets-wrecking-ball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/former-north-dakota-governors-residence-meets-wrecking-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I messed up’: ND secretary of state hopeful confronts 2006 NDSU peeping incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[FARGO &ndash; When Will Gardner was leaving his job at North Dakota State University just after midnight on Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, he said he was surprised to see a young woman undressing in front of a window at a&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-messed-up-nd-secretary-of-state-hopeful-confronts-2006-ndsu-peeping-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/i-messed-up-nd-secretary-of-state-hopeful-confronts-2006-ndsu-peeping-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Details sparse on planned Fargo medical marijuana growing facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details remained sparse late this week about the medical marijuana manufacturing facility planned for Fargo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/details-sparse-on-planned-fargo-medical-marijuana-growing-facility/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/details-sparse-on-planned-fargo-medical-marijuana-growing-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man who died inadvertently shot, wounded mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Grand Forks police say a 55-year-old man later found dead apparently inadvertently injured his mother when he fired a gun inside her apartment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/police-man-who-died-inadvertently-shot-wounded-mother/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/police-man-who-died-inadvertently-shot-wounded-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial commission catches up on tardy meeting minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A meeting of the North Dakota Industrial Commission began with commissioners approving meeting minutes from the past eight months after falling behind with publishing the records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/industrial-commission-catches-up-on-tardy-meeting-minutes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/industrial-commission-catches-up-on-tardy-meeting-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zinke scheduled to spend four days in North Dakota]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke plans to spend four days next week in North Dakota, including visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park and meeting with state and tribal leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/zinke-scheduled-to-spend-four-days-in-north-dakota/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/zinke-scheduled-to-spend-four-days-in-north-dakota/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with child neglect after allegedly delivering heroin with minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Mandan woman has been arrested after Bismarck Police officers found her in a vehicle with heroin she allegedly delivered with a minor Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/woman-charged-with-child-neglect-after-allegedly-delivering-heroin-with-minor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/woman-charged-with-child-neglect-after-allegedly-delivering-heroin-with-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrol IDs man killed by semi on I-94 after crashing car]]></title><description><![CDATA[CASSELTON, N.D. (AP) &mdash; Authorities have released the name of a 35-year-old North Dakota man who was struck and killed by a semi-truck as he walked on Interstate 94.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/patrol-ids-man-killed-by-semi-on-i-94-after-crashing-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/patrol-ids-man-killed-by-semi-on-i-94-after-crashing-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heitkamp ties Cramer to group that opposes Farm Bill, Cramer says he disagrees with RSC’s recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s crunch time for the Farm Bill, and it is clearly traveling a rocky road in the House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/heitkamp-ties-cramer-to-group-that-opposes-farm-bill-cramer-says-he-disagrees-with-rscs-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/heitkamp-ties-cramer-to-group-that-opposes-farm-bill-cramer-says-he-disagrees-with-rscs-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota awards contract for laboratory services for medical marijuana program]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vendor has been selected to perform laboratory services for conducting compliance testing of marijuana and usable marijuana for the state's medical marijuana program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-awards-contract-for-laboratory-services-for-medical-marijuana-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-awards-contract-for-laboratory-services-for-medical-marijuana-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies in crash near Williston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 29-year-old Tioga woman died in a vehicle crash early Friday morning in Williams County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/woman-dies-in-crash-near-williston/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/woman-dies-in-crash-near-williston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed in Highway 2 crash Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Dakota Highway Patrol said a 29-year-old woman was killed early Friday morning when the pickup truck she was driving hit a tractor-trailer that was stopped on U.S. Highway 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/woman-killed-in-highway-2-crash-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/woman-killed-in-highway-2-crash-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota medical committee members resign over concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; More than a dozen members of a medical personnel leadership committee in North Dakota have resigned over patient service and employee satisfaction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-medical-committee-members-resign-over-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-medical-committee-members-resign-over-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug Court: Stiffling Addictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fargo Monthly: "Nicole Burkhartsmeier recalls a participant's parent approaching her. 'I run into a mom of a drug court participant who unfortunately did not finish our program from time to time,' she said. 'And every time I see her, she is so<br />
grateful for the work that we are doing.'"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/drug-court-stiffling-addictions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/drug-court-stiffling-addictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teddy Talent Show Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is time once again for the annual Teddy Talent Trek, now in its 18th year. The event annually awards musical talent in the area with cash prizes and the chance to perform at the Medora Musical this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/teddy-talent-show-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/teddy-talent-show-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MT corrections officials make changes to key part of sentence-reform package]]></title><description><![CDATA[KTVH News: "State corrections officials have made some changes to a key part of last year's sweeping sentencing reforms, after prosecutors and judges objected to the process of easing supervision of certain criminal offenders on suspended or<br />
deferred sentences."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mt-corrections-officials-make-changes-to-key-part-of-sentence-reform-package/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/mt-corrections-officials-make-changes-to-key-part-of-sentence-reform-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minot man accused of fatally stabbing woman goes on trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[MINOT, N.D. (AP) &mdash; A Minot man accused of fatally stabbing a woman in the city last year is on trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-man-accused-of-fatally-stabbing-woman-goes-on-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/minot-man-accused-of-fatally-stabbing-woman-goes-on-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Dakota deer hunting licenses inch closer to new goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; The number of deer hunting licenses being offered in North Dakota this year is up slightly for a third straight year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-deer-hunting-licenses-inch-closer-to-new-goal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/north-dakota-deer-hunting-licenses-inch-closer-to-new-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beulah, West Fargo school boards violate open meetings law]]></title><description><![CDATA[BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) &mdash; North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the public school boards in Beulah and West Fargo recently violated the state's open meetings law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/beulah-west-fargo-school-boards-violate-open-meetings-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/beulah-west-fargo-school-boards-violate-open-meetings-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.: 5 reasons why Anthony Kennedy might stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN: "When Anthony Kennedy was sworn in at the White House in February 1988, President Ronald Reagan heartily congratulated new 'Justice Kennedy' and quipped, 'Sounds good, doesn't it?' It did and it has."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-5-reasons-why-anthony-kennedy-might-stay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/us-5-reasons-why-anthony-kennedy-might-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[S.D.: Math continues to support drug court efforts, chief justice says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Daily Republic: "South Dakota Supreme Court Justice David Gilbertson, speaking at the Mitchell Rotary Club's meeting at the Ramada Inn, said the cost savings and reduced recidivism rates among targeted offenders has allowed the the<br />
state's system to continue working."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-math-continues-to-support-drug-court-efforts-chief-justice-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/north-dakota/sd-math-continues-to-support-drug-court-efforts-chief-justice-says/</guid></item></channel></rss>