WASHINGTON, March 27 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama has been monitoring the flooding situation along the Red River in North Dakota and Minnesota, the White House said Friday.

BISMARCK, N.D., Feb. 18 (UPI) -- North Dakota's House of Representatives has passed a bill effectively outlawing abortion in the state.

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- North Carolinians elected their first woman governor Tuesday, elevating Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue to the office over Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory.

FARGO, N.D., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Republican North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven cruised to a third term Tuesday by a wide margin over Democratic State Sen. Tim Mathern.

MANDAN, N.D., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Thousands of residents in frigid south-central North Dakota who lost natural gas services in a weekend leak may not to see a return of services until Tuesday.

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BISMARCK, N.D., Jan. 15 (UPI) -- A National Geographic article featuring photographs of abandoned farm houses and rusting cars has infuriated many North Dakotans, especially the governor.

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BISMARCK, N.D., Feb. 18 (UPI) -- This weekend in Bismarck, N.D., nearly 9,000 people gathered to help break the world record for the most individuals simultaneously making snow angels.