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Doug Burgum Not Running for Reelection as North Dakota Governor

North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has announced that he is not running for reelection to seek a third term as governor. In a statement, Burgum cited progress during his tenure but did not give a reason for his departure. Burgum called his time as governor "incredible" and "rewarding." He…

North Dakota Gov Signs Law Requiring Schools to Inform Parents If Child Confused about Gender

Schools in North Dakota now have a legal responsibility to inform parents if their children become confused about their gender. On Monday, the state's Republican Governor Doug Burgum signed a new bill into law that requires teachers to inform parents if a child thinks they might be "transgender." The legislation…

Chinese Communist Party-Linked Company Buys 300 Acres of American Land Near U.S Air Force Base

Congressional lawmakers are raising national security concerns after a Chinese Communist Party-linked company just bought 300 acres of American land near a U.S. Air Force base in North Dakota. The vast swath of land was bought by Chinese food manufacturing company The Fufeng Group. As with all Chinese companies, The…

Bill Gates to Buy Huge Swath of Farmland in North Dakota after Winning Legal Approval

Billionaire Bill Gates has won the legal approval to buy up a huge swath of prime farmland in North Dakota, despite a fierce backlash from residents in the state and beyond. As Slay News was first to report last month, Gates was initially blocked from buying the land after North…

Bill Gates Blocked from Buying Huge Amount of Farmland in North Dakota

Authorities in North Dakota have stepped in and blocked Bill Gates from illegally buying up a huge amount of farmland in the state, according to the attorney general's office. The office of North Dakota AG Drew Wrigley is demanding answers after Microsoft founder Gates tried to buy up the land…