Economy May 21

A federal judge has ruled that the Dakota Access oil pipeline can continue to operate while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts an extensive environmental review. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg announced his decision Friday.

Economy Aug 05

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Wednesday sided with pipeline owner Energy Transfer to keep oil flowing while the environmental review is conducted.

Nation May 21

A North Dakota construction company favored by President Donald Trump has received the largest contract so far to build a section of Trump’s signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Economy Feb 19

Opponents say the expansion would increase the possibility of an oil spill. They argue the commission should have considered effects all along the line and not solely at the pump station location.

Nation Nov 18

State regulators now estimate the oil spill affected about 209,100 square feet of land near Edinburg, North Dakota.

Nation Oct 31

Crews on Tuesday shut down the pipeline that carries tar sands oil from Canada through seven states after the leak was discovered.

Politics Nov 01

North Dakota's law requires voters to show ID with a residential street address, which American Indians have argued is not always evident on reservations.