Michael Achterling
ReporterMichael Achterling is a reporter based in Bismarck. He recently worked as digital editor and city government reporter for the Detroit Lakes Tribune in Minnesota and as news director for KDLM/KRCQ/KBOT, a part of Leighton Broadcasting.
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The schools would receive state funding, about $8,160 per student for 2024-25, and could receive federal grants or donations. -
About 50 people gathered Tuesday outside the Bismarck offices of North Dakota’s congressional delegation to call on their representatives to hold in-person town hall meetings. -
About 1,000 silent protesters read from their books in front of North Dakota libraries Saturday to protest a bill that would force the removal of sexually explicit and obscene content from school and public libraries. -
If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Baesler would be the next assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education. -
The bill would mandate local subdivisions offer a public comment period during regular meetings at least once per month. -
House Bill 1386 adds images created by artificial intelligence to state law prohibiting the possession of child pornography.
