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Population779,094 (2020 Census)
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North Dakota at a Glance
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Business Profiles6 business profiles
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Barnes CountyBottineau CountyBurleigh CountyCass CountyDunn CountyGrand Forks CountyMorton CountyMountrail CountyRamsey CountyRolette CountyStark CountyWalsh CountyWard County
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Featured Counties
Burleigh CountyBurleigh County was created by the Dakota Territory legislature in January 1873, with governmental organization beginning that July. Its boundaries changed several times during…
Stark CountyStark County was created in 1879 and named for railway figure George Stark. County government was organized in 1883, with Dickinson as its seat,…
Morton CountyMorton County was created in 1873 and organized in 1878, two different milestones in its governmental history. Mandan became its county seat. The Missouri…
Ward CountyWard County's first board met in Burlington in 1885, initially using a store and then a school. The county was named for J. P.…
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Burleigh CountyBurleigh County was created by the Dakota Territory legislature in January 1873, with governmental organization beginning that July. Its boundaries changed several times during…
Stark CountyStark County was created in 1879 and named for railway figure George Stark. County government was organized in 1883, with Dickinson as its seat,…Morton CountyMorton County was created in 1873 and organized in 1878, two different milestones in its governmental history. Mandan became its county seat. The Missouri…Ward CountyWard County's first board met in Burlington in 1885, initially using a store and then a school. The county was named for J. P.…
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Bears are having a very bad year. Across much of the United States, a warm winter and persistent…
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Bear killings skyrocket as garbage, bird feeders draw them into conflict
Bears are having a very bad year. Across much of the United States, a warm winter and persistent…
Oct 20, 2026 • 2 min read
With 2 weeks until midterms, analysts say Dems still on track to win US House majority
Democrats have used President Donald Trump’s unpopularity to expand the midterm map, and analysts project the party carries…
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60% threshold for changing North Dakota’s constitution debated as a protection or a barrier
North Dakota voters will decide this fall whether to require at least 60% approval of future amendments to…
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Disease outbreak leads officials to curtail some deer hunting in southern North Dakota
Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Monday announced the state is shutting down white-tailed doe hunting this fall in parts…
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday establishing a Women’s Health Division within the National Institutes…
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The Spirit of North Dakota
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Peace Garden State
A nickname recognized by the state legislature in 1957.
Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One and Inseparable
North Dakota state motto.
Western Meadowlark
North Dakota state bird.
Wild Prairie Rose
North Dakota state flower.
American Elm
North Dakota state tree.
Nokota Horse
North Dakota honorary state equine.
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State symbols: North Dakota Tourism. Population and land area: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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North Dakota is known for its prairie landscapes, Badlands, agricultural communities and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Start with the county guides to explore local history, places and businesses.
Bismarck is North Dakota’s capital.
Use Find Your County above. The directory currently has 10 public county guides with participating businesses.
Open your county guide and choose Government in its resource tabs. Follow the county or official directory link for department contacts and current service information.
Explore the Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt National Park, or choose a county guide for local landmarks. Use North Dakota Tourism to plan a visit and confirm opening hours with the destination.
For an emergency, call 911. For preparedness information and local contacts, open your county guide’s Emergency Services tab. Consult the National Weather Service for official weather alerts.
Visit North Dakota Parks and Recreation for destination details and trail maps. Check current conditions, seasonal closures and access information before traveling.
Open the Veterans tab in your county guide, or visit the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits information and county service officer contacts.
Use the listing information in your county guide to learn about local businesses. Business owners should provide their business name, county, public website or phone number, and ad artwork when requesting a listing from My Local Guide.
Visit Job Service North Dakota for job-search resources, or use the Employment tab in your county guide.
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