Author: Scott Reisenauer

December 12, 2025A new Attorney General’s Opinion has been issued:Opinion #:        2025-O-24Date Issued:     December 12, 2025   Issued to:          Burleigh County CommissionDescription:The Commission did not provide notice of its January 13, 2023, special meeting insubstantial compliance with N.D.C.C. § 44-04-20 because it...

December 5, 2025A new Attorney General’s Opinion has been issued:Opinion #:        2025-O-20Date Issued:     December 5, 2025   Issued to:          Ward County Sheriff's DepartmentDescription:The Department violated N.D.C.C. § 44-04-18 by denying Mr. Brown's request without redacting any confidential or exempt records. By exercising...

October 30, 2025Media Contact: Ryan Koppy, 701.328.1574BISMARCK, ND - Halloween has a giant treat ready for a lucky North Dakota Powerball player! A $100,000 Powerball with Power Play ticket for Wednesday night’s draw won by matching four white balls and the Powerball. The winning...

September 25, 2025A new Attorney General’s Opinion has been issued:Opinion #:        2025-O-14Date Issued:     September 10, 2025   Issued to:          City of ParshallDescription:The City of Parshall never received the records request due to an error with their email service provider. A public entity...

September 10, 2025A new Attorney General’s Opinion has been issued:Opinion #:        2025-O-13Date Issued:     September 10, 2025   Issued to:          Mandan Public School DistrictRequest:             Karen Jordan requested an opinion from this office under N.D.C.C. § 44-04-21.1 asking whether Harlow's School Bus Service violated N.D.C.C....

September 10, 2025A new Attorney General’s Opinion has been issued:Opinion #:        2025-O-12Date Issued:     September 10, 2025   Issued to:          Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care CenterRequest:         1. Whether the Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center is a “public entity” subject to the open meetings laws.2. Whether...

September 4, 2025Media Contact: Ryan Koppy, 701.328.1574BISMARCK, ND - The Powerball jackpot continues its massive climb, reaching $1.7 Billion but a lucky North Dakota Powerball player did hit it big! A $100,000 Powerball with Power Play ticket for Wednesday night’s draw won by matching...

August 28, 2025Media Contact: Suzie Weigel, 701.328.2210BISMARCK, ND - Statement from the Attorney General, Drew H. Wrigley.“The state laws in question respect the sanctity of private property rights and constitutionally balance the interests of all parties. We have reviewed the Supreme Court's decision and...