North Dakota
No. 3 South Dakota State vs. No. 2 North Dakota State: Preview, how to watch, updates
8:20 pm, December 15, 2024
Here’s how to watch the 2024 FCS semifinal game between South Dakota State and North Dakota State:
8:19 pm, December 15, 2024
Here are some of the top storylines and players to watch entering this year’s FCS semifinal game between South Dakota State and North Dakota State
Storylines
- How they got here
- South Dakota State is the two-time defending FCS champion and its only FCS loss this year came to its semifinal opponent North Dakota State. In the playoffs, the Jackrabbits showed why they’re a top championship contender, blasting Montana and UIW (in a rematch) by an average of 29 points.
- North Dakota State entered the postseason on a loss and fought off an early scare from Abilene Christian in the second round to win by 20 points. In the quarterfinals, the Bison beat Mercer 31-7.
- Past matchups
- Coaching
- Two early-career coaches meet again. South Dakota State coach Jimmy Rogers is in his second year at the helm after winning a championship in his first season. North Dakota State coach Tim Polasek is trying to follow the success of Rogers as the Bison lead-man is in his first year as head coach.
- What’s at stake
- North Dakota State is on its longest title drought since its first title back in 2011 as the Bison haven’t lifted the trophy since 2021. Meanwhile, South Dakota State is trying to become the first three-peat champion since the Bison achieved the feat in 2019. For either to get to Frisco, it starts Saturday.
Players to Watch
Here are some players to watch from South Dakota State.
South Dakota State All-MVFC Players
- 1st Team | RB Amar Johnson
- 1st Team | OL Evan Beerntsen
- 1st Team | OL Gus Miller
- 1st Team | DL Jarod DePriest
- 1st Team | LB Adam Bock
- 1st Team | LB Caleb Francl
- 1st Team | DB Dalys Beanum
- 1st Team | DB Tucker Large
- 1st Team | AP Angel Johnson
- 2nd Team | QB Mark Gronowski
- 2nd Team | WR Griffin Wilde
- 2nd Team | DB Colby Huerter
- 2nd Team | DB Colby Humphrey
Here are some players to watch from North Dakota State.
- MVFC Offensive Player of the Year: QB Cam Miller
- Newcomer and Freshman of the Year: RB CharMar Brown
North Dakota State All-MVFC Players
- 1st Team | QB Cam Miller
- 1st Team | OL Mason Miller
- 1st Team | OL Grey Zabel
- 1st Team | WR Bryce Lance
- 1st Team | DL Eli Mostaert
- 1st Team | LB Logan Kopp
- 2nd Team | RB CharMar Brown
- 2nd Team | PK Griffin Crosa
- 2nd Team | RS Jackson Williams
8:18 pm, December 15, 2024
At the end of the season, South Dakota State was ranked No. 2 and North Dakota State was ranked No. 4 in the FCS Coaches Poll. The Jackrabbits were ranked No. 2 and the Bison No. 3 in the STATS Perform Poll to close the regular season.
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Here’s how the programs stack up based on this season’s results.
| South Dakota State | 2024 STATs | North Dakota State |
|---|---|---|
| 12-2 (7-1) | Record (Conf) | 12-2 (7-1) |
| No. 2 | FCS Coaches rank | No. 4 |
| No. 2 | FCS STATS Perform rank | No. 3 |
| 37.8 | Points per game | 39.1 |
| 12.9 | Points allowed | 17.5 |
| 441.3 | Yards per game | 425.1 |
| 197.5 | Pass yards per game | 229.3 |
| 243.8 | Rush yards per game | 195.8 |
| 289.4 | Yards allowed per game | 315.1 |
| 191.3 | Pass yards allowed per game | 196.5 |
| 89.1 | Rush yards allowed per game | 118.6 |
| QB Mark Gronowski 2,515 yds, 22 TDs, 7 INTs |
Passing leader | QB Cam Miller 2,873 yds, 28 TDs, 4 INTs |
| RB Amar Johnson 1,145 yds, 13 TDs |
Rushing leader | RB CharMar Brown 1,081 yds, 14 TDs |
| WR Griffin Wilde 66 rec, 1,081 yds, 12 TDs |
Receiving leader | WR Bryce Lance 60 rec, 839 yds, 13 TDs |
| LB Adam Bock 94 tkl, 8 tfl, 3 sk, 2 ints |
Defense | LB Logan Kopp 59 tkl, 6 tfl, 3 sk, 3 int |
8:18 pm, December 15, 2024
North Dakota
The North Dakota Attorney General issued an opinion to the ND State Auditor – North Dakota Attorney General
04 Mar The North Dakota Attorney General issued an opinion to the ND State Auditor
in Opinions
March 4, 2026
Media Contact: Suzie Weigel, 701.328.2210
BISMARCK, ND – It is the opinion that federal law does not prevent the state from auditing P&A and even though P&A possesses confidential records, N.D.C.C. § 54-10-22.1 and 42 C.F.R. § 51.45(c) authorize the state auditor and the employees of the auditor’s office, to review the records without detriment to P &A.
Also, whether Rule 1.6 of the North Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct for licensed attorneys prohibits P&A from disclosing to the State Auditor the contents of a client file for the purpose of conducting a non-financial performance audit under N.D.C.C. ch. 54-10 when the requested file includes information about individuals and businesses in the private sector who chose to contact P &A.
This issue was already addressed in a 1995 opinion of this office regarding P&A. The 1995 opinion highlighted that P&A has authority to contract with private attorneys to represent private individuals. 17 During that performance audit, auditors asked to see billings from the contracted attorneys. 18 P&A redacted the names of the individuals represented by the contract attorneys under the rules for attorney-client privilege or attorney-client confidentiality. 19 The names of individuals seeking services of P&A are protected under N.D.C.C. § 25-01.3. The opinion stated:
Thus, P&A’s records which indicate to whom its services were provided are available to the State Auditor for performance audit purposes. The State Auditor has
been given access by P&A to its records other than the attorney’s billings. Therefore, the State Auditor already has access to the names of the persons to whom P&A
provides services. State law requires that the State Auditor and his employees must keep such information confidential.
Here, P&A has not identified a specific record. Given that, I rely on the past opinions declaring that records made confidential by N.D.C.C. § 25-01.3-10 are available under N.D.C.C. § 54-10-22 to the State Auditor and the Auditor’s employees for audit purposes.
Link to opinion 2026-L-01
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North Dakota
Angler may have broken North Dakota’s perch record on Devils Lake
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A Wisconsin angler may have reeled in a new North Dakota state record yellow perch on Devils Lake.
Alan Hintz of Stevens Point, Wis., caught the fish while fishing with Perch Patrol Guide Service’s Tyler Elshaug. North Dakota Game Warden Jon Peterson weighed the perch at 2.99 pounds and measured it at 16.5 inches at Woodland Resort.
The current state record perch of 2 pounds, 15 ounces was caught by Kyle Smith of Carrington, N.D., also on Devils Lake, on March 28, 1982.
The catch is still considered unofficial. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department requires a four-week waiting period to verify all details before officially recognizing a new state record.
Steve Dahl with Perch Patrol Guide Service confirmed the details to Valley News Live. Dahl said overall perch numbers on Devils Lake are down this year, but anglers are seeing more fish weighing over 2 pounds.
Devils Lake is one of North Dakota’s most popular ice fishing destinations, known for producing trophy-sized perch.
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North Dakota
The Democratic Spirit: Reflections on North Dakota History and the Declaration of Independence at 250 – America250
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