U.S.: Ruth Bader Ginsburg misses court due to illness

CNN: "Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was not on the bench for oral arguments Wednesday due to illness, according to Chief Justice John Roberts."

South Dakota tribe wants 1863 removal law changed

MPR News: "A South Dakota tribe is asking for the state's help to change an 1863 federal law that technically keeps them from owning land in Minnesota."

Korean War veteran overcame paralysis

Jamestown Sun: "Old Baldy in Korea is officially known on military maps as Hill 266. To Gordon Hoberg, a veteran of the conflict there, it was a miserable and dangerous place to serve."

Welte named Chief Judge for U.S. District of North Dakota

News Release: "United States District Judge Peter D. Welte has assumed the role of Chief Judge for the District of North Dakota effective Nov. 11."

S.D. federal district court finds way to save on interpreters

KELO News: "The Federal District Court for the District of South Dakota says it has saved nearly $700,000 in interpreting fees through a telephone service."

3 justices will contend for top job on North Dakota Supreme Court

G.F. Herald: "Justices Daniel Crothers, Lisa Fair McEvers and Jon Jensen filed paperwork before the midnight deadline on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to vie for the top position on the five-member court, according to state court administrator Sally Holewa."

This year, all clerks at the North Dakota Supreme Court are UND Law grads

UND Today: "Katie Carpenter says she has the best job in the world. Carpenter, a recent UND Law grad, is serving as a law clerk with the North Dakota Supreme Court."

Montana Supreme Court to decide whether dinosaur fossils are minerals

Courthouse News Service: "The Montana Supreme Court met en banc Thursday morning to decide once and for all whether or not dinosaur fossils are minerals."

Job Announcement - Deputy Clerk of Court

A job announcement for a Deputy Clerk with the District Court in Williston has been posted.

Justices, judges volunteer at Banquet

The Supreme Court justices, district court judges, judicial referees, municipal judges, and a federal judge hosted the Banquet on Nov. 5. The Banquet is a free community dinner served at Trinity Lutheran and hosted by community groups. Here are the photos.