North Dakotans love their fireworks, especially on July 4, but in the last few years, a new challenger has emerged: New Year’s Eve fireworks displays.

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Fireworks sales began Thursday and end at midnight New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. Permits are not required for novelties and paperless firecrackers. Each permit costs $25 and entitle the holder to purchase 5,