North Dakota
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
ND Farm Communities See Brighter Path with Food Business Centers
Rural development leaders say getting healthy, locally grown food to underserved areas is a challenge in states like North Dakota. They hope a new …
ND Prepares for Deeper Dive Into Housing, Other Needs
May is Community Action Month, and in North Dakota, groups trying to help households escape poverty are gathering feedback on which obstacles are the …
Settlement Reached in ND Housing Discrimination Case
A housing discrimination case in North Dakota dealing with occupancy standards has resulted in a settlement, and advocates say it underscores the …
Report: ND Sees Boost in Economic Value of Unpaid Caregivers
North Dakota's population includes 16% of its residents aged 65 and older, with demographers predicting the number will increase, and a new report …
Tribal Advocates Secure Settlement for Local Elections in ND County
For nearly two decades, a North Dakota county elected local commissioners in a way that did not comply with a consent decree concerning Native …
In Reading the Higher Education Room, ND Lawmakers Boost Support
More college students in the U.S. are "stopping out" and not re-enrolling, according to a new report. In North Dakota, state lawmakers hope their …
Recycling Renewables: Giving New Life to Wind, Solar Energy Parts
As Earth Month wraps up, more attention is being given to how to make use of wind and solar components at the end of their useful lives - and it …
Farm Bill Debate: More Breathing Room Sought for Conservation
Funding for a longstanding food-assistance program is at the center of the Farm Bill reauthorization debate. But there also are calls to make it …
As Court Case Plays Out, ND Lawmakers Approve Abortion Ban
North Dakota has been steeped in a legal challenge to the state's trigger ban on abortions, which is currently blocked. Now, the Legislature has …
Flood Preparedness 101: Tips Resurface in ND After Big Snowmelt
North Dakota is no stranger to spring floods, but after several late winter bursts, rapid snowmelt has led to heightened concerns about rivers …
Grocery Store Co-ops Could Expand in North Dakota
In northeastern North Dakota, some rural grocery stores have embraced the "co-op" model in trying to stay afloat and address concerns about food …
ND Lawmakers Advance Insulin Price-Cap Bill
In the national quest to help people with diabetes deal with the skyrocketing costs of insulin, North Dakota lawmakers are weighing in, as a bill to …