North Dakota
Friday, December 8, 2023
Toy drive tips: items for teens, resist donating used gifts
Christmas is a little more than two weeks away, and toy drives around the country are in full swing. A North Dakota organizer shares some things to …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
For rural states like ND, local news access no longer a guarantee
There are some bright spots in beefing up local news coverage, but a new report says in North Dakota and elsewhere, there are still big concerns …
ND farmers still navigate corporate land-ownership policy maze
North Dakota's farming landscape is seeing policy shifts dealing with corporate ownership of agricultural interests. Now, there's fresh debate at the …
Cross-generational housing mentorships close community gaps in ND
As the weather turns colder, two groups of people in one North Dakota city that are generations apart appear to be in good shape to navigate housing …
Legal wrangling continues over redistricting for ND tribal areas
CLARIFICATION: North Dakota Native Vote Board Chair Wes Davis isn't opposed to having all affected tribes in the same district. His comment …
National tobacco use data show mixed results for teens
Cigarettes may not appeal to America's youth like they did in the 1960s, but a significant number still experiment with e-cigarettes. The Centers …
Sigh of relief for Farm Bill, but advocates stress it's temporary
This week's move by federal lawmakers to advance another temporary government budget also means the Farm Bill, which recently expired, is extended…
ND poll suggests voters aren't thrilled with legislative policy
A majority of likely voters in North Dakota oppose controversial policy moves at the state level, including efforts to add more hurdles for …
ND tribal advocates: Community work matters in redistricting cases
North Dakota is one step closer to getting a full sense of how the courts view redistricting challenges in tribal areas. Legal representatives say …
Tribal advocates want more public accommodations for DAPL process
Public comment on an aspect of the controversial Dakota Access oil pipeline runs through mid-December. In the meantime, Native American voices are …
Tips for protecting natural resources while hunting this fall
North Dakota's firearm deer-hunting season kicks off Nov. 10, and pheasant hunting is already underway. Conservation voices have some guidance on how …
ND property tax plan spurs debate about hurting local schools, governments
There are warnings of cuts to municipal governments and schools, and some loss of local control for budget decisions, amid efforts to eliminate …