Revitalizing American manufacturing has become a political priority. However, there is widespread agreement that the U.S. should reduce its dependence on foreign supply chains, rebuild domestic industrial capacity, and compete more effectively with economic rivals. We can’t just play defense by using[...]
Back-to-school week in Minot brings the usual mix of excitement, routine, and bills — including the quiet but hefty cost of school lunches. At nearly $4.70 a meal, a family with two kids can expect to spend more than $1,600 over the[...]
In a time when politics feels more divided than ever, one educator argues that the antidote to dysfunction starts in the classroom. Schools, he writes, are more than places to teach math or reading—they’re where young people first learn how to listen,[...]
Not long ago, North Dakota Republicans made a point of defending state sovereignty against Washington, passing resolutions and even bills aimed at limiting federal power during the Obama years. Yet today, many of those same voices cheer on Donald Trump as he[...]
Democracy rarely disappears with a bang. More often, it’s eroded bit by bit—traded for comfort, stability, or the illusion of strength. But in Ukraine, the opposite is happening. Faced with invasion, corruption, and hardship, Ukrainians haven’t run to strongmen or simple answers.[...]
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In the quiet corners of Idaho — Bonner and Boundary counties — where neighbors wave from passing cars and acknowledging neighbors still matters, something unsettling has taken root. The handshake, once a symbol of trust, is now shadowed by ideological scorecards. A[...]
In the recent Minot mayoral race, the second-leading fundraiser received only thirty-two more votes than the third-place finisher, who raised zero—yes, zero—campaign donations. At first impression, that makes Minot a political outlier. It raises some interesting questions (at least to nerds). What[...]
A new podcast is pulling back the curtain on how $740,000 in North Dakota film grants were awarded — and the picture isn’t pretty. The $740,000 Question, produced by filmmaker-turned-whistleblower Matt Fern, uses records, emails, and legislative audio to show how a[...]
Federal retrenchment is poised to shift an estimated $1 trillion in costs onto state and local governments, even as demand for services like healthcare, housing, and infrastructure remains high. With relief funds fading and budgets tightening, many cities and counties are confronting[...]
It is arguable that the recent special election in Minot regarding the mayoral race was a waste of money. The winner will only serve from August 2025 until June 2026. That said, it may well have been worth it as a snapshot[...]
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Public media was built on the promise of “something completely different” — programs that opened minds, broadened horizons, and connected communities in ways commercial outlets rarely could. Now, with federal support shrinking, its future will depend less on government budgets and more[...]
Life today can feel like a never-ending “Choose Your Own Adventure” book — only the choices aren’t about caves or treasure maps, they’re about which version of reality you want to believe. The internet has made it effortless to find a community[...]
When small-town newspapers teetered on the edge of closing in Ashley, Wishek, and Mohall, it wasn’t a media company or billionaire that stepped in—it was the communities themselves. Thanks to local interest, and new owners with deep ties, the Ashley Tribune, Wishek[...]
When Sen. Kevin Cramer stood on the Senate floor and called out partisan obstruction, he made a fair point: elections have consequences, and presidents deserve their picks—within reason. But what happens when loyalty to party overrides a nominee’s record? The Senate’s job[...]
When a government fires its own statistician for delivering bad news, it’s not just a personnel change—it’s a warning shot at reality itself. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is supposed to be the scoreboard, not a cheerleader. But with Donald Trump ousting[...]
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In my job, I try to consume as much outdoors media as possible. You’ve got your favorites and so do I. I’ll acknowledge my bias with North Dakota OUTDOORS, the Game and Fish Department’s official magazine. Many wrongly assume there’s some dark[...]