Families who fled a war zone hoping to rebuild their lives in the Upper Midwest are now being forced to pack up again—this time because of expired work permits. A Moorhead couple, Svitlana and Max, became part of the community, held steady[...]
Late-Season Hunting: An Underrated Opportunity When most hunters think about prime time for pheasants, grouse or whitetails in North Dakota, early November usually comes to mind. Those crisp mornings, full stands of cover, and fields humming with activity. But there’s a quiet[...]
Between the rush of Black Friday and the click frenzy of Cyber Monday sits a quieter force with deeper roots: Small Business Saturday. It’s more than a marketing push — it’s a reminder that where you spend matters. Each dollar at a[...]
A new ballot measure in North Dakota is set to spark a lively statewide debate: Should the state pick up the full cost of school meals? Supporters say shifting from a fee-based system to a state-funded model would ease pressure on families,[...]
I’ve admired Ben Hunt and Rusty Guinn’s work for a long time. They have a rare ability to cut through noise and get to the heart of how narratives shape our lives. They know — intuitively but also analytically — how the[...]
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North Dakota’s Wonder Fund — once pitched as a bold strategy for homegrown economic growth — is drawing sharp scrutiny as two of its high-profile investments falter. A lawsuit claims one company, HerdDogg, only maintained a token presence in the state, while[...]
Vaccine resistance in the United States isn’t limited to people. Alongside skepticism toward routine childhood and some adult vaccines, veterinarians are seeing the same hesitation spread to pets. What was once a routine part of preventive care has become a fraught interaction[...]
In a country where news is never more than a swipe away, you’d expect Americans to be better informed than ever. Instead, the rise of algorithm-driven feeds and partisan outlets is steering many of us into narrow echo chambers that reward outrage[...]
Our health care system is broken, and North Dakotans know it. The law that was supposed to make things better — the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — has not lived up to its name. “If you like your plan, you can keep[...]
I recently completed reading the book 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin. In October of 1929, the American stock market crashed and the Great Depression began. In 1929, the stock market was at an all-time high. Today, the stock market is again around[...]
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North Dakotans expect the Legacy Fund to be a safeguard for the future, not a mystery box. But a growing share of its money—more than $3 billion—is tied up in investment pools the public can’t see into and state officials can’t fully[...]
The debate over a viral video urging service members to reject illegal orders has touched off more than another partisan flare-up — it’s exposed how little most Americans understand about the military oaths that govern our armed forces. As the rhetoric escalates,[...]
When a political commentator turns the mirror back on the audience, the conversation tends to get more interesting. That’s what happened when columnist Rob Port sat down with longtime friend and radio host Jarrod Thomas, drifting into a candid discussion about personal[...]
We often think of geography as just memorizing maps and capitals, a dusty subject from middle school. But what if it’s actually one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding our complex world? This article introduces you to a teacher’s[...]
The debate over presidential pardons is back in the spotlight after President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about his decision to pardon Binance founder Changpeng Zhao — a billionaire who admitted to violating federal anti–money laundering laws. In a recent “60 Minutes” interview,[...]
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No deer is worth risking your life or someone else’s. Each year, firearm incidents can be prevented by following a few essential safety rules. First and foremost, always treat every firearm as if it’s loaded. Never point a gun at anything you[...]