North Dakota’s House has voted to eliminate state funding for public broadcasting, a move that contrasts with earlier committee recommendations. House Bill 1255 passed with a 61-32 vote and is slated for further consideration by the Appropriations Committee before heading to the[...]
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Tips from a former Iowa senator on how to influence legislation
Advocating for change in politics involves understanding the legislative process and developing clear communication with your elected officials. Engaging with your legislator can significantly influence the outcome of proposed bills, especially when you consider their unique backgrounds. Personal meetings, whether at the[...]
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South Dakota opens bids in state-funded $7 million cybersecurity effort to protect local governments
South Dakota is stepping up its cybersecurity game. The state is looking for a company to assess the vulnerabilities in local government networks, a critical move given the rising threat of cyberattacks. With $7 million in state funds on the table, the[...]
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Port: It’s a war on literacy
Libraries are more than books—they’re community lifelines. They provide knowledge, resources, and a space where anyone, regardless of means, can explore the world. But in North Dakota, a new bill could force libraries to restrict access to entire sections of their collections,[...]
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Regina residents say tariff pause doesn’t change plans to boycott U.S. goods, cancel trips
Canadian visitors are a big part of Minot’s economy, filling hotels, shopping local, and keeping businesses busy. But with tensions rising over U.S. trade policies, some Canadians are rethinking their trips south—opting for Mexico or simply spending more at home. The latest[...]
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Sámi need better legal protections to save their homelands
The push for green energy in Scandinavia is running headfirst into Indigenous rights. A new Amnesty International report warns that “green colonialism”—using land for environmental projects without Indigenous consent—is threatening Sámi culture in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. From wind farms to mining[...]
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North Dakota Sets New Airline Passenger Record in 2024
North Dakota’s air travel industry soared to new heights in 2024, setting an all-time record for airline passenger boardings at the state’s eight commercial service airports. According to the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission’s (NDAC) newly released annual report, a total of 1,246,520[...]
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Commissioners eye cuts, consolidations of Fargo’s boards and commissions
Fargo city leaders are reassessing the structure of their boards and commissions as they kick off 2025. With discussions underway about streamlining these groups, they aim to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, which can run up to $52,000 annually for some boards.[...]
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As alcohol consumption dips, a Minnesota distiller of organic spirits sees growth
In St. Cloud, Minnesota, two entrepreneurs are redefining the spirits industry amid changing consumer preferences. Mark Schiller and Simeon Rossi, co-founders of Loon Liquors, have cultivated a successful partnership with local organic farmers to produce a range of unique spirits, including pre-mixed[...]
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We Need To Crash the Market for Entry-Level Homes
Housing prices are spiraling, and America’s housing crisis is only deepening. The solution might seem like adding massive blocks of new developments, but big doesn’t always mean fast or efficient. Instead, imagine a world where every neighborhood chips in, turning spare bedrooms[...]
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Podcast: How To Save Main Street
Imagine one of your town’s busiest streets, free of the usual car chaos, transformed into a lively hub just for people. That’s exactly what happened to Santa Barbara’s main street during the pandemic, and the community thrived. Now, Sully Israel and the[...]
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In Verse: Causes of Death In Willie’s Plays are Abundant
Bruce Cockburn–Oh Sun Oh Moon Title song Dropping dead, buried to neck, snake bit, stabbing, indigestion, baked in a pie,hanging, shame–shame for sure, beheading,grief, sword, smothering: all of these Willie Plot lines these ways of killing off characters,have been tried on mealthough I live in[...]
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On This Day | Wednesday, February 5th
On this day in 1917, the United States Congress passed the Immigration Act of 1917, also known as the Asiatic Barred Zone Act, which imposed literacy tests on immigrants and barred immigration from much of Asia, reflecting the era’s nativist sentiments. On[...]
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On This Day | Sisters of St. Francis
Olson & Orheim, Minot contractors, have been awarded the contract to build a convent in Minot for the Siters of St. Francis. The structure will cost $30,000 exclusive of the cost of the lot, [...]Read More... from On This Day | Sisters[...]
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On This Day | Poisoned Peas Kill Twelve at Grafton
IT was not until nearly 48 hours after the party that the poison's fatal effects became apparent. Then, one by one, afflicted members of the gathering, were stricken, the first fatalities occurring Saturday night. [...]Read More... from On This Day | Poisoned[...]
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On This Day | Coloring the Story
The little boy, who later was to commit the most atrocious crime in the annals of North Dakota, played about he Hestikind farm yard. Mrs. Hestikind recalls that he played with the corn cobs [...]Read More... from On This Day | Coloring[...]