The price of artificial Christmas trees is climbing this year—tariffs have pushed many stores to raise prices—and that shift is sending more families back to tree farms. For Mary Podoll, one of North Dakota’s few Christmas tree growers, the uptick in demand[...]
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More people are using food banks as inflation grows, Manitoba report says
A new report from Harvest Manitoba shows just how sharply food insecurity has grown in the province. Food bank usage has climbed 150% in five years, now reaching 60,000 people a month—and many of them are working, educated, and raising children. The[...]
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Welcome to America’s dollar store economy
When a retailer like Dollar General posts one of its strongest quarters in years, you might assume the economy is booming, but the reality is more complicated. Shoppers are actively trading down, leaving mid-range stores for value chains just to make ends[...]
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The Communicator for December 2025
November was bursting with energy at the Minot Area Chamber EDC, and this issue brings you a front-row seat to the momentum! From the sparkle of our Winter Wonderland Showcase of Business to the heartfelt generosity of the Minot Area Food Drive,[...]
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In Congress, He Said Tariffs Were Bad for Business. As Trump’s Ambassador to Canada, He’s Reversed Course.
The looming shutdown of Howard Miller, a century-old clockmaker in western Michigan, shows how quickly trade policy can ripple through local economies. The company points to fast-moving tariffs under the Trump administration as the breaking point, driving up costs on parts they[...]
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Fargo Firm Packet Digital to receive up to $50M in federal procurement dollars
North Dakota’s tech sector is getting a major boost as Packet Digital secures up to $50 million in federal funding to expand its battery manufacturing footprint in Fargo. The award comes through a Defense Department initiative aimed at fast-tracking innovative technologies for[...]
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Herald Opinion: Small Business Saturday is important for retailers, as well as our communities’ economy
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[...]
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Sylvan’s Crazy Shopping Contraption
Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is upon us. Though online orders have taken a big bite out of the in-person retail experience, stores and shops will still be plenty crowded. And few folks will even know a quiet, unassuming genius[...]
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Port: Another face plant for North Dakota’s Wonder Fund
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[...]
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Game Theory Explains How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices
Algorithms may not meet in smoke-filled back rooms, but they’re increasingly shaping the prices we all pay—and sometimes in ways that look a lot like collusion. Researchers are finding that even ‘benign’ learning systems can nudge each other toward higher prices without[...]
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North Dakota investment board delays action on $1.3 million in employee bonuses
North Dakota’s State Investment Board hit pause Friday on a proposal to award more than $1.3 million in bonuses to staff who helped the state’s top funds beat their benchmarks by a wide margin. The payouts would be the first since lawmakers[...]
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2025 NDSF shatters records; Organizers reveal theme, new tech, and upgrades for 2026
After a record-breaking summer, the North Dakota State Fair isn’t coasting — it’s gearing up for an even bigger sequel. Organizers say the 2025 fair set new highs in attendance, spending, and reach, drawing visitors from every state and beyond. Now they’re[...]
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New ranch project brings visitors closer to Bully Pulpit Golf Course
Medora is gearing up for another leap forward, as the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation unveils plans for a new lodging and event development alongside the Bully Pulpit Golf Course. The Ranch at Bully Pulpit will bring cabins, an event center, and a[...]
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Tax Commissioner Releases Third Quarter 2025 Taxable Sales Data
Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus has announced that North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the third quarter of 2025 decreased by 0.48 percent compared to the same period in 2024. For July, August, and September of 2025, taxable sales and purchases totaled[...]
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USDA Data Undercuts Claims of Major Chinese Soybean Purchases
China’s promised return to the U.S. soybean market is looking far less certain now that the latest USDA data is out. Instead of the millions of tons officials touted after last month’s Trump–Xi meeting, the numbers show only two confirmed Chinese purchases[...]
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Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit
President Trump’s decision to roll back tariffs on everyday staples marks one of the sharpest shifts of his second term, and it comes at a moment when voters are feeling the strain of high grocery bills. Beef, coffee, spices, fruit, even fertilizer—all[...]