Sweden is the latest country to reconsider how young is too young for social media. The government is launching an inquiry into setting a formal age limit for platform use, citing growing concerns over the impact of online content on children. Public[...]
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Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it
When false information spreads like wildfire online, the damage often outruns the correction. But what if we could stop the spark before it ignites? That’s the promise of “pre-bunking”—a proactive approach to misinformation that trains people to spot manipulation tactics before they’re[...]
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Pop, soda or coke? The fizzy history behind America’s favorite linguistic debate
Nothing quite sparks a friendly family feud like asking for a “pop” at a Southern barbecue or ordering a “coke” when you really want a Sprite. This bubbling linguistic battle—soda versus pop versus coke—has divided Americans for generations, with regional loyalties as[...]
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Report: LGBTQ+ rural teens find more support online than in their communities
New research has found that rural LGBTQ+ teens experience significant challenges in their communities and turn to the internet for support. The research from Hopelab and the Born This Way Foundation looked at what more than 1,200 LGBTQ+ teens faced and compared[...]
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Idaho AG Opinion Says ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ sign cannot be displayed in schools
A sign that once hung quietly in Idaho classrooms—declaring “Everyone is Welcome Here”—is now officially banned. The Idaho Attorney General’s Office ruled the message violates a new state law barring political expressions in public schools. The decision follows months of controversy after[...]
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Port: This is what makes America great
North Dakota once led with a welcome mat. Under Gov. Doug Burgum, the state created the Office of Legal Immigration to attract global talent and help ease workforce shortages. But that legacy is now caught in the undertow of a louder, angrier[...]
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Rez Rockerz music camp looks to empower Native American youth
At Rez Rockers music camp in Dunseith, kids aren’t just learning chords and drumbeats—they’re discovering confidence, culture, and community. In its first year, the camp is already striking a chord with Native youth like 13-year-old Hope, who came to play guitar and[...]
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‘Everything tells a story’: Scandinavian Heritage House in Minot holds centuries worth of history
Tucked beside the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot is a quiet house with a loud story. Once a family home, the Heritage House now stands as a tribute to 200 years of Norwegian immigration to America. Every corner holds a piece of[...]
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Yes, speak up and speak out, but with civility
On a quiet Saturday in Monticello, something powerful happened: Iowans gathered—not to shout, but to listen, question, and connect. The Grassroots Iowa Network brought together citizens, candidates, and former officials for a workshop rooted in the First Amendment freedoms too often taken[...]
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A place for connection: Citizens Alley in Minot to open July 10
Minot’s downtown is about to gain more than a facelift—it’s getting a heartbeat. Citizens Alley, set to open next month, is a new public plaza designed for all seasons and all people. From farmers markets and movie nights in summer to skating[...]
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Young Love in the Juneberries
A homesick North Dakota soldier writing from California in 1898 had one burning question for his mother back in Jamestown: were the juneberries ripe yet? He’d rather “fall into a patch of juneberries, chokecherries, or bullberries than have all the tame fruit[...]
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The role of ‘Family Keeper’ can mean pointing the family toward the future
Every family has that one person who becomes the unofficial keeper of memories—the one who can’t bear to throw away old photos, report cards, or great-grandmother’s rosary beads. For one farm family, five generations of “stuff” had accumulated in their attic, creating[...]
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Watch: An AI video ad is making a splash. Is it the future of advertising?
It wasn’t crafted by a high-budget crew or filmed on exotic sets, but Kalshi’s new NBA Finals ad is making waves anyway — because it was made almost entirely with AI. In just two days, advertising veteran P.J. Accetturo used tools like[...]
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Remembering where we come from
Here you are, watching baby robins prepare for flight outside your window, tending your garden, walking by a creek—living what feels like a deeply rooted life. Yet you’re part of something much larger: the great human story of movement and belonging. In[...]
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The New American Road Trip: 12 Million Strong and Off the Grid
Van life isn’t fading—it’s shifting into high gear. More than 12 million Americans are expected to go overlanding in 2025, up from 8 million last year. At Overland Expo, attendance has soared to 80,000, and nearly 80% of van owners plan upgrades[...]
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Planes from Minot air museum help celebrate at national events
Three vintage warbirds from Minot’s Dakota Territory Air Museum recently took flight far from home — not just in miles, but in meaning. From honoring Jimmy Stewart’s legacy in Pennsylvania to commemorating D-Day and Flag Day on the East Coast, these aircraft[...]