Inflation isn’t just a headline in North Dakota right now — it’s showing up in grocery aisles, at the pump, and in how people plan for the holidays. A new North Dakota Poll finds 53% of respondents say everyday necessities have become[...]
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Trump’s $2,000 tariff ‘dividend’ post is likely to fuel the stimulus check rumor mill for months
President Trump’s latest tariff-related claim is already rippling through the news cycle: a $2,000 “dividend” for Americans who aren’t high-income. The idea appeared in a weekend Truth Social post, but even his own treasury secretary says he’s unaware of any such plan.[...]
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Prairie Fare: Are you experiencing sticker shock at the grocery store?
I couldn’t believe the cost of two small bags of groceries was over $100. “Yes, that’s right,” he said. I checked over the receipt to be sure I hadn’t been charged $20 for a can of beans by accident. “Every item is[...]
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Fed lowers interest rates, signals more cuts ahead; Miran dissents
The Federal Reserve has shifted course, cutting interest rates for the first time since December as concerns about a weakening job market take center stage. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the growing risks of higher unemployment—particularly among young and minority workers—while balancing inflation[...]
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Inflation accelerated last month, putting the Fed in a bind and undercutting Trump
For many Americans, the numbers confirm what they already feel at the checkout line and gas pump: prices are still climbing. The latest consumer-price report shows inflation picking up in August, with shelter, food, and fuel leading the rise. Core inflation remains[...]
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On This Day | The Oldest Bridge in Ward County
The oldest bridge in Ward county, which has just been replaced by a fine new steel structure, was built across the Des Lacs river a mile northwest of Burlington forty years ago. James Johnson [...]Read More... from On This Day | The[...]
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Inflation heats up in June as President Trump’s tariffs start to bite
Prices are rising again, and it’s looking increasingly like tariffs are the culprit. The latest numbers show a 2.7% jump in consumer prices over the past year, with noticeable increases in rents, clothing, and household goods. With the impacts of the trade[...]
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USDA data highlights monopoly risk in rural grocery markets
If you live in a small town, you probably have fewer grocery stores than you did 30 years ago — and fewer choices inside them. Independent grocers have disappeared, replaced by big national chains that now decide what’s on the shelves, how[...]
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On This Day | Inflation Education
If the causes of present high prices be natural and normal, nothing is to be feared therefrom. High prices are by no means always an evil while low prices often are." Mr. Gaynor thinks [...]Read More... from On This Day | Inflation[...]
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Poll: Americans concerned about bird flu effects on wallets over health
West Virginians are more concerned about bird flu’s effect on grocery costs rather than health implications, and Republican voters are more likely to distrust Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information about the virus, according to a new poll from the health policy research[...]
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Wholesale egg prices are going down. How soon will it affect your grocery bill?
After months of soaring egg prices, there’s hope on the horizon for shoppers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports a steady drop in wholesale egg prices, thanks to a lull in bird flu outbreaks. While this price reduction may not be reflected[...]
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New data reveals how much it costs to live in different North Dakota counties
If you’re curious about the cost of living in North Dakota, recent data from Job Service sheds light on the disparities across counties. McKenzie County takes the lead as the priciest, driven largely by its oil industry. In comparison, Ward County sits[...]
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U.S. egg prices are still skyrocketing. Here’s what’s behind the surge
Egg prices are cracking records, and it’s no yolk. Wholesale prices in the Midwest soared to $5.57 per dozen, a staggering 150% jump from last year. This surge is driven by a rampant bird flu outbreak impacting laying hens, reducing the supply[...]
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Rural Americans Impacted More By Inflation
If you didn’t know what inflation meant a year ago, the odds are high that has changed. You don’t need to know the word to feel the burden of higher prices. And when the dollar loses value and everything costs more, rural[...]