Canada Post has officially handed its survival plan to Ottawa — a roadmap meant to pull the national mail service out of years of red ink and declining use. The proposal, requested by Procurement Minister Joël Lightbound, follows a September directive to[...]
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Why Germany and Italy have suspended shipments of most merchandise to the U.S., effective immediately
For years, small packages under $800 could slip into the U.S. duty-free, fueling billions in cross-border shopping. That loophole closes this week, and confusion is rippling through Europe’s postal networks. National carriers from Germany to Italy are halting shipments to America, saying[...]
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Mail thefts in rural North Dakota sow seeds of distrust in the United States Postal Service
In rural Cass and Ramsey counties, stolen birthday cards and missing checks have left neighbors out thousands of dollars — and shaken their trust in the U.S. Postal Service. The thefts, spanning April to July, often targeted mail containing cash or gift[...]
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Amazon is building a shadow postal service in rural America
Amazon and Walmart are racing to rural America—and it’s not just about convenience. With $4 billion committed to expanding its “last mile” network, Amazon plans to reach thousands of new towns with faster deliveries and create 100,000 local jobs. But this isn’t[...]
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On This Day | Working on the Mail
B. E. Stewart, Minot’s postmaster, has been working for an extension of the delivery system ever since he took charge of the office. If he is successful, it will be necessary to re-district the city, adding the seventh carrier and provide for[...]
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Privatize or downsize the USPS? Rural customers worry either hurts them
On a quiet stretch of gravel road in western Nebraska, Roger McDonald delivers more than mail—he delivers connection. His 150-mile route underscores the fragile lifeline rural postal workers provide in an increasingly uncertain future. As debates around privatization swirl in Washington and[...]
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On This Day | Air Mail Takes Off In Minot
Albrecht flew in his Eagle Rock plane with a Comet motor, which has a cruising speed of 110 miles per hour. He flew from Minot to Mohall, Bottineau, Velva and McClusky, picking up airmail and taking it to Bismarck in time to[...]
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On This Day | 1926 ND Postal Convention
There are more Minot boosters in the state now than before. Hereafter, when “Why-not, Minot?” is mentioned to any one of the visiting P.M.’s, it will bring to mind one of the most enterprising towns of the state, a town noted for[...]
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David Steiner of FedEx is tapped to be the U.S. Postal Service’s new leader
David Steiner, former CEO of Waste Management and current FedEx board member, has been tapped to lead the U.S. Postal Service starting in July. His appointment comes as the USPS faces mounting political and financial pressures under the Trump administration. Critics point[...]
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USPS head Louis DeJoy steps down as Trump officials consider Postal Service overhaul
Louis DeJoy is stepping away from the helm of the U.S. Postal Service, ending a tenure that’s been anything but quiet. Appointed during the pandemic, he oversaw sweeping—often controversial—changes, from cost-cutting reforms to the rise of mail-in voting. His departure, announced Monday,[...]
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North Dakota Lawmakers Push for Fixes to Ongoing Mail Delivery Issues
For North Dakotans, waiting on the mail has become an exercise in frustration. Whether it’s newspapers arriving days late, critical prescriptions stuck in transit, or bills showing up out of order, delays have real consequences. Now, state lawmakers are urging the U.S.[...]
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Slow U.S. mail delays delivery of local newspapers
Has the mail been a topic of any of your recent conversations? If you're in Minot, the answer is likely yes. Mail delivery delays and lost mail, they're challenges many in Minot including the post office are dealing with. But are we[...]
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Audit Shows Mail Delivery Failed to Keep up as Bakken Boomed
The U.S. Postal Service has had a difficult time keeping up with the booming pace of growth in the oil field. For a more complete report on the findings of the internal audit, check out this article from the Fargo Forum.
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Canadian Postal Service Reducing Services to Save Dollars
The fall of 2015 will see three Saskatchewan communities lose door-to-door service in favor of more affordable community mail boxes.