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Big Meat’s Ties to USDA Top Official Revealed

Big Meat’s Ties to USDA Top Official Revealed

This article was written by Grey Moran and originally published by our Rural News Network partner, Sentient. Just before her appointment to the Trump administration, Mindy Brashears held too many professional roles to enumerate. It was getting to be a bit much, even for her, she admitted. “I have many

Do recreational drones need to be FAA-registered if they exceed a certain weight?

Do recreational drones need to be FAA-registered if they exceed a certain weight?

The hidden backbone of family care

The hidden backbone of family care

Do federal funds make up about one-third of North Dakota’s state spending?

Do federal funds make up about one-third of North Dakota’s state spending?

Because we're neighbors

Because we're neighbors

Family caregivers provide major unseen value across North Dakota

Family caregivers provide major unseen value across North Dakota

Have AI-related companies driven stock gains since the launch of ChatGPT?

Have AI-related companies driven stock gains since the launch of ChatGPT?

Fact Brief

Do recreational drones need to be FAA-registered if they exceed a certain weight?

Do recreational drones need to be FAA-registered if they exceed a certain weight?

Yes. Recreational drones weighing 250 grams (0.55 lbs) or more are required to be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which costs $5 and is valid for three years. They must have a Remote ID. Recreational drones under this weight are not required to be registered and do

Do federal funds make up about one-third of North Dakota’s state spending?

Do federal funds make up about one-third of North Dakota’s state spending?

Have AI-related companies driven stock gains since the launch of ChatGPT?

Have AI-related companies driven stock gains since the launch of ChatGPT?

Did every single county in North Dakota vote against a ban on property taxes in 2024?

Did every single county in North Dakota vote against a ban on property taxes in 2024?

Is the Bank of North Dakota the only public bank in U.S. history that has never failed?

Is the Bank of North Dakota the only public bank in U.S. history that has never failed?

Can shadow flicker from wind turbines trigger seizures in people with epilepsy?

Can shadow flicker from wind turbines trigger seizures in people with epilepsy?

Would North Dakota companies be eligible for refunds under a court ruling that overturned Trump tariffs?

Would North Dakota companies be eligible for refunds under a court ruling that overturned Trump tariffs?

Podcast

The hidden backbone of family care

The hidden backbone of family care

Family caregiving across North Dakota often happens quietly, but its impact is anything but small. In this episode of The Backstory, Michael Standaert discusses his reporting on family caregivers and the enormous role they play in helping loved ones remain at home. Listen here: Backstory 450:00/592.3797961× The

Bakken boom lessons still shaping North Dakota communities

Bakken boom lessons still shaping North Dakota communities

Candid conversation on the future of agriculture

Candid conversation on the future of agriculture

Inside North Dakota’s new diversion and reentry programs

Inside North Dakota’s new diversion and reentry programs

Reporting North Dakota: The Walsh County Press

Reporting North Dakota: The Walsh County Press

New federal nutrition standards pose challenges for North Dakota schools

New federal nutrition standards pose challenges for North Dakota schools

A lost sailor's possible return to North Dakota

A lost sailor's possible return to North Dakota

Health

Family caregivers provide major unseen value across North Dakota

Family caregivers provide major unseen value across North Dakota

Work estimated at $1.27 billion annually caring for loved ones

North Dakota lawmakers join debate over new federal rural health fund

North Dakota lawmakers join debate over new federal rural health fund

After slow rollout, new criminal justice reentry programs begin to take shape

After slow rollout, new criminal justice reentry programs begin to take shape

New food guidelines take a bite out of public schools

New food guidelines take a bite out of public schools

North Dakota’s running and biking events boost health, tourism, and local spirit

North Dakota’s running and biking events boost health, tourism, and local spirit

Federal cost cutting imperils some North Dakota senior programs

Federal cost cutting imperils some North Dakota senior programs

Concerns grow about increased ACA costs, medical debt

Concerns grow about increased ACA costs, medical debt

NDNC Poll

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Poll: North Dakota pride, satisfaction sky high

Poll: A majority of North Dakotans are givers

Poll: Inflation dents North Dakota holiday spending spirit

Poll: Voters want to tap Legacy Fund, with limits

Poll: ND voters back tariffs, but mixed on impacts of Trump trade policies

Youth

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New food guidelines take a bite out of public schools

Schools hope to embrace the best of AI, shun the worst

Despite challenges, child care looks to innovate in North Dakota

$100K fee for H1-B visas has local workforce impacts

Students ‘think like a prairie’ with hands-on art experience

Business

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Blueprint points path forward for North Dakota’s strained local newspapers

$100K fee for H1-B visas has local workforce impacts

Expiration of tax credits could mean larger health insurance bills for ND farmers

Newspapers have bright future in local communities, if they embrace change

Grocery stores in North Dakota affected by cyberattack on distributor