Tom Gerhardt: Behind the scenes of North Dakota journalism
Veteran North Dakota journalist Tom Gerhardt reflects on his career, the transformation of news technology and the role local journalists play in building trust within their communities.
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North Dakota doctor recounts extraordinary Greenland expedition
Dr. Jon Solberg discusses serving as the expedition physician during a dangerous journey across Greenland and the lessons he brought home to North Dakota.
Has North Dakota scheduled its regular legislative sessions every other year since statehood in 1889?
Yes.
North Dakota has scheduled its regular legislative sessions biennially since statehood.
The Constitution adopted in 1889 stated that sessions of the Legislative Assembly “shall be biennial” and directed lawmakers to meet after legislative elections. The first state Legislative Assembly convened on Nov. 19, 1889, shortly after North Dakota entered
States turn to parents to fill a home care workforce gap
North Dakota is among a growing number of states paying some parents to care for children with complex medical needs, but only 75 of the more than 550 families that applied are currently enrolled.
Is the United States energy independent because it is a net exporter of energy?
Record energy production has changed America’s role in global markets, but the meaning of energy independence is more complicated.
Rising costs deepen uncertainty for North Dakota farmers
Higher diesel and fertilizer costs are colliding with trade tensions and uneven growing conditions, making harvest and future planning more difficult for North Dakota farmers.
As harvest starts, ND farmers facing perfect storm of uncertainty
High costs for diesel, fertilizer, renewed trade war adds to challenges