North Dakotans look for answers as questions on data centers mount
State, local governments play catch-up as development moves faster than rules
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After a concussion, what comes next?
A concussion may be over, but the questions don’t end there. Why are some athletes more likely to suffer another kind of injury, and what do researchers still need to learn?
Demand remains high for workers, healthcare openings lead way
Governor hopes new department will streamline workforce efforts
Do you need a reason to vote absentee in North Dakota?
As Election Day approaches, here’s what North Dakota voters should know about requesting and returning an absentee ballot.
Has the farm bill hit a dead end?
Congress has gone another year without renewing the nation’s sweeping agriculture law. With nutrition assistance, conservation programs and support for farmers caught in a partisan standoff, the latest proposal faces a difficult path forward.
Do 90% of all U.S. jobs come from small businesses?
No.
Small businesses –– defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration as companies with fewer than 500 employees –– employ 62.3 million people in America, which accounts for nearly 46% of private sector workers.
Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds said during an Aug. 21 NBC interview that 90% of
Latest ND K-12 student math and English proficiency data delayed
Testing issues, new baseline measurements lead to delays; update expected soon
Concussion safety is a “no-brainer”
A young athlete gets up after a hard hit and says they’re fine. But what should parents and coaches watch for, and how do they know when that student needs medical attention?
In this episode of The Backstory, host Sabrina Halvorson talks with
Dr. Torsten Rotto, a Sanford Health
Changes to federal funding system could gut local K-12 technology budgets
FCC considers altering system which provides ND schools around $3 million annually
New report details up to $177B in federal grant cuts and freezes, including North Dakota funding
State records show approximately $103.7 million in North Dakota grants were reported terminated through June 2025.
From ‘suck it up’ to sit out: North Dakota youth sports rethink concussions
Awareness helps young athletes handle head injuries, but work still to do
Does hosting wind turbines provide farmers with additional income?
Yes.
Wind projects provide farmers with substantial economic benefits while allowing most land to remain in agricultural use.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates about 98% of land within a typical wind project remains available for farming, grazing, or other uses.
Meanwhile, farmers who host turbines can receive long-term
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.
What the record-high cost of diesel means for you
This story was originally published by Grist.
Diesel prices hit an all-time high on Friday, Sept. 4. Then another, and another.
According to AAA, the average price of diesel as of September 10 stands at a staggering $5.98 — about $2.31 more than in late February, when the