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Medora’s Presidential Transformation
In this episode of The Backstory, we explore the sweeping changes taking place in Medora as the town prepares for the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, scheduled for July 4th next year.
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The conversation highlights the transformative impact of the
Did Argentina’s temporary suspension of taxes on agricultural exports have an effect on U.S. farmers?
Yes.
Argentina’s temporary suspension of export taxes in September 2025 briefly increased competition for U.S. farmers, especially in the soybean market.
The measure removed export duties on soybeans, corn, wheat, and beef until a $7 billion sales limit was reached. Within days, Argentine exporters filled that quota, prompting
Medora prepares for ‘presidential’ transformation with hope and some anxiety
Opening of presidential library could mark Medora’s transition to year-round destination
Has the median age of a homebuyer in the US increased from 31 to 56 in the past few decades?
Yes.
According to Apollo Global Management, the median age of a homebuyer was 56 in 2024, against 31 in 1981.
In the past few decades, the median price of a house has risen faster than the median household income, though both rose faster than inflation for the overall economy. In
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Squeezed from all Sides: North Dakota farmers face new pressures
In this episode, host Sabrina Halvorson speaks with Michael Standaert about the looming expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits and how this policy shift could lead to significant increases in health insurance costs for North Dakota farmers.
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