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Michael Standaert

Michael Standaert

Correspondent Michael Standaert has been a journalist in the Midwest, California, Europe and Asia. He grew up in Illinois and has an MA in journalism. Contact him at michael@newscoopnd.org.
AmeriCorps cuts hit rural North Dakota schools, communities

AmeriCorps cuts hit rural North Dakota schools, communities

While some program funding continues, concerns over further cuts remain
Michael Standaert May 13, 2025
North Dakota reports first four measles cases amid declining vaccination rates

North Dakota reports first four measles cases amid declining vaccination rates

Large outbreak could burden local healthcare
Michael Standaert May 2, 2025
Federal funding cuts prolong anxiety for North Dakota institutions

Federal funding cuts prolong anxiety for North Dakota institutions

State Library, research universities await next moves
Michael Standaert Apr 29, 2025
Proposed VA staffing cuts have local veterans worried

Proposed VA staffing cuts have local veterans worried

Current excellent care could erode, they say
Michael Standaert Apr 15, 2025
Sudden cut of ‘politicized’ FEMA grants leaves ND communities in the lurch

Sudden cut of ‘politicized’ FEMA grants leaves ND communities in the lurch

Cuts impact major projects in Lincoln, Washburn and Fessenden
Michael Standaert Apr 8, 2025
United for Ukraine parolees in North Dakota awaiting fate

United for Ukraine parolees in North Dakota awaiting fate

Decision to remove other humanitarian parolees stokes concern
Michael Standaert Apr 1, 2025
USDA upheaval brings uncertainty to farmers, rural communities

USDA upheaval brings uncertainty to farmers, rural communities

Funding terminations, freezes, layoffs all have follow-on impacts
Michael Standaert Mar 25, 2025

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