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The silent failure of a housing solution

The silent failure of a housing solution

In this episode of The Backstory, journalist Michael Standaert joins Sabrina Halvorson to discuss the ongoing housing shortage in rural North Dakota. They explore the root causes, including infrastructure challenges, floodplain restrictions, and developer disinterest. Listen now: Backstory 200:00/620.0207031× Standaert highlights Senate Bill 2225, a widely supported

Podcast: Preserving Local News in Rural North Dakota

Podcast: Preserving Local News in Rural North Dakota

In this episode of Backstory, host Sabrina Halvorson speaks with Ryan Janke, the new owner and publisher of the Wishek Star and Ashley Tribune. Janke discusses his unexpected path from city employee and freelance reporter to small-town newspaper publisher, and the steps he took to keep two long-standing rural newspapers

How NDNC turns poll data into stories

How NDNC turns poll data into stories

How do raw poll numbers become meaningful, unbiased journalism? In this episode, reporter Michael Standaert takes us inside the process of transforming statewide survey data into trusted news North Dakotans can rely on. Listen here: Backstory 180:00/359.9203851× We go behind the scenes of the North Dakota News

Behind the Numbers: How the NDNC Poll Comes Together

Behind the Numbers: How the NDNC Poll Comes Together

Go behind the scenes of North Dakota's public opinion poll. Sabrina Halvorson and Mary Jo Hotzler discuss how the NDNC ensures accuracy, fairness, and a true snapshot of what North Dakotans think.

Tariff tensions: North Dakota ag feels the heat

Tariff tensions: North Dakota ag feels the heat

As global trade tensions rise, North Dakota’s ag producers are feeling the pressure, from stalled exports to rising equipment and fertilizer costs. Listen here: Backstory 160:00/703.0223361× In this episode, we look at how shifting U.S. tariffs are impacting North Dakota’s farmers and agricultural businesses.

Is methane the largest driver of recent global warming?

Is methane the largest driver of recent global warming?

No. Methane only accounts for 20-30% of recent warming, while human-made CO2 remains the dominant driver of recent climate change. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas significantly more effective at trapping heat than CO2; however, there is approximately 220 times more CO2 than methane in our atmosphere. Methane is also

Do federal tax dollars pay for the college tuition of undocumented immigrants?

Do federal tax dollars pay for the college tuition of undocumented immigrants?

No. Federal law prohibits undocumented students from receiving federal financial aid. Two Clinton-era laws — the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act — require all students to provide a valid Social Security number or otherwise demonstrate lawful-presence status to receive federal aid.