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Can undocumented immigrants receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the U.S.?

Can undocumented immigrants receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the U.S.?

No. Undocumented immigrants are generally ineligible for SNAP benefits. Federal rule limits SNAP eligibility to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or “qualified aliens” with specified immigration statuses and often a five-year waiting period. A person without legal status cannot receive SNAP benefits, but households with mixed-status members may still

Restoring the land through ranching

Restoring the land through ranching

In this episode of The Backstory, host Sabrina Halvorson and lead reporter Michael Standaert explore the story behind a North Dakota family that has turned to regenerative ranching to restore their land. Listen now: Backstory 260:00/968.1213151× Facing declining crop yields and deteriorating soil, the Maddock family adopted

Medora’s Presidential Transformation

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. Listen now: Backstory 250:00/641.0643991× The conversation highlights the transformative impact of the

Has the median age of a homebuyer in the US increased from 31 to 56 in the past few decades?

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

Squeezed from all Sides: North Dakota farmers face new pressures

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. Listen now: Backstory 240:00/853.164241× “This is the family

More than a marathon: How local races boost community and tourism

More than a marathon: How local races boost community and tourism

In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of race events across North Dakota. From small-town trail races to the nationally recognized Fargo Marathon, explore how these events are more than just athletic competitions. They’re engines of tourism, community connection, and local pride. Listen now: Backstory 230:00/

Art meets ecology as students explore the prairie through creative expression

Art meets ecology as students explore the prairie through creative expression

In this episode, Sabrina Halvorson and Michael Standaert dive into an inspiring arts and ecology initiative titled "Thinking Like a Prairie," where high school students from the North Valley Career and Technology Center engaged in a unique, hands-on learning experience. Listen now: Backstory 220:00/617.8811561× With