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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

Expiration of tax credits could mean larger health insurance bills for ND farmers

Expiration of tax credits could mean larger health insurance bills for ND farmers

Frustrations grow about fate of soybean crop, storage and long-term impacts

Does North Dakota lead the nation in low voter turnout?

Does North Dakota lead the nation in low voter turnout?

No. While North Dakota’s voter turnout is often below the national average, it does not rank lowest in the country. In the 2022 midterm election, turnout in North Dakota was 41.7 percent compared to a national average of 46.2 percent. In the 2024 presidential election, 63.1

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/

Are peer-to-peer gun sales legal in North Dakota?

Are peer-to-peer gun sales legal in North Dakota?

Yes. Private, or peer-to-peer, gun sales are legal in North Dakota. The state does not require background checks, permits, or waiting periods for private transfers between individuals who are North Dakota residents, as long as both parties are legally allowed to own firearms. Federal law prohibits sales to certain groups,

North Dakota’s running and biking events boost health, tourism, and local spirit

North Dakota’s running and biking events boost health, tourism, and local spirit

From marathons to mud runs, races have something for everyone

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