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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

Do data centers increase electricity demand and infrastructure costs in their regions?

Do data centers increase electricity demand and infrastructure costs in their regions?

Yes. Data centers are among the most electricity-intensive types of development, and their presence increases demand on local and regional grids. The Congressional Research Service reports that U.S. data centers consumed about 176 terawatt-hours in 2023, roughly 4.4% of national electricity use, with projections that demand could double

Students ‘think like a prairie’ with hands-on art experience

Students ‘think like a prairie’ with hands-on art experience

Programs support lifelong awareness of ND’s most important ecosystem

Local news is not dead, but it needs you

Local news is not dead, but it needs you

In this episode of The Backstory, Sabrina Halvorson and Michael Standaert of the North Dakota News Cooperative unpack a new initiative aimed at reshaping the future of local journalism and why community support may be the key to its survival. Listen now: Backstory 210:00/664.825421× The conversation centers