Latest ND K-12 student math and English proficiency data delayed
Testing issues, new baseline measurements lead to delays; update expected soon
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Concussion safety is a “no-brainer”
A young athlete gets up after a hard hit and says they’re fine. But what should parents and coaches watch for, and how do they know when that student needs medical attention?
In this episode of The Backstory, host Sabrina Halvorson talks with
Dr. Torsten Rotto, a Sanford Health
Changes to federal funding system could gut local K-12 technology budgets
FCC considers altering system which provides ND schools around $3 million annually
New report details up to $177B in federal grant cuts and freezes, including North Dakota funding
State records show approximately $103.7 million in North Dakota grants were reported terminated through June 2025.
From ‘suck it up’ to sit out: North Dakota youth sports rethink concussions
Awareness helps young athletes handle head injuries, but work still to do
Does hosting wind turbines provide farmers with additional income?
Yes.
Wind projects provide farmers with substantial economic benefits while allowing most land to remain in agricultural use.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates about 98% of land within a typical wind project remains available for farming, grazing, or other uses.
Meanwhile, farmers who host turbines can receive long-term
Tom Gerhardt: Behind the scenes of North Dakota journalism
Veteran North Dakota journalist Tom Gerhardt reflects on his career, the transformation of news technology and the role local journalists play in building trust within their communities.
What the record-high cost of diesel means for you
This story was originally published by Grist.
Diesel prices hit an all-time high on Friday, Sept. 4. Then another, and another.
According to AAA, the average price of diesel as of September 10 stands at a staggering $5.98 — about $2.31 more than in late February, when the
North Dakota doctor recounts extraordinary Greenland expedition
Dr. Jon Solberg discusses serving as the expedition physician during a dangerous journey across Greenland and the lessons he brought home to North Dakota.
Has North Dakota scheduled its regular legislative sessions every other year since statehood in 1889?
Yes.
North Dakota has scheduled its regular legislative sessions biennially since statehood.
The Constitution adopted in 1889 stated that sessions of the Legislative Assembly “shall be biennial” and directed lawmakers to meet after legislative elections. The first state Legislative Assembly convened on Nov. 19, 1889, shortly after North Dakota entered
States turn to parents to fill a home care workforce gap
North Dakota is among a growing number of states paying some parents to care for children with complex medical needs, but only 75 of the more than 550 families that applied are currently enrolled.
Is the United States energy independent because it is a net exporter of energy?
Record energy production has changed America’s role in global markets, but the meaning of energy independence is more complicated.
Rising costs deepen uncertainty for North Dakota farmers
Higher diesel and fertilizer costs are colliding with trade tensions and uneven growing conditions, making harvest and future planning more difficult for North Dakota farmers.
As harvest starts, ND farmers facing perfect storm of uncertainty
High costs for diesel, fertilizer, renewed trade war adds to challenges