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Storytelling Meets Soil: How Mini-Docs Are Fueling Interest in Regenerative Agriculture

A new mini-documentary is putting North Dakota farmers and their efforts to restore soil health in the national spotlight. In this episode of The Backstory, host Sabrina Halvorson talks with reporter Michael Standaert about his article exploring how short films and sustainable farming trends are intersecting. Listen here: Backstory 110:

Concerns grow about increased ACA costs, medical debt

Concerns grow about increased ACA costs, medical debt

Mini-doc popularity mirrors growing interest in regenerative agriculture

Mini-doc popularity mirrors growing interest in regenerative agriculture

Grocery stores in North Dakota affected by cyberattack on distributor

Grocery stores in North Dakota affected by cyberattack on distributor

Cemeteries document slow decline of rural North Dakota

Cemeteries document slow decline of rural North Dakota

Nowhere to turn: Ukrainian refugees in legal limbo

Ukrainians face slow walk out the door as status expires

Ukrainians face slow walk out the door as status expires

Health

Concerns grow about increased ACA costs, medical debt

Concerns grow about increased ACA costs, medical debt

Rule changes, loss of subsidies could lead to more uninsured

The Backstory: Impact of Medicaid Changes on North Dakota's Rural Hospitals

North Dakota well-positioned to deal with proposed Medicaid changes

North Dakota well-positioned to deal with proposed Medicaid changes

Podcast: North Dakota Faces Measles Outbreak Amid Vaccination Decline

North Dakota reports first four measles cases amid declining vaccination rates

North Dakota reports first four measles cases amid declining vaccination rates

Proposed VA staffing cuts have local veterans worried

Proposed VA staffing cuts have local veterans worried

State needs citizen help to get the lead out

State needs citizen help to get the lead out

NDNC Poll

Poll: Voters say legislators whiffed on rejecting free school meals

Poll: Voters say legislators whiffed on rejecting free school meals

Broad support for both school choice and K-12 public schools

Poll: Most ND voters support Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage

Poll: Most ND voters support Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage

Poll: Trump, DOGE policies see strong support among likely North Dakota voters

Poll: Trump, DOGE policies see strong support among likely North Dakota voters

NDNC hires CEO to take organization to next level

Poll: Most 2024 North Dakota ballot measures appear too close to call

Poll: Most 2024 North Dakota ballot measures appear too close to call

Poll: Republicans look set for sweep of top races

Poll: Republicans look set for sweep of top races

Poll finds ND GOP voters fear country losing Christian values

Poll finds ND GOP voters fear country losing Christian values

Youth

The Backstory: AmeriCorps cuts hit rural North Dakota schools, communities

This week on The Backstory from the North Dakota News Cooperative, host Sabrina Halvorson talks with reporter Michael Standaert about his latest article uncovering the impact of federal funding cuts to AmeriCorps programs in rural North Dakota. Listen here: The Backstory: AmeriCorps cuts hit rural North Dakota schools, communities0:00/

AmeriCorps cuts hit rural North Dakota schools, communities

AmeriCorps cuts hit rural North Dakota schools, communities

North Dakota reports first four measles cases amid declining vaccination rates

North Dakota reports first four measles cases amid declining vaccination rates

Poll: Voters say legislators whiffed on rejecting free school meals

Poll: Voters say legislators whiffed on rejecting free school meals

Dearth of women in top higher ed leadership in North Dakota causes concern

Dearth of women in top higher ed leadership in North Dakota causes concern

Small-town success comes from positive people and things

Small-town success comes from positive people and things

Poll: Broad support for funding childcare, school lunches, affordable housing

Poll: Broad support for funding childcare, school lunches, affordable housing

Workforce

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AmeriCorps cuts hit rural North Dakota schools, communities

OB-GYN fears, maternity deserts impact health care in North Dakota

Pressures could lead to more closures at ND nursing homes

Despite legislative efforts, child care workforce challenges persist

Dollar General contests worker safety citations

Business

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Grocery stores in North Dakota affected by cyberattack on distributor

Sudden cut of ‘politicized’ FEMA grants leaves ND communities in the lurch

United for Ukraine parolees in North Dakota awaiting fate

USDA upheaval brings uncertainty to farmers, rural communities

Trump trade wars add stress to North Dakota’s $41 billion ag economy

Energy

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Poll: North Dakotans support both fossil fuels and environmental protection

'Weird' newspaper calls out pipeline protests eight years later

With advancements, EVs could make more sense for rural ND

Potential for rural electric co-ops to tap millions for renewables

Carbon capture plans may not be worth climate, financial rsks