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Podcast: United for Ukraine parolees in North Dakota awaiting fate

Podcast: United for Ukraine parolees in North Dakota awaiting fate

This episode of The Backstory looks at Ukrainian humanitarian parolees in North Dakota, the “United for Ukraine” program, how parole differs from refugee status, and what’s at stake for families and communities if temporary legal protections are lost.

Podcast: USDA upheaval brings uncertainty to farmers, rural communities

Sabrina Halvorson and Michael Standaert discuss USDA funding freezes and program cuts impacting farmers and rural communities. They discuss the sudden end of key initiatives like Local Food Purchase Assistance, and Food for Schools, along with broader effects on Climate Smart Commodities and Rural Energy Assistance. Standaert discusses what he

Introducing NDNC's Backstory Podcast

Introducing The Backstory, a new podcast from the North Dakota News Cooperative. Hosted by NDNC CEO Sabrina Halvorson, we give you a behind-the-scenes look at the stories we cover. Reporter Michael Standaert discusses how he uncovers the issues and gives us a new perspective on the stories that affect the

Podcast: Trade wars add stress to North Dakota’s $41 billion ag economy

In this episode of The Backstory podcast by the North Dakota News Cooperative, CEO Sabrina Halvorson and lead reporter Michael Standaert delve into the effects of President Donald Trump's trade wars on North Dakota's $41 billion agricultural economy. The discussion highlights concerns and uncertainties faced by

Podcast: North Dakota summer tourism prospects uncertain

Sabrina Halvorson and lead reporter Michael Standaert discuss the ramifications of Trump's policies on North Dakota's summer tourism.

Journalism, more important than ever -- please join us

Newsrooms are shrinking. That's why the North Dakota News Cooperative was formed in 2021 to delve into stories that matter to North Dakotans. Correspondent Michael Standaert was hired the next year to dive deep into a broad range of topics. The stories are available here and provided at