Elderly care facilities face downsizing, closure if workforce challenges unmet Expense of contract nursing, shortage of nurses at forefront
Communities rely on local champions to attract workers Childcare, education and affordability key concerns of recent arrivals
Recent tragedies highlight rural mental health, addiction crisis Stigma, treatment gaps, lack of community engagement undermine care
Talk leading to action in addressing mental, behavioral health in North Dakota Over 800 peer specialists now trained to support those in recovery
School meal debt resurfaces as families struggle with inflation Meal debt on pace to eclipse pre-COVID levels in some areas
National driver shortages impacting ND schools, businesses Regulatory changes increase times, costs of certification