Podcast: Proposed VA staffing cuts have local veterans worried
Veterans across the country are raising red flags over proposed VA staffing cuts, and local voices are joining the call.
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Proposed VA staffing cuts have local veterans worried
Current excellent care could erode, they say
Sudden cut of ‘politicized’ FEMA grants leaves ND communities in the lurch
Cuts impact major projects in Lincoln, Washburn and Fessenden
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.
United for Ukraine parolees in North Dakota awaiting fate
Decision to remove other humanitarian parolees stokes concern
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
USDA upheaval brings uncertainty to farmers, rural communities
Funding terminations, freezes, layoffs all have follow-on impacts
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
Trump trade wars add stress to North Dakota’s $41 billion ag economy
Uncertainty over tariffs weighs on long-term market outlooks
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
Many in the dark on Gov. Armstrong’s property tax proposal
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.
Poll: Trump, DOGE policies see strong support among likely North Dakota voters
Respondents on the fence regarding Gov. Armstrong, state legislature performance