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NMU professor elected VP of Michigan Council of Teachers of English
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Yooper and Nothern Michigan University (NMU) English professor Kel Sassi has been elected vice president of the Michigan Council of Teachers of English (MCTE). Sassi, whose great-great grandfather immigrated from...

Fedorchak supports passage of comprehensive economic reform bill
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota announced the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, which is now set to be signed by President Trump. This legislation aims to advance President Trump's America First agenda by implementing tax cuts...
Gallup poll: Record low number of Americans feel pride for country
With the Independence Day holiday weekend here, North Dakotans might be out at parades, fireworks shows and barbecues. However, new polling indicates that many Americans are struggling to feel optimistic about the state of the country. A new...

Elon Musk’s America Party is long shot
“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” Elon Musk declared on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Another billionaire quickly replied on his social media platform, “I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go...

Kevin O’Leary: U.S. Must Learn From Bitcoin Miners to Win ‘AI Wars’
In the race for AI supremacy, North America is now learning important lessons from the bitcoin mining industry about building large-scale infrastructure close to sustainable energy sources, according to serial entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary.“It all...

League of Women Voters officially recognizes chapter in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS – The League of Women Voters have officially established a chapter in the Grand Forks area after four months of organization. On July 9, Miranda Nechepurenko, the Greater Grand Forks chapter president, officially received word that the...

Marquis Who's Who Honors David E. Garlie As A Top Scientist
(MENAFN- ACCESSWIRE) UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2025 / Marquis Who's Who honors David E. Garlie as a Top Scientist. Mr. Garlie is the chief technology officer and managing partner of Cross Plains Solutions LLC, a company whose...

ND should encourage hydrogen energy sector development
Tom DeVilbiss, Westhope North Dakota has consistently led in energy development, from coal to oil and natural gas and now, even wind energy. In January 2025, the Heartland Hydrogen Hub (HH2H) initiative, of which North Dakota is a part, entered...
Freeze on federal grants squeezes WA school budgets
Panic has set in at school districts across Washington state as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funds. Chris Reykdal, state superintendent of schools, said $137 million are in jeopardy, more than 15% of the state's funding...
NV schools face budget emergency as Congress impounds federal funds
Panic is setting in at school districts across the Silver State as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funds. State data show the grants being impounded total about $56 million. Luis Valentino, an education expert and host of...

10 states with the highest and lowest salary needed to live comfortably; Oklahoma Ranked #3
Travellaggio // Shutterstock 10 states with the highest and lowest salary needed to live comfortably Outside of the big cities, life can be cheaper for many Americans. Though after years of high inflation, cost increases have affected almost...

Happenings around the Perham area, July 10-20
The Perham Focus accepts community calendar items for publication online and in our Thursday print edition, space permitting. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to either editor@perhamfocus.com or...

THURS: Up to 200 homes damaged in Ruidoso by floods, Lujan defends public media, + More
As many as 200 homes damaged as officials survey the aftermath of a deadly New Mexico flood - Morgan Lee, Susan Montoya Bryan, and Roberto Rosales, Associated Press At least 200 homes were damaged during a deadly flash flood in the mountain...

School smartphone bans reflect growing concern over youth mental health and academic performance
The number of states banning smartphones in schools is growing. New York is now the largest state in the U.S. to ban smartphones in public schools. Starting in fall 2025, students will not be allowed to use their phones during the school day,...

NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center to host annual field day on July 24
The Langdon Research Extension Center (LREC) will be holding its annual field day in cooperation with the Northern Canola Growers Association (NCGA) on Thursday, July 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and concluding with a noon meal sponsored by the...

Duck Dive: USC Football 2025 Preview
Special thanks to Alicia de Artola Castillo of Reign of Troy for joining me to discuss USC’s roster on this week’s podcast: On the basis of fundamental per-play performance, USC had a very strong offense in 2024 with top marks in explosive play...

‘God’s work’: Cowboys UDFAs from Syracuse hope to realize NFL dream together
FRISCO — The story of former Syracuse safety Alijah “Cinco” Clark and linebacker Justin Barron, Orange co-defensive coordinator Robert Wright will say, is a testament to the beauty of football. “There are probably not two people on this earth with...

‘If the land isn’t healthy, we cannot be healthy:’ Indigenous health researcher reflects
Danya Carroll is a postdoctoral associate in epidemiology and biostatistics at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. She is working with Nicole Redvers, professor and director of Indigenous Planetary Health, to explore the intersection of Indigenous...

Letter: The illusion of control
Concerns over the recent storms in North Dakota prompted separate articles, from both Rob Port and Roxane Salonen , to discuss life's uncertainties. It was an interesting dichotomy, considering one is a Catholic, and the other an avowed atheist....

ND Catholic Daughters hold State Convention in Williston
July 3, 2025 by ND Catholic Daughters The North Dakota Catholic Daughters of the Americas held their 54th Biennial State Convention at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s O’Neill Hall, and the James Memorial Art Center in Williston on May...