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NY mayoral race could be test for Democratic comeback
The Minot Daily News - North Dakota
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A seasoned veteran of Chicago politics once told me that it often takes Democrats a couple of four-year cycles out of office before they can pull their fractious factions together into a winning coalition. There’s a lot of truth in that, and...
Letter to the editor: Lack of priority for North Dakota Legislature
Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota
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June 28, 2025
To the editor, Regarding the May 28 Grand Forks Herald article about regrets among members of the state Legislature (Headline: Education issues among top regrets ). Next to family, there is nothing more important than education for our children...
Today in History: June 28, 1981 - Around the state of North Dakota in 8 days
Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota
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June 28, 2025
Today in History revisits the Sunday, June 28, 1981 edition of the Grand Forks Herald and highlights a story from Mike Jacobs who outlined an 8-day road trip across North Dakota. Jacobs highlighted key attractions in each region—lakes, historic...
North Dakota joins Iowa-led effort supporting Trump administration’s Harvard funding cuts
KFGO - North Dakota
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June 26, 2025
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading a 16-state coalition supporting the Trump administration’s efforts to cut funding for Harvard University. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) By: Robin Opsahl DES MOINES, Iowa (North Dakota...
Share your agriculture storm damage with NDSU Extension, North Dakota Dept. of Ag
Agweek - North Dakota
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June 27, 2025
NDSU Extension and the North Dakota Department of Agriculture are hoping to hear from those who suffered agriculture losses from June 2025 storm damage through impact assessments. An online assessment tool was launched on Wednesday, June 25, and...
North Dakota among 16 states supporting Trump administration’s Harvard funding cuts
North Dakota Monitor
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June 25, 2025
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a 16-state coalition that includes North Dakota filing an amicus brief Tuesday supporting the Trump administration’s efforts to cut some funding for Harvard University over reported claims of antisemitism on...
Looking back at impossible choices and the impact of abortion policy in North Dakota and beyond
North Dakota Monitor
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June 27, 2025
Even before federal abortion-rights protections were overturned three years ago, a Fargo mother says she had to travel hundreds of miles and across state lines to end a life-threatening pregnancy. Randi Lamoureux, an educator and business owner,...
Legislation reintroduced to exclude illegal immigrants from electoral college calculations
North Idaho Times
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June 30, 2025
Senator Mike Crapo, US Senator for Idaho | Sen. Mike Crapo Official WebsiteSenator Mike Crapo, US Senator for Idaho | Sen. Mike Crapo Official Website U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, both Republicans from Idaho, have joined forces with...
Speaker on national tour to highlight adult education’s power during LCCC stop
Wyoming News Now
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Cheyenne, Wyo – As millions of Americans seek new opportunities through adult education, a national organization will be coming to Laramie County Community College to spotlight the stories and systems that will help them succeed. The Coalition on...
Federal funding cuts to North Dakota agencies total $100M so far, analysis shows
North Dakota Monitor
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June 26, 2025
At least $100 million in federal grants have been canceled for North Dakota state agencies under the Trump administration so far, according to an analysis presented Thursday to state legislative leaders. The analysis may not be a complete picture...
Energy Industry Leaders Convened a Made in North Dakota Energy Round Table
KNOX Radio - North Dakota
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(File image) (KNOX) – Leading voices from across North Dakota’s energy landscape gathered at the Advanced Technology Center at the National Energy Center of Excellence on the Bismarck State College campus for a high-level round table discussion...
‘Not unheard of but certainly unique’: For a weekend, North Dakota was the hotspot for severe summer weather
The Jamestown Sun - North Dakota
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June 25, 2025
GRAND FORKS – Renowned storm chaser Reed Timmer’s appearance in North Dakota over the weekend caused a stir among casual weather watchers and meteorological thrill-seekers. Fans waited outside his hotel in Grand Forks, hoping for an autograph or a...
North Dakota announces recipients of latest opioid settlement fund grants
Peace Garden News - North Dakota
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June 22, 2025
Pat Traynor, Interim Director at HHS | North Dakota Department of Health and Human ServicesPat Traynor, Interim Director at HHS | North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has disclosed the...
Boat North Dakota Course For Youth 12-15 Available
The Roundup - Montana
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June 24, 2025
North Dakota state law requires youth ages 12-15 who want to operate a boat or personal watercraft by themselves with at least a 10-horsepower motor must pass the state’s boating basics course. The course is available for home-study by contacting...
Supper or Dinner? North Dakotans Weigh In on the Great Mealtime Debate
Hot 97.5 - North Dakota
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June 24, 2025
The great debate is heating up once again here in North Dakota: is it supper or dinner? For some, it’s just semantics. For others, especially around here, the word you use says a lot about where you’re from—and maybe even how you were raised. The...
What Independence Day means for gardeners
St. Cloud Live - Minnesota
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July 5, 2025
Neal Holland, longtime horticulture professor with North Dakota State University, was fond of calling July Fourth “Independence Day for gardeners.” I’m not sure if he coined the phrase or borrowed it from a predecessor, but the term refers to...
Winners of the Air Race Classic ‘Skybound Scotts’ find friendship through flying
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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This year’s Air Race Classic, a historical all-female flight competition, landed in a new city: Spokane. The 2,426-mile route spanned nine states, starting at the H. L. Sonny Callahan Airport in Fairhope, Alabama, on June 17 and finishing on June...
North Dakota University System faces $800,000 shortfall, interim chancellor says
The Dickinson Press - North Dakota
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June 21, 2025
FARGO — The board that oversees North Dakota’s 11 colleges and universities finds itself in familiar territory, having to deal again with the financial implications of settlement agreements with departing presidents. The State Board of Higher...
LGBTQ+ advocates celebrate 10 years of marriage equality, brace for future threats
InForum - North Dakota
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June 27, 2025
FARGO — It was a moment that changed lives and the law. For many LGBTQ+ Americans, June 26, 2015, was more than a court decision, it was recognition, validation and the right to say “I do.” Ten years later, the celebration continues, but so does...
How To Keep Kids Safe At North Dakota County Fairs
Dakota Country 96.1 - North Dakota
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June 23, 2025
Attending a county fair in North Dakota can be a fun experience for families, offering a blend of entertainment, education, and community spirit. However, the bustling environment also necessitates heightened vigilance, especially when it comes to...