North Dakota
Monday, March 18, 2024
Possible public-comment overhaul stirs backlash in Fargo
Public comment has long been a staple of local government meetings. But in North Dakota and other parts of the country, this engagement tool faces a …
Oklahoma tragedy felt by LGBTQ advocates in ND
LGBTQ advocates in North Dakota have joined a nationwide coalition demanding accountability over the death of a non-binary teen from Oklahoma…
Expert: Healthy diet doesn't have to be a lofty, expensive goal
March is National Nutrition Month, and North Dakotans are being reminded of ways to better manage their health through personalized diet plans …
'Checking under the hood' of the electric school bus movement
Most school buses on the nation's roadways are still powered by diesel engines but in North Dakota and elsewhere, there is hope about the push to …
ND makes grade in national report evaluating public school support
North Dakota is sometimes swept up in national rhetoric about public schools. However, the state fares well in a new report looking at how much it …
Poll on climate change shows some in ND yet to be convinced
North Dakota voters are divided on climate change matters, according to new polling data. To get more community buy-in for climate solutions…
ND task force zeroes in on teacher recruitment
This coming Thursday, a new task force will meet to advance discussions about boosting teacher recruitment and retention in North Dakota. The panel …
Poll: Big disconnect between North Dakotans and 'people's fund'
In a new poll, North Dakota voters say they'd like to see big changes to the state's Legacy Fund, which operates as a savings account funded by oil …
Women business owners in ND take on risks to thrive
National Entrepreneurship Week runs through Saturday. In North Dakota, outreach continues to ensure women business owners face fewer obstacles in …
ND law at center of carbon pipeline fight now under scrutiny
A North Dakota lawmaker is calling into question a state law change that drew a lot of attention this week. At issue is a regulatory decision for a …
National report issues cautionary tale after ND pension overhaul
CLARIFICATION: North Dakota will be closing its main public pension plan next year. An earlier version of this story did not indicate that several …
ND hopes new campaign beefs up rural health-care workforce
North Dakota lags behind other Midwestern states when it comes to having an adequate number of health-care physicians. State officials say a new …