Tuesday, November 30, 2021

PNS Daily Newscast - November 30, 2021
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Minority-owned Southern businesses get back on their feet post-pandemic with a fund's help; President Biden says don't panic over the new COVID variant; and eye doctors gauge the risk of dying from COVID.

2021Talks - November 30, 2021
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U.S. Senate is back in session with a long holiday to-do list that includes avoiding a government shutdown; negotiations to revive the Iran Nuclear Deal resume; and Jack Dorsey resigns as CEO of Twitter.

The Yonder Report - November 25, 2021
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South Dakota foster kids find homes with Native families; a conservative group wants oil and gas reform; rural Pennsylvania residents object to planes flying above tree tops; and poetry debuts to celebrate the land.

North Dakota

A new report says among responding districts, only 8% of North Dakota schools have LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum. (Adobe Stock)
A new report says among responding districts, only 8% of North Dakota schools have LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum. (Adobe Stock)
ND Report Illustrates School-Related Issues for LGBTQ Youth

FARGO, N.D. -- A new report details how North Dakota students who identify as LGBTQ+ often struggle with the environment within their schools…

Since 2017, North Dakota has had around 1,500 children younger than 18 living in foster care annually. (Adobe Stock)
Since 2017, North Dakota has had around 1,500 children younger than 18 living in foster care annually. (Adobe Stock)
New ND Group Fills Void in Helping Kids Avoid Foster Care System

DICKINSON, N.D. -- Efforts continue in North Dakota to carry out programs put in limbo by this year's closing of Lutheran Social Services (LSS)…

In 2020, Donald Trump overwhelmingly won the state of North Dakota, but some state GOP lawmakers say there's still the need to push for election reforms. (Adobe Stock)
In 2020, Donald Trump overwhelmingly won the state of North Dakota, but some state GOP lawmakers say there's still the need to push for election reforms. (Adobe Stock)
A Year After 2020 Vote, Fraud Rhetoric Still Lingers in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota's special session is getting attention for issues outside the original agenda. Some lawmakers are pushing for changes …

In addition to roads and bridges, labor leaders say the new infrastructure bill approved by Congress allows for work on other needs, such as adding more capacity to electric grids. (Adobe Stock)
In addition to roads and bridges, labor leaders say the new infrastructure bill approved by Congress allows for work on other needs, such as adding more capacity to electric grids. (Adobe Stock)
ND Unions Applaud Infrastructure Bill Passage

FARGO, N.D. -- Labor leaders said North Dakota is poised to benefit from a boost in federal infrastructure spending, after the public works package …

Voter advocates say organized national groups are influencing political divisiveness in states such as North Dakota, forcing lawmakers to diver their attention from more pressing matters. (Adobe Stock)
Voter advocates say organized national groups are influencing political divisiveness in states such as North Dakota, forcing lawmakers to diver their attention from more pressing matters. (Adobe Stock)
Ahead of Special Session, ND Lawmakers Urged Not to Get Sidetracked

BISMARCK, N.D. -- North Dakota lawmakers kick off a special session Monday, intended to be brief, so they can approve new political maps. But voter …

Weather forecasters say states such as North Dakota could see below-average temperatures at various points this winter, adding to concerns about higher home heating bills. (Adobe Stock)
Weather forecasters say states such as North Dakota could see below-average temperatures at various points this winter, adding to concerns about higher home heating bills. (Adobe Stock)
North Dakotans Urged to Plan for Higher Heating Bills

BISMARCK, N.D. -- A recent dip in temperatures likely prompted many North Dakotans to start cranking up the heat. With natural-gas prices expected …

Nationally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says there continues to be a slow decline in the number of farming operations. (Adobe Stock)
Nationally, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says there continues to be a slow decline in the number of farming operations. (Adobe Stock)
Protecting the Family Farm Focus of Virtual Event

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Family farms are navigating a maze of market barriers and threats from climate change. While solutions develop, some say producers …

An annual North Dakota program, where hunters donate their haul to food shelves, usually nets about 2,000 pounds of meat. But it saw higher numbers last year. (Adobe Stock)
An annual North Dakota program, where hunters donate their haul to food shelves, usually nets about 2,000 pounds of meat. But it saw higher numbers last year. (Adobe Stock)
ND Hunters Could Spell Relief Amid Higher Grocery Bills

FARGO, N.D. -- In its latest Food Price Outlook, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said rising food costs might not level off until next year…

State health officials say there are an estimated 82,082 North Dakotans between ages 5 and 11. COVID vaccines for this group are expected in November. (Adobe Stock)
State health officials say there are an estimated 82,082 North Dakotans between ages 5 and 11. COVID vaccines for this group are expected in November. (Adobe Stock)
ND Lays Groundwork for Kids' COVID Vaccine Rollout

BISMARCK, N.D. -- The North Dakota Department of Health said, pending final federal approval, COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages five to 11 could be …

Child-care advocates say if North Dakota doesn't boost funding for the system, more families might pull out of the workforce because of access issues. (Adobe Stock)
Child-care advocates say if North Dakota doesn't boost funding for the system, more families might pull out of the workforce because of access issues. (Adobe Stock)
ND Leaders Urged to Think Big on Child-Care Spending

BISMARCK, N.D. - A portion of American Rescue Plan funding sent to North Dakota has yet to be divvied up. Groups that want to improve the child-care …

Natural-resource advocates and other groups are urging North Dakota to move on from fossil fuels, while state leaders say industries such as coal need more investment to adapt their technologies. (Adobe Stock)
Natural-resource advocates and other groups are urging North Dakota to move on from fossil fuels, while state leaders say industries such as coal need more investment to adapt their technologies. (Adobe Stock)
Fresh Off Granholm Meeting, ND Renewable-Energy Officials Talk Vision

BELCOURT, N.D. -- Renewable-energy advocates in North Dakota are hoping for more federal support to advance projects, after a key meeting with a …

A recent analysis found that states in the western half of the U.S. are likely to bear the brunt of U.S. Postal Service cutbacks. (Adobe Stock)
A recent analysis found that states in the western half of the U.S. are likely to bear the brunt of U.S. Postal Service cutbacks. (Adobe Stock)
ND Among Rural States Poised for Mail Delivery Gaps

BISMARCK, N.D. -- The majority of North Dakota's counties are rural. Opponents of new U.S. Postal Service standards argued it spells trouble for the …

 

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