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LATEST NEWS FROM THE NETWORK
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Dearth of women in top higher ed leadership in North Dakota causes concern
January 21, 2025
Currently only one woman is in a position of leadership among 11 institutions.
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Underserved rural communities targeted in legislative proposal
January 14, 2025
An endowment fund of $50 million endowment could spur redevelopment, housing.
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Poll: Support for state’s abortion law weakens
November 26, 2024
Republicans in North Dakota appear to be souring on the state’s 2023 law banning abortion, a new poll commissioned by the North Dakota News Cooperative, indicates.
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State looks to boost access for youth with severe mental health challenges
November 12, 2024
Two pilot programs created to address gaps, break down silos.
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Concerns grow about Christian nationalism in North Dakota
August 06, 2024
Some Christian denominations are publicly or discreetly raising worries about a rise in an ideology known as “Christian nationalism” that desires a brand of conservative Christian dominion over all aspects of American society and politics.
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ND raw milk producers cautious as federal producers raise concerns
May 09, 2024
Raw milk from North Dakota dairy cows carries a low risk of avian flu contamination, say local producers, but they are still increasing precautions.
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With advancements, EVs could make more sense for rural North Dakota
March 25, 2024
Infrastructure shortcomings, like the lack of fast-charging stations, will partly be addressed through funding from the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
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Potential for rural electric co-ops to tap millions for renewables
August 08, 2023
Rural electric cooperatives in North Dakota may soon apply for grants available in a federal program under the Inflation Reduction Act, which could set the tone for investments in renewables here over the next decade.
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North Dakota renewing focus on sex trafficking
June 14, 2023
Victims say laws, public awareness could be strengthened. After a recent series of meetings with those working on human trafficking in the state, the attorney general said he wants to better facilitate their work and efficiently move grant dollars to effective programs.
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Inadequate supply, rising costs hit renters statewide
June 05, 2023
End of federal pandemic aid could lead to housing insecurity.
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Canadian nuclear project could locate near North Dakota border
May 30, 2023
The prospect of a Canadian utility company siting a small nuclear reactor just a stone’s throw from the North Dakota border has come as a surprise to state officials and local landowners. But the power such a project could bring may be welcome.
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