Tourism is big business in North Dakota, but tensions at the national level are starting to ripple through the state’s economy. The latest flashpoint? A drop in Canadian visitors and staffing cuts at national parks. Businesses that rely on cross-border travel are already feeling the squeeze, while parks like Theodore Roosevelt National Park brace for service reductions after staff layoffs. With tariffs looming and informal boycotts taking hold, local officials are watching closely, hoping these disruptions don’t derail a crucial part of the state’s economy.
That’s the teaser. The full story from Michael Standaert with the North Dakota News Cooperative is worth the read.
