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Health agencies scramble as North Dakota loses federal grants

By: Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor | March 31, 2025

Some North Dakota health agencies are trying to adjust to the sudden loss of federal funding. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services learned last week it lost about $3.2 million in federal funding for substance-use treatment and mental health programs after block grants were rescinded by a federal agency. In an evening

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SD research: Power of ag co-ops intersects with controversial tax law

by: MinotVoice | March 31, 2025

A new study says agriculture co-ops are a strong economic force in states like South Dakota – but their future is murky, because of federal tax cuts set to expire. Farm cooperatives have been around for more than a century, allowing smaller farmers to pool together resources to buy supplies and market their products. South Dakota

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Fargo leader wants downtown city-owned sites considered for new convention center

by: MinotVoice | March 31, 2025

Fargo may soon see a major shift in its downtown landscape. Commissioner John Strand is proposing that the city’s new convention center be built on one of several prime city-owned properties, including the vacant Mid America Steel site or a cluster of underused buildings near Third Avenue North. With a $40-$45 million price tag and

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Outdoors will be ‘part of the classroom’ as part of new Cedar Rapids initiative

by: MinotVoice | March 30, 2025

In a city that has weathered floods and derechos, Cedar Rapids is turning to nature for resilience—starting with its youngest residents. The newly designated “Nature Everywhere Accelerator Community” will transform aging school playgrounds into green havens where children can climb, explore and simply be kids. For many local students, especially those in apartments or from

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City of Minot holds last neighborhood meeting of the month

by: MinotVoice | March 30, 2025

Minot residents gathered one last time this month at the Public Library to connect with city leaders and discuss pressing community issues. Public safety took center stage, with Interim Police Chief Dale Plessas highlighting efforts to boost patrols despite being short 15 to 17 officers. Strategies to address the staffing gap include expanding Community Service

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Dakota Gardener: The year of milkweed

By: Kelsey Deckert, NDSU Extension Service | March 30, 2025

Each year the National Garden Bureau chooses plants of the year. I always look forward to which plants they pick and learning more about each plant. This year among the chosen is Asclepias or milkweed. The genus name is derived from Asclephius, the Greek god of healing. The common name of Milkweed is due

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North Carolina May End Parking Mandates—Minot Should Be Next

By: Strong Towns, Strong Towns | March 29, 2025

The ripple effects of outdated parking mandates are felt everywhere. Whether they’re blocking a new business from opening, a church from expanding, or new housing from being built, these rules often get in the way of the kind of communities people want and need. Parking mandates can also worsen financial stress for cities, as they

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Students will thrive in phone-free schools

By: Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden | March 29, 2025

When we stood up this week in support of legislation to require phone-free schools in North Dakota, we approached it as giving something back to students: the freedom to learn and grow with far less distraction and stress. As parents of a combined six children who have attended 15 different schools in several districts, we’ve

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Port: Should Nichole Rice have even been on trial?

by: MinotVoice | March 29, 2025

Nichole Rice’s acquittal in the 2007 murder of her college roommate, Anita Knutson, wasn’t just a courtroom drama — it exposed deeper problems within Ward County’s prosecution system. Despite weak evidence and years of delays, prosecutors pushed forward, only to see the case unravel in hours. But Rice’s trial is just one example. With a

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Poll: Americans concerned about bird flu effects on wallets over health

By: Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service | March 28, 2025

West Virginians are more concerned about bird flu’s effect on grocery costs rather than health implications, and Republican voters are more likely to distrust Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information about the virus, according to a new poll from the health policy research and news organization KFF. Nearly nine in 10 adults across parties, race and

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Peace Garden prep work readies the grounds for spring planting

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

Spring is bringing new life to the International Peace Garden, where staff are preparing for a vibrant season of planting and volunteer events. Annuals grown at Saddler’s Greenhouse will arrive in late May, just in time for volunteer planting days on June 14 and 21. This year’s outdoor garden theme, “Peace,” will feature colorful designs

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Grand Forks woman named North Dakota Small Business Person of the Year

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

Deanna “Dee” Decimus Holmes, founder of All Embracing Home Care, has been named North Dakota Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Holmes, who started her in-home care business in 2019, now serves over 100 clients across nine North Dakota counties and recently expanded to Arizona. Her dedication to providing

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Committee advances North Dakota property tax bill but reduces level of tax credit

By: Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor | March 28, 2025

The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a property tax bill Thursday, but adopted amendments such as reducing the proposed tax credit for homeowners. Senate Majority Leader Sen. David Hogue, R-Minot, introduced amendments to House Bill 1176, a property tax proposal backed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Hogue proposed lowering the primary residence credit from the

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Grand marshall for 2025 State Fair Parade Announced

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

Randy Hedberg, a Parshall native and longtime college football coach, has been named grand marshal of the 2025 North Dakota State Parade. Set for July 19 in Minot, the 43rd parade will honor Hedberg’s remarkable 45-year coaching career, which included 11 seasons as NDSU’s quarterbacks coach, where he helped develop NFL talents like Carson Wentz

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Ward County couple charged with sexual crimes involving adults with cognitive impairments

by: MinotVoice | March 28, 2025

A Ward County couple, Dalton and Amber Hattem, have been charged with multiple felonies related to the sexual abuse and exploitation of cognitively impaired adults at a Minot facility between April and December 2024. Amber, a former Certified Nurse Assistant at Minot Health and Rehab Center, allegedly engaged in sexual acts with two patients and

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Minot State FBLA shines at State Leadership Conference

by: MinotVoice | March 27, 2025

Minot State University’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter continues to set the standard, earning top honors at the recent Collegiate State Leadership Conference held in Mandan. With 16 active members, Minot State once again claimed the Dorothy L. Travis Outstanding Chapter award, a testament to their consistent excellence. Individual and team success followed,

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