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”We need you” – US researchers reach out to Sweden

by: MinotVoice | March 26, 2025

As research funding tightens in the U.S., American universities are looking outward—and Sweden is listening. Uppsala University’s Vice-Chancellor Anders Hagfeldt, fresh off a visit with top U.S. institutions, says the message was clear: collaboration matters now more than ever. With academic budgets under pressure in the U.S., partnerships with Sweden’s universities aren’t just valued—they’re vital.

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Twins Up for Sale? Owners Testing Market on $1.7 Billion Valuation

by: MinotVoice | March 26, 2025

The Minnesota Twins may be up for sale—but it’s not a done deal, and certainly not a simple one. The Pohlad family is seeking at least $1.7 billion, a price shaped as much by debt as by value. Add in local ownership preferences and a cautious approach from the sellers, and the timeline is looking

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Rep. Fedorchak vows to protect Social Security during virtual town hall

by: MinotVoice | March 26, 2025

Julie Fedorchak’s first public forum since taking office wasn’t held in a gym or town hall—it happened over the phone, reaching thousands of North Dakotans from their own homes. In the spotlight: Social Security, Medicaid, and education funding. Fedorchak assured constituents that core benefits aren’t being cut, but acknowledged big changes are coming. The conversation

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USPS head Louis DeJoy steps down as Trump officials consider Postal Service overhaul

by: MinotVoice | March 25, 2025

Louis DeJoy is stepping away from the helm of the U.S. Postal Service, ending a tenure that’s been anything but quiet. Appointed during the pandemic, he oversaw sweeping—often controversial—changes, from cost-cutting reforms to the rise of mail-in voting. His departure, announced Monday, comes amid growing concerns about the Postal Service’s independence and future direction, especially

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Saskatchewan backtracks on complete ban of U.S.-branded beer, liquor, “Made in Canada” will make shelves

by: MinotVoice | March 25, 2025

After briefly pulling dozens of U.S.-branded alcoholic drinks from shelves, Saskatchewan is reversing course—at least partially. The province will now allow sales to resume for products confirmed to be made in Canada. The move follows backlash to a sweeping response to U.S. tariffs announced by President Trump earlier this month. While the original ban was

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Boeing wins Air Force’s next-gen fighter contract

by: MinotVoice | March 22, 2025

After months of speculation, the Air Force is all in on a new chapter of air dominance—and Boeing’s at the helm. The announcement of the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter jet, marks a rare recent win for Boeing and a turning point in U.S. military aviation. With stealthier tech, longer range, and a drone wingman or

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Musk Visit to Pentagon Faces Scrutiny, Raises National Security Concerns

by: MinotVoice | March 22, 2025

Elon Musk’s surprise visit to the Pentagon has drawn more than headlines—it’s sparked fresh questions about where business ends and national security begins. Reports initially tied his briefing request to U.S. war plans with China, a claim later denied by both the Pentagon and President Trump. Still, the optics matter. As Musk’s business empire intersects

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Craft brewers consider kicking the aluminum tariff can to customers

by: Josh Wolsky | March 22, 2025

For Minnesota’s craft brewers, tariffs on aluminum aren’t just a policy debate—they’re a real hit to the bottom line. As costs rise on everything from cans to grain, small breweries are left juggling tight margins and big decisions. Do they absorb the extra cost or pass it to the customer? At places like Jack Pine

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Commentary: America, for so long a state of mind, is losing its sense of mission

By: Llewellyn King, Inside Sources | March 22, 2025

America isn’t just a piece of remarkably fertile real estate between two great oceans. It is also a state of mind. Even when America has done wrong things (think racism) or stupid things (think Prohibition), it has still shone brightly to the world as the citadel of free expression, abundant opportunity, and a place where

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We Are Better Than This!

By: Lillian Crook, Bismarck | March 21, 2025

I read a news story about some of the February 2025 firings of North Dakotans working for the federal government. Last summer I attended the 50th anniversary celebration at Knife River Indian Villages, one of the most important National Park Service sites in North Dakota, where visitors learn myriad lessons of the indigenous people of

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Rep. Fedorchak announces tele-town hall March 25

By: Staff, North Dakota Monitor | March 21, 2025

Republican U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak announced she will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday evening. The tele-town hall will begin at 6:30 p.m. Central Tuesday. Participants must register for the event in advance through Fedorchak’s website by 5 p.m. Monday. “I look forward to hearing directly from North Dakotans about the issues that matter

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North Dakota’s Delegation Should Face Voters

by: Josh Wolsky | March 20, 2025

North Dakotans deserve answers. With tensions rising over U.S.-Canada relations, federal workforce cuts, and the balance of power in Washington, the state’s congressional delegation—Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Rep. Julie Fedorchak—must step forward. These aren’t abstract policy debates; they impact tourism, jobs, and the lives of thousands. Thoughtful town halls, not scripted

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Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls scrubs content to comply with DEI order

by: MinotVoice | March 19, 2025

The Department of Defense has ordered the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) content from Air Force websites, erasing stories, photos, and articles that once highlighted service members’ cultural backgrounds and achievements. At Malmstrom Air Force Base, deleted posts included events celebrating heritage months and the story of an Indigenous airman’s religious exemption. The

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After Years of Soaring Prices, Farmland Values Begin to Cool

by: MinotVoice | March 19, 2025

After a surge driven by high commodity prices and investor interest, U.S. farmland values are finally slowing. States like Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska saw double-digit increases in recent years, but new USDA data shows the market stabilizing. Rising interest rates and operational costs are cooling demand, even as institutional investors continue buying land. With over

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What declaring war on The Associated Press really means

by: MinotVoice | March 19, 2025

The battle over renaming the Gulf of Mexico may seem trivial, but it’s part of a larger effort to intimidate the press. When the Associated Press refused to adopt “Gulf of America” in its stylebook, the White House retaliated—barring AP reporters and triggering a lawsuit. This is just one move in a broader strategy to

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Wholesale egg prices are going down. How soon will it affect your grocery bill?

by: MinotVoice | March 17, 2025

After months of soaring egg prices, there’s hope on the horizon for shoppers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports a steady drop in wholesale egg prices, thanks to a lull in bird flu outbreaks. While this price reduction may not be reflected immediately on store shelves, experts expect relief in the coming weeks. With fewer

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