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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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In a first for TEDxFargo, 2024 speaker now being featured at TED.com

by: MinotVoice | March 17, 2025

For the first time since its inception, TEDxFargo is making waves on TED’s official platform. Amanda Schneider, founder of ThinkLab, brings a refreshing perspective on Gen Z in the workforce with her talk, “Work is broken. Gen Z can help fix it.” Rather than disrupting, she argues, Gen Z is leading the charge for flexibility,

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Can America’s whiskey industry survive the latest round of tariffs?

by: MinotVoice | March 16, 2025

For American whiskey producers, trade wars aren’t just political maneuvering—they’re business-altering decisions. Cedar Ridge Distillery, like many in the industry, faces uncertainty as tariffs threaten to upend international sales. With Europe poised to impose a 50% tax on American whiskey and the U.S. responding in kind, distillers are left weighing their options: stay in the

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Canada’s Hudson’s Bay has survived 355 years. Now the store is in crisis

by: MinotVoice | March 15, 2025

For 355 years, Hudson’s Bay has been a cornerstone of Canadian commerce, evolving from a fur-trading empire to a high-end department store chain. Now, the country’s oldest retailer is fighting to stay afloat. Struggling with debt, declining foot traffic, and economic pressures, the company has sought creditor protection in a bid to restructure. Once a

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Judge Orders Reinstatement of Fired Federal Employees

by: MinotVoice | March 14, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that thousands of federal employees fired by the Trump administration must be reinstated within a week, calling the mass terminations unlawful. The ruling challenges the administration’s broad efforts to reshape the federal workforce, particularly targeting probationary employees. The White House is pushing back, vowing to appeal. At the heart of

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Hoeven: Trump Administration to Reverse Biden WOTUS Overreach, Provide Regulatory Relief & Certainty

by: MinotVoice | March 13, 2025

Senator John Hoeven is welcoming a move to rein in federal water regulations, calling it a win for farmers, energy producers, and landowners. The EPA’s decision to roll back the expanded WOTUS rule aligns with a 2023 Supreme Court ruling and aims to reduce regulatory burdens. Hoeven, a longtime critic of the broader definition, says

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North Dakota Senate Weighs Bill to Allow Conversion Therapy

by: MinotVoice | March 12, 2025

A controversial bill before the North Dakota Senate could allow licensed social workers to offer conversion therapy, a practice widely condemned by medical and mental health experts. Supporters argue it expands treatment options, but opponents, including the state chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, warn that research links conversion therapy to increased suicide

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Barriers to tracking bird flu mount amid federal changes

by: MinotVoice | March 12, 2025

Cases of avian flu in humans are rising across the U.S., with at least 67 infections and one death. While poultry and dairy farm workers remain most at risk, health experts warn that inconsistent testing could be masking a larger problem. With states setting their own tracking protocols and many workers lacking healthcare access, gaps

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Now Is the Time to Stand Up for Press Freedom

by: MinotVoice | March 12, 2025

The press isn’t perfect, but a free and fair one is essential to democracy. Yet, politicians on both the left and right have found it convenient to take swings at journalists—whether it’s a mayor lashing out after a tragedy or a former president using lawsuits to intimidate. The attacks aren’t new, but they’re escalating. Now

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The dark parallels between 1920s America and today’s political climate

by: Josh Wolsky | March 12, 2025

Throughout history, moments of national anxiety have often led to policies that target the most vulnerable. A century ago, after war and a deadly pandemic, fears of decline fueled restrictive immigration laws, forced sterilization programs, and the rise of movements that sought to reshape the nation’s identity. Today, echoes of that era are resurfacing as

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A Turning Point in the Fentanyl Crisis? Overdose Deaths Drop Nationwide

by: MinotVoice | March 11, 2025

For the first time in years, the U.S. is seeing a sustained and dramatic drop in fatal drug overdoses. New research shows fentanyl-related deaths have declined in all 50 states, with some regions reporting a decrease of over 50%. Experts credit wider naloxone access, changes in drug use habits, and shifts in the street supply.

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