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Federal Language Purge Comes for ‘Resilience’ and ‘Sustainability’

by: MinotVoice | March 11, 2025

In his return to the White House, President Trump has moved swiftly to redefine the government’s language—banning terms like “climate change” and “diversity” while ordering agencies to erase references to clean energy. Scientists and officials who rely on federal funding are adapting, some taking their work underground. The move reflects a broader effort to reshape

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Saskatchewan providers say province needs to ink $10-a-day child-care extension with feds

by: Josh Wolsky | March 11, 2025

Saskatchewan is one of two provinces holding out on extending a federal deal that funds $10-a-day child care, raising concerns that parents will see rising fees and daycare closures. The deal, part of a nationwide child-care strategy, mirrors how Canada funds health care—federally supported but provincially run. While the federal government is offering billions to

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Nebraska’s Electoral College Debate Heats Up: Winner-Take-All Proposal Advances

by: MinotVoice | March 11, 2025

Nebraska’s unique way of awarding Electoral College votes is once again up for debate. A legislative committee, under pressure from Gov. Jim Pillen and Republican supporters, has advanced two proposals—one to switch to a winner-take-all system and another to let voters decide through a constitutional amendment. While supporters argue the change would unify Nebraska’s voice

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Golf industry tees up fight to keep daylight saving time

by: Josh Wolsky | March 9, 2025

Daylight saving time has its champions and its critics, but few industries have a stake in the debate quite like golf. As lawmakers across the country consider locking the clocks—either on standard time or daylight saving—the golf industry is making its case: evening light equals more rounds played, more lessons taught, and more revenue for

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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says retaliatory measures still active despite partial U.S. tariff pause

by: Josh Wolsky | March 8, 2025

Trade tensions between Saskatchewan and the U.S. remain high, even as President Donald Trump temporarily rolls back some tariffs. Premier Scott Moe is keeping Saskatchewan’s retaliatory measures in place, citing uncertainty over which Canadian exports remain affected. The province has halted purchases of U.S. alcohol, prioritized Canadian suppliers for government contracts, and paused some capital

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Late car payments hit their highest level in decades

by: MinotVoice | March 7, 2025

More Americans are falling behind on their car payments, and economists say it’s a warning sign of deeper financial strain. New data shows that subprime auto loan delinquencies have hit record highs, with broader auto loan defaults reaching levels not seen since 2010. Rising interest rates, high car prices, and slowing job growth are squeezing

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Listen: When it comes to the economy, it’s all about uncertainty

by: MinotVoice | March 7, 2025

Uncertainty can be just as damaging as the tariffs themselves. That’s the concern from economists like Mark Zandi, who warns that President Trump’s shifting trade policies are rattling businesses. After threatening steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico, then delaying them, then enforcing them—only to pause most again—companies are left guessing what comes next. Meanwhile, tariffs

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Checks, Balances, Buying Bread and the Misnamed Mandate

by: Jim Maxson | March 6, 2025

The present federal executive and legislative branches are operating at warp speed under the supposition that they have a “mandate.” In reality, the party presently in power has a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate and a 217-215 majority in the U.S. House. Our current President received less than half of the popular vote last

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Mexico tells Supreme Court that U.S. gunmakers are to blame for heavily armed cartels

by: MinotVoice | March 5, 2025

Mexico and the United States are pointing fingers over the violence fueled by drug cartels, but this time, the dispute isn’t just political—it’s in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. Mexico is suing American gun manufacturers, arguing that the flow of military-style weapons from the north is arming the very cartels responsible for its

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Hegseth orders suspension of cyber, information operations planning against Russia

by: MinotVoice | March 4, 2025

The U.S. military’s cyber operations against Russia have been put on pause, a decision that’s already raising alarms in Washington. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down on cyber- and information-operations planning, reportedly as part of an effort to bring Russia to the negotiating table over Ukraine. Critics argue the move

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ND farmer Weather Service cuts threaten science of farming

By: Mike Moen, Public News Service | March 3, 2025

Knowing weather patterns is part of farmers’ skillset, helping them protect their land and profits. But a North Dakota producer worries about the future of those tools as the Trump administration cuts staff at the National Weather Service. Reports surfaced late last week that hundreds of probationary employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Watch: The Shining City On the Hill

by: MinotVoice | March 2, 2025

Throughout his political career, President Ronald Reagan referenced a “Shining City on a Hill.” In his farewell address, he gave us more. He gave us the vision of what he saw when he imagined it. His full farewell speech is shown below; it feels like we need it. President Reagan’s vision for that shining city

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Minot State Professor, along with national colleagues say US Constitution under duress

By: Mike Moen, Public News Service | March 1, 2025

Nearly 1,000 political scientists from across the U.S. have signed a letter, saying American democracy is under threat based on the early actions of the new Trump administration. A North Dakota expert is among those speaking out. Those who added their names to the statement work for colleges and universities in both “red” and “blue”

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Media petition North Dakota Supreme Court for expanded access to Greenpeace trial

by: MinotVoice | February 28, 2025

A trial involving the Dakota Access Pipeline is drawing significant attention as media organizations push for expanded access. Judge James Gion has restricted photography, video, and audio recording during the proceedings in Morton County, citing witness concerns. Media attorney Jack McDonald has filed a petition with the North Dakota Supreme Court for greater transparency, arguing

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ND Board of Higher Education Stands by Diversity Commitment Amid Federal Directive

by: MinotVoice | February 28, 2025

The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) announced Wednesday that it will not be making any immediate changes to its policies following a new directive from the U.S. Department of Education on race-based policies in education. The federal guidance, issued on February 14, 2025, reinforced restrictions on considering race in any aspect of

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Launches “Rangers Wanted” Augmented Reality App

by: Josh Wolsky | February 24, 2025

Teddy Roosevelt’s legacy just got a high-tech upgrade. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library has teamed up with top tech innovators to launch Rangers Wanted, an augmented reality app that turns the natural world into an interactive adventure. Designed to get kids off the couch and into the outdoors, the app blends conservation lessons with AR-powered

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