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Saskatchewan looking to U.S. to cure doctor woes with recruitment program

by: MinotVoice | April 11, 2025

Saskatchewan is making its pitch — not to its own residents, but to doctors south of the border. Facing physician shortages, the province is launching a new campaign aimed at attracting American doctors looking for stability in an uncertain political climate. The effort will highlight what Saskatchewan sees as its strengths: lower living costs, work-life

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Rise in number of U.S. doctors looking to move to Canada

by: MinotVoice | April 5, 2025

A quiet shift is underway in North American health care. Since the 2024 U.S. election, Canadian provinces have seen a surge in interest from American doctors and nurses looking north. The reasons vary—frustration with private insurers, political interference in care, and shrinking research funding—but the pattern is clear. Provinces like Manitoba and Nova Scotia are

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Bold and collaborative approaches are needed to solve Idaho’s physician shortage (and why it matters in North Dakota)

by: Josh Wolsky | March 20, 2025

Idaho’s doctor shortage isn’t just a statistic—it’s a growing crisis affecting nearly every corner of the state. With 43 of 44 counties facing a healthcare provider shortage, access to medical care is increasingly limited, leading to worse health outcomes. While partnerships with out-of-state medical schools help train new doctors, too many leave and never return.

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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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From Los Angeles to Medora: A Story of Finding Home in the North Dakota Badlands

by: MinotVoice | March 14, 2025

For many, Medora is a summer stop—a place to visit, work, and move on. But for Justin Morales, it became home. Originally from Los Angeles, Justin arrived in Medora through a ministry program during the pandemic and never looked back. Now the Front Desk Manager at the Rough Riders Hotel, he’s worn just about every

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Minot Veterinarians Reduce After-Hours Emergency Care Due to Staffing Shortage

by: MinotVoice | March 14, 2025

Minot pet owners may face more limited emergency care options as two local veterinary clinics adjust their after-hours services due to a veterinarian shortage. Pinkerton Animal Hospital and West Oaks Animal Hospital announced that they will no longer provide emergency services on Thursday nights and one weekend per month. The decision comes as Minot struggles

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States Facing Doctor Shortages Ease Licensing Rules for Foreign-Trained Physicians

By: Arielle Zionts, KFF Health News | March 3, 2025

A growing number of states have made it easier for doctors who trained in other countries to get medical licenses, a shift supporters say could ease physician shortages in rural areas. The changes involve residency programs — the supervised, hands-on training experience that doctors must complete after graduating medical school. Until recently, every state required

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New Data Collection Shines Light on Broader School Staff Shortages

by: MinotVoice | February 26, 2025

When schools struggle to find teachers, the problem is visible. But another staffing crisis is unfolding quietly—one that affects nearly every aspect of school life. North Dakota’s schools are facing a growing shortage of paraprofessionals, bus drivers, and other non-licensed staff, essential workers who support classrooms, supervise students, and keep schools running. New data reveals

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International educators help alleviate South Dakota teacher shortage

by: MinotVoice | February 15, 2025

With teacher shortages hitting rural schools hard, South Dakota is turning to international educators to keep classrooms staffed. More than 400 foreign teachers now work in the state, many from the Philippines, bringing years of experience and a commitment to students. Schools like Crow Creek Tribal School have embraced the program, prioritizing certified teachers over

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Listen: Sweden, Norway and Finland cooperating to attract workers to the far north

by: Josh Wolsky | February 3, 2023

For our Scandinavian friends, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, they’re short workers. But only all types of workers and only everywhere. It’s a problem that’s prompting a creative solution — working together beyond national borders. Why does it matter in Minot? As home of the Norsk Høstfest, we’re obligated to bring you stories from Scandinavia. But

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Saskatchewan nursing union says recruitment plan to address worker shortage moving too slow

by: Josh Wolsky | January 30, 2023

It doesn’t matter where you look, recruitment of workers and staffing are the challenges facing communities. This story from The Regina Leader-Post highlights the Saskatchewan’s provincial need for nurses. Those on the job are burning out at a faster and faster rate, and the impact on health care is becoming evident. What are they doing

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Bill funding construction of career tech education centers passes House committee

by: Josh Wolsky | January 19, 2023

A bill to speed up the construction of planned technical education centers around the state is advancing through the legislature. House Bill 1199 authorizes a Bank of North Dakota line of credit to the tune of ~$68 million. The amount is equal to the American Rescue Plan Act dollars that are earmarked for the purpose

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North Dakota lawmakers look to boost immigration as labor shortage hampers economy

by: Josh Wolsky | January 11, 2023

North Dakota is short of workers. You don’t need the news to tell you, step into any local business or restaurant and you’re likely to experience it firsthand. But what can lawmakers do about the problem? Well, Tim Mattern, a Fargo-area Democrat has some ideas. He’s sponsored two bills that would put the state squarely

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‘Brain drain’: International medical grads in Saskatchewan struggle to become doctors

by: Josh Wolsky | January 10, 2023

What if you left your home country, completed your education and professional training abroad, and then returned home only to discover you couldn’t get a license to work? What if, at the same time, there was a labor shortage of the expertise you hold? Well, that’s the problem Canada is having with medical doctors, and,

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North Dakota Metros Among Five Lowest Employment Rates in U.S.

by: Josh Wolsky | December 28, 2022

Fargo, Bismarck, and Grand Forks are all included in statistical reports of U.S. metropolitan areas because their populations are higher than 50,000. It’s a beneficial designation because of the information it delivers, and while Minot’s circumstances are similar, we don’t get the data to prove it. That notwithstanding, this report from Inforum is worth a

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Can North Dakota really fix its labor shortage?

by: Josh Wolsky | December 19, 2022

North Dakota has 16,000 listed job openings, but Job Service North Dakota estimates closer to 40,000 job vacancies, and no industry is spared. The upcoming legislative session will see lawmakers and Governor Burgum address issues where the state can make an impact; one area already identified is support for childcare. But all agree, the challenge

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