Tag: Resilience

When the Safety Net Frays: Nonprofits Struggle Amid Federal Grant Cuts

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Nonprofits have always been a safety net, stepping in where government funding falls short. But now, that net is unraveling. Sweeping cuts to federal grants under the Trump administration are leaving organizations in a state of uncertainty—struggling not just with funding gaps, but with rising security concerns and an unpredictable policy landscape. Stacy Palmer, CEO

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

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by: MinotVoice  |  

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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Minot State to Host Symposium on Fostering Resilience

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Minot State University is hosting a Community Symposium titled “Fostering Resilience” on March 21 at the Student Center Conference Center. This event, running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will explore trauma-informed care, ethics, and burnout prevention—crucial topics for those in high-stress professions and anyone interested in mental health. With a blend of keynotes, panel

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City projects await lifting of federal executive order funds

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Minot’s efforts to upgrade roads and replace lead service lines are moving forward—though a presidential order is creating some uncertainty. The City Council approved bidding for a $12 million reconstruction of 16th Street Southwest and is seeking federal loans to identify aging water lines. But federal funding tied to both projects is now paused, potentially

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When It Rains, These Philly Sidewalks Reveal A Hidden Message About Flood Resilience

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

How does a community speak to its citizens about the challenges they jointly face? It’s a question without right answers, but plenty of emerging ones. In Germantown, PA, the community faces a growing threat of infrastructure flooding. As they took to tackling the problem, they recognized they’d need new ways of engaging and educating those

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Growing cities take proactive stance against diverse threats, building resilience

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

When it comes to resilience, it’s not just about being prepared. It’s about building stronger cities that deliver a higher quality of life and more economic diversity. Sound familiar? Minot is in the middle of an enormous resiliency effort made possible by $74.3 million federal grant. And we’re not the only city thinking in this language;

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