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News from North Dakota covering Native issues, politics, environment, education and more.
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'Weird' newspaper calls out DAPL pipeline protests eight years later

Public Service Commission incumbent prioritizes utility reliability, efficiency
By Grace Fiori
Election
Sharing addiction story ‘so worth it,’ Kathryn Burgum says
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North Dakota Native Vote selected for Bush Prize
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ShineThe Shine series will explore limitations and solutions to press freedom and government transparency in Indian Country.
Calls for change: Advocates in North Dakota urge transition from First Nations Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Taking a stand against traditional holiday narratives
By Adrianna Adame and Adrianna Adame
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Wildfires cut into oil production; operators agree to some voluntary restrictions
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North Dakota tribes eligible for state grant to promote voter access
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Weekend wildfire damage approaches 50,000 acres, Burgum says
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1 killed, another critically injured in western North Dakota wildfires
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Most 2024 North Dakota ballot measures appear too close to call
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Health
Locals falling for out-of-state treatment scams hope to raise awareness
At least 150 cases being investigated, $8 million in insurance fraud last year
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
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Public safety
North dakota tribes push for youth police academy at camp
Tribal leaders cite staffing shortages and high costs of sending recruits out of state
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OB-GYN fears, maternity deserts impact health care in North Dakota
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Tribal food assistance program in shambles after USDA warehouse consolidation
By Grace Fiori
Federal commodity foods program
Concerns grow about Christian nationalism in North Dakota
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North Dakotans call on state to deny permits for carbon capture project
By Grace Fiori
Tracey L. Wilkie
Indigenous education director seeks to build relationships with parents, emphasizes mental health
By Adrianna Adame
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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction gives tribal curriculum guides a digital overhaul
By Adrianna Adame
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Celebrating a Decade: Indian Education Summit hosts 36 workshops to empower Native educators
By Adrianna Adame
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Tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation
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