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MMIR: Native community unites in water and ground search for Standing Rock man, last seen on train bridge

It’s been 10 days since Renzo Bullhead disappeared
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Rural Uncertainty
USDA upheaval brings uncertainty to farmers, rural communities
Funding terminations, freezes, layoffs all have follow-on impacts 
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
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Indian Affairs
North Dakota lawmakers to review key bills impacting Native American communities
Bills on healthcare, education, criminal justice and tribal tourism will be discussed in upcoming legislative sessions that could affect Native populations.
By Buffalo's Fire
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Land and oil
‘Big Muddy’: North Dakota approaches deadline in high-stakes MHA oil tax lawsuit
Attorneys muck through state, tribal claims for Missouri River mineral rights
By Talli Nauman
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Housing Reform
Legislators push for more affordable housing with new bill
U.S. senators introduce a bill to expand the Housing Choice Voucher program and honor the legacy of affordable housing advocate Herschel Lashkowitz.
By Buffalo's Fire
Rural Veterans
Senators Push to Expand VA Transportation Grants for Rural Veterans
The bipartisan effort would reauthorize a key transportation program supporting veterans needing medical care.
By Buffalo's Fire
Housing Crunch
North Dakota faces major housing shortage as baby boomers age
A new housing study reveals that North Dakota will need 20,000 new housing units by 2027 to accommodate a growing senior population.
By Buffalo's Fire
Tourist Impact
Trump policies leave North Dakota summer tourism prospects uncertain
Businesses await impact of park service cuts, Canadian tourist boycott
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
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Health
Shocking disparities: American Indians in North Dakota die 22.5 years younger than white residents
The findings of a study conducted on pre-pandemic mortality from 2010 to 2019. Post-COVID-19, disparity has grown
By Pier Paolo Bozzano
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Education
Dearth of women in top higher ed leadership in North Dakota causes concern
Currently only one woman in a position of leadership among 11 institutions
Michael Standaert, North Dakota News Cooperative
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Hacker Alert
School software provider is the latest target of major hack of personal data
As more American companies are targeted in cyber crimes, there are a few things individuals can do to improve their “cyber hygiene,” cybersecurity experts say.
Paige Gross, North Dakota Monitor
Hacker using laptop. Lots of digits on the computer screen.
Rural Revival
Small-town success comes from positive people and things
Attracting younger adults, building infrastructure keys to success
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
Tribal Police
'Pushed out': Two-Spirit student leaves St. Labre Indian School
The school is a private, faith-based school that now serves around 270 students from daycare through 12th grade just outside the Northern Cheyenne Reservation
Nora Mabie, Missoulian
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Theater
A Navajo Experience: 'The Frybread Queen'
Arigon Starr, rehearsing in Missoula, will appear on KBGA’s Tribal Scene Radio on Sept 10 and perform songs while discussing her career
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Nonprofits
Funder crisis: Cheyenne River Youth Project in jeapordy
The Eagle Butte program says it has no money for roughly $6,000 in monthly utility bills for its two youth centers and may cut hours or close during the winter
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Education
NIEA names Denise Juneau 2009 Educator of the Year at annual convention
Eight individuals and Minnesota’s Niigane Ojibwemowin Immersion School will be honored Oct 22-25 in Milwaukee, with the gala banquet set for Oct 24
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear