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North Dakota State Senate Defeats Free School Meal Bill
(File image) (North Dakota Monitor) - A bill to provide free meals for North Dakota students failed by two votes in the state Senate on Friday, likely leaving the decision to a statewide vote. ...
Bill Dubensky Jan 25, 2026

Xcel Encourages Customers to Consider Conserving Energy
(File image) (KNOX) - As cold weather across a significant portion of the U.S. increases demand for natural gas, Xcel Energy would likeits customers to be aware of a short-term increase in the ...
Bill Dubensky Jan 25, 2026

Pack The Pantry Unites UND Against Food Insecurity
(Contributed graphic from the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines via UND Today) (By Walter Criswell. UND Today) -Cooking oil flies off the shelf. So do cans of chicken and tuna, sh...
Bill Dubensky Jan 25, 2026

North Dakota Farmers Adapt to Consumer Habits And New Federal Guidelines
(Adobe Stock via Prairie News Service) (By Mike Moen. Prairie News Service) - New dietary guidelines in the United States are raising eyebrows. As health experts debate the latest recommendatio...
Bill Dubensky Jan 23, 2026

Minnesota Schools Elevate Native American Teachings With Book Series
(Photo courtesy of MHC via Minnesota News Connection) (By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) - Minnesota schools are getting new materials to enhance their teaching of Native American histor...
Bill Dubensky Jan 23, 2026

Kommer appointed to fill vacancy on State Board of Higher Education
(Photo courtesy of North Dakota governor's office) via the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Michelle Kommer of Fargo to the ...
Bill Dubensky Jan 23, 2026

Altru in Talks to Takeover Three Hospitals
(Altru Health image) (KNOX) - Altru Health and Common Spirit have started talks for Altru to take over three hospitals. If it becomes a reality Altru would take over St. Alexius Health in Bisma...
Bill Dubensky Jan 23, 2026

North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Seeks Summer Food Operators
(North Dakota Department of Public Instruction image) (KNOX) - The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction will be seeking applications from organizations interested in operating North Da...
Bill Dubensky Jan 22, 2026

Healthcare Providers See Grant As a Way to Expand Services in North Dakota
(Photo by Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - North Dakota lawmakers advanced a budget bill to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to spend Rural Healt...
Bill Dubensky Jan 22, 2026

Legislative Committee Endorses Lifeline For North Dakota Hospital in Danger of Closing
(Photo by Jacob Orledge/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) - Lawmakers are recommending a green light for a bill aiming to save a local hospital in southwest North Dakota. Senate Bill...
Bill Dubensky Jan 22, 2026