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Armstrong says ND’s rural health care challenges demand bold action in State of the State Address

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota’s rural health care challenges demand bold action and new approaches, Gov. Kelly Armstrong said in the annual State of the State Address on Wednesday, Jan. 21 as the 69th Legislative Assembly convened in a special session to appropriate $199 million in federal funding for a statewide Rural Health Transformation Program.

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Minnesotans welcome the immigration surge drawdown but remain vigilant

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration’s drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge in the Twin Cities area has been met with relief, but state and city officials say small businesses and immigrant communities are still reeling.

Backyard vegetable gardens, healthy for people and the planet. How to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what’s local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don’t travel as far.

In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners

ATLANTA (AP) — It is a goal spreading among anti-tax crusaders — eliminate all property taxes on homeowners.

North Dakota has new Director of Cyber Ops

On Friday, Feb. 6, North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) announced the hiring of John Rodenbiker as Director of Cyber Operations. According to their press release, he brings a proven track record of building world-class cyber programs with more than two decades of experience in information security and IT leadership—along with a unique perspective focused on protecting the services and data North Dakotans rely on every day.

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Pots, mop buckets, even babies: Anything can be a curling stone if you get creative

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Dig out your squidgy mop, a few pots and pans — or a robotic vacuum if you have one — and a pair of slippers.

Ag Mag: 5 challenges facing modern farmers

Agriculture is a building block of nations. The United States Department of Agriculture reports 22.1 million full-and part-time jobs were related to the agricultural and food sectors in 2022, representing 10.4 percent of total U.S. employment. Statistics Canada reports agriculture in Canada employed around 280,000 people as of 2023.

Ag Mag: The foundations of sustainable farming

The agricultural sector is built on plants and animal life, but the industry can still affect the environment in ways that contribute to the ill effects of climate change. According to data published in a 2022 report from McKinsey & Company, agriculture accounts for nearly one-quarter of global emissions, and was identified as the industry that contributes the most to exceeding planetary boundaries. Sustainable farming practices can help reduce that impact.

Ag Mag: Addressing limited resources in the agricultural sector

Limited resources in the agricultural sector are common pressure points for modern farm operations. Whether the resource is land, labor, water, or capital, lack of assets can cause strain. But there are practical ways to ease the pressure, and most solutions work best when combined with other methods.

Ag Mag: The effects of soil degradation

Soil degradation is an environmental concern that occurs when land becomes less fit for a specific purpose, like crop production. As the soil loses nutrients, namely phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium, crop yields can decline significantly, compounding the problem of food shortages resulting from a growing global population.

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