Prairie News Service

Credit card debt in the U.S. is now at record levels. While those struggling to keep up might feel paralyzed, counselors say it's important to seek out solutions right away.

In the past, rural electrical co-ops have not invited Indigenous people into conversations about joining the co-op movement.

Nearly 50,000 North Dakota children were served by hunger-relief groups last year. Their advocates hope that compels lawmakers to make sure all students have access to meals at school.

North Dakota's plan to boost animal agriculture has reignited a thorny issue: loosening restrictions on corporate ownership of farms.

For the second time in nearly a decade, North Dakota is considering changes to a longstanding law that blocks corporate ownership of farms.

Another hearing is expected in the next couple of weeks on a controversial election policy bill in North Dakota.

North Dakota is expected to see continued debate in the coming weeks over a plan to ban certain items from public libraries.

North Dakota lawmakers are scheduled to return to Bismarck early next month. They'll hear calls to help older residents, with the cost of prescription drugs at the top of the list.

Governor Doug Burgum wants amendments to North Dakota's anti-corporate farming law, arguing certain rules make it harder to boost livestock production, but advocates for smaller producers worry about potential ripple effects.

Protections are in place at the federal level to prevent discrimination against pregnant workers. But advocates say these women are still vulnerable on the job and want passage of a bill to ease their concerns.