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Energy future depends on building backbone

In towns across America, the lights still turn on each morning thanks to a grid built decades ago, some of it dating back to the 1950s. But that aging infrastructure, once the envy of the world, is now holding us back. If the United States is serious about reshoring manufacturing, revitalizing ...

Bill delivers hope for ND ag, energy future

The media narrative surrounding the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) has been filled with misinformation and political theater, leaving most North Dakotans confused about what this legislation means for our state. As leaders representing North Dakota’s two most vital economic sectors, we want to set ...

North Dakota schools need federal funds now

North Dakota’s public schools and the students they serve find themselves once again being negatively impacted by political gamesmanship — and it is unacceptable. The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Education to withhold millions in federal education funds from our state is ...

Communications’ future: AI revolutionizes connection

As we navigate the complexities of modern life in Minot, it is hard to ignore the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that are transforming the way we communicate. From chatbots to virtual assistants, AI-powered communication tools are becoming increasingly prevalent in our ...

Students will thrive in phone-free schools

When we stood up this week in support of legislation to require phone-free schools in North Dakota, we approached it as giving something back to students: the freedom to learn and grow with far less distraction and stress. As parents of a combined six children who have attended 15 different ...

Legislature looks to help hungry students

I am writing to communicate and affirm the North Dakota Legislature’s historical and ongoing commitment to ensuring no student goes hungry during the school day. In 2023, a significant step was taken with the passage of House Bill 1494. The “no-shaming” bill guaranteed every child in ...