The Senate trial for Trump’s impeachment is finally underway in Washington and could last anywhere from two to four weeks, or even six as it did during the last U.S. impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton. Regardless of how many weeks drag on, the trial will end with the president either still in office or […]
Here is one thing I know about war: some soldiers die on the field and some soldiers die years later from the wounds and trauma their service caused their bodies and minds. Here is another thing I know about war: its effects are no different for soldiers’ families. I was reminded of that this […]
With Thanksgiving looming this week, the official start of the holiday season is upon us. In my family, we take December very seriously for all the same reasons yours does, and also because it’s a month full of family birthdays (6) and anniversaries (2)! We have some family traditions that everyone follows – decorations go up […]
For many farming communities in North Dakota, nothing is sounding the alarm with more urgency than flooding. Over the summer, it seemed every headline was about the unbelievable amounts of rainfall. And, adding to the extreme weather was the unprecedented October blizzard earlier this month. This large scale precipitation has been so devastating that Governor […]
What do changes to crop growth cycles, increased risks of flooding, and severe droughts in North Dakota all have in common? They’re all brought on by climate change. The issue of global warming stands at the forefront of North Dakota’s economy and affects almost every industry and community in the state. There is widespread awareness […]
It shouldn’t come as a surprise that North Dakotans aren’t feeling optimistic about the state of the economy. The current leadership in Washington has put North Dakota communities on the back burner, and President Trump’s failed economic policies hurt the Peace Garden State each day. Promises from Trump are made and broken, and farmers and […]
It’s back to school season here in North Dakota, and students are settling into their classrooms. Similar to other states in the country’s heartland, many North Dakota students live and study in rural communities – providing for unique benefits and challenges. Growing up in the small towns scattered across North Dakota, like Jamestown where I […]