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The upcoming three-day special Legislative session was called by Gov. Kelly Armstrong to address the restriction or banning of the substance kratom and its synthetic relatives, such as 7-OH. But there are other potential issues that may be discussed.
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More than half of North Dakota is now in a drought, with blistering July heat shriveling crops and taking a toll on pastures.
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Patio season isn't over yet! Breezee Hennings of Fargo's Wild Terra talks about the cider bar's menu, upcoming events, and a new collaboration with Moonrise Cafe.
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ND Teacher of the Year Frannie Tunseth shares practical ways parents can build curiosity, confidence and strong learning habits as young children head back to school.
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Chief Giles Goose, also known as Joseph, was an Arikara scout, soldier, and mail carrier whose life reflected the rapid change on the Great Plains. Between 1870 and 1882, Goose served as a scout for the U.S. Army while military posts lined the Missouri River. During this time, he guided and protected settlers and traders traveling along this route, the primary transportation and trade corridor.
Each Friday on A Closer Look with the Monitor, Prairie Public's Craig Blumenshine speaks with North Dakota Monitor journalists about their reporting, giving listeners a closer look at major topics in the news, from education and state policy to energy and agriculture topics.
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Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel the need to raise interest rates in September.
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After President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, "The Tates will be free." A year later, Tate is being held in federal prison after he was arrested following a U.K. extradition request.
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On a recent hot summer day, Paul Maier, a soon-to-be 9-year-old from Barnesville, confidently strode up to the center of a big stage at the Clay County Fair in northwest Minnesota.
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