Nov 14th, 2008 · A dearth of shipping containers connects a homeowner in Philadelphia, a grocery shopper in Japan and a farmer in North Dakota, and underscores the interdependence of producers, consumers and economies around the world.
May 4th, 2008 · Louise Erdrich, who has written 12 novels and volumes of poetry, is known for her masterful storytelling. The author talks about her new book, The Plague of Doves, which focuses on a senseless, horrific crime and a Native American reservation in North Dakota.
Mar 21st, 2008 · As the population throughout the Midwest ages, states from North Dakota to Kansas are trying desperately to attract and retain college graduates. Employers say that getting more high-skilled workers to replace aging Baby Boomers is one of the most critical problems facing their businesses.
Dec 4th, 2007 · At last, a dinosaur with skin and bones. It was discovered several years ago by a teen on his family ranch in North Dakota. The 67 million-year-old Hadrosaur has actual fossilized skin with scales and a suggestion of stripes. A British paleontologist says it's "King Tut meets T. Rex."
Aug 5th, 2007 · When U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings gets time to read, she likes to escape reality. This summer, the former Texas education lobbyist is reading books that take her from the wilds of North Dakota to ashrams in India and islands in Indonesia.
Nov 9th, 2006 · An embargo against Cuba has been in place for almost 45 years. But a growing number of Americans are uniting in favor of allowing trade with Cuba. Some farmers, particularly those who grow rice and beans, see Cuba as one of the world's most promising markets. A bean farmer in North Dakota says opening trade with Cuba could change his life.
Nov 1st, 2006 · A North Dakota ballot initiative asks voters if they want to mandate 50-50 shared child custody in nearly all divorce cases. Supporters say it would keep courts from intruding into family life. Critics say it may prevent some children from escaping abusive parents.
Jan 21st, 2006 · In 1968, the Wolford Wolves, representing a tiny town, played for North Dakota's state high school basketball title. John Ydstie was on the team. He remembers the game with his coach and teammates.