BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — House and Senate budget writers in the North Dakota Legislature adjourned Wednesday night after failing to reconcile differences on how some of the federal coronavirus aid available to the state should be spent.
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Higher education enrollment declines not as sharp in ND
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Enrollment declines at North Dakota’s institutions of higher learning haven’t been as steep as elsewhere since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
COVID-19 deaths continue climbing in North Dakota; hospitalizations drop slightly
Coronavirus-related deaths continue to mount in North Dakota as October comes to a close, with 11 more reported on Wednesday.
Report: At least 59,000 meat workers caught COVID, 269 died
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — At least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year, which is significantly more than previously thought, according to a new U.S. House report…
Landowners say shortcomings apparent in North Dakota's abandoned oil well plugging program
A landowners group says cleanup of some abandoned oil wells the state sought to plug using federal coronavirus relief money is incomplete, and costs at times far exceeded what’s considered typical.
17 more COVID-19 deaths reported in North Dakota; hospital beds still scarce
North Dakota’s Health Department has confirmed 17 more coronavirus-related deaths.
Active COVID-19 cases continue downward trend in ND
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Four additional COVID-19-related deaths occurred over the weekend in North Dakota, but state health officials say the number of active coronavirus cases continues a downward trend.
Rising food prices taking bigger bite out of South Dakotans' budgets
Rising food prices have added another financial burden on South Dakota families already facing increased costs for essential goods and services during the pandemic and amid a recent spike in inflation.