North Dakota News Cooperative

09/23/2025

They’re more than just races. These events help local communities. Find out how:

From marathons to mud runs, races have something for everyone

09/19/2025

Like quizzes? Think you’re up to speed on North Dakota? Test your knowledge with our new fact brief quiz and see how you do!

09/16/2025

Some North Dakota students are getting hands-on learning experiences with a project that mixes art and nature.
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Programs support lifelong awareness of ND’s most important ecosystem

09/15/2025

Hear how a new statewide initiative explores the future of local journalism and the vital role community support plays in its survival. Tune in to the latest episode of The Backstory.
https://www.newscoopnd.org/local-news-is-not-dead-but-it-needs-you/

09/09/2025

Local news still matters in our communities. A new study shows nearly 90% of North Dakotans believe local newspapers are vital, and 80% say losing one would hurt their community. Our latest article explores how local journalism can thrive by embracing change, digital innovation, and community support.
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Future of Local News Initiative dives deep on state of industry

08/22/2025

In the latest episode of The Backstory, NDNC reporter Michael Standaert shares how he turns poll results into meaningful, unbiased journalism and why staying independent from the polling process matters. Tune in here:

How do raw poll numbers become meaningful, unbiased journalism? In this episode, reporter Michael Standaert takes us inside the process of transforming statewide survey data into trusted news North Dakotans can rely on. Listen here: Backstory 180:00/359.9203851× We go behind the scenes of the North...

08/22/2025

Did North Dakota lawmakers vote against releasing the Epstein files?
Read our latest fact check: https://www.newscoopnd.org/did-north-dakota-lawmakers-vote-against-releasing-the-epstein-files/

08/21/2025

Ever wonder how the ND Poll is put together? In this episode of The Backstory, we take you behind the scenes to show how the survey comes together and why it matters for North Dakota.

Go behind the scenes of North Dakota's public opinion poll. Sabrina Halvorson and Mary Jo Hotzler discuss how the NDNC ensures accuracy, fairness, and a true snapshot of what North Dakotans think.

08/20/2025

Most North Dakota voters want to tap into the state’s $9.3 billion Legacy Fund, but with clear limits on how it’s spent. Our latest ND Poll shows residents balancing the desire for investment with caution on using too much of the fund’s principal.
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Taxes, lunches okay; charter schools a firm no

08/19/2025

New North Dakota polling finds 60% of residents support using tariffs as part of U.S. trade policy, yet opinions are divided on whether Trump's policies are helping them personally: 33% say better off, 32% worse off, and 35% see little change. Read more in the latest ND Poll to get the full picture of what North Dakotans are thinking.

Respondents also back Trump immigration policies

08/14/2025

Our latest poll shows President Trump has a 64% approval rating in North Dakota.

Women, Independents less supportive of Trump record

08/14/2025

Have any of North Dakota's US Congress members held an in-person town hall since the pandemic? Get the details on our latest fact brief on our website at https://www.newscoopnd.org/have-any-of-north-dakotas-us-congress-members-held-an-in-person-town-hall-since-the-pandemic/