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Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is jumping into the U.S. Senate race, betting that Democratic candidate Graham Platner will drop out amid mounting sexual assault allegations. Jackson, a longtime logger and state lawmaker with ties to Bernie Sanders’ Our Revolution, sees the move as both necessary and strategic — arguing Platner’s exit would be self-serving and that defeating Republican...

Voting rights are under siege as the Supreme Court dismantles key protections, enabling new barriers across the country. Journalist Ari Berman warns that President Trump’s proposed SAVE America Act—requiring passports or birth certificates for voting—aims to erode trust in elections and set the stage for future challenges. With the court striking down districting rules that empowered minority vote...

Minnesota’s paid leave program is a hit—100,000 applications in just six months, with $600 million already distributed. Funded by employee/employer contributions, state money, and startup leftovers, it’s hitting its stride after a strong launch, with officials praising the steady, sustained uptake. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on...

A North Dakota priest, excommunicated by the Pope alongside three others, sparks religious headlines as Vatican reasons remain unclear. Meanwhile, local culture thrives with the Shakespeare Festival staging “Macbeth” and the Scandinavian Festival at Hjemkomst Center. Tragedy strikes as a tornado injures two in Detroit Lakes and a fire forces a firefighter’s treatment in Mooreton. Law enforcement s...

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Graham Platner’s team is pushing to influence Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination process if he steps down amid a sexual assault allegation — but the party’s firmly shutting the door, insisting Platner’s camp has no say in who replaces him. With big names like Bernie Sanders calling for his exit, and a July 13 deadline looming, the stakes are high: Democrats need to flip this crucial seat to gain...

A new kids’ book celebrates sweetgrass crafting, honoring Native traditions while passing down heritage. Meanwhile, North Dakota’s Shakespeare Festival brings “Macbeth” to parks, making classic theater accessible. Fourth of July buzz is heating up with fireworks and Bonanzaville’s 250th anniversary bash. But dark news hits Minnesota as officials face backlash over pardoning a child sex abuse convi...

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A new children’s book celebrates sweetgrass weaving, a traditional Native American craft, as a vibrant bridge between heritage and the next generation. The author, deeply rooted in their culture, uses storytelling and art to preserve and share this art form with young readers, sparking pride and curiosity. This initiative is part of a growing movement to safeguard indigenous traditions through cre...

A priest with North Dakota ties just got excommunicated by the Pope—big news with serious implications. Meanwhile, a mini derecho and a tornado in South Dakota left injuries and chaos, reminding us nature’s power is real. But don’t worry, the spirit of community is strong: the US Men’s National Team is rocking Fargo, North Dakota Shakespeare’s Macbeth is in the park, and the Hjemkomst Center’s Sca...

Venezuela reels from devastating earthquakes that killed thousands and left 18,000 homeless, triggering a medical crisis as hospitals collapse and frontline workers vanish. With disease surging amid displacement and resource shortages, international aid groups rush in with clinics, telehealth, and supplies — but medicine remains scarce, forcing locals to fend for themselves. Amid the chaos, ordina...

The Trump administration abruptly canceled teen pregnancy prevention grants, leaving dozens of organizations scrambling and cutting vital services. Programs like Healthy Futures of Texas, which had to overhaul curricula just to stay compliant, now face layoffs and reduced outreach. Despite proven effectiveness and bipartisan support, these grants have become political targets, with critics questio...