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An American Express report notes there are nearly 13 million women-owned businesses in the United States. (Adobe Stock)

Women business owners in ND take on risks to thrive

National Entrepreneurship Week runs through Saturday. In North Dakota, outreach continues to ensure women business owners face fewer obstacles in …

In North Dakota, opponents of a proposed abortion ban which cleared the Legislature said anti-abortion politicians are trying to control women's bodies and lives. Supporters contend they are trying to protect the unborn. (Adobe Stock)

As Court Case Plays Out, ND Lawmakers Approve Abortion Ban

North Dakota has been steeped in a legal challenge to the state's trigger ban on abortions, which is currently blocked. Now, the Legislature has …

A national advocacy group says three-quarters of women in the United States who are entering the workforce will be pregnant and employed at some point of their lives. (Adobe Stock)

Advocates: Clock Ticking on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Protections are in place in North Dakota and at the federal level to prevent discrimination against pregnant workers. But advocates say these women …

Domestic violence experts say it can take seven attempts for a victim to permanently leave their situation. (Adobe Stock)

ND Groups Navigate Challenges to Expand Crime Victim Aid

Non-profits assisting North Dakota crime victims are trying to maintain services they've been building in recent years. As demand reaches pre-…

North Dakota's only abortion clinic is now planning to move out of state in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reverse Roe v. Wade. (Lexicon Images/Adobestock)

Progressive Groups Call on North Dakotans to Rethink Abortion Policy, Post-Roe

Pro-choice advocates are calling on voters to make access to abortion a big issue in the November midterm election. The countdown has begun; in less …

Over the past decade, nearly 500 abortion restrictions have been enacted in various U.S. states. (Adobe Stock)

Abortion Access Issues Loom Large in ND

Despite changes to federal regulation, abortion access remains limited in North Dakota. It's a situation an expected ruling by the U.S. Supreme …

In North Dakota, roughly 30% of business owners are women. (Adobe Stock)

As Women Business Owners are Celebrated, New Challenges Arise

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Before the pandemic, North Dakota received high marks for its environment for women business owners. As these entrepreneurs are …

ODARA consists of 13 questions police ask a domestic violence victim to assess the risk that their abuser might re-offend. (Victor Moussa/Adobe Stock)

ND Police Test Risk-Assessment Tool for Repeat Domestic Assault

MINOT, N.D. – Law enforcement in a North Dakota county is testing out a tool that measures a domestic violence offender's likelihood of …

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (nito/Adobe Stock)

Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act Awaits Senate OK

BISMARCK, N.D. – Six months after its reauthorization passed in the House of Representatives, the Violence Against Women Act remains untouched …

North Dakota became the 20th state to ratify the 19th Amendment in December 1919. (Library of Congress/Wikimedia Commons)

Women's Equality Day Marks 99 Years Since 19th Amendment Passed

BISMARCK, N.D. – This is Women's Equality Day, marking 99 years since the U.S. government allowed women the right to vote. It commemorates …

The AMA says a new North Dakota law violates doctors' freedom of speech. (DarkoStojanovic/Pixabay)

AMA, Fargo Women's Clinic Sue ND Over New Abortion Law

BISMARCK, N.D. – The American Medical Association and North Dakota's only clinic providing abortions are suing the state over two laws related …

$Members of the Fort Berthold Reservation have felt health effects from nearby fracking. (Tim Evanson/Flickr)$

Global Indigenous Women Delegation Discusses Oil Industry in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. – A global delegation of indigenous women is in North Dakota to discuss the effects of oil and gas projects on their communities…

About 3,000 people showed up to Fargo's first Women's March in 2017, and 1,000 showed up in 2018. (Courtesy of Nicole Mattson)

North Dakotans Mobilize for Third Annual Women's March

FARGO, N.D. – The Women's March is back in North Dakota for its third year on Saturday. The Fargo march will feature former Senator Heidi …

The three dozen women newly elected to the U.S. House last week surpassed the 24 female newcomers elected in 1992, the last time political pundits declared it the �Year of the Woman.� (Element5 Digital/Pexels)

Despite ND Results, Women Score Major Political Gains

BISMARCK, N.D. — Votes are still being counted, but we already know the number of women elected to the U.S. House of Representatives last week …

U.S Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings are set to begin Sept. 4. (Office of the Vice President)

ND Rallies to Oppose SCOTUS Nominee on Women's Equality Day

MINOT, N.D. – Rallies in North Dakota and nationwide are taking place on Sunday to protest President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S…

More than 35 percent of minimum-wage earners are 40 or older. (Fibonacci Blue/Flickr)

Initiative to Raise Minimum Wage in ND Awaits Approval

BISMARCK, N.D. — A proposal to raise North Dakota's minimum wage to $15 an hour could be heading to voters this November. Supporters of the …

In North Dakota, 73 percent of women live in counties that don't have an abortion provider. (Sarah Mirk/Flickr)

Report: ND Fails to Provide Access to Reproductive Health Care

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota is one of 18 states to get a failing grade in The Population Institute's new national report card on reproductive …

Women farm or co-farm more than 300 million acres across the country. (Robert Couse-Baker/Flickr)

Initiative Aims to Get More Women Landowners Involved in Conservation

BISMARCK, N.D. – Increasingly, women are the landowners of farms, but they often lack access to conservation programs and resources. That's why …

Women should know and understand their blood pressure to prevent their risk of heart diseases and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. (Tunstall/Flickr)

North Dakotans 'Go Red for Women' for American Heart Month

FARGO, N.D. – Heart diseases and stroke claim one woman's life every 80 seconds. Friday, North Dakotans are encouraged to wear red for women…

More than 3,000 people showed up for last year's Women's March n Fargo. (Courtesy of Nicole Mattson)

2018 Women's March Organizers Ask Women to Take the Next Step

FARGO, N.D. – A year on from the women's march, organizers in North Dakota are back and they want women to take the next step and get more …

$The link between babies' low birth weights and fracking sites is highly localized, according to recent research. (Jeff Foster/Flickr)$

Study Connects Babies' Low Birth Weights to Fracking Sites

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Pregnant women living next to fracked gas wells are more likely to have a low birth-weight baby - that's the finding in a new study …

Introducing Savanna's Act, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-North Dakota, is raising awareness about violence against Native American women. (Jay Mallin/Housing Assistance Council)

Will Savanna's Act Protect Native American Women?

BISMARCK, N.D. -- The murder of a Native American woman in North Dakota has inspired lawmakers in Congress to introduce a bill aimed at protecting …

The director of the Red River Women's Clinic praises escorts for the support they provide to patients. (Marc Faletti/Rewire Multimedia)

Documentary Featuring Fargo Clinic Wins Prize

FARGO, N.D. – A documentary featuring a Fargo clinic that offers abortion services has won the prize for best documentary short at the Nevada …

A new documentary compares the role law enforcement plays at clinics that offer abortion services in Fargo and Charlotte, N.C. (Marc Faletti/Rewire Multimedia)

Fargo Clinic, Law Enforcement Featured in New Documentary

FARGO, N.D. – Protests outside a clinic in Fargo that offers abortion services are now the subject of a documentary. The film, called "Care …

New federal guidelines say fresh fish is safe and good for you. (Petar Milosevic)

Fresh Fish Called Safe to Eat, Good for You

BISMARCK, N.D. – Good news for North Dakotans who love fresh fish. Two U.S. agencies have released new advice on how much and which types of …

Thousands of North Dakota parents who are behind in child support payments are getting some unique help to catch up. (iStockphoto)

North Dakota Offering Amnesty for Late Child Support Payers

BISMARCK, N.D. - With Father's Day just around the corner, North Dakota officials are now offering some forgiveness for parents who've been late on …

A new survey says a majority of retirement-age Americans are worried they won't have enough money for their golden years, but they also aren't saving enough. (Pixabay)

American Workers Aren't Feeling Confident About Retirement

BISMARCK, N.D. - Most American workers don't feel they have enough money for a comfortable retirement, according to a new survey. In the latest …

According to new research, the families of incarcerated youths are helping bring changes to the juvenile justice system. (iStockphoto)

Moms are Changing the Juvenile Justice System

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Families in North Dakota and across the nation will be feeling the pain of separation this Mother's Day weekend because of …

North Dakota ranks as one of the best states in the nation when it comes to employment opportunities for working mothers, according to new research from WalletHub. (iStockphoto)

Analysis: North Dakota a Top State for Working Moms

BISMARCK, N.D. - Just before Mother's Day, a new report lists North Dakota near the top of the pack when it comes to the best and worst states for …

With April being STD Awareness Month, state health officials are urging sexually active North Dakotans to take simple steps to protect themselves. (iStockphoto)

STD Awareness Month: Urging Young North Dakotans to Talk, Test, Treat

BISMARCK, N.D. - April is STD Awareness Month, and the North Dakota Department of Health is urging residents to safeguard themselves through some …

According to AARP, every presidential hopeful except Donald Trump has made public at least a few ideas to protect Social Security. (iStockphoto)

ND Seniors' Advocates Want Candidates to "Take a Stand" on Social Security

BISMARCK, N.D. - As North Dakota voters head to the state political conventions this weekend, advocates for the state's aging population are urging …

New research shows a national drop in unintended pregnancies, but not for all women. (iStockphoto)

Unintended Pregnancies at Lowest Level in Decades

BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. rate for unintended pregnancies is at its lowest level in decades, according to new research. Looking at numbers from 2008 …

Flu cases are expected to rise in North Dakota, but there still is time to get vaccinated. (iStockphoto)

ND Health Dept. Bracing for More Flu Cases, Urging Vaccination

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota residents still have time to get vaccinated against influenza this flu season, and they may need it. State health …

A new report shows North Dakota leads the country with some anti-poverty policies, but is among the states where income inequality is the highest. (iStockphoto)

Report: Income Inequality Keeps Some in ND from Getting Ahead

BISMARCK, N.D. – State lawmakers have made progress in recent years, but could do more to help North Dakotans living in poverty, according to a …

The American Heart Association is trying to bring awareness to women's heart health issues in North Dakota. (iStockphoto)

Wearing Red for Women's Health in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. - February is American Heart Month, and the goal is to help raise awareness of heart health. The American Heart Association is asking …

New numbers show reports of sex trafficking in North Dakota went up in 2015. (iStockphoto)

Human Trafficking Reports on Rise in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. – Hotline calls about human trafficking are up in North Dakota. Polaris, a nonprofit group that runs the National Human …

The Supreme Court declined to review North Dakota's six-week abortion ban, effectively blocking the 2013 law permanently. (Morguefile.com/Kconnors)

SCOTUS Rejects ND Abortion Law

BISMARCK, N.D. -Women's health advocates are praising the U.S. Supreme Court for refusing on Monday to review North Dakota's six-week abortion ban…

Supreme Court justices will be considering an appeal over North Dakota's abortion ban. (iStockphoto)

SCOTUS May Consider ND's Abortion Law

BISMARCK, N.D. - After refusing to hear arguments this week on Arkansas' 12-week abortion ban, the U.S. Supreme Court could soon decide to take a …

North Dakota earned a failing grade in a new national scorecard on reproductive health care. (iStockphoto)

Report: North Dakota Failing on Reproductive Rights

BISMARCK, N.D. – 2015 was a challenging year for women's reproductive rights, and the new year is shaping up to be just as fierce. The U.S…

People who get caught paying for sex in North Dakota could soon end up in john school. (iStockphoto)

Work Begins on North Dakota "John School"

BISMARCK, N.D. - January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and there's a move in North Dakota to curb one major cause of the problem…

North Dakota lawmakers are considering what more can be done to support family caregivers in the state. Credit: Highwaystarz-Photography

Input from Family Caregivers to Influence ND Policy

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota's family caregivers are being urged to have their voices heard, with their input going to help shape the state's …

It's estimated that around one of our every four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. Credit: Kladyk

Remembering Those in ND Lost in Pregnancy, Infancy

BISMARCK, N.D. – October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and while it may not garner the publicity of other, similar annual …

More than 200,000 breast cancer deaths have been averted over the past 25 years. Credit: Wavebreakmedia

Growing Number of Breast Cancer Survivors in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in North Dakota and nationwide, and it comes as the death rate from the disease …

A new multi-agency law enforcement effort in North Dakota looks to crack down on sex trafficking and other serious crimes. Credit: madame.furie/Flickr.

Strike Force Targets Those Selling Sex in the Bakken

BISMARCK, N.D. – A major crackdown on crime is coming to oil-rich western North Dakota with the creation of the Bakken Organized Crime Strike …

PHOTO: Studies indicate female college graduates may have a tougher time finding a job and finding one that pays a fair wage. Photo credit: COD Newsroom/Flickr.

ND's Female College Grads Could Find More Difficult Job Search

BISMARCK, N.D. - With college graduation ceremonies coming soon, many North Dakota students are now getting ready to land their first job post-…

PHOTO: According to a new report released by a broad coalition of organizations, LGBT women in North Dakota and around the country face lower pay, frequent harassment, compromised access to health care and heightened violence that threatens their economic security. Photo credit: Ashley Campbell/Flickr.

Study: Poverty, Violence More Likely for LGBT Women

BISMARCK, N.D. - Nearly 12 percent of North Dakotans live in poverty, and a new report finds that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender women are …

PHOTO: While completely preventable, it's estimated by the North Dakota Department of Health that as many as 1,100 children and adults in the state have a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder. Photo credit: Lina Smith/Flickr.

Completely Preventable: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. – It is completely preventable, but based on historic rates, there will be tens of thousands of babies born in the United States …

PHOTO: More than one in seven North Dakotans now are providing care for a family member, and many have had little or any instruction on how to perform medical tasks at home. Photo courtesy of AARP.

Teaching Home Medical Tasks to ND's Family Caregivers

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota lawmakers soon will convene for 2015, and one piece of legislation they're being asked to consider aims to better …

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