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A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.

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The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

ND: Philanthropy

Last year, blood donation centers were trying to reassure the public that giving blood was safe during the pandemic. Now, as the people return to pre-pandemic life, they're asking to help curb the nation's blood shortage. (Adobe Stock)
National Blood Shortage Hits ND Centers

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - A perfect storm is putting a strain on blood-bank supplies in North Dakota and around the country. It's a combination of trauma …

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Nonprofit organizations that assist victims of domestic violence say the global pandemic likely will result in more cases at the same time massive layoffs mean donations to these groups are down. (Adobe Stock)
ND Support Group: Domestic Violence Likely to Increase During Pandemic

FARGO, N.D. -- Groups that support victims of domestic violence worry that more cases will arise as families hunker down during the pandemic…

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North Dakota food growers are being asked to help get a quarter-million pounds of fresh produce to thousands of hungry kids and seniors in the state. (North Dakota Department of Agriculture)
ND Ag Department Asking for Harvest Time Help to Fight Hunger

BISMARCK, N.D. -- For many North Dakota farmers and gardeners, August is harvest time, and the state's Department of Agriculture is asking them to …

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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 …

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As part of a nationwide annual food drive, this weekend North Dakota's postal workers will be pulling double duty as they help pick up and deliver food donations. (iStockphoto)
ND Letter Carriers Volunteer to "Stamp Out Hunger" This Weekend

BISMARCK, N.D. - As one in 12 North Dakotans continues to struggle with hunger, this weekend the state's letter carriers will be working to help…

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Another Supreme Court Decision Favors Big Political Spenders

BISMARCK, N.D. – Another important campaign finance decision handed down Wednesday by the U.S. Supreme Court is provoking both celebration and …

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PHOTO: Part of this year's Giving Tuesday is asking people to take and post
The "Unselfie" Introduced for 2nd Annual Giving Tuesday

FARGO, N.D. – With Black Friday and Cyber Monday now in the books, people around the state and nation are being asked to think of others on …

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PHOTO: Pillars of the community? The new report
Report: Megabanks Give Less than 1% to Charity

BISMARCK, N.D. - In an effort to rebuild their tarnished reputations, the nation's biggest banks are touting their charitable contributions and …

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PHOTO: Food shelf use in North Dakota is up 6.5% this year. Courtesy Hunger Solutions Minnesota.
Despite Strong North Dakota Economy, Food Shelf Use is Growing

FARGO, N.D. - Despite North Dakota's oil boom and low jobless rate, people there still struggle to put food on the table. Jessica Arneson, agency …

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North Dakotans Give Without Giving to Help State's Housing Crunch

BISMARCK, N. D. - The people of North Dakota are opening their wallets to help with the state's housing crunch – and they're doing it without …

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New Life-Saving Equipment Coming to ND Ambulances

BISMARCK, N.D. - A major new initiative from the American Heart Association will put a 12-lead electrocardiograph in each of the roughly 1,000 …

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Deadline Looming for North Dakota Non-Profits

BISMARCK, N.D. - An Internal Revenue Service deadline is coming up this week for small non-profit organizations across North Dakota and the country …

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