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July 25, 2025

Key findings revealed in surveys of N.D. newspapers

MANDAN, N.D. – A statewide steering committee for an initiative to ensure the future of local news in North Dakota is helping to uncover challenges and opportunities for newspapers across the state.

Hotline School equips lineworkers to keep power flowing

North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) will host its annual Hotline School May 19-23 at the Lineworker Training Center in Mandan.

April 11, 2025

Empowering tomorrow’s leaders: Electric cooperatives send high school students to Washington, D.C.

In June, 14 high school students will travel to Washington, D.C., on an all-expense-paid trip sponsored by North Dakota's electric cooperatives.

March 3, 2025

Study launching on future of local news in North Dakota

The Rural Development Finance Corporation (RDFC) has launched the "Future of Local News Initiative" to prevent further erosion of local news coverage.

February 14, 2025

North Central Electric Cooperative employee recognized for community service

North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) recognized Pete Erickson, North Central Electric Cooperative (NCEC) member services manager, with the Community Service Award at its 82nd annual meeting.