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The Backstory from the North Dakota News Cooperative

The Backstory from the North Dakota News Cooperative

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We break down the in-depth reporting and key issues from the North Dakota News Cooperative with reporter Michael Standaert and CEO Sabrina Halvorson.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. 政治・政府
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  • Cyber attacks, grocery stores, and the ripple effect in rural North Dakota
    2025/07/03

    A cyber attack on a national food distributor made headlines — but how does that trickle down to rural grocery stores in North Dakota? In this episode of The Backstory, host Sabrina Halvorson speaks with NDNC reporter Michael Standaert about his recent story, Grocery Stores in North Dakota affected by cyber attack on distributor. They unpack how supply chain disruptions disproportionately impact small-town stores, the real-world challenges reporters face covering cyber security incidents, and why local news tips are critical to uncovering stories that matter.

    Key Topics Covered:

    • How a cyber attack on United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) disrupted grocery supplies across North Dakota

    • The unique vulnerability of rural communities reliant on a single grocery store

    • The ripple effect on small businesses and food accessibility

    • Behind the scenes: The difficulties of reporting on cyber attacks and sourcing reliable information

    • The role of local news in amplifying community concerns

    Links & Resources Mentioned:

    • Read the full article: Grocery Stores in North Dakota affected by cyber attack on distributor

    • Share your news tips: info@newscoopnd.org

    About The Backstory: Produced by the North Dakota News Cooperative, The Backstory gives listeners a deeper look into the news shaping North Dakota. Each episode features candid conversations with the journalists behind the headlines.

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    10 分
  • Storytelling Meets Soil: How Mini-Docs Are Fueling Interest in Regenerative Agriculture
    2025/06/27

    In this episode, host Sabrina Halvorson speaks with journalist Michael Standaert about the growing interest in regenerative agriculture and how mini-documentaries are bringing attention to this important topic. Michael explains how farmers are working to restore soil health, reduce chemical use, and adapt to changing consumer demands.

    The discussion highlights a recent mini-documentary by Kiss the Ground that showcases North Dakota farmers experimenting with regenerative practices. Sabrina and Michael explore how younger generations are leading this shift and how consumer awareness around soil health is reshaping agriculture.

    Tune in for insights on the future of farming, soil sustainability, and the power of storytelling to drive change.

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    9 分
  • Nowhere to turn: Ukrainian refugees in legal limbo
    2025/06/09

    In this update episode, reporter Michael Standaert returns with a powerful follow-up on Ukrainian refugees living in North Dakota under the Uniting for Ukraine program. As the two-year parole period nears its end for many, families now face the threat of losing their legal ability to work — and the looming question of whether they'll be forced to leave. From a mother trying to keep her son in high school to a man who fled Mariupol through minefields, these personal stories reveal the human toll of policy limbo. Host Sabrina Halvorson and Michael discuss what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how both refugees and their sponsors are grappling with a system offering few answers.

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    11 分

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