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At the heart of many disputes over new energy infrastructure projects in the Dakotas and elsewhere is the legal process of eminent domain—taking private land for the public good. Read More »

The year 2003 was a milestone in my life for a lot of reasons, one being that that summer, I made my first trip to Kulm alone. Read More »

Not long ago, I opened my back door in St. Paul, expecting a fine summer morning. Instead, the sky was as gray as November, Read More »

From art to technology to education to religion to sports, there’s opportunity around every corner in Ellendale, N.D. Read More »

A group of about 25 people gathered in Langford on Aug. 3 to talk about ways to help strengthen the ties between agriculture and area communities. Read More »

Here’s what we learned on the topic of agriculture and communities. from www.pie4.us and the Dakotafire Café in Langford: Read More »

The challenge is a way for people in the Dakotas to get better connected to the land and the people who produce their food by eating food produced locally for two weeks. Read More »

This piece, titled “Summer Colors,” is currently on display at the Granary Rural Cultural Center in rural Groton. Read More »

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Experts say it’s possible, and rural communities will benefit—if we can find the political will Read More »