Michael Achterling
@machterling.bsky.social
State government reporter at North Dakota Monitor
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The North Dakota Monitor and Prairie Public are launching a new weekly podcast today. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or listen through the Monitor website.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The North Dakota Monitor and Prairie Public are launching a new weekly podcast today. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or listen through the Monitor website.
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North Dakota ag producers could ‘walk away’ from health insurance, Farmers Union warns
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North Dakota ag producers could ‘walk away’ from health insurance, Farmers Union warns • North Dakota Monitor
Seven in 10 North Dakota Farmers Union agriculture producers will be affected by Affordable Care Act subsidies that expire at the end of the year, an official with the organization warned members…
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
North Dakota ag producers could ‘walk away’ from health insurance, Farmers Union warns
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North Dakota legislators are preparing for the impact of a free school meals program that could be considered by voters next year. But predicting how much it will cost the state is challenging.
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North Dakota lawmakers weigh impact of free school meal proposal • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota legislators are preparing for the impact of a free school meals program that could be considered by voters next year.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
North Dakota legislators are preparing for the impact of a free school meals program that could be considered by voters next year. But predicting how much it will cost the state is challenging.
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By @machterling.bsky.social
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Lisa Fair McEvers has been elected the first female chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court.
North Dakota names first female Supreme Court chief justice • North Dakota Monitor
Lisa Fair McEvers has been elected the first female chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Lisa Fair McEvers has been elected the first female chief justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court.
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North Dakota K-12 students continue to make gains in becoming ready for college or career paths after high school, according to new data released by the Department of Public Instruction.
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By @machterling.bsky.social
North Dakota K-12 schools show slight gain in student preparation • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota K-12 students continue to make gains in becoming ready for college or career paths after high school, according to new data released by the Department of Public Instruction.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
North Dakota K-12 students continue to make gains in becoming ready for college or career paths after high school, according to new data released by the Department of Public Instruction.
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By @machterling.bsky.social
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North Dakota governor sets Jan. 21 as tentative date for special legislative session
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December 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
North Dakota governor sets Jan. 21 as tentative date for special legislative session
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Native culture, arts highlights North Dakota Native Heritage Showcase northdakotamonitor.com/2025/11/21/n...
Native culture, arts highlights North Dakota Native Heritage Showcase • North Dakota Monitor
Through the arts, stories, music and dance, North Dakota’s Indigenous community shared its culture at the Capitol in Bismarck on Friday during Native American Heritage Month.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Native culture, arts highlights North Dakota Native Heritage Showcase northdakotamonitor.com/2025/11/21/n...
BREAKING: North Dakota abortion ban deemed constitutional in split opinion from state Supreme Court northdakotamonitor.com/2025/11/21/b...
BREAKING: North Dakota abortion ban deemed constitutional in split opinion from state Supreme Court • North Dakota Monitor
The North Dakota Supreme Court has upheld North Dakota’s abortion ban as constitutional after the court failed to meet the supermajority required to overturn the law.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
BREAKING: North Dakota abortion ban deemed constitutional in split opinion from state Supreme Court northdakotamonitor.com/2025/11/21/b...
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Thanks to Prairie Public for featuring North Dakota Monitor reporter @machterling.bsky.social this week to discuss his recent reporting on an increase in homeless veterans in North Dakota.
ND Veteran Homelessness Rising + Inside Community Options Support
ND’s growing veteran homelessness crisis with ND Monitor reporter Michael Achterling, plus an in-depth conversation with Community Options - how they support residents.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Thanks to Prairie Public for featuring North Dakota Monitor reporter @machterling.bsky.social this week to discuss his recent reporting on an increase in homeless veterans in North Dakota.
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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Kirsten Baesler officially resigned Thursday as the federal government reopened, paving the way for her to begin a new job with the U.S. Department of Education.
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By @machterling.bsky.social
State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler leaving North Dakota post Nov. 24 • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Kirsten Baesler officially resigned Thursday as the federal government reopened, paving the way for her to begin a new job with the U.S.…
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November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Kirsten Baesler officially resigned Thursday as the federal government reopened, paving the way for her to begin a new job with the U.S. Department of Education.
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By @machterling.bsky.social
More to be done, vet says, as North Dakota sees uptick in veteran homelessness northdakotamonitor.com/2025/11/11/m...
More to be done, vet says, as North Dakota sees uptick in veteran homelessness • North Dakota Monitor
In 2024, statewide and community nonprofits provided services to more than 3,800 people who were experiencing homelessness. Of those, 229 were veterans, according to the North Dakota Homeless Manageme...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
More to be done, vet says, as North Dakota sees uptick in veteran homelessness northdakotamonitor.com/2025/11/11/m...
Federal workers receive nearly $1 million in emergency loans through state, community bank programs northdakotamonitor.com/2025/10/28/f...
Federal workers receive nearly $1 million in emergency loans through state, community bank programs • North Dakota Monitor
Furloughed federal workers received nearly $1 million in emergency relief loans for missed paychecks from North Dakota banks since the start of the federal government shutdown.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Federal workers receive nearly $1 million in emergency loans through state, community bank programs northdakotamonitor.com/2025/10/28/f...
Lack of sign language interpreters in North Dakota a major barrier northdakotamonitor.com/2025/10/27/l...
Lack of sign language interpreters in North Dakota a major barrier • North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota lawmakers are studying barriers to effective communication for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Lack of sign language interpreters in North Dakota a major barrier northdakotamonitor.com/2025/10/27/l...