Mike Moen

Minneapolis

Producer at Public News Service

Producer/News Host at Minnesota Public Radio (St. Paul, MN)

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North Dakota college aims to ease dental workforce woes with scholarships

5 days ago | kiowacountypress.net | Mike Moen

Click play to listen to this article. Workforce shortages have taken a bite out of dental offices in North Dakota but new scholarships at one of the state's colleges could help train the next generation of dental assistants, making life easier for patients and providers. Bismarck State College said the state faces a projected shortfall of between 500 and 1,200 dental professionals when trying to fill future openings.
With wind energy at its back, South Dakota tech school resumes training program

5 days ago | kiowacountypress.net | Mike Moen

Click play to listen to this article. Meeting America's future energy demands requires big decisions by utilities and policymakers about the best way to do it. A South Dakota technical college is revamping its wind-energy program so its students can be part of the solution. Mitchell Tech has just hired a new instructor to lead its Wind Turbine Technology program, which had been paused for a reset.
Health coverage for undocumented immigrants at center of MN budget battle

6 days ago | publicnewsservice.org | Mike Moen

Minnesota lawmakers remain in crunch time mode in getting a budget passed, with a special session needed and there is spirited debate about whether health coverage for undocumented adults should be included. Earlier this year, the state expanded eligibility for its public health insurance program MinnesotaCare to cover those without legal status. With a projected deficit forecast for 2028 and 2029, GOP lawmakers said the expense should be cut.
With return of wildfire smoke, ND residents in tune with air quality

6 days ago | publicnewsservice.org | Mike Moen

If they have not already, North Dakotans are urged to become familiar with an online tool detailing air quality in their area, as environmental officials said smoky air from expanding wildfire seasons requires more awareness. Forecasters recently warned north-central states including North Dakota would see stretches of smoke-filled air or hazy skies due to wildfires burning in Canada.
Alcohol emerges as prominent health concern for women

1 week ago | kiowacountypress.net | Mike Moen

Click play to listen to this article. As winds down, public health officials in Minnesota are joining the chorus of professionals warning about the prevalence of alcohol misuse, and the added health risks for women. Problem drinking among women is on the rise, according to the National Institutes of Health. When compared to men, women have had larger increases in alcohol-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the past two decades.
North Dakota local governments press forward under new property tax laws

1 week ago | kiowacountypress.net | Mike Moen

© iStock - Ligorko (Prairie News Service) Click play to listen to this article. North Dakota's legislative session is in the rearview mirror, and the impact of hundreds of bills that were approved is still being assessed. That includes by county governments, getting ready for property tax changes. Of the nearly 1,100 bills introduced this year, North Dakota lawmakers approved more than 600. As expected, a property tax relief package was among them.
ND college aims to ease dental workforce woes with scholarships

1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Mike Moen

By Laura Aka for WorkingNation. Broadcast version by Isobel Charle for Washington News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Service CollaborationAs with many cities and towns, if an economy doesn't change with the times, opportunities for work and personal growth can stagnate. Change is crucial. Historically, the industries of Spokane, Washington were natural resources-related, including mining and timber.
Despite tough times, some rural MN grocers find survival edge

1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Mike Moen

Grocery stores serving rural settings are seen as the lifeblood of their communities. But concerns about them closing haven't gone away. Nearly a decade in, Minnesota is providing grants to keep more from disappearing. Through the University of Minnesota Extension, the Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships initiative helps these smaller outlets navigate resources. Since 2017, loans and grants have been available to cover equipment costs and other needs.
How will Great Lakes region fare with diminished EPA enforcement?

1 week ago | publicnewsservice.org | Mike Moen

The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are taking steps to limit the reach of the EPA, including loosening regulations for laws like the Clean Air Act, along with staffing cuts. Watchdogs said new federal cases targeting pollution violators have ground to a halt. Howard Learner, executive director of the Environmental Law and Policy Center and a former environmental crimes prosecutor who worked under both Republican and Democratic leadership, said it is unusual.
Charting a New Path for Healthy Political Discourse in SD

1 week ago | thefulcrum.us | Mike Moen

In South Dakota and across the country, groups are working to help tone down the nation's heated political rhetoric. And experts are debating whether the divisive landscape will see a correction. In a forum hosted by the R Street Institute, panelists noted this isn't the only time in U.S. history when populism and an anti-establishment mood were major forces in politics.

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