FUNDING CUTS

Prairie Public eliminates 12 staff positions due to federal, state funding cuts

FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) – Fargo-based Prairie Public announced Wednesday it has cut 12 staff positions in response to the elimination of federal funds for public broadcasting and a reduction in state spending from North Dakota. Prairie Public laid off seven employees and eliminated five positions that were open, reducing staff by 18%, Prairie Public President and CEO John Harris said…

Prairie Public expects ‘significant hit’ from federal cuts to PBS, NPR

John Harris, president and CEO of Prairie Public Broadcasting, speaks March 7, 2025, during a legislative committee hearing about state and federal funding for the organization. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)FARGO (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota-based Prairie Public Broadcasting may look and sound different over the next 12 months if Senate lawmakers proceed with expected funding cuts. John Harris, president…

Federal funding cuts to North Dakota agencies total $100M so far, analysis shows

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – At least $100 million in federal grants have been canceled for North Dakota state agencies under the Trump administration so far, according to an analysis presented Thursday to state legislative leaders. The analysis may not be a complete picture of the state impact, but it’s the first time such a list has been compiled…