INTERPRETERS

Lack of sign language interpreters in North Dakota a major barrier

Lindsey Solberg Herbel, left, nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter, signs to Tammy Derrick, communication and advocacy coordinator for the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library on Sept. 18, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The video sign language service…

Minnesota court interpreters could strike next week

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A group of independent contractors who work for the Minnesota court system could stage a walkout next week. Court interpreters around the state are upset that Minnesota has failed to increase their pay relative to inflation. Interpreters will receive a 16% pay increase to $65 per hour on Monday, but they say they should be making…