North Dakota

Letter: Buyer’s remorse, anyone?

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2 months ago

November 17, 2025

I did not attend any No Kings demonstrations, but several members of my family did. Senator Cramer, with fine impartially, referred to participants as “nut jobs. “ I assume he issued similar condemnations earlier to denounce the nut jobs who virtually demolished our nation’s capitol building (although those comments were never publicized).

The people exercising their constitutional rights that day were likely born and raised in North Dakota, and so familiar with our value system. One of those values, I think, is the firm expectation that the president of the United States (at the very base) be a decent human being, a requirement Cramer and Trumpers consider an inconvenience.

Perhaps the reason that those North Dakota folks were at the No Kings demonstrations was their concern that actions by the president (and eagerly supported by Cramer and Hoeven) would negatively affect them or their loved ones. And no doubt some at the rally were people who had watched with dismay the razing of historical structures to make room for a self-serving, $300 million ballroom. And OK, maybe some of the nut jobs there were of the Trump “nick picker variety” who didn’t feel they should be on the hook for $80 million to fund a billionaire’s golf trips.

Hey, Senator, remember back up in North Dakota how a man’s word was his bond? Picture now the fact that the somebody to whom you and Hoeven have given unwavering support is a consummate liar. What’s with the switch? A British newspaper has opined that the world is a much more dangerous place now that the president of the United States is a liar.

Think for a moment how the North Dakota values held by those “nut jobs” were challenged by rumors of sexually abusive behavior. Did you see any of those photos floating around of a man with his arm around a convicted sexual predator with the accompanied statement: “We have a lot in common”?

Senator, I have wondered about the naming of that “Big Beautiful Bill.“ Was it labeled “beautiful” because it left senate membership benefits untouched?

Perhaps you and Senator Hoeven (in your numerous public appearances) might address some of the issues raised by folks writing letters to the editor.

And keep in mind the so-called “nut jobs” contain voters who supported both of you in previous elections.

Buyer’s remorse, anyone?

Dominic Schaff is a resident of Bismarck.

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North Dakota

Hoeven, Armstrong, Traynor speak on OBBB Rural Health Transformation Fund updates in ND

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9 hours ago

January 10, 2026

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Hoeven, Armstrong, Traynor speak on OBBB Rural Health Transformation Fund updates in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – On Friday, North Dakota U.S. Senator John Hoeven, Governor Kelly Armstrong and Health and Human Services Commissioner Pat Traynor explained how the state plans to use millions of dollars from the Big Beautiful Bill’s Rural Health Transformation Fund to transform healthcare across the state.

They spoke extensively about the special session to allocate the funds, and confirmed that it is still tentatively set for Jan. 21.

The Big Beautiful Bill allocated $25 billion for rural healthcare nationwide. North Dakota received $500 million for five years and $200 million for the first year. There is still another $25 billion left to be spent, and North Dakota is hoping to receive an extra $500 million.

“I truly believe that with the plan we’re putting in place and the things we built that line up with that, we’ll get a billion dollars over five years,” said Hoeven.

Federal rules require the state to lock in contracts for the money by October first— a deadline officials say is driving the need for a special session.

In the first year, North Dakota will focus on retention grants to keep existing staff, technical assistance and consultants for rural hospitals, as well as telehealth equipment and home patient monitoring.

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Governor Armstrong says the special session will include policy bills tied to how much federal rural health funding the state can earn.

“We’re going to have a physical fitness test for physical education courses, nutrition education, continuing education requirement for physicians, physician assistant licensure compact—which North Dakota has been doing, dealing with that since the heart of the oil boom and moving forward—and then an expanded scope of practice for pharmacists,” said Armstrong.

Hundreds of millions of dollars could reshape healthcare in rural North Dakota, and state leaders say the next few weeks are key to receiving and spending that money wisely.

The governor says he only wants to focus on bills related to the Rural Health Transformation Program during the special session and doesn’t intend to deal with other state issues during that time.

Politicians outline plans for ND Rural Health Transformation Program

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North Dakota officials celebrate being among big winners in federal rural health funding

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21 hours ago

January 9, 2026

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North Dakota officials celebrate being among big winners in federal rural health funding

North Dakota U.S. Sen. John Hoeven and Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Friday touted the success of the state’s application for federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding, which landed one of the largest per-capita awards in the nation.

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Tony Osburn’s 27 helps Omaha knock off North Dakota 90-79

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1 day ago

January 9, 2026

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Tony Osburn’s 27 helps Omaha knock off North Dakota 90-79

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tony Osburn scored 27 points as Omaha beat North Dakota 90-79 on Thursday.

Osburn shot 8 of 12 from the field, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 9 from the line for the Mavericks (8-10, 1-2 Summit League). Paul Djobet scored 18 points and added 12 rebounds. Ja’Sean Glover finished with 10 points.

The Fightin’ Hawks (8-11, 2-1) were led by Eli King, who posted 21 points and two steals. Greyson Uelmen added 19 points for North Dakota. Garrett Anderson had 15 points and two steals.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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