As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older North Dakotans—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a chance to recognize the contributions, commitment, and sacrifices made every day by the 140,091 caregivers in North Dakota alone.
On Nov. 19, AARP sent a letter to members of Congress and the President opposing proposed changes to Medicare and Medicaid that simply shift costs to seniors, including raising the eligibility age for Medicare. Read the full text of the letter to members of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the President here.
More than 109,000 people in North Dakota spend part of their day taking care of family and loved ones, but most don’t think of themselves as caregivers. The meals fixed for Mom and Dad, the visits to the doctor – that help and other assistance would cost $830 million if someone had to be hired to do it.
Social media is more than just tweeting, picture posting, and status updating. Did you know that jumping into the digital conversation is crucial to your career? While you may not need online skills to excel at your current job, knowing how to network effectively through social media could be key in finding your next job!
The opinions of more than 2,200 North Dakotans were conveyed to North Dakota’s members of Congress and congressional candidates in a report entitled “ North Dakotans Have Their Say about Medicare and Social Security.”