And, partly as a result, NoDak sailed through the recent recession pretty much scar-free. As a result of legislation by the Nonpartisan League. https://en.wiki

And, partly as a result, NoDak sailed through the recent recession pretty much scar-free. As a result of legislation by the Nonpartisan League. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonpartisan_League https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonpartisan_League As that article puts it: "On behalf of small farmers and merchants, the Nonpartisan League advocated state control of mills, grain elevators, banks and other farm-related industries in order to reduce the power of corporate political interests" Oh my.