USDA grants $200K to boost rural electric and telecom development in North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has announced a grant of $200,000 to the Rural Electric and Telecommunications Development Center. This center operates under the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives and the Broadband Association of North Dakota.
North Dakota receives $3.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3
The VA issued 12 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
- Grand Forks Airport completes crosswind runway project with federal support
- North Dakota receives $20 million INFRA grant for US 52 improvements
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- Associated Builders & Contractors endorse Sen. Cramer
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Senator Cramer attends send-off ceremony for 142nd Engineer Battalion
The North Dakota National Guard conducted a send-off ceremony for the 142nd Engineer Battalion, which is set to be deployed to Fort Bliss, Texas. The battalion will support Joint Task Force North, a joint service command that assists federal law enforcement agencies in identifying and intercepting suspected criminal activities near the continental United States.
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Hoeven commends 142nd Engineer Battalion ahead of deployment to southern border
Senator John Hoeven paid tribute to the North Dakota National Guard's 142nd Engineer Battalion at a send-off ceremony in Valley City, N.D. The battalion is set for a year-long deployment to assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the southern border. This mission follows previous deployments of other North Dakota National Guard units, including the 957 Engineer Company, the 1-112 Aviation Regiment, and the 817th Engineer Company.
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Garrison Dam undergoes $1.8B safety modification project
Senator John Hoeven, alongside officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, reviewed a significant safety project for the Garrison Dam spillway in Garrison, North Dakota. The $1.8 billion initiative aims to maintain the dam's integrity and address potential long-term issues that could lead to uncontrolled water releases.
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Cramer and Luckey discuss defense innovation with UND students
Following a fireside chat at the 18th annual Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, engaged with students at the University of North Dakota (UND). The townhall focused on how companies like Anduril are "rebooting the arsenal of democracy."
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Sen. Hoeven visits Souda Bay Naval Base, reviews USS Cole's role supporting Israel
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, recently visited U.S. forces aboard the USS Cole at Souda Bay Naval Base in the Mediterranean. This base is significant as it is one of the few in the region capable of accommodating aircraft carriers, providing crucial military support for Israel.
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Analysis: North Dakota one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Peace Garden News shows that North Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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Trump has secured the border ‘and has the will to do it again,’ Cramer says
U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said former President Donald Trump (R) has a track record of securing the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Gov. Burgum: Trump wins on issues like 'interest rates, inflation, the cost of a home'
Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) said that former President Donald Trump (R) has an electoral advantage on economic and national security issues.
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National Park Service awards $1.2 million for Sully Creek State Park project
The National Park Service (NPS) announced the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (NDDPR) received an award of $1,262,300 through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) supporting the construction of additional campsites at Sully Creek State Park.
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Analysis: Illegal aliens 'commit murder at a rate 50% higher than the rest of the U.S. population'
As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports 5,086 illegal alien encounters across the state of North Dakota during fiscal year 2024, a new report shows illegal aliens may commit murder at rates 50% higher than the U.S. population.
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In North Dakota, 57 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
North Dakota registered 57 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).