Analysis: North Dakota among 25 states that ban 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.
Army Corps awards $22 million contract for Garrison Dam dredging
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced a contract worth $22,019,171 awarded to HSG Park Joint Venture 2, LLC.
Senator Cramer announces mobile office hours in two North Dakota locations
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer has announced that his staff will conduct mobile office hours in Cando and Towner, North Dakota, on November 19.
- North Dakota family honored with Purple Heart replacement for WWII hero
- In North Dakota, 57 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
- USDA grants $500k to Dakota Angus for expanding beef distribution
- U.S. lawmakers urge Biden's intervention after China halts international adoptions
- DOT allocates $12 million for North Dakota bridge improvement projects
Department of Transportation grants $1M to boost air service at Grand Forks Airport
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $1 million to Grand Forks International Airport through the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP).
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DOT grants over $20 million for North Dakota railroad upgrades
The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted $20,714,004 to the Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company for safety improvements under the Safety Enhancements and Capacity Upgrades for Reliability and Efficiency (SECURE) Project.
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Family honors WWII hero with Purple Heart replacement ceremony
A ceremony is scheduled for November 4 in Bismarck to honor the service of Private Franklin Joseph DuFrame, a World War II hero.
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VA provides 243 home purchase loans in North Dakota in Q3
There were 243 VA home purchase loans issued in North Dakota in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $72.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Senator Cramer seeks answers on USDA's EID tag mandate funding shortfall
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to implement a new rule on November 5, mandating the use of electronic identification (EID) tags for certain cattle and bison.
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Department of Education awards $1.9 million to Turtle Mountain Community College
The U.S. Department of Education has allocated $1,922,389 to Turtle Mountain Community College.
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FAA grants nearly $3 million for North Dakota airport expansions
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has allocated $2,950,000 for terminal expansion projects at two North Dakota airports. Hector International Airport will receive $2,000,000 to proceed with Phase 3 of its expansion plan. This phase includes constructing four new gates, rehabilitating holding rooms, and expanding ticket and baggage handling areas. The North Dakota delegation previously advocated for this project by writing a letter to the DOT in August.
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Senators propose bill blocking US funds if UN restricts Israeli participation
During a United Nations emergency special session in May, the General Assembly adopted a resolution upgrading Palestine to a "Permanent Observer State." This change allows Palestine to participate more fully in U.N. proceedings, potentially affecting Israel's status within the organization.
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Senators seek update on Western Water Cooperative Committee progress
U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Jeff Merkley have requested an update from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regarding the establishment of the Western Water Cooperative Committee (WWCC). The committee was mandated by the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, which included bipartisan support from both senators. The WWCC is intended to ensure that USACE flood control projects in western states comply with congressional directives and respect state water rights and laws.
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Energy Department awards $49 million for North Dakota's Project Tundra
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has allocated nearly $49 million to DCC East Project LLC in Grand Forks for the construction of a large-scale geologic carbon storage facility. This initiative is part of Project Tundra, which will contribute additional full-time equivalent jobs to the existing 360 positions at Minnkota’s Milton R. Young Station and the nearby coal mine.
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VA provides 274 home loans in North Dakota totaling $81.1 million in Q3
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 274 home loans totaling $81.1 million in North Dakota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
