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State Board of Animal Health to discuss rule changes in October teleconference

By A. W. Buck | Oct 17, 2025

The State Board of Animal Health has scheduled a meeting for 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

North Dakota highlights community roles during Substance Use Prevention Month

By A. W. Buck | Oct 16, 2025

North Dakota is observing Substance Use Prevention Month by encouraging community members to focus on prevention efforts.

North Dakota educators invited to apply for butterfly pollinator kits

By A. W. Buck | Oct 13, 2025

First- to third-grade teachers in North Dakota are being invited to apply for butterfly pollinator kits.

North Dakota launches online application for community health worker certification

By A. W. Buck | Oct 12, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the launch of an online application for Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota opens new office in Bismarck

By A. W. Buck | Oct 9, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) has announced the relocation of its Bismarck office to a new address at 125 Buckskin Ave., Suite 101.

North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers 2026 OUTDOORS calendar with hunting dates

By A. W. Buck | Oct 6, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has opened orders for its 2026 North Dakota OUTDOORS calendar.

North Dakota DOT celebrates 20 years of technician training academy

By A. W. Buck | Oct 6, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) marked the 20th anniversary of its Fall Transportation Technician Training Academy this week at Camp Grafton, located near Devils Lake.

Palmer amaranth confirmed in Adams County as officials urge vigilance

By A. W. Buck | Oct 2, 2025

Palmer amaranth, a weed known for its resistance to herbicides and rapid spread, has been identified in Adams County, North Dakota.

Second case of anthrax confirmed this year in Stark County cattle herd

By A. W. Buck | Sep 26, 2025

North Dakota has reported its second case of anthrax this year, confirmed in a beef cattle herd in Stark County by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.

North Dakota officials urge drivers to watch for deer during peak collision season

By A. W. Buck | Sep 24, 2025

Motorists in North Dakota are being urged to be alert for deer along roadways as juvenile deer begin to move away from their home areas.

NDDOT schedules public input sessions for US Highway 52 expansion project

By A. W. Buck | Sep 22, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has scheduled two public input meetings to discuss proposed improvements to US Highway 52.

Eighth Circuit upholds BIA officer's use of deadly force in Standing Rock shooting

By A. W. Buck | Sep 16, 2025

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's decision that Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officers acted reasonably in the 2017 shooting death of George “Ryan” Gipp, Jr. on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.

NDDOT seeks input on new transit plan in proposed STIP amendment

By A. W. Buck | Sep 16, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced it is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to the 2025-2028 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

North Dakota Department of Transportation announces temporary license office closures for staff training

By A. W. Buck | Sep 15, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced that all Driver License offices will be closed on September 23 and 24 for employee training.

State Board of Animal Health schedules September meeting with broad animal health agenda

By A. W. Buck | Sep 11, 2025

The State Board of Animal Health is scheduled to convene at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th floor conference room at the State Capitol in Bismarck.

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rises slightly in August amid persistent labor challenges

By A. W. Buck | Sep 10, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8, which is nearly three points above its long-term average.

North Dakota hunters asked to submit feathers for upland game bird survey

By A. W. Buck | Sep 8, 2025

Hunters in North Dakota are being asked to assist with the management of upland game birds by submitting feathers from harvested birds using wing envelopes.

North Dakota upland game survey shows stable pheasant population but decline in other species