Latest News from Peace Garden News

FAA announces over $660,000 in grants for North Dakota airport projects

By N. G. Travis | Aug 28, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a total of $662,696 in grants for airport infrastructure projects at several North Dakota airports.

Hoeven leads discussion on accelerating Sentinel missile deployment at Minot Air Force Base

By N. G. Travis | Aug 25, 2025

Senator John Hoeven convened a roundtable in Minot, North Dakota, with Maj.

Hoeven discusses Project ULTRA expansion with General Bussiere at Grand Forks

By N. G. Travis | Aug 22, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, met with General Thomas Bussiere at Grand Forks Air Force Base and GrandSKY.

Hoeven urges focus on ag sales in trade talks; addresses wildfire smoke concerns

By N. G. Travis | Aug 21, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and serves as a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, recently spoke with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to emphasize the need for prioritizing U.S....

National Science Foundation awards $250,000 for cybersecurity at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

By N. G. Travis | Aug 19, 2025

The National Science Foundation has awarded $250,000 to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town, North Dakota.

DOD increases General Dynamics contract for space architecture work in Grand Forks

By N. G. Travis | Aug 19, 2025

The U.S. Department of Defense has increased its contract with General Dynamics by $17.5 million, bringing the total value to over $1.14 billion.

Hoeven hosts HUD secretary Turner in North Dakota on affordable housing efforts

By N. G. Travis | Aug 8, 2025

Senator John Hoeven hosted U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner in North Dakota this week to review the state’s affordable housing efforts.

National Science Foundation awards over $8 million to North Dakota higher education institutions

By N. G. Travis | Aug 7, 2025

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has allocated more than $8 million in funding to support STEM initiatives at ten colleges and universities across North Dakota.

Senate passes bipartisan bills on defense, agriculture, veteran services

By N. G. Travis | Aug 1, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed three bipartisan appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, providing funding for military construction, veterans’ affairs, agriculture, rural development, food and drug oversight, technology infrastructure, physical and...

Senators urge OMB to release delayed $324 million for community development finance

By N. G. Travis | Aug 1, 2025

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play a role in promoting economic growth and financial inclusion in underserved communities throughout North Dakota and the nation.

Senate confirms Sam Brown as Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs

By N. G. Travis | Jul 29, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced his support for the Senate’s confirmation of Sam Brown as Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Cramer responds after EPA proposes repeal of 2009 endangerment finding

By N. G. Travis | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, responded to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent proposal to repeal the 2009 endangerment finding.

Hoeven announces plan for new $33 million headquarters for North Dakota Air National Guard

By N. G. Travis | Jul 25, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced plans for a new $33 million headquarters for the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing in Fargo.

Senator Cramer leads hearing on surface transportation reforms focusing on regulatory relief

By N. G. Travis | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focused on the development of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization...

DOD increases General Dynamics contract for Grand Forks missile tracking work

By N. G. Travis | Jul 21, 2025

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced an increase in its contract with General Dynamics, raising the total value to $1,106,722,296.

Cramer discusses EV fees and project permitting at Senate transportation hearing

By N. G. Travis | Jul 16, 2025

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing focused on the development of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who chairs the EPW Transportation and Infrastructure...

U.S. Department of Transportation awards $4 million for Minot corridor planning

By N. G. Travis | Jul 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $4,050,000 to Ward County for the Minot Corridor Project.

Hoeven announces $4 million federal grant for Minot corridor road project

By N. G. Travis | Jul 14, 2025

Ward County has received $4,050,000 from the Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program for a corridor project in Minot.

Senate committee advances defense bill with focus on North Dakota military priorities

By N. G. Travis | Jul 11, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), moving it to the full Senate for consideration.

FAA announces over $31 million in improvement grants to North Dakota airports