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In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in North Dakota.

River speed reduced around bridge project on Missouri

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has established a navigational safety zone under U.S. Coast Guard authority for a bridge construction project on the Missouri River.

North Dakota Game and Fish Department honors volunteers at annual banquet

Volunteer instructors for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were recently acknowledged at the annual banquet held in Bismarck.

Paddlefish tagging season in ND begins May 1, may face early closure

North Dakota's paddlefish season is set to begin on May 1, with plans to run until May 21.

North Dakota's combined tax revenues down 12% from Q2 to Q3 2024

North Dakota collected $1.5 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

Soy Foods Month celebrated with cooking demo at United Tribes Technical College

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is marking National Soy Foods Month with a cooking demonstration on April 15.

Senator Hoeven supports General Caine's confirmation as Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman

Senator John Hoeven has announced his decision to support Major General J. Daniel Caine as the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Lane closures in Fargo due to fiber optic upgrade on I-94 and I-29

Temporary shoulder closures will commence on Monday, April 14, on Interstate 94 and Interstate 29 in Fargo.

Lane closures to affect I-29 and I-94 in Fargo this Monday

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced scheduled maintenance on interstate barrier walls in Fargo, which is expected to cause lane closures next week.

New bill proposes inclusion of rent and utilities in credit scores

Credit scores are a key measure of consumer financial health, and they primarily derive from car, home, and student loans, along with credit cards.

Q3 2024: North Dakota's combined tax revenues down 12.1% since Q2 2024

North Dakota collected $1.5 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

North Dakota announces farm to school garden grants for 35 centers

The North Dakota Farm to Early Care and Education Coalition, spearheaded by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Instruction, has announced its Farm to School garden grant recipients.

NDSU Bison football team celebrated at White House for FCS championship victory

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team returned to Washington, D.C. to commemorate their latest victory in the National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

Bill introduced to phase out wind and solar energy subsidies over five years

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has introduced the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act in Washington, D.C. This new bill aims to phase out the production and investment tax credits for wind and solar energy over a five-year period.

Julie Fedorchak backs voter law to enhance election integrity in federal elections

Today, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak from North Dakota cast her vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, also known as H.R. 22.

Heightened wildfire risk during spring activities due to increased outdoor human activity

Outdoor activities in spring present enthusiasts with the challenge of variable ground conditions, especially given the heightened wildfire risk this season.

Senator Hoeven votes against Biden-era rule on tankless water heaters

Senator John Hoeven participated in a recent vote aiming to annul a Department of Energy rule from the Biden administration that raised energy efficiency standards for tankless water heaters by 11 to 15 percent.

North Dakota ranks 32nd among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, North Dakota reported 145 teacher vacancies, equating to 13 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 32nd among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

Bipartisan initiative aims to restore refundability of adoption tax credit