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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at one Food and Cosmetics company from North Dakota in March.

2025: Measles cases in North Dakota up as of week ending March 29

By A. B. Bowman | Apr 1, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in North Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending March 22.

Senators urge review of Biden-era regulations affecting small energy producers

Senators John Hoeven of North Dakota and Steve Daines of Montana expressed support for a U.S. Department of the Interior review of regulations imposed during the Biden administration.

Bill introduced to impose sanctions on Russia over Ukraine conflict

Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota has teamed up with Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut to propose new sanctions targeting Russia.

Lieutenant General Dan Caine testifies before Senate for Joint Chiefs chairman nomination

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) have convened to consider the nomination of Lieutenant General Dan "Razin" Caine for the role of the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

US senators unveil new sanctions bill targeting Russian actions against Ukraine

The United States Senate has seen the introduction of a new piece of bipartisan legislation aimed squarely at addressing Russian actions in Ukraine.

North Dakota streamlines deer gratis license application process

North Dakota landowners applying for deer gratis licenses will notice improvements to the online application process.

How many H-1B petitions were made by North Dakota employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry during 2024?

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in North Dakota submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024.

Bighorn sheep numbers stable despite slight decline in North Dakota

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department conducted its annual bighorn sheep survey, revealing a slight decline in the population compared to the previous year's record numbers.

North Dakota HHS expands family support network with peer support training

North Dakota's Health and Human Services (HHS) recently carried out a Parent and Caregiver Peer Support Training event from April 1-3.

City of Dickinson to discuss 5th Street improvements at public meeting

The City of Dickinson is inviting the public to a meeting on April 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. MT, to discuss upcoming improvements to 5th Street Southeast.

Public meeting on US 83 and ND 23 intersection set for March 31

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is organizing a public input meeting to discuss proposed improvements at the intersection of U.S. Highway 83 and North Dakota 23.

North Dakota hunters harvested 23,300 deer during 2024 season

A recent survey by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department reports that approximately 23,300 deer were taken by 42,416 hunters during the 2024 deer gun hunting season.

Tree City USA program boosts community pride and environmental awareness across North Dakota

A city that takes pride in its trees also invests in its citizens, as exemplified by the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program.

Senator Hoeven advocates for nuclear modernization at Minot Air Force Base

Senator John Hoeven met with General Thomas Bussiere, Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, at Minot Air Force Base to discuss the progress of nuclear modernizations.

Lawsuit against Dakota Access Pipeline dismissed, Hoeven comments

Senator John Hoeven has responded to a federal judge's dismissal of a lawsuit from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe aimed at halting the Dakota Access Pipeline's operations amidst the ongoing court-ordered environmental impact statement (EIS) process.

Congresswoman Fedorchak hosts telephone town hall, discusses various issues with North Dakotans

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota conducted her inaugural telephone town hall this week, engaging with over 3,000 individuals from her state.

North Dakota delegation reintroduces bill for developing state-owned energy resources