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Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the availability of county fair resiliency grants.

North Dakota passes new outdoor legislation affecting hunting regulations

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has monitored 20 outdoors-related bills during the 2025 legislative session.

Eighth Circuit backs North Dakota in Missouri River boundary dispute

Attorney General Drew Wrigley has announced that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a victory for the State of North Dakota in a legal dispute concerning the Ordinary High Water Mark for parts of the Missouri River.

North Dakota reports the first measles case since 2011

State health officials in North Dakota have announced the state's first reported case of measles since 2011.

North Dakota promotes mental health awareness with "Nurture Your Network

By Peace Garden News | May 3, 2025

North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

Income level changes announced for health programs in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | May 3, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an increase in qualifying income levels for certain public health programs serving children and families.

North Dakota Register includes four new champion trees for 2024

By Peace Garden News | May 3, 2025

The North Dakota Register of Champion Trees has announced four new champion trees and three new second-place champions for 2024.

FDA Inspection: What type of North Dakota companies were under most scrutiny during April?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 12 inspections at 11 Food and Cosmetics companies from North Dakota in April.

North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom Council to meet on May 9

The North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom Council (AITC) is scheduled for a meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9.

U.S. senators challenge Air Force's ISR divestment strategy in letter to Pete Hegseth

BISMARCK, N.D. – In recent years, the U.S. Air Force has been rapidly moving to divest its legacy airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.

Phase two of Williston US 2 project starts May 7

Phase two of the Williston U.S. Highway 2 improvement project is set to commence on Wednesday, May 7.

FAA introduces incentives for air traffic controller recruitment under new legislation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rolled out new recruitment and retention programs for air traffic controllers (ATC), aligning with the ATC Workforce Development Act of 2025.

Thykeson & Campbell appointed to USDA leadership roles in North Dakota

U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer have announced the appointment of Brad Thykeson and Tom Campbell to significant roles within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in North Dakota.

3 million to fund memorial center at Fargo National Cemetery

Senator John Hoeven has announced the approval of a $3 million state funding package that will advance the development of a Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery (FNC).

Senator Cramer and Rep. Fedorchak urge reform of energy tax credits

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, both representing North Dakota, have called on congressional leadership to reform federal energy tax credits.

2022: North Dakota aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, North Dakota’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 3.9%.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in North Dakota during April

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from North Dakota in April.

Hoeven introduces Andrea Travnicek at Senate hearing for Interior Department role

Senator John Hoeven introduced Dr. Andrea Travnicek at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee hearing this week regarding her nomination as Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Powerball player wins $100,000 in Jamestown

May marked a significant win for a Powerball player in Jamestown, securing a $100,000 prize.

North Dakota Fish Challenge returns with focus on stewardship