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NDDA launches Farm to School video contest for Bismarck's fourth graders

By Peace Garden News | Apr 16, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) has announced a Farm to School video essay contest available to fourth grade classrooms within Bismarck Public Schools.

North Dakota board to meet on crop protection product issues

By Peace Garden News | Apr 16, 2025

The Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 23, at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th-floor conference room, located at the State...

Tokio man admits to charges related to death of three-year-old child

By Peace Garden News | Apr 16, 2025

Acting United States Attorney, Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl, revealed that Austin Ray Lester, a 29-year-old resident of Tokio, North Dakota, has admitted guilt in United States District Court.

GNDC leaders to present at IABC event in Bismarck

By Peace Garden News | Apr 16, 2025

The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) has announced that two of its leaders will participate in the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) event, "Communicate Stronger," scheduled to take place on May 6 at the University of...

John Odermann named State Director by Congresswoman Fedorchak

By Peace Garden News | Apr 15, 2025

Bismarck, ND – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) has announced the appointment of John Odermann as her new State Director.

Fargo man receives federal prison sentence for Loaf 'N Jug robbery

By Peace Garden News | Apr 15, 2025

Lucas Tavares, a 34-year-old Fargo resident, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for Hobbs Act Robbery, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl.

NFIB warns of higher taxes for small businesses in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released a report emphasizing the potential impacts of a small business tax policy change on North Dakota.

An employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry file 1 H-1B petition in North Dakota throughout 2024

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

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

Former Fargo businessman sentenced to 190 months for cocaine enterprise

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

Barrett Clair Prody, a 52-year-old former businessman from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been sentenced to 190 months in federal prison.

River speed reduced around bridge project on Missouri

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

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

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

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

Julie Fedorchak’s first 100 days in Congress focused on energy and agriculture

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) marks her initial 100 days in the U.S. Congress by focusing on energy policy, agricultural support, and community engagement in North Dakota.

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

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

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

GrowND event to provide workforce solutions in Bismarck

By Peace Garden News | Apr 13, 2025

The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is organizing the GrowND: Workforce Showcase, aiming to address workforce issues faced by businesses in the state.

HHS Deputy Commissioner Sara Stolt resigns to join Noridian Healthcare Solutions

By Peace Garden News | Apr 13, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the resignation of Deputy Commissioner Sara Stolt.

CHI St. Alexius Health and HHS launch behavioral health program for youth

By Peace Garden News | Apr 12, 2025

On April 7, CHI St. Alexius Health, with the support from North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), launched the Child and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program.

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

By Peace Garden News | Apr 11, 2025

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

FDA Inspection: What type of North Dakota companies were under most scrutiny during Q1?

By Peace Garden News | Apr 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at three Food and Cosmetics companies from North Dakota in the first quarter of 2025.