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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota executive Joan McCusker honored with legacy award

By Peace Garden News | Jul 9, 2025

Joan McCusker, Executive Vice President of Operations and Corporate Strategy at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND), has been named one of the nine recipients of the 2025 Prairie Business Leaders & Legacies Award.

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North Dakota ranked 37th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 8, 2025

With $317,238 in home loans issued, North Dakota ranked 37th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NDDOT opens applications for Flexible Transportation Fund program

By Peace Garden News | Jul 7, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has opened applications for the Flexible Transportation Fund (Flex Fund) program.

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Grape and Wine Advisory Committee meets to discuss funding for industry projects

By Peace Garden News | Jul 7, 2025

The Grape and Wine Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST.

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North Dakota wildlife photo contest open for submissions until October 1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 7, 2025

Photographers looking to participate in the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest must adhere to specific submission guidelines.

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Number of VA loans issued in North Dakota increased by 60.6% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Peace Garden News | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 371 home loans in North Dakota, totaling $117.7 million, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Dakota unifies insurance and securities departments under one regulator

By Peace Garden News | Jul 3, 2025

North Dakota has unified its Insurance and Securities departments, a move aimed at enhancing consumer protection against fraud and financial risk.

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Guardrail repairs to close I-194 ramp temporarily next week

By Peace Garden News | Jul 3, 2025

A guardrail repair project will lead to the temporary closure of the on-ramp from Interstate 194 to Interstate 94 eastbound.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Peace Garden News | Jul 2, 2025

The VA issued 112 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 41 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Dakota Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown

By Peace Garden News | Jul 2, 2025

The Department of Justice announced in North Dakota, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud takedown, involving over $14.6 billion in alleged fraudulent claims nationwide.

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North Dakota HHS seeks public input on Medicaid children's waivers

By Peace Garden News | Jul 1, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to two Medicaid waivers aimed at expanding services for children.

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Restoration News says Trump’s military picks conflict with warrior-focused agenda

By Peace Garden News | Jun 30, 2025

Restoration News has reported that several of President Trump's senior military selections support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which the outlet claims conflict with a warrior-focused military agenda.

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North Dakota joins national effort against boating under the influence

By Peace Garden News | Jun 30, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is set to participate in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the risks of boating under the influence.

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Charges filed in DOJ's largest health care fraud takedown

By Peace Garden News | Jun 30, 2025

Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl has announced criminal charges against Isaac Osei Afoakwa, 55, of Bismarck, North Dakota.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Dakota increases in Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in North Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $317,238, a 5.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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SNAP participants in North Dakota eligible for replacement benefits after storm-related outages

By Peace Garden News | Jun 28, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that residents participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who lost food due to power outages from recent storms may qualify for replacement benefits.

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Local foods map updated with SNAP feature in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Jun 27, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced an enhancement to North Dakota's interactive local foods map.

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North Dakota seeks proposals for drone detection of noxious weeds

By Peace Garden News | Jun 27, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the availability of $300,000 in funding for drone detection of noxious and invasive weeds, with a focus on amaranth species and waterhemp.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota average $299,483 for Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $299,483, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Dakota reports increase in spring pheasant crowing counts

By Peace Garden News | Jun 26, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has reported a 6% increase in the number of roosters heard during its 2025 spring pheasant crowing count survey compared to last year.