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North Dakota receives $33.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 20, 2025

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

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League of American Workers Founder: ‘Sen. Cramer and Hoeven should vote to confirm all of Trump’s nominees’

By Peace Garden News | Jul 20, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder and President of the League of American Workers, encouraged U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and Senator John Hoeven to vote to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees.

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HHS awards $353K in grants for suicide prevention across North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Jul 19, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated $353,983 in community suicide prevention grants to seven organizations throughout the state.

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VA home loan amount averages $317,238 in North Dakota for Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 17, 2025

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

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I-94 project update: NDDOT addresses congestion in Bismarck and Mandan

By Peace Garden News | Jul 16, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has acknowledged significant traffic congestion on Interstate 94 in Bismarck and Mandan.

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Schools celebrate success with BCBSND grant for mental health program

By Peace Garden News | Jul 15, 2025

Four schools in the Grand Forks area—Carrington, Emerado, Manvel, and Thompson—are marking the success of the Sources of Strength program, a peer-led initiative aimed at enhancing mental well-being and suicide prevention among students.

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VA provides 16.1% fewer home purchase loans in North Dakota in Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 14, 2025

There were 219 VA home purchases in North Dakota in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $69.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Greater North Dakota Chamber hosts National Civics Bee State Finals

By Peace Garden News | Jul 14, 2025

Today, the Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) held the 2025 National Civics Bee North Dakota State Finals at the University of Mary in Bismarck.

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Traffic pattern changes expected in Medora as construction progresses

By Peace Garden News | Jul 14, 2025

In the coming weeks, drivers in Medora, North Dakota should anticipate several changes to traffic patterns as work on the Medora Business Loop and City Section project advances.

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North Dakota DOT seeks public input on long-range transportation plan

By Peace Garden News | Jul 14, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is organizing a public input meeting to discuss the state's long-range transportation plan, known as Transportation Connection: 2025-2050.

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BCBSND Caring Foundation invites applications for Fall 2025 Health Innovation Grants

By Peace Garden News | Jul 12, 2025

North Dakota communities and organizations are invited to apply for the Fall 2025 Health Innovation Grants offered by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation.

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North Dakota ranks 49th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 11, 2025

North Dakota ranked 49th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 371 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Chip seal project to begin next week in Bismarck and Mandan

By Peace Garden News | Jul 11, 2025

Construction is set to begin on July 15 on Interstate 94, Interstate 194, and North Dakota Highway 810 in Bismarck and Mandan.

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Non-profit corporation advisory committee to meet in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Jul 11, 2025

The Non-Profit Corporation Agricultural Land Acquisition Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene at 1 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

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Deadline extended for North Dakotans to apply for replacement SNAP benefits

By Peace Garden News | Jul 11, 2025

North Dakota residents affected by the June 20 storm have more time to apply for replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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City of New Town violated open meetings law during salary discussion

By Peace Garden News | Jul 11, 2025

The City of New Town has been found in violation of open meetings law according to a recent opinion issued by the Attorney General.

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NFIB reports steady small business optimism amid rising tax concerns

By Peace Garden News | Jul 10, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed little change in June, with a slight decrease of 0.2 points to 98.6, just above the long-term average of 98.

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Routine inspection planned for Four Bears Bridge by NDDOT

By Peace Garden News | Jul 10, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will conduct a routine inspection at the Four Bears Bridge in New Town from July 14 to July 22.

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Speed limit reduced east of Devils Lake on U.S. Highway 2

By Peace Garden News | Jul 10, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has announced a permanent reduction in the speed limit on U.S. Highway 2, from Devils Lake east to mile marker 277.

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North Dakota awards grants to enhance county fair infrastructure

By Peace Garden News | Jul 10, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the awarding of 23 grants, totaling $1.5 million, to county agriculture fair associations in North Dakota.