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The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in February in the Bismarck metropolitan statistical area was 70,500, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in North Dakota during week ending December 25

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in North Dakota in the week ending December 25, making up less than 19.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota.

29 people die in North Dakota with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending December 11

There were 29 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Dakota during the week ending December 11, a 38.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

14 people die in North Dakota from heart disease in week ending Dec. 18

There were 14 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Dakota during the week ending Dec. 18, a 44 percent decrease from the previous week.

122 residents die of kidney disease in North Dakota in 2017

There were 122 North Dakota residents who died of kidney disease in 2017, a 15.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

25 people die in North Dakota from heart disease in week ending December 11

There were 25 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Dakota during the week ending December 11, a 7.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in North Dakota during week ending December 25

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in North Dakota in the week ending December 25, making up less than 19.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota.

Grand Forks sees 2.2% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in August in the Grand Forks metropolitan statistical area was 50,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

16 people die in North Dakota from cancer in week ending Dec. 18

There were 16 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in North Dakota during the week ending Dec. 18, a 6.7 percent increase over the previous week.

Number of VA loans issued in North Dakota increases by 30.0 percent from 2020 to 2021

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,278 home loans totaling $856 million in North Dakota during the fiscal year 2021, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

47 people die in North Dakota with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending December 4

There were 47 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in North Dakota during the week ending December 4, a 30.6 percent increase over the previous week.

147 residents die of influenza and pneumonia in North Dakota in 2017

There were 147 North Dakota residents who died of influenza and pneumonia in 2017, a 9.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota average $260,402 for Q2

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 averaged $260,402, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in North Dakota during week ending December 25

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Dakota in the week ending December 25, making up less than 19.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota.

Average VA purchase loan amount in North Dakota increases from 2020 to 2021

The average VA purchase loan amount for North Dakota in the fiscal year 2021 was $272,764, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

1,326 residents die of heart disease in North Dakota in 2017

There were 1,326 North Dakota residents who died of heart disease in 2017, a 0.9 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

27 people die in North Dakota from heart disease in week ending December 4

There were 27 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in North Dakota during the week ending December 4, a 80 percent increase over the previous week.

Grand Forks sees 0.8% increase in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in September in the Grand Forks metropolitan statistical area was 52,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Number of VA loans issued in North Dakota increases by 94.4 percent from 2019 to 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,521 home loans totaling $668.3 million in North Dakota during the fiscal year 2020, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota average $255,459 for Q1