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Senator Cramer attends send-off ceremony for 142nd Engineer Battalion

By Peace Garden News | Oct 15, 2024

The North Dakota National Guard conducted a send-off ceremony for the 142nd Engineer Battalion, which is set to be deployed to Fort Bliss, Texas. The battalion will support Joint Task Force North, a joint service command that assists federal law enforcement agencies in identifying and intercepting suspected criminal activities near the continental United States.

Hoeven commends 142nd Engineer Battalion ahead of deployment to southern border

By Peace Garden News | Oct 15, 2024

Senator John Hoeven paid tribute to the North Dakota National Guard's 142nd Engineer Battalion at a send-off ceremony in Valley City, N.D. The battalion is set for a year-long deployment to assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the southern border. This mission follows previous deployments of other North Dakota National Guard units, including the 957 Engineer Company, the 1-112 Aviation Regiment, and the 817th Engineer Company.

VA Purchase Loans in North Dakota average $296,978 for Q3

By Peace Garden News | Oct 13, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for North Dakota in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $296,978, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Which type of North Dakota companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Peace Garden News | Oct 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from North Dakota in the third quarter of 2024.

VA home loan amount averages $295,840 in North Dakota for Q3

By Peace Garden News | Oct 10, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in North Dakota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $295,840, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Garrison Dam undergoes $1.8B safety modification project

By Peace Garden News | Oct 10, 2024

Senator John Hoeven, alongside officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, reviewed a significant safety project for the Garrison Dam spillway in Garrison, North Dakota. The $1.8 billion initiative aims to maintain the dam's integrity and address potential long-term issues that could lead to uncontrolled water releases.

Cramer and Luckey discuss defense innovation with UND students

By Peace Garden News | Oct 9, 2024

Following a fireside chat at the 18th annual Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, engaged with students at the University of North Dakota (UND). The townhall focused on how companies like Anduril are "rebooting the arsenal of democracy."

Sen. Hoeven visits Souda Bay Naval Base, reviews USS Cole's role supporting Israel

By Peace Garden News | Oct 9, 2024

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, recently visited U.S. forces aboard the USS Cole at Souda Bay Naval Base in the Mediterranean. This base is significant as it is one of the few in the region capable of accommodating aircraft carriers, providing crucial military support for Israel.

Analysis: North Dakota one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Peace Garden News | Oct 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Peace Garden News shows that North Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

Trump has secured the border ‘and has the will to do it again,’ Cramer says

By Peace Garden News | Oct 4, 2024

U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said former President Donald Trump (R) has a track record of securing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Gov. Burgum: Trump wins on issues like 'interest rates, inflation, the cost of a home'

By Peace Garden News | Oct 4, 2024

Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) said that former President Donald Trump (R) has an electoral advantage on economic and national security issues.

VA Purchase Loans in North Dakota average $287,391 for Q2

By Peace Garden News | Oct 4, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for North Dakota in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $287,391, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

North Dakota ranks 37th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Peace Garden News | Oct 3, 2024

With $282,698 in issued loans, North Dakota ranked 37th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

From Central ND News

National Park Service awards $1.2 million for Sully Creek State Park project

By Peace Garden News | 11 months ago

The National Park Service (NPS) announced the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (NDDPR) received an award of $1,262,300 through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) supporting the construction of additional campsites at Sully Creek State Park.

Analysis: Illegal aliens 'commit murder at a rate 50% higher than the rest of the U.S. population'

By Peace Garden News reports | Oct 2, 2024

As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports 5,086 illegal alien encounters across the state of North Dakota during fiscal year 2024, a new report shows illegal aliens may commit murder at rates 50% higher than the U.S. population.

In North Dakota, 57 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Peace Garden News | Sep 30, 2024

North Dakota registered 57 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

VA provides 217 home loans in North Dakota totaling $62 million in Q2

By Peace Garden News | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 217 home loans totaling $62 million in North Dakota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

On this Day in September 2017: Dakota Access Pipeline donates $15M to state of ND

By Peace Garden News | Sep 28, 2024

On September 28, 2017, Dakota Access Pipeline LLC donated $15 million to the state of North Dakota to help the debt incurred by the state in dealing with the result of protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Average North Dakota household has spent $30,103 in extra inflation costs since 2021

By Peace Garden News | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, North Dakota experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

VA provides 163 home purchase loans in North Dakota in Q2

By Peace Garden News | Sep 25, 2024

There were 163 VA home purchase loans issued in North Dakota in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $46.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.