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News from 2024

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Army Corps awards $22 million contract for Garrison Dam dredging

By Peace Garden News | Nov 6, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced a contract worth $22,019,171 awarded to HSG Park Joint Venture 2, LLC.

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Senator Hoeven comments on Trump's reelection and GOP's Senate majority win

By Peace Garden News | Nov 6, 2024

Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota has issued a statement following the results of the 2024 election, which saw President Donald Trump reelected and Senate Republicans regaining the Senate majority.

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Garrison Dam dredging project receives $22 million from Army Corps

By Peace Garden News | Nov 6, 2024

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $22 million contract to HSG Park Joint Venture 2, LLC.

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Senator Cramer announces mobile office hours in two North Dakota locations

By Peace Garden News | Nov 6, 2024

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer has announced that his staff will conduct mobile office hours in Cando and Towner, North Dakota, on November 19.

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North Dakota family honored with Purple Heart replacement for WWII hero

By Peace Garden News | Nov 4, 2024

The Missouri River Quilts of Valor hosted a ceremony in Bismarck, North Dakota, to honor the military service of Private Franklin Joseph DuFrame and his family. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer presented a replacement Purple Heart medal to recognize Pvt.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Dakota increases in Q3

By Peace Garden News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in North Dakota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $295,840, a 3.6% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Peace Garden News | Nov 1, 2024

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

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USDA grants $500k to Dakota Angus for expanding beef distribution

By Peace Garden News | Nov 1, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the allocation of nearly $500,000 to Dakota Angus, LLC.

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U.S. lawmakers urge Biden's intervention after China halts international adoptions

By Peace Garden News | Nov 1, 2024

In August, the People's Republic of China (PRC) announced a halt to all international adoptions, with exceptions only for those between blood relatives.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in North Dakota increases from Q2 to Q3

By Peace Garden News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in North Dakota during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $277,773, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Hoeven discusses defense opportunities with LaPlante, Northern Plains UAS Test Site & GrandSKY

By Peace Garden News | Oct 31, 2024

Senator John Hoeven convened a meeting with Dr. William LaPlante, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, alongside leaders from the Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Test Site and GrandSKY.

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North Dakota receives over $20 million for rail improvements

By Peace Garden News | Oct 31, 2024

Senator John Hoeven has announced that the Federal Railroad Administration, under the Department of Transportation, has allocated $20,714,004 to the Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company.

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DOT allocates $12 million for North Dakota bridge improvement projects

By Peace Garden News | Oct 31, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $12.1 million to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for two significant bridge projects.

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Department of Transportation grants $1M to boost air service at Grand Forks Airport

By Peace Garden News | Oct 31, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $1 million to Grand Forks International Airport through the Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP).

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DOT grants over $20 million for North Dakota railroad upgrades

By Peace Garden News | Oct 31, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted $20,714,004 to the Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company for safety improvements under the Safety Enhancements and Capacity Upgrades for Reliability and Efficiency (SECURE) Project.

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Family honors WWII hero with Purple Heart replacement ceremony

By Peace Garden News | Oct 30, 2024

A ceremony is scheduled for November 4 in Bismarck to honor the service of Private Franklin Joseph DuFrame, a World War II hero.

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Senator Hoeven celebrates Century View affordable housing opening in Bismarck

By Peace Garden News | Oct 29, 2024

Senator John Hoeven attended the grand opening of the Century View affordable housing complex in Bismarck, North Dakota.

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VA provides 243 home purchase loans in North Dakota in Q3

By Peace Garden News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 243 VA home purchase loans issued in North Dakota in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $72.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Hoeven visits US-Japanese bases; discusses defense collaboration

By Peace Garden News | Oct 28, 2024

Senator John Hoeven recently visited U.S. military bases in Okinawa and mainland Japan to engage with U.S. forces and promote Grand Forks as a leader in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

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Senator Cramer seeks answers on USDA's EID tag mandate funding shortfall

By Peace Garden News | Oct 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to implement a new rule on November 5, mandating the use of electronic identification (EID) tags for certain cattle and bison.