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CDC 2025 Measles Update: North Dakota's case count rises as of week ending Sept. 27

By A. B. Bowman | Oct 14, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in North Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 20.

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North Dakota Game and Fish offers refunds for some deer licenses due to EHD concerns

By F. T. Gonzalez | Oct 14, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is offering hunters the option to return their whitetail or “any” deer gun licenses for refunds in five western North Dakota units due to concerns about epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) among...

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Grand Forks Air Force Base named as site for new Point Defense Battle Lab

By N. G. Travis | Oct 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) addressed the 19th annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo in Grand Forks through virtual remarks, as both he and U.S. Secretary of Transportation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

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Senate NDAA includes provision for free credit monitoring for all U.S. service members

By N. G. Travis | Oct 14, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a 77 to 20 vote.

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American Honey Princess to visit North Dakota for educational events

By F. T. Gonzalez | Oct 13, 2025

The 2025 American Honey Princess, Emilia Burnham, is scheduled to visit North Dakota from October 19 to 25.

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North Dakota educators invited to apply for butterfly pollinator kits

By A. W. Buck | Oct 13, 2025

First- to third-grade teachers in North Dakota are being invited to apply for butterfly pollinator kits.

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North Dakota launches online application for community health worker certification

By A. W. Buck | Oct 12, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the launch of an online application for Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification.

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North Dakota HHS Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference set for Oct. 20-23

By M. E. Cox | Oct 12, 2025

Registration remains open for the fifth annual North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, which will take place from October 20 to 23 at the Bismarck Event Center.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota opens new office in Bismarck

By A. W. Buck | Oct 9, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) has announced the relocation of its Bismarck office to a new address at 125 Buckskin Ave., Suite 101.

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Senate passes bipartisan bill expanding benefits for first responders with service-related cancers

By N. G. Travis | Oct 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has approved the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).

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Senate committee reviews Gen. Wilsbach's nomination; focus on nuclear modernization and ISR

By C. D. Unger | Oct 9, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of General Ken Wilsbach as the next U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff.

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Senate approves $900 billion FY26 NDAA with focus on North Dakota defense projects

By J. R. Owens | Oct 9, 2025

The United States Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a vote of 77 to 20, allocating more than $900 billion for defense initiatives.

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Senate passes resolution to overturn Biden-era resource management plan for North Dakota

By J. R. Owens | Oct 8, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval aimed at overturning the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, which was finalized during the Biden...

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North Dakota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Sept. 20

By A. B. Bowman | Oct 7, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in North Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 13.

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Senate confirms Kirsten Baesler as assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education

By J. R. Owens | Oct 7, 2025

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Kirsten Baesler as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the Department of Education.

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Senate confirms Nicholas W. Chase as U.S. attorney for North Dakota

By C. D. Unger | Oct 7, 2025

U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer announced that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Nicholas W. Chase as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota.

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North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers 2026 OUTDOORS calendar with hunting dates

By A. W. Buck | Oct 6, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has opened orders for its 2026 North Dakota OUTDOORS calendar.

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North Dakota DOT celebrates 20 years of technician training academy

By A. W. Buck | Oct 6, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) marked the 20th anniversary of its Fall Transportation Technician Training Academy this week at Camp Grafton, located near Devils Lake.

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North Dakota DOT opens applications for Special Road Fund program

By M. E. Cox | Oct 6, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced that it is now accepting applications for its Special Road Fund (SRF) program.

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DOT awards over $9 million to North Dakota for emergency roadway repairs

By N. G. Travis | Oct 6, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted more than $9 million to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for roadway repairs.