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The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $56 million in individual income tax revenue for North Dakota, a 37.1% decrease from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Senator Cramer visits North Dakota midshipmen at U.S. Naval Academy

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer recently visited the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, where he met with two North Dakota midshipmen he nominated.

Fargo man sentenced to 51 months for firearm possession by felon

Kadar Udai Pearson, a 21-year-old Fargo resident, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Fargo man sentenced for receiving child pornography in federal court

Dustin Ray Fredrickson, a 37-year-old resident of Fargo, North Dakota, received a 32-year federal prison sentence following his appearance in the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: North Dakota's case count rises as of week ending April 26

By A. B. Bowman | Apr 29, 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 April 19.

Senators introduce bill to name April as Month of the Military Child

Senator John Hoeven from North Dakota, alongside Senators Patty Murray of Washington, John Boozman of Arkansas, and Jacky Rosen of Nevada, has reintroduced legislation aimed at designating April as the "Month of the Military Child."

Congresswoman Fedorchak supports honor for 1980 U.S. hockey team with Gold Medal Act

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act with bipartisan support.

Senator Cramer advocates for expanded veteran mental health resources at Senate hearing

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee convened to address the improvement of outreach to veterans for mental health support.

Amber Blomberg honored with 2025 YWCA Women of the Year Award

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) has announced that Amber Blomberg, the executive director of the BCBSND Caring Foundation, has been awarded a YWCA Cass Clay Women of the Year Award for 2025.

H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 11 petitions in North Dakota throughout 2024

In 2024, 11 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located in North Dakota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

NDDOT announces road closures for Highway 2 improvement project in Williston

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and Reede Construction, Inc. have announced a road closure related to the Highway 2 Intersection improvement project in Williston.

Congresswoman Fedorchak welcomes veterans from Western North Dakota in Washington, D.C

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) hosted 180 veterans from Western North Dakota in Washington, D.C., as part of the Western North Dakota Honor Flight.

House passes TAKE IT DOWN Act to combat online exploitation

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a legislative measure cosponsored by Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in North Dakota during 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from North Dakota in 2024.

Dr. Ruchi Joshi Bhardwaj to keynote GNDC luncheon in Bismarck

The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) has announced Dr. Ruchi Joshi Bhardwaj as the keynote speaker for the Women You Need to Know and Watch in ND Business Luncheon, scheduled for May 8, 2025. Dr. Bhardwaj, originally from New Delhi, has a...

Avian influenza found in Stutsman County backyard flock, prompt containment actions

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a backyard chicken flock in Stutsman County.

Construction starts on I-94/Red River repair project in Fargo

The North Dakota Department of Transportation will initiate the Interstate 94/Red River Structure Repair Project next week.

Lane reduction and traffic signals on Centennial Road due to I-94 Interchange project