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Public urged to heed fire closure order on forest lands amid severe fire risks

By Peace Garden News | Apr 17, 2025

The public is advised about an emergency fire closure order on National Forest System lands in the Little Missouri National Grasslands and Dakota Prairie Grasslands due to severe fire danger.

Goehring comments on review of Endangered Species Act regulations proposal

By Peace Garden News | Apr 17, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has commented on a proposal by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to review and revise the regulations of the Endangered Species Act.

BCBSND and Noridian named most generous workplace by United Way of Cass-Clay

By Peace Garden News | Apr 17, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) and Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian) have been awarded the Philly Goat Award for the No. 1 Most Generous Workplace by United Way of Cass-Clay at the 2025 Community Celebration & Annual...

Rep. Fedorchak discusses energy policy and regulation in Midland visit

By Peace Garden News | Apr 16, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak from North Dakota recently visited Midland, Texas, where she was joined by fellow House Energy and Commerce Committee member August Pfluger and EPA Regional Administrator Scott Mason.

NDDA launches Farm to School video contest for Bismarck's fourth graders

By Peace Garden News | Apr 16, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) has announced a Farm to School video essay contest available to fourth grade classrooms within Bismarck Public Schools.

North Dakota board to meet on crop protection product issues

By Peace Garden News | Apr 16, 2025

The Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 23, at 9 a.m. The meeting will take place in the North Dakota Department of Agriculture’s 6th-floor conference room, located at the State...

Tokio man admits to charges related to death of three-year-old child

By Peace Garden News | Apr 16, 2025

Acting United States Attorney, Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl, revealed that Austin Ray Lester, a 29-year-old resident of Tokio, North Dakota, has admitted guilt in United States District Court.

GNDC leaders to present at IABC event in Bismarck

By Peace Garden News | Apr 16, 2025

The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) has announced that two of its leaders will participate in the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) event, "Communicate Stronger," scheduled to take place on May 6 at the University of...

North Dakota's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending April 12

By A. B. Bowman | Apr 15, 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 5.

John Odermann named State Director by Congresswoman Fedorchak

By Peace Garden News | Apr 15, 2025

Bismarck, ND – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) has announced the appointment of John Odermann as her new State Director.

Fargo man receives federal prison sentence for Loaf 'N Jug robbery

By Peace Garden News | Apr 15, 2025

Lucas Tavares, a 34-year-old Fargo resident, has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for Hobbs Act Robbery, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl.

NFIB warns of higher taxes for small businesses in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Apr 15, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released a report emphasizing the potential impacts of a small business tax policy change on North Dakota.

An employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry file 1 H-1B petition in North Dakota throughout 2024

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in North Dakota.