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News from August 2025

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North Dakota: How many seasonal farmworker visas were requested by Other Services (except Public Administration) employers in 2024

By A. T. Downs | Aug 9, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector in North Dakota filed 15 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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North Dakota: How many seasonal farmworker visas were requested by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers in 2024

By A. T. Downs | Aug 8, 2025

Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry based in North Dakota submitted 2,529 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Temporary I-94 eastbound ramp in Mandan to close for bridge work August 11

By Peace Garden News | Aug 8, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has announced that the eastbound on-ramp to Interstate 94 from Mandan Avenue will be closed on Monday, August 11.

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ND Highway 15 in Thompson to close temporarily for BNSF rail maintenance

By Peace Garden News | Aug 7, 2025

North Dakota Highway 15 is scheduled to close temporarily in Thompson starting Monday, August 11, due to rail maintenance at the BNSF crossing.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota updates coverage for weight-loss medications starting in 2026

By Peace Garden News | Aug 7, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) has announced changes to its coverage of weight-loss drugs, effective January 1, 2026.

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North Dakota Agriculture Department releases new webisodes on local specialty crops

By Peace Garden News | Aug 6, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is releasing three new episodes in its web series "Fresh from North Dakota," which highlights the state's specialty crops.

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North Dakota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 2

By A. B. Bowman | Aug 5, 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 July 26.

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Tokio man receives 33-year sentence for child’s death on Spirit Lake Reservation

By Peace Garden News | Aug 5, 2025

Austin Ray Lester, 29, of Tokio, North Dakota, was sentenced to 33 years in federal prison and five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter, two counts of child neglect in Indian country, and assault of a...

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North Dakota DOT seeks public comment on new Dickinson road project

By Peace Garden News | Aug 5, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced it is seeking public input on a proposed amendment to the 2025-2028 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

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ND Highway 11 to close near Geneseo for railroad maintenance

By Peace Garden News | Aug 5, 2025

North Dakota Highway 11 is scheduled to close temporarily on Wednesday, August 6, near Geneseo at mile marker 147.7.

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North Dakota APUC allocates over $1 million in grants to nine agricultural projects

By Peace Garden News | Aug 5, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that the North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission (APUC) has awarded $1,069,107 in funding to nine projects.

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Goehring announces nearly $690K in funding through agriculture diversification program

By Peace Garden News | Aug 5, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that three projects will receive funding from the Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund.

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VA Purchase Loans in North Dakota average $318,151 for Q1

By Peace Garden News | Aug 4, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for North Dakota in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $318,151, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nd highway 200 closing east of I-29 Mayville exit for rail crossing maintenance

By Peace Garden News | Aug 4, 2025

North Dakota Highway 200 will be temporarily closed this week east of the Interstate 29 Mayville exit at mile marker 395.9 due to maintenance work on the BNSF railroad crossing, according to an announcement from the North Dakota Department of...

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North Dakota awards grants to support grape and wine industry research

By Peace Garden News | Aug 4, 2025

Grants totaling $80,000 have been distributed to support research, promotion, and marketing in North Dakota's grape, fruit, and wine sector.

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Early Canada goose season dates and rules announced by North Dakota Game and Fish

By Peace Garden News | Aug 4, 2025

North Dakota will open its early Canada goose hunting season on August 15 across all three zones, maintaining the same bag limits and licensing requirements as last year.

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North Dakota Mill reports record profits for fiscal year 2025

By Peace Garden News | Aug 3, 2025

The North Dakota Mill has announced a profit of over $26.6 million for fiscal year 2025, representing a 28% increase from last year's record of more than $20.7 million.

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North Dakota Industrial Commission approves $2.6 million for grid resilience projects

By Peace Garden News | Aug 3, 2025

The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved $2.6 million in matching grants to support electric grid resilience projects.

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North Dakota Industrial Commission awards $700,000 to renewable energy projects

By Peace Garden News | Aug 3, 2025

The North Dakota Industrial Commission has approved $700,000 in matching grants for renewable energy projects.

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North Dakota Industrial Commission opens applications for new oil recovery grant program

By Peace Garden News | Aug 3, 2025

The North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC) has opened the application period for its new enhanced oil recovery (EOR) grant program, managed through the Oil and Gas Research Program.