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Which type of North Dakota companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By A. Y. Stewart | Aug 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 16 inspections at 13 Food and Cosmetics companies from North Dakota in the second quarter of 2025.

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Pembina County Commission found in violation of North Dakota open meetings laws

By Peace Garden News | Aug 11, 2025

The North Dakota Attorney General's Office has found that the Pembina County Commission violated state open meetings laws during a regular meeting held on February 21, 2023.

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H-2A Insights: Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in North Dakota submitted 20 petitions in 2024

By A. T. Downs | Aug 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in North Dakota submitted 20 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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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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Hoeven hosts CBP commissioner in North Dakota to highlight UAS role in border security

By C. D. Unger | Aug 8, 2025

Senator John Hoeven hosted U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott in North Dakota to examine border operations in the Grand Forks sector and discuss how the region’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry could support border...

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Hoeven hosts HUD secretary Turner in North Dakota on affordable housing efforts

By N. G. Travis | Aug 8, 2025

Senator John Hoeven hosted U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner in North Dakota this week to review the state’s affordable housing efforts.

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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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Red River Control Structure begins operation as part of major Fargo-Moorhead flood project

By J. R. Owens | Aug 7, 2025

The Red River Control Structure, a central component of the $3.2 billion flood protection initiative for the Fargo-Moorhead area, is now operational after the permanent re-routing of the Red River.

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National Park Service awards $1 million for Turtle Mountain Band park development

By C. D. Unger | Aug 7, 2025

The National Park Service has awarded $1 million to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department for a project supporting the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

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National Science Foundation awards over $8 million to North Dakota higher education institutions

By N. G. Travis | Aug 7, 2025

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has allocated more than $8 million in funding to support STEM initiatives at ten colleges and universities across North Dakota.

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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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Department of Defense raises Project ULTRA contract ceiling to $100 million

By J. R. Owens | Aug 5, 2025

The Department of Defense has finalized an agreement to increase the contract ceiling for Project ULTRA from $18 million to $100 million, according to Senator John Hoeven.

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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.