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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted a contract valued at $10,097,097 to BCSS, LLC.

Army Corps awards final contract for Fargo-Moorhead flood protection embankment

Senator John Hoeven has announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract exceeding $10 million for the construction of Reach SE-5, the final segment required to complete the 21-mile Southern Embankment.

State Board of Animal Health plans conference call meeting on February 3

The State Board of Animal Health is scheduled to hold a meeting on Monday, February 3, at 3 p.m. The meeting will take place via conference call.

North Dakota monitors avian flu outbreak among Canada geese

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is currently monitoring a mortality event affecting Canada geese in Oliver County, specifically along the Missouri River and Nelson Lake.

Microgreens kits available for North Dakota teachers in grades 1-4

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced that funding is available for teachers in grades 1-4 to integrate microgreens kits into their curriculum.

Doug Burgum confirmed as Secretary of Interior with bipartisan Senate support

Senator John Hoeven announced that Doug Burgum has been confirmed as the Secretary of the Interior by a bipartisan Senate vote of 79 to 18.

Senate questions army secretary nominee on delayed water cooperative committee

The Senate Armed Services Committee convened to evaluate Dan Driscoll's nomination as the 26th Secretary of the Army.

Senate confirms Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior

The United States Senate has confirmed Doug Burgum, former Governor of North Dakota, as the Secretary of the Interior.

Doug Burgum confirmed as Secretary of the Interior by U.S. Senate

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has expressed her congratulations to Doug Burgum, the former Governor of North Dakota, on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as the 55th Secretary of the Interior.

Goehring explains proposed changes in North Dakota's corporate farming law

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has clarified the intentions behind House Bill 2150, which proposes minor amendments to North Dakota's corporate farming law.

Bill introduced to protect AM radio in new vehicles

Senator John Hoeven, along with Senators Ted Cruz and Edward J. Markey, has reintroduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

Senator Hoeven supports Lee Zeldin's confirmation as EPA administrator

Senator John Hoeven released a statement following the confirmation of Lee Zeldin as the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by the U.S. Senate.

Bipartisan effort seeks protection for AM radios in all new passenger vehicles

Each week, nearly 47 million Americans rely on AM radio for news, sports, weather updates, and emergency alerts.

Lane closure scheduled for I-94 near West Fargo due to repairs

Starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, the left lane of westbound Interstate 94 will be closed for guardrail repair between Sheyenne Street in West Fargo and the Raymond interchange.

North Dakota opens applications for lignite research grants

The North Dakota Industrial Commission has opened the application process for grant round 106 of the Lignite Research, Development and Marketing Program.

Trump signs first bill: The Laken Riley Act targets illegal alien offenders

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak attended a significant event at the White House, where President Donald J. Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law.

Senate confirms Lee Zeldin as new EPA administrator

The United States Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin as the 17th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a vote of 56 to 42.

Senator John Hoeven returns as chair of Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee