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Senate panel advances Cramer-backed bills aiding rural veterans’ health access

By J. R. Owens | Jul 30, 2025

The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee has unanimously advanced two bills led by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) aimed at improving health care access for rural veterans and expanding suicide prevention services in states that have not previously...

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Highway 83 culvert replacement in Minot set to begin August

By Peace Garden News | Jul 30, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation will start a culvert replacement project on Highway 83 in Minot on August 4.

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VA provides 371 home loans in North Dakota totaling $117.7 million in Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 29, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 371 home loans totaling $117.7 million in North Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senate confirms Sam Brown as Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs

By N. G. Travis | Jul 29, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced his support for the Senate’s confirmation of Sam Brown as Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Cramer responds after EPA proposes repeal of 2009 endangerment finding

By N. G. Travis | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, responded to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent proposal to repeal the 2009 endangerment finding.

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Pronghorn hunting season announced with increased licenses for new and existing units

By Peace Garden News | Jul 29, 2025

The pronghorn hunting season for 2025 has been scheduled with a total of 1,310 licenses available across 18 units.

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I-94 Red River bridge traffic shift set for August 1 as repairs continue

By Peace Garden News | Jul 29, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) announced that traffic on the Interstate 94/Red River bridge will shift from the outside lanes to the inside lanes on Friday, August 1.

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Senate committee advances bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act addressing affordability issues

By J. R. Owens | Jul 29, 2025

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025.

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North Dakota Game and Fish projects steady fall duck migration despite higher brood counts

By Peace Garden News | Jul 28, 2025

Duck brood numbers in North Dakota increased by 28% compared to last year, but the North Dakota Game and Fish Department expects this fall’s duck flight to be similar to that of 2024.

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VA provides 219 home purchase loans in North Dakota in Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 26, 2025

There were 219 VA home purchase loans issued in North Dakota in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, totaling $69.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Hoeven, Cramer back disaster aid request after damaging North Dakota storms

By J. R. Owens | Jul 25, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, have expressed support for Governor Kelly Armstrong’s request for a major disaster declaration after a derecho storm struck North Dakota on June 20–21, 2025.

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Hoeven announces plan for new $33 million headquarters for North Dakota Air National Guard

By N. G. Travis | Jul 25, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced plans for a new $33 million headquarters for the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing in Fargo.

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Registration opens for Behavioral Health & Children Services Conference in Bismarck

By Peace Garden News | Jul 25, 2025

Registration is now open for the 5th annual Behavioral Health & Children and Family Services Conference, set to take place from October 20-23 at the Bismarck Event Center and online via livestream.

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HHS seeks public input on Medicaid waiver amendment for disability services

By Peace Garden News | Jul 25, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public input on a draft amendment to the Medicaid waiver.

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North Dakota offers over 1,100 deer licenses for 2025 hunting season

By Peace Garden News | Jul 25, 2025

More than 1,100 deer licenses are set to be available for North Dakota's 2025 deer gun season.

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North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission meeting set for July

By Peace Garden News | Jul 25, 2025

The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission is scheduled to meet on July 23 and 24, 2025.

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Fargo man sentenced to four decades for drug crimes leading to fatality

By Peace Garden News | Jul 25, 2025

Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl announced that Karmen Charles Fox, a 34-year-old resident of Fargo, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison.

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Tokio woman sentenced to federal prison for manslaughter and child neglect

By Peace Garden News | Jul 25, 2025

Fargo – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl announced that Tierra Lynn Scott, 31, from Tokio, ND, received a sentence of 168 months in federal prison.

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Add fund committee to meet in Medora

By Peace Garden News | Jul 25, 2025

The Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, July 23, at the Medora Community Center located at 465 Pacific Ave, Medora, ND.

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HHS offers wellness resources at North Dakota State Fair

By Peace Garden News | Jul 25, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will have a significant presence at the 2025 North Dakota State Fair in Minot.