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News from July 2025

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North Dakota awards grants to enhance county fair infrastructure

By Peace Garden News | Jul 10, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the awarding of 23 grants, totaling $1.5 million, to county agriculture fair associations in North Dakota.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota executive Joan McCusker honored with legacy award

By Peace Garden News | Jul 9, 2025

Joan McCusker, Executive Vice President of Operations and Corporate Strategy at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND), has been named one of the nine recipients of the 2025 Prairie Business Leaders & Legacies Award.

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North Dakota ranked 37th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 8, 2025

With $317,238 in home loans issued, North Dakota ranked 37th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NDDOT opens applications for Flexible Transportation Fund program

By Peace Garden News | Jul 7, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has opened applications for the Flexible Transportation Fund (Flex Fund) program.

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Grape and Wine Advisory Committee meets to discuss funding for industry projects

By Peace Garden News | Jul 7, 2025

The Grape and Wine Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. CST.

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North Dakota wildlife photo contest open for submissions until October 1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 7, 2025

Photographers looking to participate in the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest must adhere to specific submission guidelines.

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Number of VA loans issued in North Dakota increased by 60.6% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Peace Garden News | Jul 5, 2025

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

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North Dakota steps up clean energy support with 2 new policies or incentives in 2024

By M. L. Valdez | Jul 4, 2025

North Dakota added at least two new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024, according to data from DSIRE.

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North Dakota unifies insurance and securities departments under one regulator

By Peace Garden News | Jul 3, 2025

North Dakota has unified its Insurance and Securities departments, a move aimed at enhancing consumer protection against fraud and financial risk.

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Guardrail repairs to close I-194 ramp temporarily next week

By Peace Garden News | Jul 3, 2025

A guardrail repair project will lead to the temporary closure of the on-ramp from Interstate 194 to Interstate 94 eastbound.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota in Q1 2025 vs. Q4 2024

By Peace Garden News | Jul 2, 2025

The VA issued 112 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to 41 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Dakota Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown

By Peace Garden News | Jul 2, 2025

The Department of Justice announced in North Dakota, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud takedown, involving over $14.6 billion in alleged fraudulent claims nationwide.

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North Dakota HHS seeks public input on Medicaid children's waivers

By Peace Garden News | Jul 1, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is inviting public feedback on proposed changes to two Medicaid waivers aimed at expanding services for children.

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2025: Measles cases in North Dakota up as of week ending June 28

By A. B. Bowman | Jul 1, 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 June 21.