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Cramer discusses EV fees and project permitting at Senate transportation hearing

By N. G. Travis | Jul 16, 2025

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing focused on the development of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who chairs the EPW Transportation and Infrastructure...

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Cramer leads Senate push for permanent agriculture secretary role on foreign investment panel

By C. D. Unger | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and John Fetterman (D-PA), has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering food and national security by permanently adding the...

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Schools celebrate success with BCBSND grant for mental health program

By Peace Garden News | Jul 15, 2025

Four schools in the Grand Forks area—Carrington, Emerado, Manvel, and Thompson—are marking the success of the Sources of Strength program, a peer-led initiative aimed at enhancing mental well-being and suicide prevention among students.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by North Dakota employers during 2024?

By A. T. Downs | Jul 15, 2025

In 2024, 264 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in North Dakota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

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VA provides 16.1% fewer home purchase loans in North Dakota in Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 14, 2025

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

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U.S. Department of Transportation awards $4 million for Minot corridor planning

By N. G. Travis | Jul 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $4,050,000 to Ward County for the Minot Corridor Project.

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Cramer, Peters ask FAA to speed up airport funding disbursement

By C. D. Unger | Jul 14, 2025

The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Program provide annual formula-based funds to nearly 3,300 public-use airports across the United States.

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Hoeven announces $4 million federal grant for Minot corridor road project

By N. G. Travis | Jul 14, 2025

Ward County has received $4,050,000 from the Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program for a corridor project in Minot.

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Greater North Dakota Chamber hosts National Civics Bee State Finals

By Peace Garden News | Jul 14, 2025

Today, the Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) held the 2025 National Civics Bee North Dakota State Finals at the University of Mary in Bismarck.

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Traffic pattern changes expected in Medora as construction progresses

By Peace Garden News | Jul 14, 2025

In the coming weeks, drivers in Medora, North Dakota should anticipate several changes to traffic patterns as work on the Medora Business Loop and City Section project advances.

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North Dakota DOT seeks public input on long-range transportation plan

By Peace Garden News | Jul 14, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is organizing a public input meeting to discuss the state's long-range transportation plan, known as Transportation Connection: 2025-2050.

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BCBSND Caring Foundation invites applications for Fall 2025 Health Innovation Grants

By Peace Garden News | Jul 12, 2025

North Dakota communities and organizations are invited to apply for the Fall 2025 Health Innovation Grants offered by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation.

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Senate committee advances defense bill with focus on North Dakota military priorities

By N. G. Travis | Jul 11, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), moving it to the full Senate for consideration.

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North Dakota ranks 49th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 11, 2025

North Dakota ranked 49th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 371 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FAA announces over $31 million in improvement grants to North Dakota airports

By N. G. Travis | Jul 11, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced more than $31 million in funding for airport projects across North Dakota through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

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North Dakota: Biologics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in North Dakota in Q2

By A. Y. Stewart | Jul 11, 2025

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

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Chip seal project to begin next week in Bismarck and Mandan

By Peace Garden News | Jul 11, 2025

Construction is set to begin on July 15 on Interstate 94, Interstate 194, and North Dakota Highway 810 in Bismarck and Mandan.

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Non-profit corporation advisory committee to meet in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Jul 11, 2025

The Non-Profit Corporation Agricultural Land Acquisition Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene at 1 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

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FAA provides major grant funding for airport upgrades across North Dakota

By C. D. Unger | Jul 11, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded more than $31 million in grants to airports across North Dakota, according to an announcement from Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development...

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Deadline extended for North Dakotans to apply for replacement SNAP benefits

By Peace Garden News | Jul 11, 2025

North Dakota residents affected by the June 20 storm have more time to apply for replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.