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Congress considers awarding Congressional Gold Medals to 'Miracle on Ice' hockey team

By J. R. Owens | Jul 24, 2025

Forty-five years after the “Miracle on Ice,” a bipartisan push is underway in Congress to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team with the Congressional Gold Medal.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Nick Chase nomination for U.S. attorney in North Dakota

By C. D. Unger | Jul 24, 2025

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nomination of Nicholas W. Chase to serve as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota, according to an announcement from Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer.

Gateway Drive intersection in Grand Forks closes for railroad crossing replacement

By Peace Garden News | Jul 24, 2025

U.S. Highway 2, known locally as Gateway Drive in Grand Forks, is set to close temporarily next week at the intersection of Mill Road/North Fifth Street.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in North Dakota increases from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025

By Peace Garden News | Jul 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for North Dakota in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $318,151, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Senator Cramer leads hearing on surface transportation reforms focusing on regulatory relief

By N. G. Travis | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focused on the development of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization...

Goehring approves grant for drone detection of noxious weeds

By Peace Garden News | Jul 23, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced a $300,000 grant for drone detection of noxious weeds.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: North Dakota's case count rises as of week ending July 19

By A. B. Bowman | Jul 22, 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 12.

Hoeven appoints Christa Kiedrowski as regional director for Bismarck area

By C. D. Unger | Jul 22, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has appointed Christa Kiedrowski as his regional director for the south-central region of North Dakota.

North Dakota activates Harvest Hotline for farmers needing custom combining

By Peace Garden News | Jul 22, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the activation of the North Dakota Harvest Hotline.

DOD increases General Dynamics contract for Grand Forks missile tracking work

By N. G. Travis | Jul 21, 2025

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced an increase in its contract with General Dynamics, raising the total value to $1,106,722,296.

North Dakota receives $33.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 20, 2025

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

League of American Workers Founder: ‘Sen. Cramer and Hoeven should vote to confirm all of Trump’s nominees’

By Peace Garden News | Jul 20, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder and President of the League of American Workers, encouraged U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and Senator John Hoeven to vote to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees.

HHS awards $353K in grants for suicide prevention across North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Jul 19, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated $353,983 in community suicide prevention grants to seven organizations throughout the state.

Hoeven announces expansion and key achievements in North Dakota drone initiative

By C. D. Unger | Jul 18, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced two significant developments for Project ULTRA, an initiative aimed at advancing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS technologies in North Dakota.

Department of Education releases funds for North Dakota after-school programs

By J. R. Owens | Jul 18, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced that the U.S. Department of Education will release funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which provide after-school programs in North Dakota.

VA home loan amount averages $317,238 in North Dakota for Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 17, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in North Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $317,238, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hoeven supports Senate approval of Trump’s $9 billion spending cut package

By C. D. Unger | Jul 17, 2025

The Senate has passed President Trump’s request to rescind $9 billion in federal spending.

Senate passes bill cutting $9 billion from federal budget including public broadcasting

By J. R. Owens | Jul 17, 2025

By a narrow margin, the United States Senate has passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, which aims to eliminate $9 billion in federal spending deemed unnecessary.

Cramer and Fetterman introduce bipartisan Payment Choice Act supporting consumer use of cash

By J. R. Owens | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have introduced the Payment Choice Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring that consumers can continue to use cash as a payment method without facing higher prices. “Cash is still legal...

I-94 project update: NDDOT addresses congestion in Bismarck and Mandan

By Peace Garden News | Jul 16, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has acknowledged significant traffic congestion on Interstate 94 in Bismarck and Mandan.

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