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Restoration News says Trump’s military picks conflict with warrior-focused agenda

By Peace Garden News | Jun 30, 2025

Restoration News has reported that several of President Trump's senior military selections support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which the outlet claims conflict with a warrior-focused military agenda.

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North Dakota joins national effort against boating under the influence

By Peace Garden News | Jun 30, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is set to participate in Operation Dry Water, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the risks of boating under the influence.

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Charges filed in DOJ's largest health care fraud takedown

By Peace Garden News | Jun 30, 2025

Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl has announced criminal charges against Isaac Osei Afoakwa, 55, of Bismarck, North Dakota.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Dakota increases in Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in North Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $317,238, a 5.4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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SNAP participants in North Dakota eligible for replacement benefits after storm-related outages

By Peace Garden News | Jun 28, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that residents participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) who lost food due to power outages from recent storms may qualify for replacement benefits.

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Local foods map updated with SNAP feature in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Jun 27, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced an enhancement to North Dakota's interactive local foods map.

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North Dakota seeks proposals for drone detection of noxious weeds

By Peace Garden News | Jun 27, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the availability of $300,000 in funding for drone detection of noxious and invasive weeds, with a focus on amaranth species and waterhemp.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota average $299,483 for Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $299,483, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Dakota reports increase in spring pheasant crowing counts

By Peace Garden News | Jun 26, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has reported a 6% increase in the number of roosters heard during its 2025 spring pheasant crowing count survey compared to last year.

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North Dakotans urged to check storm damage and file insurance claims promptly

By Peace Garden News | Jun 25, 2025

Following recent severe storms in North Dakota, Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has urged residents to assess their properties for damage and promptly file insurance claims.

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Project Safe Send offers pesticide disposal in July across North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Jun 25, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced that the Project Safe Send program will be accepting unusable pesticides at 12 collection sites throughout July.

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Goehring hosts MASDA annual meeting focusing on ag-energy intersection

By Peace Garden News | Jun 24, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is set to host the Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture's (MASDA) Annual Meeting from June 29 to July 2, 2025, in Medora, North Dakota.

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VA Purchase Loans in North Dakota average $299,422 for Q4 2024

By Peace Garden News | Jun 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for North Dakota in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $299,422, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Dakota's agriculture faces challenges after recent tornadoes

By Peace Garden News | Jun 23, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has reported significant damage to agricultural infrastructure following a severe storm system that hit North Dakota on Friday evening.

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BCBSND commits to simplifying health care's prior authorization process

By Peace Garden News | Jun 23, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) has joined a nationwide initiative to simplify the prior authorization process in health care.

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Northwest Human Service Center closes temporarily for water main repair

By Peace Garden News | Jun 22, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the temporary closure of the Northwest Human Service Center in Williston.

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North Dakota observes National Family Unification Month amid declining foster care entries

By Peace Garden News | Jun 22, 2025

June marks National Family Unification Month, a period dedicated to acknowledging the essential role communities play in maintaining family unity.

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North Dakota announces recipients of latest opioid settlement fund grants

By Peace Garden News | Jun 22, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has disclosed the recipients of the latest Opioid Settlement Fund grants.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in North Dakota increases from Q3 to Q4

By Peace Garden News | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in North Dakota during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $327,801, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Restoration News: ‘Leftist ideology’ of Minot-based Air Force colonel proves he isn’t ‘qualified to lead’

By Peace Garden News | Jun 20, 2025

The U.S. Senate is being urged to reject the appointment of a Minot Air Force Base colonel to brigadier general due to his support for diversity initiatives.