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News from September 2025

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Mandan roadwork shifts as intersection closures begin for infrastructure improvements

By F. T. Gonzalez | Sep 30, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced that the intersection at 46th Avenue SE and Memorial Highway in Mandan is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, September 30.

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Federal funds awarded to two North Dakota museums for collections management

By C. D. Unger | Sep 30, 2025

Two museums in North Dakota have been awarded a total of $111,208 in federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

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EPA awards over $1.3 million to North Dakota agencies and Three Affiliated Tribes

By C. D. Unger | Sep 30, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated more than $1.3 million in grants to North Dakota agencies and the Three Affiliated Tribes, according to an announcement made in Bismarck.

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Department of Education awards nearly $1.4 million for Indian education in North Dakota

By C. D. Unger | Sep 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded nearly $1.4 million to three colleges in North Dakota to support Indian education and professional development programs.

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U.S. Department of Education awards over $2 million to six North Dakota colleges

By J. R. Owens | Sep 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education has allocated more than $2.1 million to support student services at six colleges in North Dakota.

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HHS schedules stakeholder meeting on disability support services for October 7

By M. E. Cox | Sep 30, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is inviting residents to a quarterly stakeholder meeting on October 7, from 10 a.m. to noon Central Time, to discuss ongoing efforts aimed at supporting individuals with physical disabilities who wish...

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General Kenneth Wilsbach nominated as next U.S. Air Force chief of staff

By C. D. Unger | Sep 30, 2025

General Kenneth Wilsbach has been nominated to serve as the next Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, according to an announcement from the Air Force.

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Hoeven criticizes Senate Democrats as shutdown looms

By J. R. Owens | Sep 30, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has released a statement regarding the impending government shutdown, attributing the situation to Senate Democrats' refusal to approve a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government through November 21.

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North Dakota offers STEM agriculture kits for middle and high school educators

By M. E. Cox | Sep 30, 2025

Middle and high school teachers in North Dakota are being invited to apply for modern agriculture STEM kits, an initiative from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Ag in the Classroom Program.

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North Dakota DOT schedules public input session for US Highway 2 project

By F. T. Gonzalez | Sep 30, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has scheduled a public input meeting on October 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. Central Time to discuss planned intersection improvements at U.S. Highway 2 and North 43rd Street in Grand Forks.

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North Dakota introduces digital wallet option for driver's licenses

By F. T. Gonzalez | Sep 30, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has launched North Dakota Mobile ID, a new service that allows residents to add their driver’s license or state identification card to digital wallets on mobile devices.

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Traffic shift planned on Minot’s South Broadway as culvert work continues

By F. T. Gonzalez | Sep 30, 2025

Beginning Friday, October 3, traffic on U.S. Highway 83/South Broadway in Minot will be shifted to the southbound lanes in a head-to-head configuration as the northbound lanes close for culvert replacement work, according to the North Dakota...

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Attorney General Wrigley to hold press conference on unlawful image investigation in Fargo

By M. E. Cox | Sep 29, 2025

Attorney General Drew Wrigley will join other law enforcement leaders for a press conference in Fargo, North Dakota, to address an ongoing and expanding investigation into activities related to the creation and distribution of unlawful images.

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Army Corps awards additional $13 million for Fargo-Moorhead flood protection

By C. D. Unger | Sep 29, 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a contract modification exceeding $13 million for R.J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc., based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, to continue work on the Fargo-Moorhead flood protection project.

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Second case of anthrax confirmed this year in Stark County cattle herd

By A. W. Buck | Sep 26, 2025

North Dakota has reported its second case of anthrax this year, confirmed in a beef cattle herd in Stark County by the North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.

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Cramer announces over $600,000 in veteran housing grants for North Dakota tribes

By N. G. Travis | Sep 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner have announced that two North Dakota tribes will receive a total of $608,450 in Tribal HUD-VA Supportive Housing (VASH) grants.

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Nightly lane closures scheduled for I-94/Red River Bridge starting September 29

By F. T. Gonzalez | Sep 26, 2025

Structure repairs on the Interstate 94/Red River Bridge are nearing completion, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).

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Local Foods Conference returns Oct. 16-18 with new public farmers market

By M. E. Cox | Sep 25, 2025

The 21st Annual Local Foods Conference is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 18 at the Chieftain Conference Center in Carrington, North Dakota.

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Attorney general’s office finds Parshall did not receive records request due to email error

By F. T. Gonzalez | Sep 25, 2025

On September 10, 2025, the North Dakota Attorney General's Office issued Opinion 2025-O-14 to the City of Parshall.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota receives national customer service award

By F. T. Gonzalez | Sep 25, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) has received the America's Best Customer Service award from USA Today and Plant-A Insights Group.