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Lawsuit against Dakota Access Pipeline dismissed, Hoeven comments

By Peace Garden News | Mar 28, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has responded to a federal judge's dismissal of a lawsuit from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe aimed at halting the Dakota Access Pipeline's operations amidst the ongoing court-ordered environmental impact statement (EIS) process.

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Congresswoman Fedorchak hosts telephone town hall, discusses various issues with North Dakotans

By Peace Garden News | Mar 28, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota conducted her inaugural telephone town hall this week, engaging with over 3,000 individuals from her state.

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North Dakota delegation reintroduces bill for developing state-owned energy resources

By Peace Garden News | Mar 28, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Representative Julie Fedorchak, have reintroduced the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act.

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Judge dismisses Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against Dakota Access Pipeline

By Peace Garden News | Mar 28, 2025

Judge James Boasberg of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has granted North Dakota's request to dismiss the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit seeking to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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Lane closures to begin for I-94 Interchange project in Bismarck

By Peace Garden News | Mar 28, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will start implementing lane closures on Centennial Road/Bismarck Expressway in early April as part of the ongoing I-94 Interchange (Exit 161) Reconstruction project.

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I-94 westbound Exit 156 in Bismarck to close temporarily for repairs

By Peace Garden News | Mar 28, 2025

Westbound Interstate 94 Exit 156 in Bismarck, North Dakota, will be temporarily closed on Monday, March 31, due to scheduled guardrail repairs.

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Fedorchak honors Else Rike’s 101st birthday and remarkable career in Congress speech

By Peace Garden News | Mar 28, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota took to the House Floor this week to commend Else Rike, a resident of Grand Forks, North Dakota, on her 101st birthday.

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Cramer and Kelly propose bill to ease reporting for state DOTs

By Peace Garden News | Mar 27, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Mark Kelly have put forward the Transportation Asset Management Simplification Act (TAMSA) to alleviate the reporting obligations faced by state departments of transportation (DOTs).

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Fedorchak joins leaders at White House for Women’s History Month and GOP caucus launch

By Peace Garden News | Mar 27, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak from North Dakota attended an event at the White House, joining President Donald Trump and a group of women leaders, including Congress members, cabinet secretaries, and senators, to celebrate Women’s History...

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Settlement sought in Apotex generic drug price inflation case

By Peace Garden News | Mar 27, 2025

Attorney General Drew Wrigley of North Dakota has called on consumers to verify their eligibility for compensation related to specific generic drug purchases.

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Senate Armed Services Committee evaluates defense department nominees in hearing

By Peace Garden News | Mar 27, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee convened a hearing to evaluate four nominees for important roles within the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Congresswoman Fedorchak advocates against Biden's 'Once-In-Always-In' rule in the House

By Peace Garden News | Mar 27, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor, participating in a Special Order hosted by Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), to oppose the Biden administration's ‘Once-In-Always-In’ rule.

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Ward County residents face charges in sexual abuse case at Minot facility

By Peace Garden News | Mar 27, 2025

North Dakota Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley has announced charges against Amber Hattem and Dalton Hattem, both Ward County residents, in relation to a case involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of vulnerable adults.

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Rep. Fedorchak backs bill to defend universities from foreign influence

By Peace Garden News | Mar 27, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak cast her vote in favor of a new legislative measure intended to safeguard American higher education from foreign influence.

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Former North Dakota state legislator sentenced to 10 years for child exploitation

By Peace Garden News | Mar 27, 2025

Raymon (Ray) Everett Holmberg, a former North Dakota state senator with a long career spanning 45 years, has been sentenced to a 10-year prison term.

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19th Street SE in Mandan to close April 1 for storm sewer installation

By Peace Garden News | Mar 27, 2025

Starting April 1, 2025, a section of 19th Street Southeast in Mandan will close temporarily to install a new storm sewer system as part of the Memorial Highway Reconstruction project.

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Fedorchak votes to overturn Biden's energy regulations, cites government overreach

By Peace Garden News | Mar 27, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak recently supported two resolutions to repeal energy regulations introduced by the current administration.

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

By Peace Garden News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 95.5% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in North Dakota were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Bipartisan bill seeks expansion of VA burial benefits for veterans' families

By Peace Garden News | Mar 26, 2025

In 1985, U.S. Air Force Veteran Dennis "Denny" Krisfalusy and his wife, Lois, lost their lives in an earthquake in Mexico City.

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NDDOT focuses on new bridge and roadway upgrades at I-94 Exit 161 Interchange

By Peace Garden News | Mar 26, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is intensifying its efforts on the construction at the Interstate 94 Exit 161 interchange in Bismarck.