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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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Hoeven supports U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites after failed negotiations

By J. R. Owens | Jun 21, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, released a statement following U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Cramer supports U.S. military action against Iranian nuclear sites

By C. D. Unger | Jun 21, 2025

On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States conducted military strikes against Iran in response to ongoing hostilities involving Israel.

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Senators introduce bill aimed at stricter review of foreign land buys near U.S. military bases

By J. R. Owens | Jun 20, 2025

In 2021, the Chinese Fufeng Group bought 370 acres of land for a wet-corn milling plant located 12 miles from Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota.

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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.

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Hoeven announces agreement on Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery

By N. G. Travis | Jun 19, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced an agreement in principle with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery (FNC).

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Lake Agassiz Rest Area closed indefinitely for repairs

By Peace Garden News | Jun 19, 2025

The Lake Agassiz Rest Area building, situated on I-29 near the South Dakota border at mile marker 3 northbound, was closed for repairs at noon on Wednesday, June 18.

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Judges announced for North Dakota's National Civics Bee State Finals

By Peace Garden News | Jun 19, 2025

The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) has announced the panel of judges for the 2025 National Civics Bee North Dakota State Finals.

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North Dakota reports decline in breeding duck numbers for third consecutive year

By Peace Garden News | Jun 19, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has released the results of its 78th annual spring breeding duck survey, revealing a continued decline in duck numbers.

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Hoeven supports confirmation of Rodney Scott as CBP commissioner

By J. R. Owens | Jun 18, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced his support for the confirmation of Rodney Scott as Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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Senate committee examines defense budget priorities amid evolving threats

By J. R. Owens | Jun 18, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee convened in Washington, D.C., to examine the Department of Defense’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2026.

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VA provides 329 home loans in North Dakota totaling $99.1 million in Q4 2024

By Peace Garden News | Jun 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 329 home loans totaling $99.1 million in North Dakota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: North Dakota's case count rises as of week ending June 14

By A. B. Bowman | Jun 17, 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 June 7.

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North Dakota mandates HPAI testing for dairy cattle at state fair

By Peace Garden News | Jun 17, 2025

At a recent meeting, the State Board of Animal Health decided that lactating dairy cattle must be tested for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) within 10 days before attending the North Dakota State Fair.