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Tri-Level bridge in Fargo set for lane closure during routine inspection

By Peace Garden News | Aug 12, 2025

The Tri-Level bridge at the intersection of Interstate 29 southbound and Interstate 94 eastbound in Fargo will be reduced to a single lane on Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19.

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North Dakota Game and Fish releases 2025 PLOTS Guide with updated land access

By Peace Garden News | Aug 12, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has released its Private Land Open To Sportsmen (PLOTS) Guide for 2025.

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Hoeven discusses national grassland management priorities with Forest Service chief

By C. D. Unger | Aug 12, 2025

Senator John Hoeven met with U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, grazing groups, and energy producers in Dickinson, North Dakota.

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Youth Outdoor Festival set for August 28 in Minot

By Peace Garden News | Aug 12, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department, along with local wildlife clubs and other sponsors, will host the annual Youth Outdoor Festival in Minot.

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Gateway to Health event returns August 23 with family activities at Gateway to Science

By Peace Garden News | Aug 12, 2025

The third annual Gateway to Health event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 23 in Bismarck, offering families free access to North Dakota’s Gateway to Science during pre-registered two-hour sessions.

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North Dakota releases decade-long plan focused on cancer prevention and early detection

By Peace Garden News | Aug 12, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), along with partner organizations, has released the 2025-2035 Cancer Control Plan.

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H-2A Insights: An employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry in North Dakota submitted 3 petitions in 2024

By A. T. Downs | Aug 11, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an employer classified under the Transportation and Warehousing sector in North Dakota filed three H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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Which type of North Dakota companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?

By A. Y. Stewart | Aug 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 16 inspections at 13 Food and Cosmetics companies from North Dakota in the second quarter of 2025.

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Pembina County Commission found in violation of North Dakota open meetings laws

By Peace Garden News | Aug 11, 2025

The North Dakota Attorney General's Office has found that the Pembina County Commission violated state open meetings laws during a regular meeting held on February 21, 2023.

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H-2A Insights: Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in North Dakota submitted 20 petitions in 2024

By A. T. Downs | Aug 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry based in North Dakota submitted 20 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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North Dakota: How many seasonal farmworker visas were requested by Other Services (except Public Administration) employers in 2024

By A. T. Downs | Aug 9, 2025

According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector in North Dakota filed 15 H-2A petitions for temporary agricultural workers in 2024

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North Dakota: How many seasonal farmworker visas were requested by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers in 2024

By A. T. Downs | Aug 8, 2025

Employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry based in North Dakota submitted 2,529 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Hoeven hosts CBP commissioner in North Dakota to highlight UAS role in border security

By C. D. Unger | Aug 8, 2025

Senator John Hoeven hosted U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott in North Dakota to examine border operations in the Grand Forks sector and discuss how the region’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry could support border...

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Hoeven hosts HUD secretary Turner in North Dakota on affordable housing efforts

By N. G. Travis | Aug 8, 2025

Senator John Hoeven hosted U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner in North Dakota this week to review the state’s affordable housing efforts.

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Temporary I-94 eastbound ramp in Mandan to close for bridge work August 11

By Peace Garden News | Aug 8, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has announced that the eastbound on-ramp to Interstate 94 from Mandan Avenue will be closed on Monday, August 11.

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Red River Control Structure begins operation as part of major Fargo-Moorhead flood project

By J. R. Owens | Aug 7, 2025

The Red River Control Structure, a central component of the $3.2 billion flood protection initiative for the Fargo-Moorhead area, is now operational after the permanent re-routing of the Red River.

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National Park Service awards $1 million for Turtle Mountain Band park development

By C. D. Unger | Aug 7, 2025

The National Park Service has awarded $1 million to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department for a project supporting the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

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National Science Foundation awards over $8 million to North Dakota higher education institutions

By N. G. Travis | Aug 7, 2025

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has allocated more than $8 million in funding to support STEM initiatives at ten colleges and universities across North Dakota.

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ND Highway 15 in Thompson to close temporarily for BNSF rail maintenance

By Peace Garden News | Aug 7, 2025

North Dakota Highway 15 is scheduled to close temporarily in Thompson starting Monday, August 11, due to rail maintenance at the BNSF crossing.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota updates coverage for weight-loss medications starting in 2026

By Peace Garden News | Aug 7, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) has announced changes to its coverage of weight-loss drugs, effective January 1, 2026.