Peace Garden News

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spent the past week engaging with residents across North Dakota, focusing on education, infrastructure, and economic growth. Her visits aimed to strengthen partnerships for the state's future.

Fedorchak joined the Milken Family Foundation to congratulate Northern Cass Elementary teacher Jessica Stoen on receiving the Milken Educator Award. She acknowledged the significant role of teachers in shaping future leaders.

In Arthur, she met with Mayor Greg Nelson and City Council members to discuss small-town challenges and opportunities. Nelson shared his farm's aronia berry products and plans for an upcoming festival.

Horace Mayor Jeff Trudeau and City Administrator Brenton Holper discussed housing, infrastructure, workforce, and education issues in their growing community with Fedorchak.

At North Dakota State University's Saddle and Sirloin Club event, Fedorchak celebrated Dr. Gerald Stokka as Agriculturalist of the Year. She commended the club's contributions to animal husbandry and agriculture.

Fedorchak also met Medora Mayor Derwin Zuroff about infrastructure challenges related to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library development. On Presidents’ Day, she visited the library site to assess its progress ahead of its July 4, 2026 opening.

Dickinson Mayor Scott Decker emphasized strategic investments for city growth, public safety improvements, workforce shortages solutions, and leveraging state and federal resources during his meeting with Fedorchak.

In Bismarck, discussions with Mayor Mike Schmitz focused on infrastructure priorities such as housing, law enforcement, and flood control.

Meetings with Senate and House leadership addressed legislative session topics including federal funding challenges and opportunities in North Dakota.

During her address to the North Dakota House and Senate, Fedorchak advocated for energy security reforms while challenging North Dakota to lead AI advancements nationally.

The North Dakota Petroleum Council hosted a roundtable where regulatory issues affecting oil production were discussed alongside emerging opportunities involving AI technology in energy landscapes.

In Fargo at NDSU's Peltier Complex tour with President David Cook, ongoing research efforts were highlighted alongside innovations in higher education from Dr. Webster's lab work on polymers/coatings projects

Finally speaking at Midwest Economic Outlook Summit social hosted by Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber: key policy initiatives regarding regulatory/tax reform fostering business development were outlined along improving energy policies boosting competitiveness both nationally/globally within Midwestern states particularly benefiting ND economy