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Federal funds awarded to two North Dakota museums for collections management

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).

By C. D. Unger | Sep 30, 2025

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

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.

By C. D. Unger | Sep 30, 2025

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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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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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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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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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FEMA grants over $2.8 million for wildfire repairs in North Dakota

By C. D. Unger | Sep 24, 2025

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $2,860,827 to the Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative to fund repairs following wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred on October 5 and 6, 2024.

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North Dakota's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Sept. 13

By A. B. Bowman | Sep 23, 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 Sept. 6.

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How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by North Dakota employers during 2024?

By D. E. Wheeler | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 2,567 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in North Dakota, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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FAA grants over $15 million for Grand Forks airport primary runway project

By C. D. Unger | Sep 17, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated $15,157,068 to Grand Forks International Airport for infrastructure improvements.

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Cramer joins GOP senators supporting repeal of Clean Power Plan 2.0

By C. D. Unger | Sep 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has joined EPW Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and other Republican committee members in submitting a comment letter to Environmental...

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in North Dakota this year escalate as of week ending Sept. 6

By A. B. Bowman | Sep 16, 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 Aug. 30.

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USDA announces $1 billion relief for livestock producers hit by wildfires and floods

By N. G. Travis | Sep 15, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced about $1 billion in disaster recovery aid for livestock producers affected by wildfires and floods in 2023 and 2024.

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Secretary Sean Duffy to speak at Grand Forks UAS Summit on October 14

By C. D. Unger | Sep 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has announced that U.S. Secretary of Transportation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration Interim Administrator Sean Duffy will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)...

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USDA announces second round of disaster relief for livestock losses

By C. D. Unger | Sep 12, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide an additional $1 billion in disaster relief to livestock producers impacted by wildfires and floods in 2023 and 2024, according to an announcement from Senator John Hoeven.

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Hoeven supports proposed reversal of BLM public lands conservation rule

By J. R. Owens | Sep 10, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, responded to the Department of the Interior’s recent proposal to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) 2024 Public Lands Rule.

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Cramer introduces bipartisan bill aiming at easing healthcare worker shortages with merit-based immigration

By C. D. Unger | Sep 10, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced the bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act in response to a projected shortage of approximately 100,000 critical health care workers by 2028, as estimated by the...

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Hoeven, Cramer back federal aid after August storms hit North Dakota

By J. R. Owens | Sep 9, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, have announced their support for Governor Kelly Armstrong’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to severe storms that hit North Dakota on August 7–8.