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How many H-2A petitions were made by North Dakota employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry during 2024?

All 20 of the H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in North Dakota, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

By S. G. Bates | Oct 23, 2025

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2025: Measles cases in North Dakota up as of week ending Oct. 4

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. 27.

By A. B. Bowman | Oct 21, 2025

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How many H-2A petitions were made by North Dakota employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024?

By S. G. Bates | Oct 21, 2025

In 2024, 99.6% of H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers in North Dakota were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Hoeven meets President Trump and officials to address agriculture challenges

By J. R. Owens | Oct 21, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, met at the White House with President Donald Trump and senior administration officials to discuss issues affecting agriculture.

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Kirsten Baesler confirmed as assistant secretary at U.S. Department of Education

By J. R. Owens | Oct 17, 2025

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has congratulated Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota's Superintendent of Public Instruction, following her confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education in the U.S....

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Senate Democrats block FY 2026 defense funding bill in latest appropriations standoff

By C. D. Unger | Oct 16, 2025

Senate Democrats have voted against proceeding with the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act, halting progress on a bill intended to provide funding for U.S. military personnel, their families, and defense readiness initiatives.

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Hoeven criticizes Senate Democrats after defense appropriations bill is blocked

By J. R. Owens | Oct 16, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, issued a statement following the Senate Democrats' decision to block consideration of the Defense Appropriations Bill.

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Hoeven highlights counter-drone strategy as key focus at Grand Forks UAS Summit

By N. G. Travis | Oct 15, 2025

Senator John Hoeven held a virtual discussion with U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink during the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: North Dakota's case count rises as of week ending Sept. 27

By A. B. Bowman | Oct 14, 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. 20.

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Grand Forks Air Force Base named as site for new Point Defense Battle Lab

By N. G. Travis | Oct 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) addressed the 19th annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo in Grand Forks through virtual remarks, as both he and U.S. Secretary of Transportation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

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Senate NDAA includes provision for free credit monitoring for all U.S. service members

By N. G. Travis | Oct 14, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a 77 to 20 vote.

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Grand Forks selected for new Air Force lab; AeroVironment expands counter-drone systems

By J. R. Owens | Oct 13, 2025

The Grand Forks region is set to advance its role in counter-drone operations with two new developments announced at the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit.

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Senate passes bipartisan bill expanding benefits for first responders with service-related cancers

By N. G. Travis | Oct 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has approved the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).

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Senate committee reviews Gen. Wilsbach's nomination; focus on nuclear modernization and ISR

By C. D. Unger | Oct 9, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of General Ken Wilsbach as the next U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff.

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Senate approves $900 billion FY26 NDAA with focus on North Dakota defense projects

By J. R. Owens | Oct 9, 2025

The United States Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a vote of 77 to 20, allocating more than $900 billion for defense initiatives.

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Senate passes resolution to overturn Biden-era resource management plan for North Dakota

By J. R. Owens | Oct 8, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval aimed at overturning the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, which was finalized during the Biden...

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North Dakota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Sept. 20

By A. B. Bowman | Oct 7, 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. 13.

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Senate confirms Kirsten Baesler as assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education

By J. R. Owens | Oct 7, 2025

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Kirsten Baesler as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the Department of Education.

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Senate confirms Nicholas W. Chase as U.S. attorney for North Dakota

By C. D. Unger | Oct 7, 2025

U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer announced that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Nicholas W. Chase as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota.

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DOT awards over $9 million to North Dakota for emergency roadway repairs

By N. G. Travis | Oct 6, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted more than $9 million to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for roadway repairs.