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DOT grants over $20 million for North Dakota railroad upgrades

By Peace Garden News | Oct 31, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted $20,714,004 to the Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company for safety improvements under the Safety Enhancements and Capacity Upgrades for Reliability and Efficiency (SECURE) Project.

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Family honors WWII hero with Purple Heart replacement ceremony

By Peace Garden News | Oct 30, 2024

A ceremony is scheduled for November 4 in Bismarck to honor the service of Private Franklin Joseph DuFrame, a World War II hero.

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Senator Hoeven celebrates Century View affordable housing opening in Bismarck

By Peace Garden News | Oct 29, 2024

Senator John Hoeven attended the grand opening of the Century View affordable housing complex in Bismarck, North Dakota.

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VA provides 243 home purchase loans in North Dakota in Q3

By Peace Garden News | Oct 28, 2024

There were 243 VA home purchase loans issued in North Dakota in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $72.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Senator Hoeven visits US-Japanese bases; discusses defense collaboration

By Peace Garden News | Oct 28, 2024

Senator John Hoeven recently visited U.S. military bases in Okinawa and mainland Japan to engage with U.S. forces and promote Grand Forks as a leader in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

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Senator Cramer seeks answers on USDA's EID tag mandate funding shortfall

By Peace Garden News | Oct 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is set to implement a new rule on November 5, mandating the use of electronic identification (EID) tags for certain cattle and bison.

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Senator Hoeven welcomes home Bravo Battery after Middle East deployment

By Peace Garden News | Oct 27, 2024

Senator John Hoeven expressed his gratitude to the North Dakota National Guard's 1-188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Bravo Battery, upon their return from a deployment lasting ten months.

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North Dakota ranks 48th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Peace Garden News | Oct 25, 2024

North Dakota ranked 48th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 274 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Department of Education awards $1.9 million to Turtle Mountain Community College

By Peace Garden News | Oct 25, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education has allocated $1,922,389 to Turtle Mountain Community College.

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North Dakota ranked 41st in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Peace Garden News | Oct 22, 2024

With $295,840 in home loans issued, North Dakota ranked 41st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FAA grants nearly $3 million for North Dakota airport expansions

By Peace Garden News | Oct 22, 2024

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration has allocated $2,950,000 for terminal expansion projects at two North Dakota airports. Hector International Airport will receive $2,000,000 to proceed with Phase 3 of its expansion plan. This phase includes constructing four new gates, rehabilitating holding rooms, and expanding ticket and baggage handling areas. The North Dakota delegation previously advocated for this project by writing a letter to the DOT in August.

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Senators propose bill blocking US funds if UN restricts Israeli participation

By Peace Garden News | Oct 22, 2024

During a United Nations emergency special session in May, the General Assembly adopted a resolution upgrading Palestine to a "Permanent Observer State." This change allows Palestine to participate more fully in U.N. proceedings, potentially affecting Israel's status within the organization.

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DOE awards $48.6 million to support North Dakota's Project Tundra

By Peace Garden News | Oct 22, 2024

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded over $48.6 million to support Project Tundra, a carbon capture, utilization, and storage initiative led by Minnkota Power Cooperative.

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FAA awards funds for airport expansions in Fargo and Northwood

By Peace Garden News | Oct 22, 2024

Senator John Hoeven has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is providing nearly $3 million in grants to support terminal expansion projects at Hector International Airport and Northwood Municipal Airport-Vince Field.

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Senators seek update on Western Water Cooperative Committee progress

By Peace Garden News | Oct 22, 2024

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Jeff Merkley have requested an update from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regarding the establishment of the Western Water Cooperative Committee (WWCC). The committee was mandated by the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022, which included bipartisan support from both senators. The WWCC is intended to ensure that USACE flood control projects in western states comply with congressional directives and respect state water rights and laws.

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Energy Department awards $49 million for North Dakota's Project Tundra

By Peace Garden News | Oct 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has allocated nearly $49 million to DCC East Project LLC in Grand Forks for the construction of a large-scale geologic carbon storage facility. This initiative is part of Project Tundra, which will contribute additional full-time equivalent jobs to the existing 360 positions at Minnkota’s Milton R. Young Station and the nearby coal mine.

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VA provides 274 home loans in North Dakota totaling $81.1 million in Q3

By Peace Garden News | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 274 home loans totaling $81.1 million in North Dakota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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USDA grants $200K to boost rural electric and telecom development in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Oct 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has announced a grant of $200,000 to the Rural Electric and Telecommunications Development Center. This center operates under the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives and the Broadband Association of North Dakota.

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North Dakota experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Peace Garden News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, North Dakota experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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North Dakota receives $3.3 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3

By Peace Garden News | Oct 16, 2024

The VA issued 12 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.