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DOD increases General Dynamics contract for Grand Forks missile tracking work

By N. G. Travis | Jul 21, 2025

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced an increase in its contract with General Dynamics, raising the total value to $1,106,722,296.

North Dakota receives $33.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 20, 2025

The VA issued 112 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

League of American Workers Founder: ‘Sen. Cramer and Hoeven should vote to confirm all of Trump’s nominees’

By Peace Garden News | Jul 20, 2025

Steve Cortes, Founder and President of the League of American Workers, encouraged U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and Senator John Hoeven to vote to confirm all of President Trump’s nominees.

HHS awards $353K in grants for suicide prevention across North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Jul 19, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated $353,983 in community suicide prevention grants to seven organizations throughout the state.

Hoeven announces expansion and key achievements in North Dakota drone initiative

By C. D. Unger | Jul 18, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced two significant developments for Project ULTRA, an initiative aimed at advancing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS technologies in North Dakota.

Department of Education releases funds for North Dakota after-school programs

By J. R. Owens | Jul 18, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced that the U.S. Department of Education will release funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which provide after-school programs in North Dakota.

VA home loan amount averages $317,238 in North Dakota for Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 17, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in North Dakota during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $317,238, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hoeven supports Senate approval of Trump’s $9 billion spending cut package

By C. D. Unger | Jul 17, 2025

The Senate has passed President Trump’s request to rescind $9 billion in federal spending.

Senate passes bill cutting $9 billion from federal budget including public broadcasting

By J. R. Owens | Jul 17, 2025

By a narrow margin, the United States Senate has passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, which aims to eliminate $9 billion in federal spending deemed unnecessary.

Cramer and Fetterman introduce bipartisan Payment Choice Act supporting consumer use of cash

By J. R. Owens | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have introduced the Payment Choice Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring that consumers can continue to use cash as a payment method without facing higher prices. “Cash is still legal...

I-94 project update: NDDOT addresses congestion in Bismarck and Mandan

By Peace Garden News | Jul 16, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has acknowledged significant traffic congestion on Interstate 94 in Bismarck and Mandan.

Cramer discusses EV fees and project permitting at Senate transportation hearing

By N. G. Travis | Jul 16, 2025

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing focused on the development of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who chairs the EPW Transportation and Infrastructure...

Cramer leads Senate push for permanent agriculture secretary role on foreign investment panel

By C. D. Unger | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and John Fetterman (D-PA), has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering food and national security by permanently adding the...

Schools celebrate success with BCBSND grant for mental health program

By Peace Garden News | Jul 15, 2025

Four schools in the Grand Forks area—Carrington, Emerado, Manvel, and Thompson—are marking the success of the Sources of Strength program, a peer-led initiative aimed at enhancing mental well-being and suicide prevention among students.

How many H-1B petitions were made by North Dakota employers during 2024?

By A. T. Downs | Jul 15, 2025

In 2024, 264 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in North Dakota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

VA provides 16.1% fewer home purchase loans in North Dakota in Q1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 14, 2025

There were 219 VA home purchases in North Dakota in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $69.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

U.S. Department of Transportation awards $4 million for Minot corridor planning

By N. G. Travis | Jul 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $4,050,000 to Ward County for the Minot Corridor Project.

Cramer, Peters ask FAA to speed up airport funding disbursement

By C. D. Unger | Jul 14, 2025

The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Program provide annual formula-based funds to nearly 3,300 public-use airports across the United States.

Hoeven announces $4 million federal grant for Minot corridor road project

By N. G. Travis | Jul 14, 2025

Ward County has received $4,050,000 from the Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program for a corridor project in Minot.

Greater North Dakota Chamber hosts National Civics Bee State Finals