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CDC 2025 Measles Update: North Dakota's case count rises as of week ending Aug. 30

By A. B. Bowman | Sep 9, 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. 23.

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.

Senate passes bill awarding congressional gold medals for 'Miracle on Ice' hockey team

By C. D. Unger | Sep 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, a bill honoring the 1980 Olympic Men’s Hockey Team for their victory over the Soviet Union in Lake Placid.

North Dakota hunters asked to submit feathers for upland game bird survey

By A. W. Buck | Sep 8, 2025

Hunters in North Dakota are being asked to assist with the management of upland game birds by submitting feathers from harvested birds using wing envelopes.

North Dakota upland game survey shows stable pheasant population but decline in other species

By A. W. Buck | Sep 8, 2025

North Dakota’s annual roadside surveys conducted in late July and August show that pheasant numbers remain largely unchanged from last year, while gray partridge and sharp-tailed grouse populations have declined.

Remaining fall turkey hunting licenses available from September 17

By F. T. Gonzalez | Sep 8, 2025

More than 1,200 licenses for the fall wild turkey season remain available in 10 units after the recent lottery.

Cramer tours Hill AFB to review ICBM support and Sentinel missile development

By C. D. Unger | Sep 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who chairs the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, visited Hill Air Force Base in Utah following his attendance at an Air Force town hall on nuclear modernization in Minot.

North Dakota HHS emphasizes connection during Suicide Prevention Month

By Peace Garden News | Sep 5, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is taking part in Suicide Prevention Month this September, aiming to raise awareness about suicide, reduce stigma, and strengthen support for those facing behavioral health challenges across the state....

North Dakota expands Best in Class early childhood program with new funding

By Peace Garden News | Sep 5, 2025

North Dakota’s Best in Class program, which supports early childhood education for children in the year before kindergarten, is marking its fifth anniversary with expanded funding and participation.

I-94 Sterling Interchange bridge reopens after structure replacement

By K. A. Gallegos | Sep 5, 2025

The Interstate 94 Sterling Interchange bridge at Exit 182, located on U.S. Highway 83/North Dakota Highway 14, has reopened to traffic following a closure for a structure replacement project that began on April 1.

House passes resolution to overturn BLM resource management plan for North Dakota

By C. D. Unger | Sep 4, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval aimed at overturning the Bureau of Land Management's Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota.

Hoeven highlights energy reliability concerns at FERC nomination hearing

By C. D. Unger | Sep 4, 2025

During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven addressed the need for reliable baseload power and energy infrastructure.

NFIB backs resolution to repeal BLM rule limiting North Dakota energy development

By K. A. Gallegos | Sep 4, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has sent a letter to U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak and the U.S. House of Representatives expressing support for H.J. Res. 105, a resolution aimed at repealing a Bureau of Land Management...

Fargo player wins $100K Powerball prize; next jackpot reaches record high

By S. G. Bates | Sep 4, 2025

A Powerball ticket sold in Fargo, North Dakota has won a $100,000 prize in the drawing held Wednesday night.

Hoeven cites drop in major crimes after federal law enforcement surge in Washington

By C. D. Unger | Sep 3, 2025

At a press conference in Washington, Senator John Hoeven discussed the results of President Trump’s law enforcement initiatives aimed at reducing crime in the nation’s capital.

Avian influenza detected in Dickey County commercial turkey flock

By P. A. Coulter | Sep 3, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has confirmed a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock located in Dickey County.

Medora construction resumes as city prepares for Theodore Roosevelt Library opening

By D. E. Wheeler | Sep 3, 2025

Construction work on Pacific Avenue in Medora will resume on Thursday, September 4, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota named among Prairie Business top workplaces for 2025

By F. T. Gonzalez | Sep 3, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) has been named one of Prairie Business magazine’s 50 Best Places to Work for 2025.

NDDOT seeks public feedback on long-range transportation plan at September meetings

By Peace Garden News | Sep 3, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is organizing two public meetings in September to discuss the state's long-range transportation plan, known as Transportation Connection: 2025-2050.

North Dakota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 23

By A. B. Bowman | Sep 2, 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. 16.

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