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North Dakota allocates funds for new trails under record-high grant requests
Central ND News - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
Bismarck, ND – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department's Recreational Trails Program (RTP) has received 20 applications requesting a total of $3.9 million in project funding grants. This marks the largest amount ever requested in the...
'Mega' dairy projects in North Dakota will pollute Red River, environmental activists say
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 11, 2025
A group of environmentalists from Manitoba and the United States say two "mega" dairy farms slated for North Dakota will hurt the health of the Red River, with nutrients from animal waste potentially draining downstream to Lake Winnipeg. "Water...
‘Very, very troubling’: North Dakota Attorney General briefed on death of foster child in Stanley
KFYR TV - North Dakota
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June 12, 2025
BISMARCK, N.D. (KMOT) – Attorney General Drew Wrigley said he’s been briefed on the investigation into the March death of a young girl in Stanley, which led to murder charges filed against her foster parents. Prosecutors charged 62-year-old...
Average VA Purchase Loan amount in North Dakota increases from Q3 to Q4 2024
Peace Garden News - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for North Dakota in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $299,422, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.By comparison, North Dakota's average VA Purchase Loan amount for the third quarter was...
Trump EPA plans to roll back Biden's carbon, mercury emissions rules that would hit North Dakota coal plants
InForum - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
FARGO — President Donald Trump’s administration plans to repeal two Biden-era rules that North Dakota leaders say would threaten the state’s coal industry. But rescinding the rule could cost lives, an environmental group said. The Environmental...
Letter: Medicaid cuts will cause harm in North Dakota
Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
To the editor, The boogey-man of the Trump administration that has become the scape goat is “waste, fraud and abuse.” In the “big, beautiful bill” Medicaid will not be cut, but then comes the boogey-man. How can our congressional delegation...
Identifying The Asian Stinging Ant: A New Threat In North Dakota
Dakota Country 96.1 - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
The summer months are amazing but with this nice weather comes some things that are not so nice. You know what I'm talking about. Bugs. Yes, bugs are the unfortunate tradeoff, but there are some that are much worse than others. and Wasps?...
Why North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park Is A Hidden Gem
Forbes
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The unique geography of North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park impresses visitors. Gary Stoller When mentioning Theodore Roosevelt National Park to fellow travelers, they often respond with “never heard of it” and “where is that?” The...
Another Round of Phone Scams in North Dakota: Sheriff’s Department Urges Caution
US 103.3 - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
Scam calls are once again making the rounds in Williams County, and local authorities are urging residents to stay alert. While these types of scams aren’t new to North Dakota, they continue to deceive people in our area—some for the first time,...
Grocery stores in North Dakota affected by cyberattack on distributor
The Jamestown Sun - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
CROSBY, N.D. — Nearly half of grocery stores in North Dakota are feeling the impact of supply chain disruptions after a cyberattack to major distributor United Natural Foods Inc. According to the North Dakota Grocers Association, as many as 60 out...
Patient Safety Grades For North Dakota Hospitals: A Mixed Review
Mix 95.1 - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
We have seven major North Dakota hospitals, including two right here in Bismarck. Those seven hospitals include Sanford Broadway Medical Center, Sanford Medical Center and Essentia Health in Fargo, Altru in Grand Forks, Trinity Health in Minot,...
Locals, visitors to North Dakota react to smoky air conditions
KFYR TV - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Even though we’re not experiencing fires like those in Canada, we’re feeling the ripple effect here. With smoke moving in, Wednesday’s air quality was between unhealthy and very unhealthy. State environmental officials...
North Dakota HHS invites public to DOJ settlement agreement update meeting
Peace Garden News - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
Marcie Wuitschick, Chief Human Resources Officer | North Dakota Department of Health and Human ServicesMarcie Wuitschick, Chief Human Resources Officer | North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services North Dakota Health and Human Services...
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong highlights future of enhanced oil recovery at Grand Forks Energy Summit
Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota
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June 10, 2025
GRAND FORKS – Speaking at the Energizing North Dakota’s Future event, Gov. Kelly Armstrong emphasized the potential of enhanced oil recovery to unlock untapped reserves in the Bakken, without the disruptions of a traditional boom. The panel...
BCBSND awards grants to improve maternal health across North Dakota
Peace Garden News - North Dakota
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June 10, 2025
Cyndee Thormodson: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North DakotaCyndee Thormodson: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Blue Cross Blue Shield...
North Dakota Highway Patrol warns of stiff penalties for extreme speeding
The Jamestown Sun - North Dakota
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June 10, 2025
FARGO — The North Dakota Highway Patrol is warning drivers after pulling over several motorists for speeding more than 40 mph over the limit in recent days. In one case, a driver was clocked at 109 mph in a 65 mph zone. The offense carries a $190...
No New Measles Cases Confirmed in North Dakota
KNOX Radio - North Dakota
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(North Dakota Monitor image) (KNOX) – No new measles cases have been confirmed in North Dakota in nearly two weeks. North Dakota’s Department of Health and Human Services updates is measles dashboard every day. To date, 34 cases have been...
Low Carbon Jet Fuel Company Foresees Huge Investment in North Dakota
KNOX Radio - North Dakota
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Chris Ryan, right. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor) (BY: JEFF BEACH. North Dakota Monitor) – The demand for jet fuel is going up. The demand for gasoline is going down. That’s the simple explanation from Chris Ryan, the president and chief...
North Dakota Securities Dept. now investigating Epic Companies, CEO and others tied to the development company
KVRR - North Dakota
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June 10, 2025
Former Epic Companies CEO and Founder Todd BerningBISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The former CEO and founder of Epic Companies and others associated with the company are under investigation by the North Dakota Securities Department. The agency, in...
As illegal immigration cases pile up in North Dakota, 1 hints at tension amid Trump crackdown
The Dickinson Press - North Dakota
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June 11, 2025
FARGO — When 23-year-old Rodrigo Sandoval-Baltazar was pulled over for not properly maintaining his lane just after 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in New Town, North Dakota, the police officer who stopped him asked for his ID. Sandoval, who spoke only...