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USS North Dakota Holds Change of Command Ceremony
DVIDS - Georgia
PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD, Maine – A change of command ceremony for USS North Dakota (SSN 784) was held at the shipyard auditorium Friday, May 15, during which Cmdr. Towney “Trey” Kennard, III, was relieved by Cmdr. Christopher Marolt.
Armstrong appoints Phil Davis to serve as interim executive director of Job Service North Dakota
North Dakota Office of the Governor
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced he has appointed Workforce Service Director Phil Davis to serve as interim executive director of Job Service North Dakota when current Executive Director Pat Bertagnolli retires June 12. Davis...
North Dakota awards $4M to drive tourism growth and local development
North Dakota Department of Commerce
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has awarded $4 million in Destination Development Grants to projects across the state.
2026 North Dakota Great Read Selections
North Dakota State Library
The North Dakota State Library’s Center for the Book is delighted to announce the North Dakota Great Read titles for 2026 - “They Caught Them Sleeping: How Dot Reinvented the Pretzel” by Jeff Kolpack and “July 4, 2026: The Tenacious 10 Celebrate...
Hoeven Working With VA to Advance Second North Dakota Veterans Home
North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON – At a Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, Senator John Hoeven secured support from VA Secretary Doug Collins to...
Homecoming Events Honor SSGT Irvin Ellingson With Three‑Day Tribute of Patriotism, Family, and Community
North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs
The Ellingson family, local Veterans organizations, and community members across North Dakota and Minnesota are gathering this week for a historic three‑day homecoming honoring Staff Sergeant Irvin Ellingson, whose remains are returning home more...
50 Outstanding Educators named 2026 North Dakota County Teachers of the Year!
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
• Adams: Jennifer Fordahl, Hettinger Public School • Barnes: Nicole Powers, Jefferson Elementary (Valley City) • Benson: JoLynn Hill, Maddock Public School • Bottineau: Chelsea Blada, Westhope Public School • Bowman: Tyneal Burke, Bowman County...
50 Outstanding Educators named 2026 North Dakota County Teachers of the Year!
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
• Adams: Jennifer Fordahl, Hettinger Public School • Barnes: Nicole Powers, Jefferson Elementary (Valley City) • Benson: JoLynn Hill, Maddock Public School • Bottineau: Chelsea Blada, Westhope Public School • Bowman: Tyneal Burke, Bowman County...
North Dakota Development Fund expands eligibility to support rural businesses
North Dakota Department of Commerce
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) has expanded its eligibility criteria to include non-primary sector businesses.
Meeting Notice: North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom Council
North Dakota Department of Agriculture
The North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom Council (AITC) will meet at 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026, via conference call.
North Dakota Parks and Recreation launches streamlined online process for tree and bench donations
The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota Parks and Recreation is making it easier than ever to leave a lasting legacy within our state parks with the launch of a new, streamlined online donation process for its popular tree program and newly introduced bench...
Nearly $6M remains available from pandemic-era Homeowner Assistance Fund to help North Dakotans who are at risk of foreclosure
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging North Dakota homeowners who are at risk for foreclosure to apply for the Homeowner Assistance Fund, also known as ND Help for Homeowners, by Aug. 15, 2026. “Since the program’s inception...
North Dakota Development Fund approves $1.27 million in Q1 loans for business growth
North Dakota Department of Commerce
The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced today that three companies were approved for a total of $1.27 million in funding through the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) during the first quarter of 2026. The investments support...
Governor’s Photo Contest invites North Dakotans to capture the spirit of a legendary state
North Dakota Department of Commerce
The 2026 North Dakota Governor’s Photo Contest for Travel and Tourism is now open, inviting North Dakotans to share the beauty, character and inspiration found across the state.
Vivakor Secures One-Year Bakken Crude Oil Transaction Expected to Generate $115 Million in Annualized Revenue
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Bringing Total Contracted 2026 Revenues to Approximately $300 Million Recurring 4,000 Barrel-Per-Day Crude Oil Transaction Expands Supply & Trading Activity Through North Dakota Infrastructure Dallas, TX, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivakor,...
New Rules Strengthen Protections for North Dakota Investors
North Dakota Insurance Department
BISMARCK, N.D. — As more North Dakotans invest in private funds and alternative investments, clear rules and protection matter more than ever.
Medora hosts successful International Roundup, showcasing North Dakota tourism to global operators
North Dakota Department of Commerce
Medora recently served as the host for the International Roundup (IRU). The event welcomed 200 participants, including 40 international tourism operators from 14 countries, for three days of business meetings and a familiarization tour.
Healthcare Opportunities Abound in Atlanta, But Access Remains a Challenge for Entrepreneurs
EIN Presswire
Synchrocare franchise owners are able to overcome those challenges, and they are building serious businesses because of it. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- How many entrepreneurs in Georgia can say they work...
News Release: Prairie Palate: A Taste of North Dakota Inspired by Heritage and Local Flavor
North Dakota Tourism
From farm-to-table dining and heritage recipes to iconic small-town treats, discover how to experience the Prairie Palate like a North Dakota native In North Dakota, food reflects a surprising sense of place.
Prairie Palate: A Taste of North Dakota Inspired by Heritage and Local Flavor
North Dakota Department of Commerce
In North Dakota, food reflects a surprising sense of place.
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