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North Dakota Drought Response: Gov. Kelly Armstrong declared a statewide drought emergency, activating livestock water assistance and pointing to below-normal precipitation and above-average temperatures through fall. Workforce Funding: The state Commerce Department awarded Regional Workforce Impact Program grants to Tri-County Regional Development Council ($130,100), Central Regional Education Association ($79,300), and the City of Beach ($60,000) to strengthen regional workforce strategies. Recovery-Friendly Workplace: North Dakota became one of only two states nationally certified as a Recovery Friendly Workplace, highlighting efforts to reduce stigma and support recovery hiring. Parks Leadership: Armstrong appointed Tony Hillig as director of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, effective immediately. SNAP Changes: USDA’s SNAP restrictions expand to North Dakota starting Sept. 1, limiting what retailers can sell with benefits. Foreign Farmland Rules: A new study suggests foreign farmland ownership restrictions can lower land values by reducing the pool of buyers. Local Business Watch: A popular Mandan bar and grill, Stage Stop Saloon & Grill, has closed temporarily, with reports the business was sold. Health Alert: A jalapeño-linked salmonella outbreak has expanded to 32 states, including North Dakota, with 431 illnesses reported.

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Federal, rail leaders head to Helena for Greater Northwest summit

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UAS Summit expands to two full days for 20th annual event

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North Dakota opens funding to improve rural care coordination and service referrals

North Dakota opens funding to improve rural care coordination and service referrals

Minnesota, North Dakota on pace for about average potato crop

Minnesota, North Dakota on pace for about average potato crop

North Dakotans forced to elect city leaders via write in votes with no candidates on the ballot

North Dakotans forced to elect city leaders via write in votes with no candidates on the ballot

Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short; South Dakota one of 29 states supporting lawsuit

Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short; South Dakota one of 29 states supporting lawsuit

New generation of Native entrepreneurs building an economic future grounded in culture, history

New generation of Native entrepreneurs building an economic future grounded in culture, history

Lawmakers want public involved as they pursue nuclear power industry

Lawmakers want public involved as they pursue nuclear power industry

Mandatory overtime ended for North Dakota economic assistance employees

Mandatory overtime ended for North Dakota economic assistance employees


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Armstrong appoints Tony Hillig to serve as director of North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

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Aug. 18, 2026

Society for Science selects 100 educators for the 2026–2027 Advocate Program, investing $326,000 to expand student access to scientific research and science competitions

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Armstrong: State of ND is second state to receive national certification as Recovery Friendly Workplace

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Commerce awards funding to support regional workforce strategies; next application window to open August 25

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North Dakota Leads Nation in Enterprise AI Adoption

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North Dakota opens funding opportunity to improve care coordination for rural residents

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