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North Dakota sets DBE goal at 4% for aviation projects from 2026-2028
Kyle C. Wanner, Executive Director | North Dakota Aeronautics CommissionKyle C. Wanner, Executive Director | North Dakota Aeronautics Commission The North Dakota Aeronautics Commission has announced its goal for disadvantaged business enterprises...

Building North Dakota’s presidential library
“I’m a big believer that we need more talk about history, not less. This is how we do it,” says Robbie Lauf, executive director of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. For the last 10 years, Lauf has thought about Theodore Roosevelt, his...

North Dakota Soybean Growers Association elects officers
Graphic provided by the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association (NDSGA) held officer elections during a recent Board of Directors meeting. Josh Gackle of Kulm was elected secretary. NDSGA officers...

Hoeven says Big Beautiful Bill benefits North Dakotans
Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) WASHINGTON (North Dakota Monitor) — Amid national controversy over Congress’ “big, beautiful bill,” U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., promised the legislation will bring tax relief to North Dakota residents. The nearly...

Hoeven discusses OBBB impact on North Dakota families & businesses
Senator John Hoeven, U.S. Senator of North Dakota | Senator John Hoeven Official websiteSenator John Hoeven, U.S. Senator of North Dakota | Senator John Hoeven Official website Senator John Hoeven hosted a press conference in Bismarck, North...

A Patriotic Day Trip: Fort Union’s Old-Time 4th of July Fun Near Williston, North Dakota
If you’re looking to shake things up this Independence Day and create some memories that go beyond the backyard barbecue, why not head west of Williston and celebrate at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site? This hidden gem is pulling...

Letter: Have some trust in North Dakotans, Rep. Fedorchak
I hear that Julie Fedorchak said on a local radio program that she will not do in person town halls because they are “unsafe.” Presumably those who support the administration’s actions pose no threat to her and she is referring to those who do...

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Prairie Business Leaders & Legacies honorees announced
This month, we celebrate the 2025 Leaders & Legacies award recipients. Prairie Business received a number of impressive nominations for this honor as well as nominations from our staff. Career accomplishments and highlights were considered, as...

ND likely to see more AI ‘factories’ as report calls state the ‘epicenter’ for industry infrastructure
BISMARCK — Data center builders are taking a liking to the northern Plains as the demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure surges in the United States, with one developer signaling North Dakota should expect to see more facilities in the...

Hoeven backs big bill as benefitting North Dakotans
Amid national controversy over Congress’ “big, beautiful bill,” U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., promised the legislation will bring tax relief to North Dakota residents. The nearly 1,000-page bill was approved in the Senate on Tuesday. The House...

Understanding The Science Behind North Dakota's Fireworks Displays
Summer is in full swing, and this Friday, North Dakota skies will light up like a neon rainbow for the 4th of July. We’ll be oohing and ahhing under bursts of color, but have you ever wondered what’s really going on inside those magical shells...

Rural grocery sustainability grants open for application in North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced the opening of applications for the Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Grant. Starting on July 9 at 3 p.m. CDT, eligible entities can apply for this grant aimed at improving food access and...

North Dakota Ethics Commission rules campaign funds may cover child care, security
BISMARCK — The North Dakota Ethics Commission has ruled that individuals running for office and elected officials are allowed to expense child care and security costs under their campaign finances. Permissible security expenses range from...

North Dakota man indicted for $1.6 million in health care fraud
BISMARCK — A Bismarck man has been indicted on a dozen charges after he allegedly misused multiple federal and state loan programs. The charges are part of an effort the United States Department of Justice is calling the “biggest Health Care Fraud...

Nebraska’s Pillen Among 17 Republican Governors To Oppose Congressional AI Moratorium
LINCOLN — As the federal “one big beautiful bill” continues to move through Congress, one provision related to AI that Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and 16 other Republican governors opposed has been removed, at least for now. The ever-changing federal...

Letter to the editor: Julie Fedorchak is either ignorant or lying to North Dakotans
To the editor, North Dakota Rep. Julie Fedorchak is either ignorant or lying to North Dakotans. In her recent op-ed, she says that government spending has been out of control and needs fixing. But she supports the One Big Budget Bill that,...

How To Help North Dakota Pets Beat The Heat This Summer
Summer in North Dakota can get pretty hot, and it’s important to keep our furry friends safe and comfortable. Did you know that pets with longer or darker fur, and those with flat or pushed-in faces like pugs or Persian cats, can have a tougher...

Letter: North Dakota’s nuclear future is closer than ever
North Dakota has powered our nation for decades with coal, oil, natural gas and wind. Our energy workers have built the backbone of America’s economy and helped keep the lights on from coast to coast. But as Washington accelerates the push toward...

North Dakota Has 250,000 Acres That Could be Affected Under Federal Rule
United States Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. (Photo by Julia Goldberg/ Source NM via the North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – United States Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that her agency intends to repeal a 24-year-old...

H2A and H2B visa holders meet growing demand for North Dakota workers
NORTH DAKOTA — An increasing number of H2A and H2B visa workers have been requested in North Dakota in recent years, and though some may oppose the programs, Job Service employees believe it's a matter of misconception. Preference is given to...