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New Mailing Rates Begin July 13: What North Dakota Residents Face
Dakota Country 96.1 - North Dakota
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July 9, 2025
If you feel like you’re paying more for just about everything these days, you’re not alone! Now, even mailing a letter is about to cost you more. Starting July 13, North Dakota residents (and folks all across the country) will see higher prices at...
Julie Fedorchak discusses 'One Big Beautiful Bill' impact on North Dakota
Fargo Standard - North Dakota
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July 9, 2025
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak has recently shared her insights on the "One Big Beautiful Bill" through a series of tweets. The bill is poised to bring significant changes and benefits to the state of North Dakota, focusing on various aspects...
Every Dirty Gift Trump’s Big Bill Gives the Fossil Fuel Industry
Rolling Stone
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July 10, 2025
Last week, President Donald Trump signed what is likely the most regressive U.S. tax-and-spending bill in U.S. history, giving the top one percent of families more than $1 trillion in tax cuts while slashing Medicaid health coverage and food...
North Dakota Elevates Interim Security Lead to CISO Status
Government Technology
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July 8, 2025
Officials in North Dakota on Tuesday named the state’s interim CISO as its next permanent security leader. Portrait of NDIT CISO Chris Gergen.Poppy Mills/NDDOT Chris Gergen, North Dakota’s new CISO, brings nearly two decades of cybersecurity...
Governor Continues State Response, Recovery Efforts for Texans Impacted by Flooding
Texas Border Business
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July 9, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update on Texas’ continued efforts to assist and support Texans and communities impacted by recent severe flooding across the state. Image: @valerie.peters.142 via FacebookTexas Border Business AUSTIN –...
Beef industry to hold Military Appreciation Day at State Fair
The Minot Daily News - North Dakota
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North Dakota beef producers will be saluting active-duty military, reserve and National Guard members and their families at the 20th annual Beef Industry Military Appreciation Day during the North Dakota State Fair in Minot on Tuesday, July 22....
North Dakota Congressional Delegation Says GOP Megabill is a Win For Oil and Coal
KNOX Radio - North Dakota
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North Dakota U.S. Senator John Hoeven, left, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota’s congressional delegation emphasized the elimination of tax...
Rural, Working Class Candidates Seen as Next Wave of Political Energy
KNOX Radio - North Dakota
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(Adobe Stock via Prairie News Service) (By Mike Moen-Prairie News Service) – In North Dakota and its neighbors to the west, grassroots groups are recruiting rural residents and other underrepresented people to seek elected office, including on the...
North Dakota Ethics Commission Seeks Applicants for Two vacancies
KNOX Radio - North Dakota
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Members and staff of the North Dakota Ethics Commission. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor) (North Dakota Monitor) – The North Dakota state government is now accepting applications for two vacancies for the North Dakota Ethics Commission. One of...
North Dakota’s Largest Coal Plant Could Power Data Centers, Industrial Complex
Power Magazine
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July 8, 2025
County commissioners in North Dakota have signed off on a rezoning request from a local energy provider, a move that means a large coal-fired power plant could be used to supply electricity to a new industrial park. The McLean County Commission...
Battenfeld: Media hand-wringing over Maura Healey’s whereabouts
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 10, 2025
Of all the issues you could criticize Gov. Maura Healey for, refusing to disclose where she’s going when she’s out of state is not one of them. It’s preposterous to think she’s not accountable because she’s not physically in Massachusetts. Also...
After Minnesota lawmaker assassination, politicians rethink office
St. Cloud Times - Minnesota
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Threats and violence against public officials are increasing, causing some to leave office and deterring potential candidates. Heated political rhetoric, often dehumanizing opponents, is contributing to this dangerous climate. Lawmakers are...
Governor Kevin Stitt, over 50 elected officials, scholars, 'think tanks' and others file briefs in Support of St. Isidore
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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CityNewsOKC Staff report, adapted from a press release Oklahoma City -- On Tuesday, March 18, Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma announced, in a press release sent to news organizations world-wide, that he "proudly stood with over fifty elected...
North Dakota woman was in Texas when catastrophic flooding hit
KFGO - North Dakota
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July 8, 2025
Texas flooding (CBS News) KERRVILLE, Texas (KFGO PRAIRIE PUBLIC RADIO) – Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing Vice President Kristin Hedger lives part time in Kerrville, Texas – and was there during the historic and deadly floods. Kristin Hedger was...
North Dakota Ethics Commission seeks applicants for 2 vacancies
North Dakota Monitor
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July 8, 2025
The North Dakota state government is now accepting applications for two vacancies for the North Dakota Ethics Commission. One of the vacancies was left by former Ethics Commission Chair Dave Anderson, who died in May. Whoever fills his seat would...
Tigirlily Gold partners with North Dakota Tourism to launch new anthem
Central ND News - North Dakota
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July 8, 2025
North Dakota Tourism has announced a new partnership with the country music duo Tigirlily Gold. This collaboration brings together storytelling, music, and North Dakota's spirit. The Hazen-born sisters have written and recorded a new anthem...
USGS Report Highlights North Dakota’s Undiscovered Oil and Gas Potential on Public Lands
Cool 98.7 - North Dakota
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July 8, 2025
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released its latest report on the nation’s undiscovered oil and gas resources, shedding light on the significant energy potential hidden beneath federally managed public lands across the country. For North...
Canola referendum goes out to Montana producers
The Prairie Star - Nevada
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An effort to boost the canola industry and research specific to canola in Montana is the goal of a producer-driven canola checkoff referendum going out for approval this summer. The program would be administered by a new Montana canola checkoff...
These Baby Names Are Taking Over North Dakota in 2025
US 103.3 - North Dakota
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July 8, 2025
North Dakotans are huge on family. We believe it's one of the things that matters most in life. Many of us started families this year, or are planning to in the future. If that's the case, you might find this interesting. It's crazy to think that...
North Dakotan’s Should Think Before Posting: Keep Your Vacation Fun from Turning into a Home Break-In!
Super Talk 1270 - North Dakota
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July 8, 2025
Hey there, North Dakotans! Summer is here in all its sunny glory — the birds are singing, the grills are sizzling, and many of us are packing up the suburban for that long-awaited vacation. Whether you’re headed for a weekend at Lake Sakakawea, a...